Over the next few months at the Moab Museum, Hopi artists will demonstrate carving katsintithu (also known as ‘kachina dolls’). The artist demonstrations are part of a temporary exhibition titled ‘Hopi Katsina: Evolving Styles, Enduring Meanings,’ aiming to explore the cultural significance and artistic tradition related to katsintithu. Staff at the Moab Museum say this exhibit is an opportunity to honor Indigenous culture today. And, our radio partners profile a racetrack establishment in Southwest Colorado helping create community.

Plus, the Weekly News Reel where we check in with reporters on their latest stories about the Moab area. Carter Pape of The Times-Independent talks election coverage, a reservation proposal for Arches National Park, and the future of Mill Creek Canyon’s management. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses voter registration, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center’s upcoming Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Festival, and a haunted house fundraiser for Community Rebuilds.

Show Notes:

Photo: Katsintithu made by Hongvi Marquez on exhibit at the Moab Museum. Hopi artists are demonstrating carving at the exhibit now through December. Courtesy Moab Museum

Hopi Katsina: Evolving Styles, Enduring Meanings

https://moabmuseum.org/hopi-katsina-evolving-styles-enduring-meanings/

Moab Museum

https://moabmuseum.org

KSJD: Montezuma County’s speedway is more than just a racetrack. It’s also a resource fo the community’s kids

https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2021-10-19/montezuma-countys-speedway-is-more-than-just-a-racetrack-its-also-become-a-resource-for-the-communitys-kids

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Comprehensive guide to Moab’s 2021 election

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-to-moabs-2021-election/

The Times-Independent: Candidates make their closing statements

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/candidates-make-their-closing-statements/

The Times-Independent: NPS urges locals to offer feedback on Arches reservation proposal

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/nps-urges-locals-to-offer-feedback-on-arches-reservation-proposal/

The Times-Independent: County to consider Mill Creek Canyon’s future management

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-to-consider-mill-creek-canyons-future-management/

Moab Sun News: 10 days left to postmark your ballot – Moab mayoral, city council seats up for grabs

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-to-consider-mill-creek-canyons-future-management/

Moab Sun News: 2021 Election Candidate Profiles

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_53221654-2977-11ec-9498-d79634d85cc3.html

Moab Sun News: Multicultural Center hosts 11th annual Day of the Dead Festival – Free, family-friendly event will be on October 31

https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_bfc5e8c4-32de-11ec-9a9a-ef2f49b6b46d.html

Moab Sun News: Get spooky with Community Rebuilds ¬–Nonprofit hosts haunted house and Halloween activities fundraiser

https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_56bff840-32c2-11ec-b8a5-4be68186a151.html