Today on the news – our semi-regular update with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital. Her medical team completely supports the latest local health order mandating face coverings where social distancing is difficult. We talk masks, rising COVID-19 case numbers, and more. Plus, an update on private investment in western water rights from the three-part series broadcast earlier this week.

And (10:00), our media roundup featuring Times-Independent staff writer Carter Pape. We discuss some of their top stories, including Grand County’s mask mandate, quirks with local COVID-19 case totals, the Lionsback Resort project, and a Murdoch acquiring acreage that includes significant local rock art.

Show Notes:

Photo: This diversion dam on the Colorado River in Debeque Canyon marks the start of the Government Highline Canal, which diverts water for irrigation in the Grand Valley. (Luke Runyon/KUNC)

KUNC: In Letter To Members, Grand Valley Irrigation Association Stays Neutral On Water Investments

https://www.kunc.org/post/letter-members-grand-valley-irrigation-association-stays-neutral-water-investments

Moab Regional Hospital COVID-19 Testing Info

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Southeast Utah Health Department 7/14 COVID-19 Testing Event

https://www.facebook.com/Southeast-Utah-Health-Department-123515944338660/photos/pcb.3279342778755945/3279338058756417/

The Times-Independent Mentions –

County: Mask mandate is official

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/09/county-mask-mandate-is-official/

Quirks skew Grand’s COVID tally

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/09/quirks-skew-grands-covid-tally/

Lionsback Resort project begins on Sand Flats Road

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/09/lionsback-resort-project-begins-on-sand-flats-road/

Fox Corp. CEO acquires property, rock art along Moab

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/09/fox-corp-ceo-acquires-property-rock-art-along-mill-creek/