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Friday June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 18:41 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBListener, in the spirit of flexibility and experiment, we’re changing things up with our Friday news programming to bring you one chunky program. We’ll combine our Get An Earful and Times-Independent roundup, occasionally throwing in an extra or two. So on this inaugural test run, we start with a feature story from a radio partner on Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Then, we’ll hear an excerpt from a conversation on This Week in Moab with a Black Lives ...
Thursday June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020 18:26 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBThe Dalton Wells area may see some campground improvements within the next year. The area is well-known for its paleontological resources, and – more recently – trash, litter, and general degredation due to an influx of unregulated camping. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is hoping Grand County will help cooperatively manage future developed campgrounds. And later, in celebration of Juneteenth – the end of slavery in the United States – a state organization is encouraging...
Wednesday June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020 23:39 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBReps from the Grand County Sheriff's Office and county fielded pointed questions yesterday during ‘A Conversation on Race & Justice.’ Elected officials say local and national demonstrations for racial justice inspired the discussion with law enforcement. During a public comment section, locals asked for hard data on racial bias during stops and arrests, as well as accountability during complaint investigations. Tune in for more. Show Notes: 6/17 Grand County ‘Conversation on Race & Justic...
Tuesday June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020 18:24 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDemonstrators across the country and world continue marching for racial justice. Today on the news, we hear how Western communities are being touched by this national moment. First, our partners at UPR ask: can elementary school students fight racism? Then, Denver’s city council recently declared racism a public health crisis. And finally, an audio postcard featuring people of color attending and leading marches in Wyoming. Tune in. Show Notes: UPR: Can Elementary Students Fight Racism? ...
Monday June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020 19:35 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Bureau of Land Management plans to offer 114,000 acres of Utah public land in an oil and gas lease sale this September. Clusters of these proposed leases are nearby Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. We speak with an attorney with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, who says the scale of this sale is reminiscent of the controversial 2008 sale at the tail end of the George W. Bush administration. Plus, Grand County is hosting a panel discussion on ‘race and justice’ tomorrow and the...
Get An Earful - More from Moab's Black Lives Matter Demonstration
June 13, 2020 00:33 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBOur Monday newscast featured Moab’s demonstration for Black Lives Matter. We heard about different actions held throughout the evening – the silent vigil, a march through downtown stretching three blocks long, and a peaceful blockade across Main Street. Local organizers also shared reflections with the crowd, appealing to each demonstrator to help bring about change. So today on the extended newscast, we’ll take you to that moment in particular, where community organizers raised their voices ...
Friday June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 23:16 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOn the latest roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses the big demonstration for Black Lives Matter in Moab last week, which drew hundreds of protestors. Then, a long-planned bike skills park will not have a public hearing after new criticism, Governor Gary Herbert keeps most of Utah in the ‘yellow’ phase, and a local woman pays tribute to her husband who passed away through sculpture. Show Notes: Hundreds attend Black Lives Matter march in Moab https://moabtimes.c...
Thursday June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020 18:51 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAs our nation grapples with systemic racism, the health pandemic rages on. Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at almost three times the rate of white people, revealing glaring racial inequality in our healthcare system. We speak with Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff about local awareness of this broken system as well as how to keep COVID-19 safe while demonstrating for racial justice. Plus, we hear from Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus about her pledge with the Chief of Police to revie...
Wednesday June 10, 2020
June 11, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBToday on the news, we hear from our radio partners across the region. First, KJZZ brings us a story from the Navajo Nation, where many older tribal members are dying from COVID-19. These deaths mark a loss of language, stories, ceremonies, and cultural wisdom. Then, UPR has insights from employees of the meat-packaging facility in northern Utah, the source of a large COVID-19 outbreak. And later, the Mountain West News Bureau speaks with people of color in our region about how they're feeling...
Tuesday June 9, 2020
June 09, 2020 21:24 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBAs demonstrators across the nation continue demanding reforms for law enforcement, many communities large and small are beginning these conversations. Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan is the chief law enforcement official in the local community. Today on the news, we speak with her about how this national reckoning is pushing her office to look more closely at de-escalation policies and implicit bias training. The county is also planning to help host a community conversation on race with...
