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In comparison to the last two months, downtown Moab is downright bustling this Memorial Day weekend. As the economy reopens, local businesses have implemented their own health and safety policies, from hand sanitizing stations to mask requirements. And later in the news, Grand County’s current health order will expire this week. Local health department and county representatives are busy negotiating with state officials on the next phase for the Moab community. We speak with Southeast Utah's Environmental Health Director to learn more.

Show Notes:

Utah Coronavirus Updates

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts/

Southeast Utah Health Department Case Counts

https://seuhd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c950141e6ec14c9484bc93b791c3a791

The Salt Lake Tribune, Coronavirus in Utah: Cases and deaths see slow increases as Utah experiences largest weekly toll yet

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/24/coronavirus-utah-cases/

4/30 Southeast Utah Health Department Public Health Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL.pdf

In comparison to the last two months, downtown Moab is downright bustling this Memorial Day weekend. As the economy reopens, local businesses have implemented their own health and safety policies, from hand sanitizing stations to mask requirements. And later in the news, Grand County’s current health order will expire this week. Local health department and county representatives are busy negotiating with state officials on the next phase for the Moab community. We speak with Southeast Utah's Environmental Health Director to learn more.

Show Notes:

Utah Coronavirus Updates

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts/

Southeast Utah Health Department Case Counts

https://seuhd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c950141e6ec14c9484bc93b791c3a791

The Salt Lake Tribune, Coronavirus in Utah: Cases and deaths see slow increases as Utah experiences largest weekly toll yet

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/24/coronavirus-utah-cases/

4/30 Southeast Utah Health Department Public Health Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL.pdf

Today on the news, we speak with Grand County Council Chair Mary McGann about a local face covering order, which she and her colleagues will consider for a vote on Tuesday. She hopes mandating face coverings will help protect Moab’s employees who regularly interact with the public. Health experts have noted the importance of wearing a mask when social distancing is difficult, especially because presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals could spread COVID-19 to others. And later, local demonstrations in support of Black Lives Matter continue in our region.

Plus (13:00), we round out the week with Doug McMurdo, editor of The Times-Independent. He discusses some of their top stories, including Grand County’s desire to mandate face coverings locally, a man’s guilty plea to two counts of manslaughter in the car crash that killed a local father and son, primary election results in the Utah Governor's race, and Eklecticafe closing its doors.

Show Notes:

KZMU News: Grand County’s Council wants to mandate face coverings; Wednesday July 1, 2020

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-wednesday-july-1-2020/

KZMU News: Community spread of COVID-19 is now evident; Thursday July 2, 2020

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-thursday-july-2-2020/

KDNK: Black Lives Matter Protests Continue in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs

https://www.kdnk.org/post/black-lives-matter-protests-continue-carbondale-and-glenwood-springs

The Times Independent –

Gov. approves Grand mask mandate; specific order pending council vote

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/gov-approves-grand-mask-mandate-specific-order-pending-council-vote/?fbclid=IwAR2saDfsjY1uvhLTclRmW3WsdlQDA2-wMlUZbuJhoUaNW06U6duoouppnkc

Masks are a must: Council votes 5-2 to require face masks in public; seeks Guv’s approval

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/masks-are-a-must/

Man pleads guilty to double manslaughter

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/man-pleads-guilty-to-double-manslaughter/

GOP’s Cox, Reyes move on to General Election

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/gops-cox-reyes-move-on-to-general-election/

Eklecticafe was cramped but quaint. Then the virus hit

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/eklecticafe-was-cramped-but-quaint-then-the-virus-hit/

Fire danger posing risks to safety; public support needed to reduce blazes

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/fire-danger-posing-risks-to-safety-public-support-needed-to-reduce-blazes/

Today on the news, we speak with Grand County Council Chair Mary McGann about a local face covering order, which she and her colleagues will consider for a vote on Tuesday. She hopes mandating face coverings will help protect Moab’s employees who regularly interact with the public. Health experts have noted the importance of wearing a mask when social distancing is difficult, especially because presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals could spread COVID-19 to others. And later, local demonstrations in support of Black Lives Matter continue in our region.

