Utah State University recently celebrated the construction of a traditional Hogan at its Blanding campus, where nearly 70 percent of students are Native American. The Hogan will be used by students as a place to practice traditional ceremonies and find peace and meditation. Today on the news, a report on the structure’s importance for the college and the community. Plus, a Home of the Brave artist shares some of their musical creations during their residency in Cisco.

And, the Weekly News Reel, where we check in with reporters about their latest stories of the Moab area. Doug McMurdo of The Times-Independent (9:00) discusses Rally on the Rocks’ plans to forgo a 2022 event and the county soon finalizing a new voting district map. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News (16:00) has updates on some local events including Moab Pub Trivia, avalanche awareness, and Navajo hoop dancing.

Photo: The newly completed Hogan on USU-Blanding’s campus was recently celebrated by staff and students. Courtesy USU-Blanding.

Show Notes:

Utah State University: USU Blanding to Hold Blessing Ceremony for Completed Navajo Hogan

https://statewide.usu.edu/news/2021/blanding/2021-11-22-hogan-ceremony

Home of the Brave: Artist Residency

https://www.eileenmuza.org/residency

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: No Rally on the Rocks in 2022

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/no-rally-on-the-rocks-in-2022/

The Times-Independent: County commissioners narrow redistricting maps to two

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-commissioners-narrow-redistricting-maps-to-two/

Moab Sun News: Pub Trivia return for in-person trivia nights

https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_8e57d304-578e-11ec-be44-f7198214e644.html

Moab Sun News: Utah Avalanche Center hosts safety program; forecasters say this year’s La Sal snowpack expected to be unstable

https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_7bec50d6-578f-11ec-8ed5-9fa090e86ef7.html

Moab Sun News: Award-winning Navajo hoop dancers to perform Friday, Dec. 10

https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_fabdbba8-578e-11ec-85bc-d31e7f67a832.html