Monday June 8, 2020
June 08, 2020 21:13 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHundreds of Moab protestors called for an end to police brutality and systemic racism during a large demonstration Friday night. Actions included a silent vigil, a march through downtown stretching three blocks long, and 20 minutes of peacefully blocking Main Street while chanting the last words of George Floyd, a Black man who was recently killed by a white police officer. As they spoke out about police brutality against communities of color, demonstrators also said they were looking inward ...
Friday June 5, 2020
June 05, 2020 22:29 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBOn our weekly roundup with The Times-Independent, reporter Carter Pape discusses the latest from local Black Lives Matter protests, to COVID-19 news, and more. First, locals have been demonstrating against police brutality in front of the Moab Information Center every night this week. A candlelight vigil was also held at Swanny City Park in memory of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes. And then, a state commission recommend...
Thursday June 4, 2020
June 04, 2020 21:18 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBExactly two weeks ago, Moab City announced a second round of furloughs and reductions to their staff. These layoffs take effect today, June 4th, and hit all city departments. Today on the news, we check in with city manager Joel Linares, who says the municipality’s tough financial situation started long before coronavirus. And later, Grand County Search and Rescue reports Left Hand Canyon as the most dangerous local destination right now. Plus, it’s Black Birders Week, an online event encoura...
Wednesday June 3, 2020
June 03, 2020 22:16 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBNearly 100 community members were drawn to Swanny City Park last night for a candlelight vigil organized by Moab Pride. The event aimed to hold space for lives lost to police brutality, and create strategies on how this rural Utah town can “do better and be better” for marginalized people and communities. Among solutions, accountability was a priority of many attendees, who called out Moab’s majority white community on individual and systemic racism. Tune in. Show Notes: Moab Pride Candleli...
Tuesday June 2, 2020
June 03, 2020 22:11 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBLate last week, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order from Grand County that would have kept some lodging restrictions in place for a few more weeks. Instead, Grand County was moved to the state’s ‘yellow’ or low risk phase. So, what does yellow actually mean? Today we speak to Orion Rogers, Environmental Health Director at the Southeast Utah Health Department, who reviews these recent changes. And then, word-of-mouth drew an unexpectedly large crowd to a silent vi...
Monday June 1, 2020
June 01, 2020 21:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBToday on the news, the sounds of protest in Utah and the West as marchers joined thousands across the nation to demonstrate against police brutality and systemic racism. We hear reports from Salt Lake City organizers Utah Against Police Brutality, reactions from Salt Lake’s Chief of Police and Mayor, and get a sense of smaller demonstrations in our region. [Photo: A protestor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Robyn Vincent/KHOL] Show Notes: Utah Against Police Brutality https://www.facebook.com/U...
News Extra - Grand County Moves to 'Yellow,' Local Gov't Supports Temporary Timed Entry at Arches
May 29, 2020 23:20 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThis News Extra is very extra, with feature stories on the latest local health guidelines and a proposed timed entry system at Arches National Park. First, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order that would have continued some capacity limitations for overnight lodging and camping in Grand County. With the Governor’s rejection, Grand County officially moves to the “yellow” or low risk phase. And later, Moab’s local governing bodies endorsed a temporary timed entry sy...
Friday May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020 22:50 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOn the latest media roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo reports on Moab City’s recent job cuts due to plummeting sales tax revenue. Plus, Grand County’s jobs continue to be hard hit, search and rescue stayed busy over Memorial Day weekend, and COVID-19 testing ramps up. And later, a feature on the local kid whose quick thinking earlier this month saved a fire from getting out of control. Tune in. Show Notes: City cuts jobs to bridge huge tax loss https://moabtimes.com/20...
Thursday May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020 22:14 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs Grand County’s nearby national parks reopen to limited recreational access on Friday, local governing bodies will convene to discuss a potential timed entry system at popular Arches. Other public lands destinations like Rocky Mountain and Yosemite National Parks are planning similar strategies to limit capacity as visitors flock to fresh air and outdoor recreation during the health pandemic. Plus, we check in with Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff and later the Southeast Utah Health De...
Wednesday May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020 19:21 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBFor Grand County’s graduating seniors, the last year of high school has been unlike any other. Not only was class moved online, but activities that so often define the high school experience – competitions, senior trips, even hanging out with friends – were cut short. Today on the news, we speak with several members of the Class of 2020 about their experience, graduation, and what they’ll remember from this unique time. Plus, hear some thoughtful ‘audio letters’ from GCHS staff to their senio...
