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*Saturday Extra* Clever Octopus is a creative reuse center based on the Wasatch Front. But, it’s also much more than that. The nonprofit aims to foster creativity and environmental awareness not only through art, but through science, technology, engineering and math. Instead of sending materials to landfills, Clever Octopus reclaims and reuses odd and unique items, helping to foster creative exploration for artists, teachers, and the generally curious. We spoke with co-founder Jen Lopez and outreach coordinator Kacy Huston about seeing materials and objects around us in a new light.

Find Clever Octopus here: http://www.cleveroctopus.org

*Saturday Extra* Clever Octopus is a creative reuse center based on the Wasatch Front. But, it’s also much more than that. The nonprofit aims to foster creativity and environmental awareness not only through art, but through science, technology, engineering and math. Instead of sending materials to landfills, Clever Octopus reclaims and reuses odd and unique items, helping to foster creative exploration for artists, teachers, and the generally curious. We spoke with co-founder Jen Lopez and outreach coordinator Kacy Huston about seeing materials and objects around us in a new light.

Find Clever Octopus here: http://www.cleveroctopus.org

KZMU chats with Carter Pape, the staff writer for The Times-Independent, about their latest coverage. This week - a U.S. Senate roundtable comes to Moab to talk public lands. Republican politicians argued for more local and state control when it comes to management, but not all attendees agreed. Plus, U.S. Rep. John Curtis calls impeachment proceedings 'a terrible process,' ATVs and UTVs will stay out of nearby National Parks, and Rocky Mountain Power makes plans for a solar farm in Moab. Tune in.

KZMU chats with Carter Pape, the staff writer for The Times-Independent, about their latest coverage. This week - a U.S. Senate roundtable comes to Moab to talk public lands. Republican politicians argued for more local and state control when it comes to management, but not all attendees agreed. Plus, U.S. Rep. John Curtis calls impeachment proceedings 'a terrible process,' ATVs and UTVs will stay out of nearby National Parks, and Rocky Mountain Power makes plans for a solar farm in Moab. Tune in.

In neighboring San Juan County, many voters will see just one question on their ballot – should San Juan form a study committee to make recommendations on possibly changing their form of government? Reporting for The Salt Lake Tribune, journalist Zak Podmore says prominent members of the Navajo Nation – including President Jonathan Nez – are now urging voters to reject this ballot measure. Today on the news, we speak with Podmore about why some San Juan County residents want their government changed, and how this process could affect the county’s already tense voting landscape.

Read the latest on this issue from the Trib: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/10/29/navajo-nation-president/

In neighboring San Juan County, many voters will see just one question on their ballot – should San Juan form a study committee to make recommendations on possibly changing their form of government? Reporting for The Salt Lake Tribune, journalist Zak Podmore says prominent members of the Navajo Nation – including President Jonathan Nez – are now urging voters to reject this ballot measure. Today on the news, we speak with Podmore about why some San Juan County residents want their government changed, and how this process could affect the county’s already tense voting landscape.

Read the latest on this issue from the Trib: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/10/29/navajo-nation-president/

Moab City and Grand County recently continued discussions with their respective planning commissions about creating new development standards for overnight accommodations. Both governing bodies have wrestled with this issue for the better part of 2019, pointing to an ‘overwhelming’ feeling in Moab when it comes to hotels and growth in the tourism industry. Standards up for consideration include requiring new OAs produce most of their energy needs on-site, utilize water-wise landscaping, and potentially provide employee housing. And later in the news, our partners at KUER report on a U.S. Senate roundtable held in Moab last week. Tune in.

Moab City's Draft Development Standards (10/24): https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1334?fileID=2925

https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1334?fileID=2926

Grand County's Draft Development Standards. (10/29): https://www.grandcountyutah.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292019-1107

Moab City and Grand County recently continued discussions with their respective planning commissions about creating new development standards for overnight accommodations. Both governing bodies have wrestled with this issue for the better part of 2019, pointing to an ‘overwhelming’ feeling in Moab when it comes to hotels and growth in the tourism industry. Standards up for consideration include requiring new OAs produce most of their energy needs on-site, utilize water-wise landscaping, and potentially provide employee housing. And later in the news, our partners at KUER report on a U.S. Senate roundtable held in Moab last week. Tune in.

Moab City's Draft Development Standards (10/24): https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1334?fileID=2925

https://moabcity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1334?fileID=2926

Grand County's Draft Development Standards. (10/29): https://www.grandcountyutah.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292019-1107

A small party of people gathered off Spanish Valley Drive this weekend to scoop up native vegetation on a large swath of rolling hills. Soon replacing sagebrush and cacti is infrastructure for a 300 unit affordable housing development – Arroyo Crossing. Spearheaded by the Moab Area Community Land Trust, its board members call the development “housing for locals, by locals,” ensuring future residential opportunities for Moabites at diverse incomes.

Find more on the MACLT and Arroyo Crossing: https://www.moabclt.org

A small party of people gathered off Spanish Valley Drive this weekend to scoop up native vegetation on a large swath of rolling hills. Soon replacing sagebrush and cacti is infrastructure for a 300 unit affordable housing development – Arroyo Crossing. Spearheaded by the Moab Area Community Land Trust, its board members call the development “housing for locals, by locals,” ensuring future residential opportunities for Moabites at diverse incomes.

Find more on the MACLT and Arroyo Crossing: https://www.moabclt.org