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Biologists gauge the health of a rare southwestern bird by the sound of its song
May 23, 2023 19:08 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBBiologists from the University of Arizona were in Moab at the Matheson Wetlands looking for American Yellow Warblers and Southwestern Willow Flycatchers last week. They want to know if the pitch of a bird’s song can tell us more about a bird’s overall health. Plus, Moab closes campgrounds along the Colorado River because of dangerously high water. We also hear from Alex Hager at KUNC, who explored the exposed terrain around Lake Powell before this spring’s runoff replenished the reservoir. An...
Regional Roundup - Predatory Sober Living Homes, Regional Athlete's New Book
May 22, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIt’s Regional Roundup Monday! Today we feature a new, biweekly production of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, of which KZMU is a proud member. Today’s show features a roundtable with two reporters on predatory sober living homes targeting Indigenous communities throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Plus, an interview with a regional endurance athlete who wrote a new book on his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Friday, May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 22:51 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBNew mountain lion hunting laws went into effect in Utah at the beginning of May. The laws now allow year-round, unlimited cougar hunting despite a decline in cougar numbers in recent years. Plus, Grand County School District is closed today and Monday following a Norovirus outbreak. We also hear from our partners at KUER about a state-wide initiative to fund outdoor recreation. //Photo: New mountain lion hunting laws now allow for unlimited, year-round hunting despite a decline in cougar nu...
Thursday, May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 21:17 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBA group of conservationists are working to remove flammable vegetation from a section of Pack Creek that runs through town as fire season approaches. A particularly wet winter led to a boom in invasive plants this spring. Once these plants dry out, they become dangerous tinder for potential fires. We also hear from our partners at UPR about the death of twenty California condors due to avian flu. Some of these endangered birds died in Utah. Plus, we hear from KDNK about a recent Colorado Rive...
Wednesday May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 18:49 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBIn a visit to Grand County High School this week, Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke with students about their worries. Grand’s kids shared their concerns about school safety, social media impacts and heading into the adult world after graduation. Rounding out a statewide tour of local high schools across the state, Governor Cox says these in-person conversations will absolutely inform his future agenda. Plus, a new project in Colorado is trying to bridge the water divide – starting with the you...
Tuesday May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023 21:38 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBGrand County is looking to spend an estimated $650 to $850,000 on economic diversification projects in the next six weeks. That’s because come July…it will be illegal to do so. Today on the news, we hear about the county's plans to spend some transient room tax dollars on a short deadline. Plus, the Southeast Utah Health Department is currently investigating a possible outbreak of norovirus at Grand County schools. And later, our radio partners report on expanding renewable energy development...
Newscast Archive - Mike 'Marlow' Mewborn
May 15, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBToday we revisit an audio portrait of Mike Mewborn, known to locals as Marlow. We caught up with him on the shores of the Colorado River in June 2022. Thanks for listening! // Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/mike-marlow-mewborn-audio-portrait/
Friday, May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBA dried-up side channel of the Colorado River just upstream of Sorrel River Ranch is finally receiving some water after six years of restoration work. We speak with Tony Mancuso of the Utah Department of Natural Resources about the collaborative effort to bring back the river’s wetland habitats. Plus we hear from our partners at KHOL that the Upper Snake River could look very different after federal officials recently cut water flow to the river by 80 percent. We also hear from a reporter at ...
Thursday May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 19:32 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBUtah’s Third District Court temporarily blocked a piece of legislation that would have functionally eliminated access to abortion in the state. Today on the news, we speak with a Planned Parenthood staffer on how ongoing legal challenges and uncertainty has affected their licensed abortion clinics. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency may add the first-ever Navajo Nation site to its Superfund National Priorities List. And, our radio partners profile a small-scale wildlife rehab center fo...
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBThe Moab UMTRA site is testing a new method for preventing contaminated groundwater from reaching the Colorado River. In April, scientists injected a mineral called apatite into the aquifer beneath the site to soak up uranium. We also hear from our partners at KSJD about recent changes to Arizona’s Medicaid program, which closed a loophole for sober homes that were taking advantage of Indigenous communities. Plus, we hear from KUNC about disappearing snow in the Rocky Mountains. Show Notes:...
