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Late last week, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order from Grand County that would have kept some lodging restrictions in place for a few more weeks. Instead, Grand County was moved to the state’s ‘yellow’ or low risk phase. So, what does yellow actually mean? Today we speak to Orion Rogers, Environmental Health Director at the Southeast Utah Health Department, who reviews these recent changes. And then, word-of-mouth drew an unexpectedly large crowd to a silent vigil in Carbondale, Colorado over the weekend. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Utah’s Low Risk Phase

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utahs-low-risk-phase/

Phased Guidelines Version 4.5

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased_Guidelines_v4.5.pdf

KDNK, Carbondale Vigil Against Police Violence and Racism Draws 200

https://www.kdnk.org/post/carbondale-vigil-against-police-violence-and-racism-draws-200

Late last week, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order from Grand County that would have kept some lodging restrictions in place for a few more weeks. Instead, Grand County was moved to the state’s ‘yellow’ or low risk phase. So, what does yellow actually mean? Today we speak to Orion Rogers, Environmental Health Director at the Southeast Utah Health Department, who reviews these recent changes. And then, word-of-mouth drew an unexpectedly large crowd to a silent vigil in Carbondale, Colorado over the weekend. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Utah’s Low Risk Phase

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utahs-low-risk-phase/

Phased Guidelines Version 4.5

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased_Guidelines_v4.5.pdf

KDNK, Carbondale Vigil Against Police Violence and Racism Draws 200

https://www.kdnk.org/post/carbondale-vigil-against-police-violence-and-racism-draws-200

Today on the news, the sounds of protest in Utah and the West as marchers joined thousands across the nation to demonstrate against police brutality and systemic racism. We hear reports from Salt Lake City organizers Utah Against Police Brutality, reactions from Salt Lake’s Chief of Police and Mayor, and get a sense of smaller demonstrations in our region.

[Photo: A protestor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Robyn Vincent/KHOL]

Show Notes:

Utah Against Police Brutality

https://www.facebook.com/UtahAgainstPoliceBrutality/

The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City ‘streets are quite and calm’ after day of unrest

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/31/streets-are-quiet-calm/

The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City is under curfew as a rally to protest death of George Floyd turns violent

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/31/streets-are-quiet-calm/

KGNU, Protests Met With Tear Gas and Pepper Balls in Denver

https://news.kgnu.org/2020/05/protests-met-with-tear-gas-and-pepper-balls-in-denver/

KDNK, Close to 200 People Hold Silent Vigil

https://www.facebook.com/66273715840/videos/176948413734073/

KHOL, Photo Gallery: No Justice, No Peace

https://891khol.org/photo-gallery-no-justice-no-peace/

Moab Pride 6/2 Candlelight Vigil Organizers Meeting

https://www.facebook.com/events/2362081574091339/

Today on the news, the sounds of protest in Utah and the West as marchers joined thousands across the nation to demonstrate against police brutality and systemic racism. We hear reports from Salt Lake City organizers Utah Against Police Brutality, reactions from Salt Lake’s Chief of Police and Mayor, and get a sense of smaller demonstrations in our region.

[Photo: A protestor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Robyn Vincent/KHOL]

Show Notes:

Utah Against Police Brutality

https://www.facebook.com/UtahAgainstPoliceBrutality/

The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City ‘streets are quite and calm’ after day of unrest

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/31/streets-are-quiet-calm/

The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City is under curfew as a rally to protest death of George Floyd turns violent

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/31/streets-are-quiet-calm/

KGNU, Protests Met With Tear Gas and Pepper Balls in Denver

https://news.kgnu.org/2020/05/protests-met-with-tear-gas-and-pepper-balls-in-denver/

KDNK, Close to 200 People Hold Silent Vigil

https://www.facebook.com/66273715840/videos/176948413734073/

KHOL, Photo Gallery: No Justice, No Peace

https://891khol.org/photo-gallery-no-justice-no-peace/

Moab Pride 6/2 Candlelight Vigil Organizers Meeting

https://www.facebook.com/events/2362081574091339/

This News Extra is very extra, with feature stories on the latest local health guidelines and a proposed timed entry system at Arches National Park. First, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order that would have continued some capacity limitations for overnight lodging and camping in Grand County. With the Governor’s rejection, Grand County officially moves to the “yellow” or low risk phase. And later, Moab’s local governing bodies endorsed a temporary timed entry system for Arches National Park this morning. This support comes on the first day of the park’s reopening, where staff shut the gates just three hours after reopening to reduce congestion. And finally, an interview with the Chief of Interpretation at Arches and Canyonlands on visitor expectations.

