KZMU News

The Southeast Utah Health Department has formally asked the Acting Superintendent of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to implement an indefinite closure. If the parks are closed, they would join a growing list of National Parks shuttering to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the recently shut Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks near Jackson Hole. And, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues a statewide ‘stay at home’ order as social distancing efforts in the state are not as effective as hoped. Plus, interviews with the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah on a new financial assistance resource guide, Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center as they address new and pressing challenges, and Moab Solutions gearing up to serve more emergency needs. Tune in.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Colorado Governor Issues ‘Stay at Home’ Order (00:00 – 3:00 min)

https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/25/polis-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order/

Health Departments, Elected Officials urge National Parks to Shut Down (3:00 – 5:00 min)

http://www.891khol.org/grand-teton-yellowstone-national-parks-announce-shut-downs/

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/26/health-department-mayor-ask-canyonlands-arches-to-close/?utm_content=buffer48093&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR1TPpefAk1d4MSh0KwCkYsd5gTgCoKG6Hkqk1hH9VUnubq9qtN989J3TLU

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4e93848c-6f89-11ea-9969-ef73528ad02b.html

Coronavirus Outbreak Tests Resilience of Western Water Workforce (5:00 – 6:00 min)

https://www.kunc.org/post/coronavirus-outbreak-tests-resilience-western-water-workforce

Financial Assistance Resource Guide, Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah’s Jenna Whetzel Interview (6:00 – 17:00 min)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wPUpKWv3O5ndYAXhGCgd5M0eIU0fCOP/view?fbclid=IwAR2nYexNia_7pr4NyKcx0wYgpxN21e06FGvZiY2iMqiCM1Td5WpJlGKU5OY

Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center, Deputy Director Abby Taylor Interview (17:00 – 25:00 min)

http://www.seekhaven.org

Moab Solutions, Executive Director Sara Melnicoff Interview (25:00 – 30:00 min)

https://www.moab-solutions.org

The Southeast Utah Health Department has formally asked the Acting Superintendent of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to implement an indefinite closure. If the parks are closed, they would join a growing list of National Parks shuttering to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the recently shut Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks near Jackson Hole. And, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues a statewide ‘stay at home’ order as social distancing efforts in the state are not as effective as hoped. Plus, interviews with the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah on a new financial assistance resource guide, Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center as they address new and pressing challenges, and Moab Solutions gearing up to serve more emergency needs. Tune in.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Colorado Governor Issues ‘Stay at Home’ Order (00:00 – 3:00 min)

https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/25/polis-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order/

Health Departments, Elected Officials urge National Parks to Shut Down (3:00 – 5:00 min)

http://www.891khol.org/grand-teton-yellowstone-national-parks-announce-shut-downs/

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/26/health-department-mayor-ask-canyonlands-arches-to-close/?utm_content=buffer48093&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR1TPpefAk1d4MSh0KwCkYsd5gTgCoKG6Hkqk1hH9VUnubq9qtN989J3TLU

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4e93848c-6f89-11ea-9969-ef73528ad02b.html

Coronavirus Outbreak Tests Resilience of Western Water Workforce (5:00 – 6:00 min)

https://www.kunc.org/post/coronavirus-outbreak-tests-resilience-western-water-workforce

Financial Assistance Resource Guide, Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah’s Jenna Whetzel Interview (6:00 – 17:00 min)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wPUpKWv3O5ndYAXhGCgd5M0eIU0fCOP/view?fbclid=IwAR2nYexNia_7pr4NyKcx0wYgpxN21e06FGvZiY2iMqiCM1Td5WpJlGKU5OY

Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center, Deputy Director Abby Taylor Interview (17:00 – 25:00 min)

http://www.seekhaven.org

Moab Solutions, Executive Director Sara Melnicoff Interview (25:00 – 30:00 min)

https://www.moab-solutions.org

As our local economy slows to a halt, Moab community members are adjusting to new realities. Many residents are now laid off or have reduced hours, and some are wondering how they will pay their rent or keep their cars running. Today on the newscast, we speak with several Moab organizations serving critical and emergent needs – from nonprofits to local government. Tune in and learn about crisis resources and emergency financial relief.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Valley Multicultural Center, Rhiana Medina Interview (00:00 – 9:00 min)

https://moabmc.org

WabiSabi, Megan Millar Interview (9:00 – 15:00 min)

https://www.wabisabimoab.com

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, Belinda Hurst Interview (15:00 – 19:00 min)

http://www.fourcorners.ws

Economic Resilience: COVID-19 Task Force, Zacharia Levine Interview (19:00 – 37:00 min)

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=99e93cd2d84f6006f5a2baba0&id=e9d8de5be5