Tuesday May 9, 2023
May 09, 2023 20:13 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe state trust lands administration says they’re finalizing a land swap with the federal government. About one-third of the lands they want are in San Juan County; in areas with mineral potential, including lithium, uranium and copper. Plus, artificial intelligence technology is moving at a pace many of us can’t keep up with. A new film festival in Utah seeks to understand how AI will impact our lives. And, the Moab Sun News previews tonight’s city council meeting. // Show Notes: // Photo...
Regional Roundup - Black Lung, Title IX Lawsuit and 'Senior' Prom
May 08, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIt’s Regional Roundup Monday! Today we feature a new, biweekly production of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, of which KZMU is a proud member. We hear stories from public and community radio stations in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Today’s show features reporting on black lung disease among Navajo miners, a new book about a landmark Title IX lawsuit against CU Boulder and a feature on a senior living center holding a 'senior prom' for residents.
Friday May 5, 2023
May 05, 2023 18:36 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe KZMU community is welcoming a new general manager…Barbro Rakos! She comes to the station with a lot of experience in community work, rural advocacy and media. It’s a unique a blend of skills that all come in handy for this particular leadership role. Says Barbro, “there’s a common thread of advocacy and self-expression [in my work experience] and making sure everyone who has a story to tell can tell it.” // Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent discusses an...
Thursday May 4, 2023
May 04, 2023 21:12 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAccording to the American Welding Society, women make up just five percent of the total welding workforce. To USU-Moab welding instructor Chloe Wilson, that doesn’t mean women aren’t interested in the trade. It means there’s an accessibility gap. Today on the news, we learn more about the university’s first welding workshop just for women. Plus, Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners made history yesterday when they approved the state’s final plan to reintroduce and manage gray wolves. /...
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
May 03, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBThe Bureau of Land Management recently withdrew its approval for a lithium mine near the entrance to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park following an appeal made by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. We also hear from our partners at KUNC about Colorado River levels. Plus, we hear from KHOL about changes to Wyoming’s laws about collecting elk antlers. Photo: A view from Dead Horse Point State Park. The BLM recently withdrew its approval for a lithium mine near the ...
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
May 02, 2023 18:40 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBOver 700 people traveled to Green River this weekend for the annual Building Man festival at Jenk Star Ranch. Artists gathered to create sculptures out of found objects and naturally sourced materials. We also hear from our partners at KSJD about a water conservation program in Colorado whereby water users are paid to scale back. Plus, Maggie McGuire of the Moab Sun News previews today’s Grand County Commission meeting. Photo: Tattoo artist Marie Gardner puts the finishing touches on her st...
Newscast Archive - Annie Thomas at Our Village
May 01, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBDear listener, we are experimenting with Mondays! Today we revisit an audio portrait of Annie Thomas, the founder and executive director of Our Village Community Center. The nonprofit stewards an orchard that once belonged to the late Ray Alger. This audio portrait first aired in May 2022. Thanks for listening! // Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/friday-may-6-2022/
Friday April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 19:11 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBKZMU is saying goodbye to an unforgettable staff member…Serah Mead. She leaves her post as leader of our small but mighty station to work for the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, where she’ll support community radio stations across the country. Today on the news, we hear from Serah about her life changing journey at KZMU. “Part of what makes KZMU so special is the people,” says Serah. “…all of the people involved have helped put a little extra brick on the pile to bring me to wh...
Thursday, April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023 18:29 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Moab Museum wants to help you record oral histories from the community. The museum loans equipment for free and periodically hosts workshops to teach people how to collect the best stories. Plus we hear from our partners about preparations for the spring runoff at Lake Mead, a governmental program to pay water users to scale back, and a trip to The Butterfly Pavilion in Colorado. Photo: A Grand Heritage: Stories from the Oral History Archive is on display at the Moab Museum until the en...
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023 19:28 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBThe City of Moab only uses about 27 percent of the water allotted in its water rights. But demand for water is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades as Moab’s population grows. During a city council meeting on Tuesday, city engineer Chuck Williams said Moab will consider diverting water from the Colorado River if groundwater supplies dwindle. Plus we hear from our partners about northern lights sightings across the Mountain West, a rise in Utah’s birth rate, and a settlement be...
