This fall, KZMU News worked with the Colorado River Reporting Project at KUNC to produce a story about the Returning Rapids of Cataract Canyon. Returning Rapids is an effort led by Moab river runners Mike DeHoff and Pete Lefebvre to document changes to the Colorado River as Lake Powell recedes. Our feature story was broadcast by radio stations across the river basin last week. Today we have the extended version for our amazing KZMU listeners.

Plus, our Weekly News Reel where we hear first-hand from reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in the area.(07:00) First up, Times-Independent reporter Carter Pape has highlights from Grand County’s budget process, COVID-19, and of course, that captivating metal structure – the Utah monolith. (16:00) Next, Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire starts off with Rally on the Rocks, reporting that the UTV event will move to private property in San Juan County in 2021. McGuire then offers her own unique take on the Utah monolith issue – and it’s all about the internet.

Show Notes:

KZMU: Returning Rapids, Changing Ecosystem in Cataract Canyon

https://www.kzmu.org/returning-rapids-changing-ecosystem-in-cataract-canyon/

KUNC: As Lake Powell Recedes, River Runners Race To Document Long Hidden Rapids

https://www.kunc.org/2020-11-23/as-lake-powell-recedes-river-runners-race-to-document-long-hidden-rapids

Returning Rapids of Cataract Canyon

https://www.returningrapids.com

Weekly News Reel! Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Sketchy Andy claims he removed the ‘monolith’

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/sketchy-andy-claims-he-removed-the-monolith/

The Times-Independent: Trail ambassadors could soon post up at Mill Creek

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/trail-ambassadors-could-soon-post-up-at-mill-creek/

The Times-Independent: Grand starts tackling student athlete testing this week

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-starts-tackling-student-athlete-testing-this-week/

The Times-Independent: High school cuts streaming option next trimester

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/high-school-cuts-streaming-option-next-trimester/

Moab Sun News: UTV Rally moves to San Juan County – 2021 Rally on the Rock will be headquartered over the county line

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_8d550a08-3598-11eb-a9f7-2fb761f396e4.html

Moab Sun News: The rise and fall of the monolith

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_c3c2d096-3595-11eb-a2c6-7ba303cf38de.html