Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the missed deadline for a new Colorado River agreement between upper and lower basin states. We also give a quick recap of last week’s Glen Canyon Dam symposium that took place at Star Hall. And we finish with a list of upcoming events happening in Grand County. - Show Notes - • Moab symposium reckons with the impacts of Glen Canyon Dam https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-symposium-reckons-with-the-impacts-of-glen-canyon-dam/ • Colorado River talks stall as Utah, other states miss key deadline https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/colorado-river-talks-stall-as-utah-other-states-miss-key-deadline/ • WabiSabi prepares to feed 840 for Thanksgiving https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/wabisabi-prepares-to-feed-840-for-thanksgiving/

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Lizzie Ramirez, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the government re-opening and what that means for Utah’s food stamp recipients. We also discuss a vandalism case at Arches National Park, and the latest on asbestos clean up at the city’s Walnut Lane property. Show Notes: • Spray painted vandalism found on Devils Garden trail in Arches National Park https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/spray-painted-vandalism-found-on-devils-garden-trail-in-arches-national-park/ • What’s going on with Walnut Lane? https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/whats-going-on-with-walnut-lane/

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the results from Moab’s municipal election. We also discuss special groundwater approvals for a copper mine in Lisbon Valley. And we finish with a story about a recent water rights application for a housing development in Cisco. - Show Notes - • Langianese, Loftin, Taylor prevail in Moab City Council election https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/langianese-taylor-and-loftin-prevail-in-moab-city-council-election/ • EPA clears major milestone for Lisbon Valley copper mine expansion https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/epa-clears-major-milestone-for-lisbon-valley-copper-mine-expansion/ • State weighs water right change as developer eyes rebirth of Cisco ghost town https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/state-weighs-water-right-change-as-developer-eyes-rebirth-of-cisco-ghost-town/

On the show today we have the weekly News Reel where we talk to other local journalists about what they reported this week. Today, we speak with Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Moab Times-Independent, about whether state funding for Utah’s national parks will continue past the end of the month. We also discuss food stamp benefits, which are expected to expire on November 1 as well, and we explain where locals can get food and other support if and when funding runs out. And we finish with a story about the BLM’s decision to revisit the travel management plan for Labyrinth Canyon and Gemini Bridges. - Show Notes - • Visitors still eager to visit the Mighty 5 amid government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/visitors-still-eager-to-visit-the-mighty-5-amid-government-shutdown/ • Grand County residents band together to support SNAP recipients amid government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-residents-band-together-to-support-snap-recipients-amid-government-shutdown/ • Grand County backs BLM review of Labyrinth Rims travel plan https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-backs-blm-review-of-labyrinth-rims-travel-plan/

This week's Regional Roundup features reports from around the region on the No Kings rallies held Oct. 18 in thousands of communities across the country, including Denver, rural Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. The program also includes a story on the growing efforts to ban books in libraries, a report on the rise in immigration arrests in Western Colorado, and coverage of the Mountain Towns 2030 Climate Summit.

On the show today we have the weekly News Reel where we talk to other local journalists about what they reported this week. Today, we speak with Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the fate of the Affordable Care Act subsidies that make health insurance accessible to thousands of Utah residents. We also give an update about a discrimination complaint filed on behalf of 13 women against Grand County. And we finish with a shoutout to the Grand County High School’s mountain bike team for winning another state championship. Show Notes - • Thousands of Utahns could face a hard choice if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/thousands-of-utahns-could-face-a-hard-choice-if-enhanced-affordable-care-act-subsidies-expire/ • Expanded legal claim now includes 13 women alleging systemic harassment in Grand County https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/expanded-legal-claim-now-includes-13-women-alleging-systemic-harassment-in-grand-county/ • Red Devils mountain bikers take state again https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/red-devil-mountain-bikers-take-state-again/

Today we hear an interview with director Ash Hanson of PlaceBase Productions and the Moab Theater Project. Her musical, Leaving A Trace, debuted in Moab in September. The original, site-specific production took place in the Sand Flats Recreation Area and involved more than 75 local cast and crew members. In the interview, Hanson discusses her inspiration for the musical and the power of theater to build community. - Show Notes - • The Moab Theater Project https://www.instagram.com/moabtheaterproject/ • Leaving A Trace - The Radiodrama & Full Cast List https://www.kzmu.org/leaving-a-trace-the-radiodrama/ Photo: Ash Hanson poses with the Tardigrade, played by Sam Van Wetter, on the set of Leaving A Trace. Photo by David Newkirk.