Tuesday April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023 22:14 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBOn Saturday morning, a 68-year-old Moab woman was stabbed multiple times while walking dogs in town along Mill Creek. Today on the news, we hear from Moab City Police Chief Jared Garcia, who calls the incident “shocking” for our local community. Plus, our radio partners profile an addition recovery program that combines conventional therapy with Native American health and wellness traditions. And, we hear a report on making clean air and healthy environments a constitutional right. Finally, o...
Regional Roundup - Harm Reduction, Utah Drug Bill, Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge
April 24, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's Regional Roundup Monday! Today we feature a new, biweekly production of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, of which KZMU is a proud member. We hear stories from public and community radio stations in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Today's show features a roundtable about reporting on harm reduction, overturning a Utah bill that would have allowed people who sell drugs to be prosecuted in overdose deaths and ongoing environmental concerns about the Rocky Flats Wildlif...
Friday, April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 21:13 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBGrand County Commissioners are considering handing off the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission to the Red Cliffs Foundation, a new non-profit affiliated with the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage. We also hear from our partners at KUER and KDNK about Utah’s dwindling flood budget and drag queen storytelling in Colorado. Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent has comments from the lead auditor tasked with looking into government performance in Grand and...
Thursday, April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023 20:37 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe Canyonlands Regional Airport will stop providing services to Salt Lake City and Denver starting on June 30, 2023. Grand County is in the midst of negotiating a new contract with Contour Airways, which will provide daily flights to Phoenix. Plus, we hear from our partners with Rocky Mountain Community Radio about bighorn sheep hunting in Wyoming and the United Nations’ conference for Indigenous leaders. //Show Notes: //Photo: Canyonlands Regional Airport will switch service from Salt La...
Wednesday April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 21:45 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat do Miss Volunteer America and Grand County’s middle school principal have in common? They both have a deep commitment to encouraging youth to make and pursue life goals. And? They’re cousins. Plus, our radio partners report on an unofficial BYU graduation that lets LGBTQ+ students celebrate as themselves. // Show Notes: // Photo: Miss Volunteer America Alexa Knutzen with her cousin Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School Principal Joseph Olson. They both are encouraging youth to pursue their...
Tuesday April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023 20:56 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBA recently released legislative audit looking into the performance of local government found no misconduct involving Grand County staff or elected officials. Grand County Commission Chair Jacques Hadler says these results prove what he says county officials knew all along: Grand’s government is operating “very much aboveboard.” For neighboring San Juan County, the audit made several recommendations, including adopting stronger conflict of interest disclosures. // Show Notes: // Photo: San ...
Newscast Archive - Win Bludworth of Moab Solutions
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday we have a story from our archives. It aired just last week, as part of our special audio magazine, Great Tape: Hello From The Neighborhood. In it, we head to the Mill Creek Parkway to discuss homelessness with Win Bludworth of Moab Solutions. // Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/great-tape-hello-from-the-neighborhood/
Friday April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 21:04 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we have news about the newscast! As per radiothon tradition, KZMU’s Serah Mead interviews newscast team Molly Marcello and Emily Arntsen. The trio discuss the flexibility and creativity of community radio journalism and how the quality, thoughtful reporting of KZMU News can create connection through the airwaves. // Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent discusses the results of a highly anticipated legislative audit, contract negotiations for housing on Wa...
Thursday, April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBA natural gas leak near White Wash north of Moab left hundreds of campers stranded over the weekend while Ruby Ranch Road was closed to prevent explosion. The leak was contained early Monday morning after leaking thousands of pounds of natural gas. We also hear from our partners at Aspen Public Radio about a proposed crude oil transportation railway along the Colorado River. Plus, we have a story from KBUT about the town of Crested Butte’s potential legal action against the United States Post...
Lift Up – John Walden
April 12, 2023 19:48 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe second season of Lift Up continues! This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our next Lift Up storyteller is John Walden, an illustrator and artist who grew up in Moab. John shares his journey navigating the roads of self-discovery, telling stories of being a gay man from a small town. He embraces life’s deepest questions while creating beauty along the way. // This episode of Lift Up was...
Tuesday April 11, 2023
April 12, 2023 00:55 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBMoab locals ascended Potato Salad Hill in a to-scale, cardboard model of a Jeep Wrangler during Easter Jeep Safari. We also hear from our partners at KUNC about how the Gila River Indian Community will be paid to use less water to bolster Lake Mead. Plus, we hear a story about the federal government’s plan to help Navajo coal miners suffering from black lung disease. Maggie McGuire of the Moab Sun News previews the Moab City Council meeting. Photo: A cardboard Jeep ascends Potato Salad Hill...
