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KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, to the studio for a discussion on the paper's latest coverage. This week - the change of government study committee reaches some decisions, with the majority favoring a 5-member council form of government. Then, Judge David Tubbs is retiring from justice court, Moab City mails ballots for primary election, and a reflection on last week's Veterans Charity Ride. Tune in.

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, associate editor of The Times-Independent, to the studio for a discussion on the paper's latest coverage. This week - the change of government study committee reaches some decisions, with the majority favoring a 5-member council form of government. Then, Judge David Tubbs is retiring from justice court, Moab City mails ballots for primary election, and a reflection on last week's Veterans Charity Ride. Tune in.

One hundred and fifty years ago, a group of explorers led by civil war veteran John Wesley Powell set out to document the canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers. To commemorate the journey, a group of scientists have been retracing his steps this summer. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio spoke by phone with the trip’s leader during one of their stops.

[Photo: The confluence of the Green River and the Yampa in northwestern Colorado was on Powell's route. Powell named the spot Echo Park after his crew members shouted at the surrounding cliffs. Luke Runyon/KUNC]

One hundred and fifty years ago, a group of explorers led by civil war veteran John Wesley Powell set out to document the canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers. To commemorate the journey, a group of scientists have been retracing his steps this summer. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio spoke by phone with the trip’s leader during one of their stops.

[Photo: The confluence of the Green River and the Yampa in northwestern Colorado was on Powell's route. Powell named the spot Echo Park after his crew members shouted at the surrounding cliffs. Luke Runyon/KUNC]

- Bans in place, Grand County and Moab City move forward on development standards for new overnight accommodations

- Utah's medical cannabis industry draws lawsuit from grower, expert says there may be more

- New study finds groundwater wells dug 'deeper and deeper' in West

- Bans in place, Grand County and Moab City move forward on development standards for new overnight accommodations

- Utah's medical cannabis industry draws lawsuit from grower, expert says there may be more

- New study finds groundwater wells dug 'deeper and deeper' in West

San Juan County paid nearly $500,00 to a New Orleans-based law firm to lobby for the reduction of the original Bears Ears National Monument, according to a new report from Salt Lake Tribune writer Zak Podmore. He says San Juan’s past legal battles – in addition to this lobbying effort – threaten to deplete the county’s general fund. And later in the news, the Bureau of Land Management released their proposed management plans for Bears Ears last week. The plans drew criticism from a number of environmental and conservation groups currently suing over the monument’s reduction. Tune in.

San Juan County paid nearly $500,00 to a New Orleans-based law firm to lobby for the reduction of the original Bears Ears National Monument, according to a new report from Salt Lake Tribune writer Zak Podmore. He says San Juan’s past legal battles – in addition to this lobbying effort – threaten to deplete the county’s general fund. And later in the news, the Bureau of Land Management released their proposed management plans for Bears Ears last week. The plans drew criticism from a number of environmental and conservation groups currently suing over the monument’s reduction. Tune in.

When it comes to water infrastructure development, many communities across the West are demanding more local control. Our neighbors in Colorado have a system called 1041 powers, which actually gives cities and counties a seat at the table with regard to water development. But right now, multiple water projects are battling this local process. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio have the story.

[Photo: The Thornton Water Project proposes the transfer of water from a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado via pipeline and canals to downstream water uses in the suburb of Thornton near Denver. Credit Hannah Leigh Myers]

When it comes to water infrastructure development, many communities across the West are demanding more local control. Our neighbors in Colorado have a system called 1041 powers, which actually gives cities and counties a seat at the table with regard to water development. But right now, multiple water projects are battling this local process. Our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio have the story.

[Photo: The Thornton Water Project proposes the transfer of water from a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado via pipeline and canals to downstream water uses in the suburb of Thornton near Denver. Credit Hannah Leigh Myers]