The Diné Household Water Survey is examining water quality and access on tribal lands. This study aims to learn more about water from the Navajo Nation to Rio Grande pueblos. Plus, the latest in adaptive sports equipment was in use at the recent National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in our region. And, New Mexico has started the annual spring ritual of cleaning ancient irrigation ditches, known as acequias.

Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent talks spring flood preparedness, rising utility rates at Moab City, alternative dwelling overlay projects, and a Veteran’s group using the outdoors for healing. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses new leadership at Science Moab, a long-running Moab magic show, and senior happenings at the Grand Center. And, the Moab Sun News tells us ‘what happened’ at this week’s city council meeting.

Show Notes:

//Aspen Public Radio: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic brings adaptive sports technology to Snowmass

https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/local-news/2023-03-28/national-disabled-veterans-winter-sports-clinic-brings-adaptive-sports-technology-to-snowmass

Weekly News Reel Mentions:

//The Times-Independent: ‘It could be pretty ugly’ - Officials warn of spring flooding

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/it-could-be-pretty-ugly-officials-warn-of-spring-flooding/

//The Times-Independent: City stormwater fee to double

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/city-stormwater-fee-to-double/

//The Times-Independent: Culinary water impact fees increase

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/culinary-water-impact-fees-increase/

//The Times-Independent: Planning Commission forwards support of 4 ADO apps

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/planning-commission-forwards-support-of-4-ado-apps/

//The Times-Independent: Using Moab’s night sky to heal

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/using-moabs-night-sky-to-heal/

//Moab Sun News: Science Moab puts down roots

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/science-moab-puts-down-roots/

//Moab Sun News: Rick Boretti’s magic show isn’t only for kids

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/rick-boretti-magic-show/

//Moab Sun News: Grand Center offers a gathering place for seniors

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/grand-center-offers-a-gathering-place-for-seniors/