Tuesday May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020 19:42 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBFacing plummeting sales tax revenue and ongoing financial hardship, Moab City has restructured their staff. On Thursday, administrators informed “a number” of current employees that they would be laid off beginning June 4th. However, Moab City has not yet publicly released the amount of jobs or the departments affected. Moab City and Grand County – both reliant on tourism dollars – are scaling back their budgets, focusing on funding their essential services. Plus, a conversation with the Moab...
Friday May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020 19:29 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOn the latest roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo reviews their continued COVID-19 coverage, including a state funding boost for testing, local PPE donations, and a reminder that individual businesses can require customers to wear masks if they so choose. Plus, Community Rebuilds completes the Living Building Challenge on two homes. And, a spotlight on Grand County’s Class of 2020, who graduate next week. Show Notes: Utah receives $87M to expand testing https://moabtime...
Thursday May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020 19:49 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAs Moab Regional Hospital reopens its doors to elective surgeries and procedures, they are still prioritizing COVID-19 preparedness – including testing. On our weekly check in with CEO Jen Sadoff, we learn more about asymptomatic screening and antibody tests. Plus, several outdoor gear companies donated PPE to Moab after a request from Mayor Emily Niehaus. In a recent letter, she stressed the importance of face coverings, good hygiene, and social distancing while recreating to protect vulnera...
Wednesday May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020 18:16 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMoab Regional Hospital and the Southeast Utah Health Department have several strategies for safely navigating increased visitation and economic activity in our community. At the top of their list? Asymptomatic screening of individuals at high risk of exposure to COVID-19. Today on the news, we speak with Doug Caylor, the liaison officer for MRH's incident command who is running this testing program. Plus, Mesa Verde National Park's phased reopening begins Sunday. And, an audio postcard from k...
Tuesday May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020 21:56 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMoab's local businesses have made some big adjustments as they reopen their doors to customers. Owners and employees are charting new territory, calculating risks for themselves and the community. Today with the Moab Sun News, we feature several businesses figuring out the best and safest course for reopening. And later, a report on local graduation plans. Show Notes: Moab Sun News, ‘We’re not going to be what we were’ https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_09572f70-96e1-11ea-b0c5-030a10...
Monday May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020 20:31 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIf the people can’t go to the music, the Fiery Furnace Marching Band will bring the music to the people. The Moab brass band played their first surprise, socially distant parade on Friday night for the local community. As they wound their way through Moab’s westside, neighbors cheered and danced from their front yards in appreciation. The band’s music acted like a healing balm to collective worries; something familiar and fun in a time of uncertainty. And later on the news, the artist behind ...
News Extra – Gov Herbert Moves Most of State to 'Low Risk,' Grand County Stays 'Moderate'
May 15, 2020 21:01 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBUnder Governor Gary Herbert’s direction, most Utah cities and counties will move their COVID-19 Health Risk Status from ‘moderate’ to ‘low’ on Saturday. However, Grand County will remain ‘moderate’ until May 29th. Local officials have said that this more cautious approach comes down to the tourism economy. Although Moab Regional Hospital has expanded their capacity and preparedness for a spike in COVID-19 patients, the continued need to protect Grand County’s rural medical infrastructure is s...
Friday May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020 20:44 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week on our weekly roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses Arches and Canyonlands National Parks reopening on May 29th. As more visitation is expected, a concern over tourists not wearing face coverings. Then, Moab City has some tough financial decisions ahead, the Utah Supreme court denies a request to overturn a ruling on Lionsback, and a local resident remembers her brother who died in combat 50 years ago. Show Notes: Arches, Canyonlands to Reopen May 29 ...
Thursday May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020 20:10 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLocal elected officials are hearing a lot right now from their citizens – and the pressure is on. The pressure of slashed budgets and an economic downturn, the pressure of facing a pandemic with rural infrastructure. We speak to Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus today, who explains how elected leaders are attempting to buffer the community from the worst of COVID-19, while feeling its impacts on a personal and professional level. Plus, our weekly check in with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital...
Wednesday May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 18:10 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAs they reopen their gates to visitors later this month, staff at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks say they will closely monitor facilities and services to ensure staff and visitors remain safe. Their message to visitors? Be prepared, don't forget to pack your patience – and your brain. Plus, a check in with the Moab Area Travel Council as the office begins communicating the parks' phased reopening to visitors. And, our radio partners feature the mining industry, which largely stayed ope...