Great Tape: Hello From The Neighborhood
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBStories about neighbors and the places and spaces that connect us. More info and all the show notes: https://www.kzmu.org/great-tape-hello-from-the-neighborhood/
Friday April 7, 2023
April 07, 2023 22:35 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIt’s a Grateful Dead themed newscast! Today, in honor of the first day of radiothon’s ‘Grateful Day of the Dead’ marathon, the newscast is getting a little weird and wild too. First we investigate just how similar legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia is with Moab Police Chief Jared Garcia. Next, station manager Serah Mead helps solve two mysteries - the case of the ‘Dead Head Only’ parking sign and why the band is so closely tied to the history of community radio. And, we have two reviews of the...
No cubs at nearby den could mean black bear numbers are down across Utah
April 06, 2023 19:22 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThe Utah Division of Wildlife Resources visits black bear dens every spring to count the number of cubs. KZMU’s Emily Arntsen hiked into the Book Cliff mountains with DWR wildlife biologists to observe the process. Plus, we hear from our partners at KUNC and UPR about a new water infrastructure bill and forecasts for spring flooding across the state. //Show Notes: //Photo: A couple from Cleveland, Utah, pose with their baby and a tranquilized black bear in the Book Cliff mountains. Photo ...
Thursday, April 6, 2023
April 06, 2023 19:22 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThe Utah Division of Wildlife Resources visits black bear dens every spring to count the number of cubs. KZMU’s Emily Arntsen hiked into the Book Cliff mountains with DWR wildlife biologists to observe the process. Plus, we hear from our partners at KUNC and UPR about a new water infrastructure bill and forecasts for spring flooding across the state. //Show Notes: //Photo: A couple from Cleveland, Utah, pose with their baby and a tranquilized black bear in the Book Cliff mountains. Photo ...
Tailings at White Mesa Uranium Mill still out of compliance with EPA standards
April 05, 2023 19:35 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWhite Mesa Mill in San Juan County has been in violation of the Clean Air Act for nearly three years. Energy Fuels, the company that owns the mill, made an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to have their tailings cells in compliance by the end of March 2023. KZMU reporter Emily Arntsen joined public land advocates from EcoFlight and Grand Canyon Trust on a flight over the mill to check if the tailing cells were finally in compliance. Plus, we hear from our partners at Rocky M...
Wednesday April 5, 2023
April 05, 2023 19:35 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWhite Mesa Mill in San Juan County has been in violation of the Clean Air Act for nearly three years. Energy Fuels, the company that owns the mill, made an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to have their tailings cells in compliance by the end of March 2023. KZMU reporter Emily Arntsen joined public land advocates from EcoFlight and Grand Canyon Trust on a flight over the mill to check if the tailing cells were finally in compliance. Plus, we hear from our partners at Rocky M...
Tuesday April 4, 2023
April 04, 2023 23:31 - 13 minutes - 12 MBToday on the news, we hear from our regional partners about plans to close two of the coal-fired power plants in Emery County. We’ll also hear from tribal agriculture leaders, who are calling for more sovereignty in the upcoming Farm Bill. Plus, we have an interview with Trevor Aaronson, host of an investigative podcast series about the FBI’s involvement in racial justice protests in Denver in 2020. Maggie McGuire of the Moab Sun News previews what’s on the agenda for today’s Grand County Com...
Newscast Archive - Sonja at Sand Flats
April 03, 2023 22:53 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBDear listener, we are experimenting with Mondays! Today we have a story from our archives. With all the Jeepers returning to local trails for Easter Jeep Safari, we thought we’d revisit this audio portrait of Sonja Nicolaisen at Sand Flats Recreation Area. It first aired in April 2021. Thanks for listening! // Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/friday-april-2-2021/
Friday March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Diné Household Water Survey is examining water quality and access on tribal lands. This study aims to learn more about water from the Navajo Nation to Rio Grande pueblos. Plus, the latest in adaptive sports equipment was in use at the recent National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in our region. And, New Mexico has started the annual spring ritual of cleaning ancient irrigation ditches, known as acequias. Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent talks sp...