Show Notes:

Grand County Moves to ‘Yellow’ or Low Risk (00:00 – 5:00 min)

Yellow/Low Risk Phase

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utahs-low-risk-phase/

Utah Phased Guidelines Version 4.5

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased_Guidelines_v4.5-1.pdf

Local Gov’t Supports Temporary Timed Entry at Arches Nat’l Park (5:00 – 8:00 min)

5/29 Joint Special Meeting on Arches Temporary Timed Entry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Tl-qpZoiY

Interview with Angela Richman, Chief of Interpretation at Arches and Canyonlands (8:00 – 18:00 min)

Arches National Park Info

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park Info

https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

This News Extra is very extra, with feature stories on the latest local health guidelines and a proposed timed entry system at Arches National Park. First, the Utah Governor’s Office rejected a proposed local health order that would have continued some capacity limitations for overnight lodging and camping in Grand County. With the Governor’s rejection, Grand County officially moves to the “yellow” or low risk phase. And later, Moab’s local governing bodies endorsed a temporary timed entry system for Arches National Park this morning. This support comes on the first day of the park’s reopening, where staff shut the gates just three hours after reopening to reduce congestion. And finally, an interview with the Chief of Interpretation at Arches and Canyonlands on visitor expectations.

Show Notes:

Grand County Moves to ‘Yellow’ or Low Risk (00:00 – 5:00 min)

Yellow/Low Risk Phase

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utahs-low-risk-phase/

Utah Phased Guidelines Version 4.5

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased_Guidelines_v4.5-1.pdf

Local Gov’t Supports Temporary Timed Entry at Arches Nat’l Park (5:00 – 8:00 min)

5/29 Joint Special Meeting on Arches Temporary Timed Entry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Tl-qpZoiY

Interview with Angela Richman, Chief of Interpretation at Arches and Canyonlands (8:00 – 18:00 min)

Arches National Park Info

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park Info

https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

On the latest media roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo reports on Moab City’s recent job cuts due to plummeting sales tax revenue. Plus, Grand County’s jobs continue to be hard hit, search and rescue stayed busy over Memorial Day weekend, and COVID-19 testing ramps up. And later, a feature on the local kid whose quick thinking earlier this month saved a fire from getting out of control. Tune in.

Show Notes:

City cuts jobs to bridge huge tax loss

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/city-cuts-jobs-to-bridge-huge-tax-loss/

Employment data confirms Grand is among worst hit in state

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/employment-data-confirms-grand-is-among-worst-hit-in-state/

Broken bones in Left Hand

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/broken-bones-in-left-hand/

Widespread testing is key to Moab’s path forward

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/widespread-testing-is-key-to-moabs-path-forward/

Youth spots fire, alerts authorities

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/youth-spots-fire-alerts-authorities/

On the latest media roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo reports on Moab City’s recent job cuts due to plummeting sales tax revenue. Plus, Grand County’s jobs continue to be hard hit, search and rescue stayed busy over Memorial Day weekend, and COVID-19 testing ramps up. And later, a feature on the local kid whose quick thinking earlier this month saved a fire from getting out of control. Tune in.

Show Notes:

City cuts jobs to bridge huge tax loss

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/city-cuts-jobs-to-bridge-huge-tax-loss/

Employment data confirms Grand is among worst hit in state

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/employment-data-confirms-grand-is-among-worst-hit-in-state/

Broken bones in Left Hand

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/broken-bones-in-left-hand/

Widespread testing is key to Moab’s path forward

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/widespread-testing-is-key-to-moabs-path-forward/

Youth spots fire, alerts authorities

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/28/youth-spots-fire-alerts-authorities/

As Grand County’s nearby national parks reopen to limited recreational access on Friday, local governing bodies will convene to discuss a potential timed entry system at popular Arches. Other public lands destinations like Rocky Mountain and Yosemite National Parks are planning similar strategies to limit capacity as visitors flock to fresh air and outdoor recreation during the health pandemic. Plus, we check in with Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff and later the Southeast Utah Health Department's Bradon Bradford about the increase in local positive COVID-19 cases.

Show Notes:

5/29 Special Joint Grand County Council, Moab City Council, and Town of Castle Valley Meeting re: Arches Timed Entry System

moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewF…enda/_05292020-942

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Will Begin to Increase Recreational Access

www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051120.htm

Moab Regional Hospital COVID-19 Information

mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Southeast Utah Health Department COVID-19 Information

www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

As Grand County’s nearby national parks reopen to limited recreational access on Friday, local governing bodies will convene to discuss a potential timed entry system at popular Arches. Other public lands destinations like Rocky Mountain and Yosemite National Parks are planning similar strategies to limit capacity as visitors flock to fresh air and outdoor recreation during the health pandemic. Plus, we check in with Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff and later the Southeast Utah Health Department's Bradon Bradford about the increase in local positive COVID-19 cases.

Show Notes:

5/29 Special Joint Grand County Council, Moab City Council, and Town of Castle Valley Meeting re: Arches Timed Entry System

moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewF…enda/_05292020-942

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Will Begin to Increase Recreational Access

www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051120.htm

Moab Regional Hospital COVID-19 Information

mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Southeast Utah Health Department COVID-19 Information

www.seuhealth.com/covid-19