What is the best way to solve congestion issues in Moab – is it more parking downtown? A multi-use path connecting Moab to Spanish Valley? Or a tourist and commuter transit system? Well, for the Arches Hotspot Coordinating Committee it may be all three. Today on the news, the committee gathers community input on potential projects in the Moab area. Plus, the final story in our series looking at where water and fire meet in the West.

And later, the Weekly News Reel! with the Moab Sun News and The Times-Independent where we hear first-hand from newspaper editors and reporters about the unique stories in their latest editions. First (9:00), Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo highlights some of their coverage including a ‘plea for caution’ from the Southeast Utah Health Department on COVID-19. And later (18:00), Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire reviews their latest article on San Juan County election issues.

Show Notes:

Photo: Community members provide input on three projects under consideration by the Arches Hotspot Coordinating Committee

Hotspot Committee Multi-Project Survey (Closes Friday October 16th)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-taken/?sm=6KyLlnIOHwdMYr0SsWnnI7Ub7zRDiXD3cZ1JwK5VzBv_2FSc9p2JPWC8xccZRFm99G7CHBLg9GALcSSHftcgSsRtCTk2ETwBFpIjCug8AzPqo_3D

Hotspot Committee Information

https://moabcity.org/558/UDOT-Hotspot-Funding-for-Moab-Area

KUNC: As Western Fires Burn, Focus Narrows on Forest Management. But it’s Easier Said Than Done

https://www.kunc.org/api-only/2020-10-08/as-western-fires-burn-focus-narrows-on-forest-management-but-its-easier-said-than-done

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

Moab Sun News: Ensuring every vote counts

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_193b5508-0fd9-11eb-ab04-3f1ccd6cb626.html

The Times-Independent: Local health department makes ‘plea for caution’

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/local-health-department-makes-plea-for-caution/

The Times-Independent: Guv issues state 2-week mask rule

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/guv-issues-state-2-week-mask-rule/

The Times-Independent: New Arches chief to address congestion with collaboration

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-arches-chief-to-address-congestion-with-collaboration/

The Times-Independent: Music fest organizers say diligence was key in keeping event safe

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/music-fest-organizers-say-diligence-was-key-in-keeping-event-safe/

The Times-Independent: Fish nursery enters final phase of construction; dredging, waterline installation

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/fish-nursery-enters-final-phase-of-construction-dredging-waterline-installation/