KZMU News

*Saturday Extra* In a KZMU and Moab Sun News collaboration, we feature the latest in a proposed 13-acre Love’s Travel Stop planned for Spanish Valley. We discuss the reaction to the project with the Sun’s Managing Editor Ashley Bunton, and the concerns of nearby residents regarding noise, light pollution, and toxic fumes. But there are those who believe this development is a good change for the Valley, adding truck parking to local land and money into state coffers. This story’s evolution revolves around development and growth, as well as the residents, local governments, and other interests who (depending on your perspective) stand to gain or lose.

*Saturday Extra* In a KZMU and Moab Sun News collaboration, we feature the latest in a proposed 13-acre Love’s Travel Stop planned for Spanish Valley. We discuss the reaction to the project with the Sun’s Managing Editor Ashley Bunton, and the concerns of nearby residents regarding noise, light pollution, and toxic fumes. But there are those who believe this development is a good change for the Valley, adding truck parking to local land and money into state coffers. This story’s evolution revolves around development and growth, as well as the residents, local governments, and other interests who (depending on your perspective) stand to gain or lose.

KZMU welcomes Carter Pape, staff writer for The Times-Independent, to discuss the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Colorado River is expected to peak soon, a wide field of candidates - including incumbents - enter the Moab City council race, and the public weighs in on a proposal to increase compensation levels for city council members. Plus, as Grand County's planning commission recommends banning new overnight lodging, Moab City staff says such a policy could have legal ramifications. Tune in!

KZMU welcomes Carter Pape, staff writer for The Times-Independent, to discuss the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Colorado River is expected to peak soon, a wide field of candidates - including incumbents - enter the Moab City council race, and the public weighs in on a proposal to increase compensation levels for city council members. Plus, as Grand County's planning commission recommends banning new overnight lodging, Moab City staff says such a policy could have legal ramifications. Tune in!

KZMU welcomes Carter Pape, staff writer for The Times-Independent, to discuss the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Colorado River is expected to peak soon, a wide field of candidates - including incumbents - enter the Moab City council race, and the public weighs in on a proposal to increase compensation levels for city council members. Plus, as Grand County's planning commission recommends banning new overnight lodging, Moab City staff says such a policy could have legal ramifications. Tune in!

KZMU welcomes Carter Pape, staff writer for The Times-Independent, to discuss the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Colorado River is expected to peak soon, a wide field of candidates - including incumbents - enter the Moab City council race, and the public weighs in on a proposal to increase compensation levels for city council members. Plus, as Grand County's planning commission recommends banning new overnight lodging, Moab City staff says such a policy could have legal ramifications. Tune in!

The Colorado River provides water for 40 million people in the southwest. But the river is running short on water. And this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse. In a series called “The Final Straw,” KUNC’s Luke Runyon visits places in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah where big dreams of new pipelines and expanded reservoirs are running into legal problems and grassroots opposition. Today we hear the first installment.

[Photo: Denver Water wants to raise Gross Dam by 131 feet. If completed, the dam would then be the tallest in Colorado. Luke Runyon/KUNC]

The Colorado River provides water for 40 million people in the southwest. But the river is running short on water. And this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse. In a series called “The Final Straw,” KUNC’s Luke Runyon visits places in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah where big dreams of new pipelines and expanded reservoirs are running into legal problems and grassroots opposition. Today we hear the first installment.

[Photo: Denver Water wants to raise Gross Dam by 131 feet. If completed, the dam would then be the tallest in Colorado. Luke Runyon/KUNC]

The Colorado River provides water for 40 million people in the southwest. But the river is running short on water. And this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse. In a series called “The Final Straw,” KUNC’s Luke Runyon visits places in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah where big dreams of new pipelines and expanded reservoirs are running into legal problems and grassroots opposition. Today we hear the first installment.

[Photo: Denver Water wants to raise Gross Dam by 131 feet. If completed, the dam would then be the tallest in Colorado. Luke Runyon/KUNC]

The Colorado River provides water for 40 million people in the southwest. But the river is running short on water. And this is pushing some states to tap into every available drop before things get worse. In a series called “The Final Straw,” KUNC’s Luke Runyon visits places in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah where big dreams of new pipelines and expanded reservoirs are running into legal problems and grassroots opposition. Today we hear the first installment.

[Photo: Denver Water wants to raise Gross Dam by 131 feet. If completed, the dam would then be the tallest in Colorado. Luke Runyon/KUNC]