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All three governing bodies in the Moab area have united in opposition to allowing vehicles like ATVs and UTVs in Utah’s National Parks. In a joint resolution passed Tuesday, Moab City, Grand County, and the Town of Castle Valley state they oppose the vehicles in the parks without an environmental study and public comment process. An NPS spokesperson told KZMU News that the federal agency is “working through a process that we want to be able to share soon” and “this component of public engagement is important.” And later in the news, new research on Navajo sandstone might shed light on the desertification process. Tune in.

[Photo: Windows Section of Arches National Park/Robert Riberia]

All three governing bodies in the Moab area have united in opposition to allowing vehicles like ATVs and UTVs in Utah’s National Parks. In a joint resolution passed Tuesday, Moab City, Grand County, and the Town of Castle Valley state they oppose the vehicles in the parks without an environmental study and public comment process. An NPS spokesperson told KZMU News that the federal agency is “working through a process that we want to be able to share soon” and “this component of public engagement is important.” And later in the news, new research on Navajo sandstone might shed light on the desertification process. Tune in.

[Photo: Windows Section of Arches National Park/Robert Riberia]

At the Indigenous Celebration Monday evening, community members gathered to learn about Native American heritage, commune over warm food, and engage with Indigenous songs and dance. New local nonprofit Full Circle Intertribal Center co-hosted the event along with Moab City and the Native American Club, and board members spoke about the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day with regard to unity, resilience, and visibility. Tune in.

At the Indigenous Celebration Monday evening, community members gathered to learn about Native American heritage, commune over warm food, and engage with Indigenous songs and dance. New local nonprofit Full Circle Intertribal Center co-hosted the event along with Moab City and the Native American Club, and board members spoke about the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day with regard to unity, resilience, and visibility. Tune in.

Today on the news, the BLM’s Acting Director says past comments he’s made doubting the existence of climate change are irrelevant. Plus, light pollution is a growing problem in Utah, so much that officials at the University of Utah have created a new minor and science journal centered on dark skies. And later, Public Lands Corner discusses the importance of natural soundscapes and lightscapes in National Parks. Tune in.

Today on the news, the BLM’s Acting Director says past comments he’s made doubting the existence of climate change are irrelevant. Plus, light pollution is a growing problem in Utah, so much that officials at the University of Utah have created a new minor and science journal centered on dark skies. And later, Public Lands Corner discusses the importance of natural soundscapes and lightscapes in National Parks. Tune in.

*Saturday Extra* At 90 years old, legendary river runner and activist Ken Sleight is the subject of a new documentary, 'The Unfinished Fight of Seldom Seen Sleight,' which premieres this weekend at Star Hall. This film focuses on his lifelong work to protect Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon, a place after many decades away he still calls home. We sat down with Ken and filmmaker Susette Weisheit at his Pack Creek Ranch home to talk about the film, activism, and Ken’s recipe for standing up for what’s right. Tune in.

*Saturday Extra* At 90 years old, legendary river runner and activist Ken Sleight is the subject of a new documentary, 'The Unfinished Fight of Seldom Seen Sleight,' which premieres this weekend at Star Hall. This film focuses on his lifelong work to protect Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon, a place after many decades away he still calls home. We sat down with Ken and filmmaker Susette Weisheit at his Pack Creek Ranch home to talk about the film, activism, and Ken’s recipe for standing up for what’s right. Tune in.

KZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week - U.S. Rep John Curtis visits Moab to talk ORV's in local National Parks, the Moab UMTRA milestone, and other local issues. Plus, the Moab Mosquito Abatement District considers tax and structure changes, the city makes several new hires, and Terry Morse plans to leave the county council. Tune in.

KZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week - U.S. Rep John Curtis visits Moab to talk ORV's in local National Parks, the Moab UMTRA milestone, and other local issues. Plus, the Moab Mosquito Abatement District considers tax and structure changes, the city makes several new hires, and Terry Morse plans to leave the county council. Tune in.