Tuesday May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 19:28 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks announced Monday night that Arches and Canyonlands will begin increasing recreational access beginning May 29th. Visitors can expect access to roads, trails, and restrooms, but not to visitor centers or campgrounds. The park service is asking future visitors to adhere to the latest health recommendations, avoid crowding, and refrain from high risk activities. Plus, a conversation with Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center on working with cl...
Monday May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020 20:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWhen Governor Herbert re-opened many Utah businesses at the beginning of May, he also approved Grand County’s much stricter local regulations on overnight lodging and camping. As these statewide plans get crafted, how do our local officials communicate with the Governor’s office to ensure new health orders work for Grand County? We speak with Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan, who is involved in these negotiations. Plus, more on masks with Moab Sun News managing editor Maggie McGuire. In ...
Get An Earful - KZMU News & Public Affairs Director Molly Marcello
May 08, 2020 22:55 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBToday on a special live extended newscast, General Manager Serah Mead flips the script and interviews News & Public Affairs Director Molly Marcello about creating KZMU’s daily newscast during a health pandemic. Molly discusses the newscast’s current expansion, using sound as a journalistic medium, and keeping community at the heart of community radio. Show Notes: A BIG THANK YOU to all you amazing KZMU News subscribers. Two years and counting! We absolutely could not do this without you.
Friday May 8, 2020
May 08, 2020 19:28 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOn today’s roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo talks expected budget cuts at the county due to the economic fallout of COVID-19. Plus, Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus answers questions and the state gains more control over health directives. Plus, spotlights on Moab Regional Hospital and Grand County School District employees. Tune in. Show Notes: County could cut budget by 30% https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/county-could-cut-budget-by-30/ Q&A with the mayor: Niehaus add...
Thursday May 7, 2020
May 07, 2020 18:53 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMedical professionals say that living with COVID-19 in our world is an experience that’s not going to be over anytime soon. So what does that mean for healthcare services who need to provide other types medical care to patients while keeping the novel coronavirus transmission rate low? This week, Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff explains how her staff is beginning to transition to a new normal. Plus, as Moab residents continue experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Wednesday May 6, 2020
May 06, 2020 18:57 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Moab Area Travel Council is well known for their first responsibility – promoting and encouraging local tourism to strengthen Grand County’s economic base. On a typical year, they do this through a variety of means, the most forward-facing being marketing and advertising. But this year is anything but typical. Today on the news we speak with executive director Elaine Gizler about a likely future without an advertising budget, as well as the travel council’s role communicating local safety...
Tuesday May 5, 2020
May 05, 2020 20:32 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhile Arches and Canyonlands remain closed to the public, other National Parks in Utah are announcing slow reopenings to some recreational use. Spokespeople for the NPS have said these decisions are made on a park-by-park basis and in concert with state and local health authorities. Today on the news, we learn how the Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks is working with our local health officials to determine the safest timeline for reopening. Plus, our partners at KSJD speak with the s...
Monday May 4, 2020
May 04, 2020 20:39 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBToday on the news, it’s all about masks. According to the state, all employees interacting with the public must wear masks or face coverings while working. Customers are also strongly encouraged by state and local health officials to wear masks. So we venture downtown to see who has them and who doesn’t. Plus, Moab Regional Hospital and the Southeast Utah Health Department outline their joint COVID-19 testing strategy. Show Notes: Governor Gary Herbert’s 4/29 Executive Order https://drive...
News Extra – Utah Moves Risk From 'High' to 'Moderate,' Grand County Partially Reopens
May 01, 2020 18:15 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBAlthough it’s certainly not ‘business as usual,’ today many businesses across the state are allowed to reopen – with restrictions – as Utah’s COVID-19 public health risk status moves from ‘high’ to ‘moderate.’ In Grand County, overnight lodging is partially reopen but dispersed camping remains closed to nonessential visitors. Local health leaders are asking for the public’s cooperation to keep themselves and community members safe by wearing face coverings in public, as well as practicing soc...
Friday May 1, 2020
May 01, 2020 18:01 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn the latest roundup with The Times-Independent, a discussion about partially reopening Moab’s economy, state and local guidelines on face coverings and other methods to keep community members safe, and new local COVID-19 cases. Plus, the school district reviews online student learning and a local business closes permanently after the economic fallout from COVID-19. Show Notes: Reopening Moab – except national parks, camping https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/30/reopening-moab-except-national-...