As our local economy slows to a halt, Moab community members are adjusting to new realities. Many residents are now laid off or have reduced hours, and some are wondering how they will pay their rent or keep their cars running. Today on the newscast, we speak with several Moab organizations serving critical and emergent needs – from nonprofits to local government. Tune in and learn about crisis resources and emergency financial relief.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Valley Multicultural Center, Rhiana Medina Interview (00:00 – 9:00 min)

https://moabmc.org

WabiSabi, Megan Millar Interview (9:00 – 15:00 min)

https://www.wabisabimoab.com

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, Belinda Hurst Interview (15:00 – 19:00 min)

http://www.fourcorners.ws

Economic Resilience: COVID-19 Task Force, Zacharia Levine Interview (19:00 – 37:00 min)

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=99e93cd2d84f6006f5a2baba0&id=e9d8de5be5

Moab Regional Hospital is on the front lines of protecting and preparing the local community for COVID-19. Today on the news, we check in with CEO Jen Sadoff. She updates us on local testing for COVID-19, the situation with the mask shortage, and what the hospital is doing to prepare for a future surge of novel coronavirus. Plus, the Moab Sun News reports from Monday’s ‘book and a burrito’ event, a partnership between Moab Garage Company and Back of Beyond Books to support recently laid off workers. And hear KZMU listeners’ voicemails and messages to the community. Tune in!

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff Interview (00:00 – 19:00 min)

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus/

Moab Sun News reports from ‘Book and a Burrito’ Event (19:00 – 25:00 min)

https://www.moabsunnews.com

KZMU Listener Voicemails (25:00 – 27:00 min)

https://www.kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Regional Hospital is on the front lines of protecting and preparing the local community for COVID-19. Today on the news, we check in with CEO Jen Sadoff. She updates us on local testing for COVID-19, the situation with the mask shortage, and what the hospital is doing to prepare for a future surge of novel coronavirus. Plus, the Moab Sun News reports from Monday’s ‘book and a burrito’ event, a partnership between Moab Garage Company and Back of Beyond Books to support recently laid off workers. And hear KZMU listeners’ voicemails and messages to the community. Tune in!

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff Interview (00:00 – 19:00 min)

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus/

Moab Sun News reports from ‘Book and a Burrito’ Event (19:00 – 25:00 min)

https://www.moabsunnews.com

KZMU Listener Voicemails (25:00 – 27:00 min)

https://www.kzmu.org/covid19/

It may be spring in Moab, but the town is in a very different season. Today on the news, sounds from downtown Moab as the community protects itself during a global pandemic, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office on enforcement of an order that has shut the county to nonessential visitors, reports from our neighbors on COVID-19 in Colorado, and a consideration from Public Lands Corner of locals respectfully and responsibly spending time on Moab-area public lands while visitation is greatly restricted. Plus, hear KZMU listeners' voicemails and messages to the community. Tune in!

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage.

Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Public Lands Corner –

https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

It may be spring in Moab, but the town is in a very different season. Today on the news, sounds from downtown Moab as the community protects itself during a global pandemic, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office on enforcement of an order that has shut the county to nonessential visitors, reports from our neighbors on COVID-19 in Colorado, and a consideration from Public Lands Corner of locals respectfully and responsibly spending time on Moab-area public lands while visitation is greatly restricted. Plus, hear KZMU listeners' voicemails and messages to the community. Tune in!

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage.

Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Public Lands Corner –

https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

Local journalists in Moab are in agreement - it's a different world now than just one week ago. In a few short days, health officials effectively closed Moab's doors to tourism, schools shuttered to in-person instruction, and most of town is keeping their social distance. Today on the extended newscast, we speak with Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire. In order to get this vital information to the community this week, the paper made some significant changes to their publishing format. Tune in.

Show Notes:

'Health Department says Tourists, stay home'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4237e2c0-689d-11ea-8376-776c354c203c.html

'Moab daycare providers navigate coronavirus concerns'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_6db40380-6adb-11ea-a641-cb7637143e4f.html

'Moab grocery stores work to serve concerned community'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_499e99b2-67c8-11ea-8334-0fa9a95f3e91.html

Local journalists in Moab are in agreement - it's a different world now than just one week ago. In a few short days, health officials effectively closed Moab's doors to tourism, schools shuttered to in-person instruction, and most of town is keeping their social distance. Today on the extended newscast, we speak with Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire. In order to get this vital information to the community this week, the paper made some significant changes to their publishing format. Tune in.

Show Notes:

'Health Department says Tourists, stay home'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_4237e2c0-689d-11ea-8376-776c354c203c.html

'Moab daycare providers navigate coronavirus concerns'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_6db40380-6adb-11ea-a641-cb7637143e4f.html

'Moab grocery stores work to serve concerned community'

https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_499e99b2-67c8-11ea-8334-0fa9a95f3e91.html