KZMU News

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, to the studios for a discussion on the paper's latest coverage. This week, it's all about the Moab Area Travel Council. Their advisory board and the Grand County Council discuss marketing – and why the county council wouldn't approve a recent request to advertise Moab in new markets. Then, the travel council unveils a new "Do It Like A Local" initiative that they're dubbing a "movement." Also, learn how you can help inform the next form of county government and contribute memories to a celebration of the Slickrock Bike Trail. Tune in!

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, to the studios for a discussion on the paper's latest coverage. This week, it's all about the Moab Area Travel Council. Their advisory board and the Grand County Council discuss marketing – and why the county council wouldn't approve a recent request to advertise Moab in new markets. Then, the travel council unveils a new "Do It Like A Local" initiative that they're dubbing a "movement." Also, learn how you can help inform the next form of county government and contribute memories to a celebration of the Slickrock Bike Trail. Tune in!

The state of Wyoming is moving forward on building and expanding several reservoirs on the Green River, a main branch of the Colorado. This would help ranchers prepare for worsening droughts as climate change escalates. But more dams could actually contribute to global warming. Today we hear the second installment in the series “The Final Straw,” from our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

[Photo: The Green River is a main branch of the Colorado River. Melodie Edwards / Wyoming Public Radio]

The state of Wyoming is moving forward on building and expanding several reservoirs on the Green River, a main branch of the Colorado. This would help ranchers prepare for worsening droughts as climate change escalates. But more dams could actually contribute to global warming. Today we hear the second installment in the series “The Final Straw,” from our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

[Photo: The Green River is a main branch of the Colorado River. Melodie Edwards / Wyoming Public Radio]

The state of Wyoming is moving forward on building and expanding several reservoirs on the Green River, a main branch of the Colorado. This would help ranchers prepare for worsening droughts as climate change escalates. But more dams could actually contribute to global warming. Today we hear the second installment in the series “The Final Straw,” from our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

[Photo: The Green River is a main branch of the Colorado River. Melodie Edwards / Wyoming Public Radio]

The state of Wyoming is moving forward on building and expanding several reservoirs on the Green River, a main branch of the Colorado. This would help ranchers prepare for worsening droughts as climate change escalates. But more dams could actually contribute to global warming. Today we hear the second installment in the series “The Final Straw,” from our partners at Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

[Photo: The Green River is a main branch of the Colorado River. Melodie Edwards / Wyoming Public Radio]

As visitation rises exponentially in the Moab area, so does graffiti and vandalism. Those who spend their time helping repair these injuries to public lands, often feel as though they’re chasing their tails. For every one incident of vandalism they fix, it seems another three appear. What we need, they say, is a change in behavior. Today on the newscast, we hear from regional experts about the importance of leaving no trace on our shared landscapes. Tune in.

[Photo: Sand Flats Recreation Area Director Andrea Brand (left) shows graffiti removal experts Don Montoya and Sue Baril new vandalism on a rock panel]

As visitation rises exponentially in the Moab area, so does graffiti and vandalism. Those who spend their time helping repair these injuries to public lands, often feel as though they’re chasing their tails. For every one incident of vandalism they fix, it seems another three appear. What we need, they say, is a change in behavior. Today on the newscast, we hear from regional experts about the importance of leaving no trace on our shared landscapes. Tune in.

[Photo: Sand Flats Recreation Area Director Andrea Brand (left) shows graffiti removal experts Don Montoya and Sue Baril new vandalism on a rock panel]

As visitation rises exponentially in the Moab area, so does graffiti and vandalism. Those who spend their time helping repair these injuries to public lands, often feel as though they’re chasing their tails. For every one incident of vandalism they fix, it seems another three appear. What we need, they say, is a change in behavior. Today on the newscast, we hear from regional experts about the importance of leaving no trace on our shared landscapes. Tune in.

[Photo: Sand Flats Recreation Area Director Andrea Brand (left) shows graffiti removal experts Don Montoya and Sue Baril new vandalism on a rock panel]

As visitation rises exponentially in the Moab area, so does graffiti and vandalism. Those who spend their time helping repair these injuries to public lands, often feel as though they’re chasing their tails. For every one incident of vandalism they fix, it seems another three appear. What we need, they say, is a change in behavior. Today on the newscast, we hear from regional experts about the importance of leaving no trace on our shared landscapes. Tune in.

[Photo: Sand Flats Recreation Area Director Andrea Brand (left) shows graffiti removal experts Don Montoya and Sue Baril new vandalism on a rock panel]