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Climate change has been called “the new normal” by some. But residents in the southwest say there’s nothing normal about it. Communities in the Four Corners – where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet – have been bouncing between desperately dry and record-breaking moisture for the past few years. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio have the story.

Climate change has been called “the new normal” by some. But residents in the southwest say there’s nothing normal about it. Communities in the Four Corners – where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet – have been bouncing between desperately dry and record-breaking moisture for the past few years. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio have the story.

Today on the news, our partners at UPR profile the one research facility in the whole country dedicated to studying conflicts between humans and carnivores. Then, Public Lands Corner explores yet another proposed change to our National Parks – privatizing the operation of park campgrounds. Plus, a big thanks to everyone who contributed this radiothon.

[Photo: NPS/Chris Wonderly]

Today on the news, our partners at UPR profile the one research facility in the whole country dedicated to studying conflicts between humans and carnivores. Then, Public Lands Corner explores yet another proposed change to our National Parks – privatizing the operation of park campgrounds. Plus, a big thanks to everyone who contributed this radiothon.

[Photo: NPS/Chris Wonderly]

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, about their latest coverage. This week - facing budget shortfalls, the Grand County Council moves forward on a property tax increase, and local governing bodies oppose vehicles like ATVs and UTVs in Utah's National Parks. Plus, Airport Director Judd Hill plans to leave the county and a profile of some climbers' harrowing experience on Castleton Tower. Tune in.

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, about their latest coverage. This week - facing budget shortfalls, the Grand County Council moves forward on a property tax increase, and local governing bodies oppose vehicles like ATVs and UTVs in Utah's National Parks. Plus, Airport Director Judd Hill plans to leave the county and a profile of some climbers' harrowing experience on Castleton Tower. Tune in.

*Saturday Extra* Today on the extended newscast, a situation in San Juan County that started as a voting rights issue, but turned out to be so much more – addressing. We speak with Maggie McGuire, the editor of the Moab Sun News, about the many Navajo residents without traditional addresses, and how that affects their ability to vote, get medical care, and mail. McGuire gives some history on this issue, and shares what she’s learned about a non-profit/private partnership currently working towards equity.

*Saturday Extra* Today on the extended newscast, a situation in San Juan County that started as a voting rights issue, but turned out to be so much more – addressing. We speak with Maggie McGuire, the editor of the Moab Sun News, about the many Navajo residents without traditional addresses, and how that affects their ability to vote, get medical care, and mail. McGuire gives some history on this issue, and shares what she’s learned about a non-profit/private partnership currently working towards equity.

Arches National Park is officially re-forming their approach to long-term traffic congestion management by taking a harder look at mandatory shuttle service, additional entrance roads, and traffic patterns within the park. At a meeting this week in Moab, park staff said the growing traffic problems at Arches are now part of the typical visitor experience – and that’s a problem. At the end of this process, Arches wants a solution to traffic congestion that will improve access to the park and protect resources while maintaining sustainable tourism. Tune in.

Arches National Park is officially re-forming their approach to long-term traffic congestion management by taking a harder look at mandatory shuttle service, additional entrance roads, and traffic patterns within the park. At a meeting this week in Moab, park staff said the growing traffic problems at Arches are now part of the typical visitor experience – and that’s a problem. At the end of this process, Arches wants a solution to traffic congestion that will improve access to the park and protect resources while maintaining sustainable tourism. Tune in.