Locals expressed shock, disappointment, and dismay after several art installations on Center Street were found vandalized. The pieces were part of Moab ArTTrails’ most recent public sculpture exhibition. The City of Moab is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the vandalism. The co-founders of Moab ArTTrails say the incident places a question mark over the future of their public art exhibition, and would like to hear input from community members.

Then, our Weekly News Reel, where we hear from local newspaper reporters and editors about their latest stories in our area. Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo (5:30) highlights the latest on curbing motorized noise in the Moab community. And, differing opinions on a local housing ordinance complicate affordable development. Plus (16:00), Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire details the need for more data on local use of force incidents. And, SITLA presents conceptual ideas for a new high end housing development.

Show Notes:

Contact the Moab City Police Department on sculpture damage:

435-259-8938

Write to MoabArTTrails on the future of local public art:

Photo: Helen the Heron, by Serena Supplee was one of the sculptures on public display in Moab vandalized this week.

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: SB 168 would allow curfews on OHVs; times in flux

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/sb-168-would-allow-curfews-on-ohvs-times-in-flux/

The Times-Independent: Local OHV firms resist fleet limits; acknowledge noise problem is real

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/local-ohv-firms-resist-fleet-limits-acknowledge-noise-problem-is-real/

The Times-Independent: A new conflict could cost Grand hundreds of new homes

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/a-new-conflict-could-cost-grand-hundreds-of-new-homes/

The Times-Independent: 26 and Oh!

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/26-and-oh/

Moab Sun News: Scant data available on Moab police use-of-force incidents

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_3ec92018-6c98-11eb-af7e-73b46da20d76.html

Moab Sun News: SITLA plans future high-end housing development near Arches, north of Moab

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_e2c8b00e-6caf-11eb-9dd3-830e5fc593c1.html