This radio play is a special adaptation of Leaving A Trace, a musical written and directed by Ash Hanson of PlaceBase Productions and the Moab Theater Project. The original, site-specific show debuted in the Sand Flats Recreation Area in Moab in September. Music for Leaving A Trace was written by Brian Laidlaw, Jen Thomas, Ash Hanson, and Rachel Toups, with musical performances by Brian Laidlaw, Jen Thomas, Ash Hanson, Rachel Toups, Josie Kovash, Jack Hanley, Grizel Williams, Anna Weimholt, Jon Kovash, and Ed Oak. The audio for this radio play was recorded and edited by Rob Walker. Special thanks to stage manager Joanne Savoie, assistant director Malcolm Campbell-Taylor, set, puppet, and prop designers Sam Van Wetter, Molly Gurney, and Alex Barreto Hathaway, and costume designer, Emily Arntsen. And of course, thanks to all 75 cast and crew members who helped bring this show to life. This production was made possible with support from the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, the Bureau of Land Management, the Sand Flats Recreation Area, KiKiBouba Press, the Grand County High School, Moab Music Festival, Moab Community Theater, Eagle River Designs, PlaceBase Productions, and the Center for Performance and Civic Practice. - Show Notes - • Interview with Ash Hanson & Full Cast List https://www.kzmu.org/leaving-a-trace-the-radiodrama/ • Moab Theater Project https://www.instagram.com/moabtheaterproject/ Photo: A rock witch dances during the final scene of Leaving A Trace. Photo by Scott Rogers.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, a report on a crew of dogs helping to sniff out invasive weeds in Wyoming and a special quilting project honoring veterans in Western Colorado. PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O’Brien discusses the importance of science, and best-selling author Kevin Barry talks about the history of Irish miners migrating to the Rocky Mountain West in the late 1800s, the setting for his latest novel, The Heart in Winter.

This week on the News Reel, we hear from Times-Independent reporter Lizzie Ramirez about the effects of the government shutdown on Arches National Park, the latest update in a discrimination complaint filed against two county commissioners and the county attorney, and the new workforce housing complex under construction on Highway 191. • County categorically denies alleged mistreatment of female employees, contractors https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-categorically-denies-alleged-mistreatment-of-female-employees-contractors/ • What Arches National Park visitors are experiencing during a government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/what-arches-national-park-visitors-are-experiencing-during-a-government-shutdown/

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Lizzie Ramirez, reporter at the Times-Independent, about two women who have added accusations to a recent discrimination complaint filed against Grand County commissioners and the county attorney. We also discuss the county’s decision to spend $129,000 on this year’s tree lighting ceremony. And we finish with a quick story about the effects of tariffs on local guiding businesses. - Show Notes - • Grand County commission approves 129k for new tree lighting initiative https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-commission-approves-129k-for-new-tree-lighting-initiative/ • Grand County receives more complaints in ongoing harassment, discrimination claim https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-receives-more-complaints-in-ongoing-harassment-discrimination-claim/ • Moab businesses continue to face economic challenges https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-businesses-continue-to-face-economic-challenges/

This week on Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, we'll hear a conversation with student reporters from the University of Utah about the state’s new law allowing open carry on campuses. We also hear a discussion on efforts to roll back the Public Lands Rule. Plus, a report from the Buffalo Field Campaign tells about a decades-long project to protect wild buffalo in Yellowstone National Park. And we finish with a conversation about a new documentary, This is Not a Drill, about the oil industry.