Thursday April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020 21:53 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAs the Southeast Utah Health Department plans to crack open the door to visitors this weekend, where are local medical providers in this discussion? Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital, reviews the factors that have put them in a better position to receive an increase of COVID-19 patients. And she reveals the key to keeping the economy open – vigilance about wearing face coverings in public, social distancing whenever possible, and continuing to take this pandemic seriously. And later i...
Wednesday April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 19:52 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAnnouncing their phased reopening plan for Grand County, the Southeast Utah Health Department said they expect an increase in COVID-19 cases appearing with renewed visitation. However, from testing to medical supplies, they say they are better prepared for whatever comes. We spoke with Health Officer Bradon Bradford and Environmental Health Director Orion Rodgers to learn more about the decision to partially reopen Grand County to tourism. And later in the news, a walk down a local canyon dur...
Tuesday April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020 19:55 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Southeast Utah Health Department released their phased ‘reopening’ plan for Grand County, which could move forward as soon as Friday. It closely aligns with a statewide plan for reopening business with one big exception – overnight lodging and camping. Grand County’s plan limits overnight lodging capacity and keeps camping closed to nonresidents. Reopening Utah’s local economies during a health crisis is not a straightforward issue. Each community is unique, and there are many factors inv...
News Extra - Health Department Releases 'Phased Plan' for Grand County
April 28, 2020 00:06 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThe Southeast Utah Health Department has released a ‘phased plan’ for Grand County that would allow overnight lodging establishments to re-open beginning May 1, but with restricted capacities, aggressive cleaning requirements, and 72 hour ‘rest periods’ between room stays. Under the phased plan, camping would still be closed to non-residents until the National Parks are reopened. The health department does expect an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area as visitors enter the community. Howev...
Monday April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020 20:43 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt’s the last week of April, and for many locals that means an impending rent or mortgage payment. Making housing payments is difficult enough in a tourist town where the cost of living has been steadily and rapidly increasing over the past five years. But throw in a health pandemic – at the exact moment when people were gearing up to work for the season – and making rent seems next to impossible. Today on the news, we learn about the new COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund that will provide emerge...
Monday April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020 20:43 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt’s the last week of April, and for many locals that means an impending rent or mortgage payment. Making housing payments is difficult enough in a tourist town where the cost of living has been steadily and rapidly increasing over the past five years. But throw in a health pandemic – at the exact moment when people were gearing up to work for the season – and making rent seems next to impossible. Today on the news, we learn about the new COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund that will provide emerge...
News Extra – Health Department Amends Order, Makes Exceptions for Grand County
April 24, 2020 20:08 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBThe Southeast Utah Health Department has amended their public health order once again. They have lifted restrictions on overnight lodging and camping in Carbon and Emery Counties but not in Grand. Explaining these exceptions, health department officials said they are working on a more specific plan for Grand County due to its “unique status as a gateway community and popular destination.” Plus, another local positive COVID-19 case is confirmed. Amended Health Order https://www.kzmu.org/wp-co...
Friday April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 18:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn today's virtual chat with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses Grand County's high rate of unemployment claims, and a new state recommendation to loosen restrictions on businesses that could supersede local health ordinances. Plus, an update in the case against the man alleged to have killed a Moab father and son in a February car crash, and a new local committee forms looking at parking issues. Tune in. Show Notes: Grand: Highest unemployment in Utah https://moabtimes.co...
Thursday April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBFirst up on today’s news – our weekly check in with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital. She gives us an update on COVID-19 testing, from nasal swabs to saliva, as well as soon to be available antibody tests. And later, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission’s guidelines for re-opening Utah’s economy may supersede more restrictive local health ordinances. Plus, our partners at KVNF have a story about arts centers going virtual in the time of COVID-19. Tune in. Show Notes:...
Wednesday April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 18:44 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the 50th anniversary of Earth Day – a time for worldwide action to support and protect our environment – how does our little corner of the world measure up? Grand County and Moab City staff are currently partnering on several initiatives to track and improve the community’s response to climate change. We learn more about how both entities are taking a comprehensive inventory of current greenhouse gas emissions. And later in the news, the Southeast Utah Health Department answers questions f...