Thursday, March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023 19:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBA hoax phone call sent Moab schools into lockdown on Wednesday. It was one of over a dozen calls placed yesterday affecting communities across Utah. State and federal law enforcement are currently investigating the source of the calls. We also hear from a representative of Everytown For Gun Safety, who says there are long term impacts on students and their families living under the constant threat of gun violence. Plus, Arches National Park will use a timed-entry system again this tourist sea...
Wednesday March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023 18:10 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBA new federal bill would allow agencies like the National Park Service to develop housing on — and off — public lands. Local elected officials are optimistic about the legislation, which would support seasonal workers, but have concerns related to privatization in the National Parks. Plus, folks in our region shared their anger with big banks funding fossil fuels in a series of protests and rallies. And later, Wyoming’s abortion ban was temporarily reversed and snowpack in the Upper Colorado ...
Tuesday March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 23:06 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBThe Bureau of Land Management wants more feedback on a proposal to restrict camping near Moab. The area in question is a popular dispersed camping spot near Labyrinth Rims and Gemini Bridges just north of town. And later, public submissions are open for a queer abolitionist book about the Great Salt Lake. Plus, our radio partners report on a new cremation option in our region that’s viewed as more environmentally friendly; one that uses water instead of fire. And finally, we preview the Moab ...
Friday, March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023 19:01 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOver the past few months, listeners will have noticed a new voice in the newscast. We are thrilled to say it's the voice of Emily Arntsen — KZMU’s new reporter. Today we speak with Emily about her background in journalism and what she's excited about covering for KZMU. Plus, the Utah Shakespeare Festival is touring rural areas to perform and lead workshops for students. // And as always, we have the Weekly News Reel when we check in with reporters on the latest stories of the Moab area. Dou...
Thursday, March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023 20:45 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBThe Moab Arts Re-use Residency invites artists from around the world to turn some of our local trash into art. Today on the news, we meet the two artists in residence at the dump. Plus, a group of congress members is convening a new caucus to discuss the Colorado River. And later, Coloradans are preparing for what to expect when wolves are reintroduced in that state later this year. Show Notes: //Moab Arts Re-use Residency https://www.moabarts.org/residency //Aspen Public Radio: ACES even...
Lift Up - Josie Loner
March 22, 2023 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36 MBLift Up is back for a second season! Season 2 of this storytelling project will elevate LGBTQ+ voices in the high desert. This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. // Our first storyteller is Josie Loner – a music producer, multimedia artist, actor and writer, originally from Atlanta, GA now relocated to the Four Corners area. She recently released an album called Trans Galactic which she produced...
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023 18:44 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBCity officials held a ribbon cutting for the new Moab Area Transit system last week. KZMU News took a ride on the first free-public transportation service in Moab. And later, St. Patrick’s day was a chance for local musicians to play traditional Irish ‘social’ music in downtown Moab. Plus, Mesa Verde National Park will embark on a mission to bolster the resilience of the Mancos River and we preview the Grand County Commission agenda. Show Notes: // Moab Area Transit https://moabcity.org/61...
Newscast Archive - Kara Dohrenwend
March 20, 2023 18:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBDear listener, we are experimenting with Mondays! Today we have a story from our archives. With all the recent efforts to restore the Mill Creek Parkway underway, we thought we’d revisit this audio portrait of Kara Dohrenwend of Rim to Rim Restoration. It first aired in December 2022. Thanks for listening! // Original Broadcast: https://www.kzmu.org/kara-dohrenwend-audio-portrait/
Friday March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 20:36 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBGlen Canyon National Recreation Area will not maintain the primary boat takeout for Cataract Canyon this year. Their announcement last month was a huge blow to members of the river running community. They say a 'no maintenance' strategy from federal managers puts the immediate future of running Cataract – a stretch of the Colorado River important for scenic values, tourism and science – into question. // And later, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent reports on Moab...
Thursday March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023 18:55 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBWith the spring runoff season right around the corner, Moab City is working to prepare the creeks for an influx of water. The city will contract with local nonprofit Rim to Rim Restoration to stabilize creek banks in a few key areas before water levels rise. Plus, author Shelley Read’s debut novel of loss and love, Go As A River, is set against the backdrop of a real Western Slope town submerged by the creation of the Blue Mesa Reservoir in the 1960s. // Show Notes: // Photo: Mill Creek f...