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*Saturday Extra* The update to state law that mandated Grand County change it’s form of government was not such an easy pill to swallow for some locals. The change sparked protests from community members and general confusion over the law’s interpretation. But since those early days of conflict, a diverse study committee came together and drafted a recommendation on a new form of government for voters’ approval. After tedious work to get it on the ballot this year, voters will now have to wait until 2020 to approve it. So, what happened exactly and where do we go from here? The extended newscast features a conversation with on this issue with Maggie McGuire, editor of the Moab Sun News.

*Saturday Extra* The update to state law that mandated Grand County change it’s form of government was not such an easy pill to swallow for some locals. The change sparked protests from community members and general confusion over the law’s interpretation. But since those early days of conflict, a diverse study committee came together and drafted a recommendation on a new form of government for voters’ approval. After tedious work to get it on the ballot this year, voters will now have to wait until 2020 to approve it. So, what happened exactly and where do we go from here? The extended newscast features a conversation with on this issue with Maggie McGuire, editor of the Moab Sun News.

KZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the stories in their latest edition. This week - Grand County's change of government issue will not appear on the 2019 ballot, a local mail carrier is under investigation, and the county faces a difficult budget season ahead. Plus, EMS gets major funding for new facilities. Tune in.

KZMU News chats with Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the stories in their latest edition. This week - Grand County's change of government issue will not appear on the 2019 ballot, a local mail carrier is under investigation, and the county faces a difficult budget season ahead. Plus, EMS gets major funding for new facilities. Tune in.

Public works recently identified an estimated $73 million worth of much-needed infrastructure projects, from capital improvements to major maintenance. In order to address these large-scale needs, city manager Joel Linares asked the Moab City Council to step up the amount of public works projects they fund throughout the year. Also on the news, the Moab Mosquito Abatement District recently trapped Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a vector for various viral diseases including yellow fever and dengue. Plus, our partners at KBUT report on the first hearing over the decision to move BLM headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado. Tune in.

Public works recently identified an estimated $73 million worth of much-needed infrastructure projects, from capital improvements to major maintenance. In order to address these large-scale needs, city manager Joel Linares asked the Moab City Council to step up the amount of public works projects they fund throughout the year. Also on the news, the Moab Mosquito Abatement District recently trapped Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a vector for various viral diseases including yellow fever and dengue. Plus, our partners at KBUT report on the first hearing over the decision to move BLM headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado. Tune in.

Water officials across the West are talking about a Grand Bargain that would change the 1922 Colorado River Compact. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Andy Mueller, director of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, to find out more about the deal.

[Photo: The Colorado River immediately downstream of Glen Canyon Dam, Credit: Colorado River Water Conservation District]

Water officials across the West are talking about a Grand Bargain that would change the 1922 Colorado River Compact. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Andy Mueller, director of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, to find out more about the deal.

[Photo: The Colorado River immediately downstream of Glen Canyon Dam, Credit: Colorado River Water Conservation District]

- BLM investigates vandalism along State Highway 313, looking to the public for more information on damaged kiosks

- Bear roaming the Mulberry Grove neighborhood captured and removed to Book Cliffs

- Tarantula mating season in Southern Colorado brings enthusiasts to glimpse their migration

[Photo: A vandalized BLM kiosk found along State Highway 313 over the weekend]

- BLM investigates vandalism along State Highway 313, looking to the public for more information on damaged kiosks

- Bear roaming the Mulberry Grove neighborhood captured and removed to Book Cliffs

- Tarantula mating season in Southern Colorado brings enthusiasts to glimpse their migration

[Photo: A vandalized BLM kiosk found along State Highway 313 over the weekend]