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As they reopen their gates to visitors later this month, staff at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks say they will closely monitor facilities and services to ensure staff and visitors remain safe. Their message to visitors? Be prepared, don't forget to pack your patience – and your brain. Plus, a check in with the Moab Area Travel Council as the office begins communicating the parks' phased reopening to visitors. And, our radio partners feature the mining industry, which largely stayed open while other industries shuttered during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Tune in.

Show Notes:

5/11 NPS Press Release re: Arches and Canyonlands

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Arches-and-Canyonlands-Press-Release-2.pdf

NPS and Coronavirus

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

Discover Moab

https://www.discovermoab.com

Mining During A Pandemic: Businesses As Usual Or Nonessential Risk?

https://www.kunc.org/post/mining-during-pandemic-business-usual-or-nonessential-risk

As they reopen their gates to visitors later this month, staff at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks say they will closely monitor facilities and services to ensure staff and visitors remain safe. Their message to visitors? Be prepared, don't forget to pack your patience – and your brain. Plus, a check in with the Moab Area Travel Council as the office begins communicating the parks' phased reopening to visitors. And, our radio partners feature the mining industry, which largely stayed open while other industries shuttered during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Tune in.

Show Notes:

5/11 NPS Press Release re: Arches and Canyonlands

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Arches-and-Canyonlands-Press-Release-2.pdf

NPS and Coronavirus

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

Discover Moab

https://www.discovermoab.com

Mining During A Pandemic: Businesses As Usual Or Nonessential Risk?

https://www.kunc.org/post/mining-during-pandemic-business-usual-or-nonessential-risk

The Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks announced Monday night that Arches and Canyonlands will begin increasing recreational access beginning May 29th. Visitors can expect access to roads, trails, and restrooms, but not to visitor centers or campgrounds. The park service is asking future visitors to adhere to the latest health recommendations, avoid crowding, and refrain from high risk activities. Plus, a conversation with Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center on working with clients remotely, getting creative about prevention work, and maintaining emergency shelter options. And, a report from our radio partners on contact tracing in the Mountain West. Tune in.

Show Notes:

5/11 National Park Service Press Release re: Arches and Canyonlands

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Arches-and-Canyonlands-Press-Release-1.pdf

CDC Guidance re: Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc…oping/visitors.html

NPS and Coronavirus

www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center

www.seekhaven.org

KUNC, As States Seek COVID Detectives, Librarians Are Among The Candidates

www.kunc.org/post/states-seek-c…andidates#stream/0

KZMU, 4/13 Interview with SEUHD's Donna Johnston (starts at 3:45 min)

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-monday-april-13-2020/

The Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks announced Monday night that Arches and Canyonlands will begin increasing recreational access beginning May 29th. Visitors can expect access to roads, trails, and restrooms, but not to visitor centers or campgrounds. The park service is asking future visitors to adhere to the latest health recommendations, avoid crowding, and refrain from high risk activities. Plus, a conversation with Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center on working with clients remotely, getting creative about prevention work, and maintaining emergency shelter options. And, a report from our radio partners on contact tracing in the Mountain West. Tune in.

Show Notes:

5/11 National Park Service Press Release re: Arches and Canyonlands

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Arches-and-Canyonlands-Press-Release-1.pdf

CDC Guidance re: Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc…oping/visitors.html

NPS and Coronavirus

www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center

www.seekhaven.org

KUNC, As States Seek COVID Detectives, Librarians Are Among The Candidates

www.kunc.org/post/states-seek-c…andidates#stream/0

KZMU, 4/13 Interview with SEUHD's Donna Johnston (starts at 3:45 min)

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-monday-april-13-2020/

When Governor Herbert re-opened many Utah businesses at the beginning of May, he also approved Grand County’s much stricter local regulations on overnight lodging and camping. As these statewide plans get crafted, how do our local officials communicate with the Governor’s office to ensure new health orders work for Grand County? We speak with Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan, who is involved in these negotiations. Plus, more on masks with Moab Sun News managing editor Maggie McGuire. In their latest edition, the paper devoted several column inches to clarifying recent policy on mask requirements and recommendations. And, our radio partners report that over 100,000 acres of public land may be considered for mineral leasing around Moab. Tune in.

Photo Collage - Moab community members wearing masks. Credit Moab Coronavirus Updates.