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about a recent discrimination complaint filed by 10 women against Grand County. We also discuss the official resignation of the Grand County School District superintendent, Mike McFalls. And we finish with an update on a years-long missing person case involving Jamey Holyoak, whose remains were found recently in San Juan County. - Show Notes - • Ten women file harassment, discrimination claim against Grand County https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/ten-women-file-harassment-discrimination-claim-against-grand-county/ • Grand County superintendent says resignation after one year was forced https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-superintendent-says-resignation-after-one-year-was-forced/ • Remains found in San Juan County identified as Jamey Holyoak https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/remains-found-in-san-juan-county-identified-as-jamey-holyoak/

Last night, the five candidates running in the Moab municipal elections participated in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southeast Utah. Two mayoral candidates — Joette Langianese and Curtis Wells — and three candidates for Moab City Council — Miles Loftin, Howard Trenholme, and Jason Taylor — answered questions about housing, healthcare, property taxes, and more. Everett Hildenbrandt, chair of the League of Women Voters of Southeast Utah, moderated the debate, which was broadcast live on KZMU. - Show Notes - • 2025 Election Information https://moabcity.gov/236/Election-Information • What is Proposition 13? https://www.grandcountyutah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22804/Notice-of-Special-Election-82225

This week on Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, we hear a report on efforts to roll back the federal Roadless Rule, which currently prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in undeveloped land within the U.S. National Forest System. We also hear stories about a quinceañera in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a new app designed to keep residents better informed about wildfires, and a notorious case of wolf cruelty that may be shifting public attitudes toward the animals. And we finish up with an audio postcard from Boulder, Colorado, where birders are hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare tropical anhinga.

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about a new investigation into workplace harassment among Grand County employees and how that ties in to the recent removal of the interim planning and zoning administrator. We also give a quick update about measles cases in Moab and across the state. - Show Notes - • McGann says toxic work environment permeates Grand County government https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/mcgann-toxic-work-culture-permeates-county-government/ • Grand County replaces interim zoning official https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-replaces-interim-zoning-official/ • Moab’s first measles case confirmed https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moabs-first-measles-case-confirmed/

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about some of the residents who lost their homes in Old La Sal during the Deer Creek Fire. We also discuss a free service to develop and support local businesses. - Show Notes - • Old La Sal residents recount losses, find resilience in the ashes of the Deer Creek Fire https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/old-la-sal-residents-recount-losses-find-resilience-in-the-ashes-of-the-deer-creek-fire/ • Moab SBDC supports more than 40 businesses under new director https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-sbdc-supports-more-than-40-businesses-under-new-director/

This week’s Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio includes a story about the National Park Service celebrating its 109th anniversary as budget cuts destabilize the agency. We also hear from Boulder, Colorado, where residents are working to establish a new sister city relationship with a community in Ukraine. Plus, a story about efforts to reduce wildlife–vehicle collisions across the West, and a conversation about the latest Bureau of Reclamation report on the Colorado River.

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about Utah’s role in an upcoming Colorado River agreement between upper and lower basin states. We also discuss the Grand County School District Superintendent Mike McFalls, who was put on administrative leave recently. Plus, a story about the county’s vote to decline a resolution to protect public lands, and a quick update about the county’s planning and zoning director position. - Show Notes - • Utah officials optimistic Colorado River deal can be reached https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/utah-officials-optimistic-colorado-river-deal-can-be-reached/ • GCSD Superintendent McFalls on leave as school board prepares to act https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/gcsd-superintendent-mcfalls-on-leave-as-school-board-prepares-to-act/ • Grand County declines resolution backing public lands https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-declines-resolution-backing-public-lands/ • Interim planning official objects to surprise replacement process, commission pulls item https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/interim-planning-official-objects-to-surprise-replacement-process-commission-pulls-item/

This week’s Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio includes a story about a Colorado teacher who spent her summer running a farmers market stand and brought her students along for the experience. We also hear conversations about wildfire smoke and its effects on public health, the impacts of budget cuts on the country’s national parks, and the repercussions of recent immigration raids on local communities.