Plus (13:00), we round out the week with Doug McMurdo, editor of The Times-Independent. He discusses some of their top stories, including Grand County’s desire to mandate face coverings locally, a man’s guilty plea to two counts of manslaughter in the car crash that killed a local father and son, primary election results in the Utah Governor's race, and Eklecticafe closing its doors.

Show Notes:

KZMU News: Grand County’s Council wants to mandate face coverings; Wednesday July 1, 2020

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-wednesday-july-1-2020/

KZMU News: Community spread of COVID-19 is now evident; Thursday July 2, 2020

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-thursday-july-2-2020/

KDNK: Black Lives Matter Protests Continue in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs

https://www.kdnk.org/post/black-lives-matter-protests-continue-carbondale-and-glenwood-springs

The Times Independent –

Gov. approves Grand mask mandate; specific order pending council vote

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/gov-approves-grand-mask-mandate-specific-order-pending-council-vote/?fbclid=IwAR2saDfsjY1uvhLTclRmW3WsdlQDA2-wMlUZbuJhoUaNW06U6duoouppnkc

Masks are a must: Council votes 5-2 to require face masks in public; seeks Guv’s approval

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/masks-are-a-must/

Man pleads guilty to double manslaughter

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/man-pleads-guilty-to-double-manslaughter/

GOP’s Cox, Reyes move on to General Election

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/gops-cox-reyes-move-on-to-general-election/

Eklecticafe was cramped but quaint. Then the virus hit

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/eklecticafe-was-cramped-but-quaint-then-the-virus-hit/

Fire danger posing risks to safety; public support needed to reduce blazes

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/02/fire-danger-posing-risks-to-safety-public-support-needed-to-reduce-blazes/

Community spread of COVID-19 is now evident in Grand County, according to the Southeast Utah Health Department. Two of the latest positives involve separate incidents of community spread, while four additional cases are from a source of common exposure. And later in the news, locals may soon be providing feedback on a proposed membership program at the Community Recycle Center. Plus, climate scientists say Lake Powell’s capacity is quickly declining. We hear from our radio partners on what that means for the millions of people who depend on the Colorado River. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department, COVID-19 Info

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

Utah Hospital Survey Data

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts/

Moab Regional Hospital

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

Preliminary Considerations for a Community Recycle Center Membership Program

(Agenda Item H)

https://swssd1.org/wp-content/uploads/06.25.2020-ACB-Packet_Regular-Meeting.pdf

KUER: Lake Powell Reached Capacity 40 Years Ago. But What Do The Coming Decades Hold In Store?

https://www.kuer.org/post/lake-powell-reached-capacity-40-years-ago-what-do-coming-decades-hold-store#stream/0

Community spread of COVID-19 is now evident in Grand County, according to the Southeast Utah Health Department. Two of the latest positives involve separate incidents of community spread, while four additional cases are from a source of common exposure. And later in the news, locals may soon be providing feedback on a proposed membership program at the Community Recycle Center. Plus, climate scientists say Lake Powell’s capacity is quickly declining. We hear from our radio partners on what that means for the millions of people who depend on the Colorado River. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department, COVID-19 Info

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

Utah Hospital Survey Data

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts/

Moab Regional Hospital

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

Preliminary Considerations for a Community Recycle Center Membership Program

(Agenda Item H)

https://swssd1.org/wp-content/uploads/06.25.2020-ACB-Packet_Regular-Meeting.pdf

KUER: Lake Powell Reached Capacity 40 Years Ago. But What Do The Coming Decades Hold In Store?

https://www.kuer.org/post/lake-powell-reached-capacity-40-years-ago-what-do-coming-decades-hold-store#stream/0

Grand County’s council wants to mandate face coverings to help limit the spread of coronavirus in the community. They are sending a request to the Governor, who recently approved face covering requirements in Salt Lake and Summit Counties. Health experts have noted the importance of wearing a mask when social distancing is difficult, especially because presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals could spread COVID-19 to others. And later, tourism towns in Utah dependent on seasonal foreign workers might have trouble finding the labor they need after the recent suspension of certain work visas. Plus, women of color in the West share perspectives on racial injustice and police violence.