Show Notes:

Gov Herbert 4/29 Executive Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-2.pdf

Utah Leads Together 2.0 Phased Plan

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1-1.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/30 Order for Grand County

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-4.pdf

Moab City, ‘Pro Mask is Pro Business’

https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoab/videos/167681381291688/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD0yFoLIKlzIdXXu2ErPjYclUYo2HDyVkyuYRY_vkd4lWbn3oyG0q_RzZVsqm9EzS24bE-mHfAW6ARE

Moab Sun News, Employees must wear masks, Gov. says

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_68117f46-90ad-11ea-b572-db6c530c1f07.html

Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

KUER, The BLM Could Lease Over 100,000 Acres of Public Land Around Moab to Energy Companies

https://www.kuer.org/post/blm-could-lease-over-100000-acres-public-land-around-moab-energy-companies#stream/0

When Governor Herbert re-opened many Utah businesses at the beginning of May, he also approved Grand County’s much stricter local regulations on overnight lodging and camping. As these statewide plans get crafted, how do our local officials communicate with the Governor’s office to ensure new health orders work for Grand County? We speak with Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan, who is involved in these negotiations. Plus, more on masks with Moab Sun News managing editor Maggie McGuire. In their latest edition, the paper devoted several column inches to clarifying recent policy on mask requirements and recommendations. And, our radio partners report that over 100,000 acres of public land may be considered for mineral leasing around Moab. Tune in.

Photo Collage - Moab community members wearing masks. Credit Moab Coronavirus Updates.

Show Notes:

Gov Herbert 4/29 Executive Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-2.pdf

Utah Leads Together 2.0 Phased Plan

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1-1.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/30 Order for Grand County

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-4.pdf

Moab City, ‘Pro Mask is Pro Business’

https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoab/videos/167681381291688/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD0yFoLIKlzIdXXu2ErPjYclUYo2HDyVkyuYRY_vkd4lWbn3oyG0q_RzZVsqm9EzS24bE-mHfAW6ARE

Moab Sun News, Employees must wear masks, Gov. says

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_68117f46-90ad-11ea-b572-db6c530c1f07.html

Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

KUER, The BLM Could Lease Over 100,000 Acres of Public Land Around Moab to Energy Companies

https://www.kuer.org/post/blm-could-lease-over-100000-acres-public-land-around-moab-energy-companies#stream/0

Today on a special live extended newscast, General Manager Serah Mead flips the script and interviews News & Public Affairs Director Molly Marcello about creating KZMU’s daily newscast during a health pandemic. Molly discusses the newscast’s current expansion, using sound as a journalistic medium, and keeping community at the heart of community radio.

Show Notes:

A BIG THANK YOU to all you amazing KZMU News subscribers. Two years and counting! We absolutely could not do this without you.

Today on a special live extended newscast, General Manager Serah Mead flips the script and interviews News & Public Affairs Director Molly Marcello about creating KZMU’s daily newscast during a health pandemic. Molly discusses the newscast’s current expansion, using sound as a journalistic medium, and keeping community at the heart of community radio.

Show Notes:

A BIG THANK YOU to all you amazing KZMU News subscribers. Two years and counting! We absolutely could not do this without you.

On today’s roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo talks expected budget cuts at the county due to the economic fallout of COVID-19. Plus, Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus answers questions and the state gains more control over health directives. Plus, spotlights on Moab Regional Hospital and Grand County School District employees. Tune in.

Show Notes:

County could cut budget by 30%

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/county-could-cut-budget-by-30/

Q&A with the mayor: Niehaus addresses myriad stresses of pandemic

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/qa-with-the-mayor-niehaus-addresses-myriad-stresses-of-pandemic/

State to dictate future health orders

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/state-to-dictate-future-health-orders/

First look at the county council candidates

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/first-look-at-the-county-council-candidates/

Answering the call: MRH staffers go above and beyond

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/answering-the-call-mrh-staffers-go-above-and-beyond/

Schools continue to feed hundreds of local students

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/schools-continue-to-feed-hundreds-of-local-students/

Lost dogs return to New York after tragedy in canyon; owner dies in fall

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/lost-dogs-return-to-new-york-after-tragedy-in-canyon-owner-dies-in-fall/

On today’s roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo talks expected budget cuts at the county due to the economic fallout of COVID-19. Plus, Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus answers questions and the state gains more control over health directives. Plus, spotlights on Moab Regional Hospital and Grand County School District employees. Tune in.

Show Notes:

County could cut budget by 30%

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/county-could-cut-budget-by-30/

Q&A with the mayor: Niehaus addresses myriad stresses of pandemic

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/qa-with-the-mayor-niehaus-addresses-myriad-stresses-of-pandemic/

State to dictate future health orders

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/state-to-dictate-future-health-orders/

First look at the county council candidates

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/first-look-at-the-county-council-candidates/

Answering the call: MRH staffers go above and beyond

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/answering-the-call-mrh-staffers-go-above-and-beyond/

Schools continue to feed hundreds of local students

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/schools-continue-to-feed-hundreds-of-local-students/

Lost dogs return to New York after tragedy in canyon; owner dies in fall

https://moabtimes.com/2020/05/08/lost-dogs-return-to-new-york-after-tragedy-in-canyon-owner-dies-in-fall/