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What better way to celebrate creative reuse in the waste stream than by throwing a giant community costume and dance party? This weekend, the Resiliency Hub did just that with their annual Trashion Show. Attendees dressed in their finest creatively upcycled material, competing for "trashiest, sassiest, and classiest" costume. KZMU News spoke with some of these crafty Moab makers.

[photo: Kya Marienfeld (left center) performs with The Fiery Furnace Marching Band during Saturday's Trashion Show]

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo to the studio for a discussion on The Times-Independent's latest coverage. This week, a conversation on Moab's wintry weather, a new bill that seeks to further restrict forms of county government, and more appeals filed in lawsuits brought by former city manager Rebecca Davidson. Tune in!

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo to the studio for a discussion on The Times-Independent's latest coverage. This week, a conversation on Moab's wintry weather, a new bill that seeks to further restrict forms of county government, and more appeals filed in lawsuits brought by former city manager Rebecca Davidson. Tune in!

People living in Cisco, Utah have always had to get creative to survive. The place is isolated, an hours drive from downtown Moab with no services and no running water. Cisco resident Eileen Muza spends her time resurrecting this spit of desert, creatively re-forming the historic leftovers that span decades in the American West.

"I'm just trying to reuse what's here, make it look good, give it a function," Muza told KZMU News. "To me it's a creative process. I'm making art…Random tires strewn about – it never looks good. If you could make [those tires] an impressive, formidable wall in a half circle, that's a different story."

As she re-forms these lands and its stories, Muza works against two distinct forces capable of destruction – the relentless wind, and tourists who still believe Cisco is a ghost town. She doesn't like people taking or breaking stuff, and she will protect her property. But, she says if Cisco's approached in the right way, there's a lot to be gained from experiencing the forgotten corners of local history.

Tune in to learn more.

People living in Cisco, Utah have always had to get creative to survive. The place is isolated, an hours drive from downtown Moab with no services and no running water. Cisco resident Eileen Muza spends her time resurrecting this spit of desert, creatively re-forming the historic leftovers that span decades in the American West.

"I'm just trying to reuse what's here, make it look good, give it a function," Muza told KZMU News. "To me it's a creative process. I'm making art…Random tires strewn about – it never looks good. If you could make [those tires] an impressive, formidable wall in a half circle, that's a different story."

As she re-forms these lands and its stories, Muza works against two distinct forces capable of destruction – the relentless wind, and tourists who still believe Cisco is a ghost town. She doesn't like people taking or breaking stuff, and she will protect her property. But, she says if Cisco's approached in the right way, there's a lot to be gained from experiencing the forgotten corners of local history.

Tune in to learn more.

- State bill aims to stop local government from enacting plastic bag bans

- SafeUT App success may help boost mental health resources in Utah's schools

- A new report calls for 'major action' to protect local waterways from contamination, chemical threats

- State bill aims to stop local government from enacting plastic bag bans

- SafeUT App success may help boost mental health resources in Utah's schools

- A new report calls for 'major action' to protect local waterways from contamination, chemical threats

- Albrecht, Hinkins bill moves through committee; HB 78 would require counties get state approval before endorsing National Monuments, Parks etc.

- Center for Western Priorities Director discusses the nomination of energy lobbyist David Bernhardt as Interior head

[photo: State Rep. Carl Albrecht (left) and Sen. David Hinkins are co-sponsors of HB 78, both represent Grand County in their respective districts]

- Albrecht, Hinkins bill moves through committee; HB 78 would require counties get state approval before endorsing National Monuments, Parks etc.

- Center for Western Priorities Director discusses the nomination of energy lobbyist David Bernhardt as Interior head

[photo: State Rep. Carl Albrecht (left) and Sen. David Hinkins are co-sponsors of HB 78, both represent Grand County in their respective districts]

Earlier this month a Colorado man fought for his life in the foothills outside Fort Collins. With nothing more than rocks and his bare hands, he killed a mountain lion that sprang an ambush attack on a popular running trail. The story captured attention around the world. Our partners at KUNC caught up with the man and has his story.

[photo: Travis Kauffman and his pet cat Obie/KUNC]