**UPDATE: The Southeast Utah Health Department reported 2 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Grand County as of 2:00 pm. Grand County now has 18 cases, 12 are labelled as recovered***

Show Notes:

Grand County Council 6/30 Discussion of Mandatory Face Coverings

(Starts at 01:38:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCbW34n-os

CDC: Evidence Supporting Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 While Presymptomatic or Asymptomatic

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/7/20-1595_article#:~:text=Recent%20epidemiologic%2C%20virologic%2C,symptoms%20never%20develop

KUER: Tourism Towns in Utah Could Face More Financial Strain With Work Visa Suspension

https://www.kuer.org/post/tourism-towns-utah-could-face-more-financial-strain-work-visa-suspension#stream/0

Mountain West News Bureau: Elevated Voices – Listening In The Mountain West

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/elevated-voices-listening-mountain-west

Grand County’s council wants to mandate face coverings to help limit the spread of coronavirus in the community. They are sending a request to the Governor, who recently approved face covering requirements in Salt Lake and Summit Counties. Health experts have noted the importance of wearing a mask when social distancing is difficult, especially because presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals could spread COVID-19 to others. And later, tourism towns in Utah dependent on seasonal foreign workers might have trouble finding the labor they need after the recent suspension of certain work visas. Plus, women of color in the West share perspectives on racial injustice and police violence.

**UPDATE: The Southeast Utah Health Department reported 2 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Grand County as of 2:00 pm. Grand County now has 18 cases, 12 are labelled as recovered***

Show Notes:

Grand County Council 6/30 Discussion of Mandatory Face Coverings

(Starts at 01:38:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCbW34n-os

CDC: Evidence Supporting Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 While Presymptomatic or Asymptomatic

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/7/20-1595_article#:~:text=Recent%20epidemiologic%2C%20virologic%2C,symptoms%20never%20develop

KUER: Tourism Towns in Utah Could Face More Financial Strain With Work Visa Suspension

https://www.kuer.org/post/tourism-towns-utah-could-face-more-financial-strain-work-visa-suspension#stream/0

Mountain West News Bureau: Elevated Voices – Listening In The Mountain West

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/elevated-voices-listening-mountain-west

There’s a new sign on the Mill Creek Parkway announcing a future bike skills park near a shady grove of trees, where several pathways intersect. This small sign tells community members where they can get more information on this project, one that – in recent weeks - has drawn a lot of attention and some heated conversation. For some, a beginner bike skills park is a friendly, welcome addition to the parkway. For others, the project represents yet another development, a loss of quiet spaces in the downtown corridor. Today on the news, we learn more about the project – its origins and next steps – as well as conflicting public values in public spaces.

Show Notes:

Mill Creek Path Bicycle Skills Area FAQ

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1090/Mill-Creek-Path-Bicycle-Skills-area-FAQ

5/26/20 Moab Bike Skills Park Presentation/Project Update

(starts at 1:28:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeBFdCFDEGw

2/26/19 Moab Bike Skills Park Introduction to City Council

(starts at 00:25:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmc_B3SuayI&t=1818s

There’s a new sign on the Mill Creek Parkway announcing a future bike skills park near a shady grove of trees, where several pathways intersect. This small sign tells community members where they can get more information on this project, one that – in recent weeks - has drawn a lot of attention and some heated conversation. For some, a beginner bike skills park is a friendly, welcome addition to the parkway. For others, the project represents yet another development, a loss of quiet spaces in the downtown corridor. Today on the news, we learn more about the project – its origins and next steps – as well as conflicting public values in public spaces.

Show Notes:

Mill Creek Path Bicycle Skills Area FAQ

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/1090/Mill-Creek-Path-Bicycle-Skills-area-FAQ

5/26/20 Moab Bike Skills Park Presentation/Project Update

(starts at 1:28:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeBFdCFDEGw

2/26/19 Moab Bike Skills Park Introduction to City Council

(starts at 00:25:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmc_B3SuayI&t=1818s