Today on the news, a pinwheel of ‘firsts’ for the New Year in Moab – launching the first reservation system at Arches National Park, the first day back at school without a mask mandate since 2020 and the first day in office for two council members and mayor. Plus, some states are facing water shortages as Colorado River levels have been dropping. But some Navajo Nation members have been living without easy access to water for years. Our radio partners report on the remaining challenges of the federal government’s drinking water system on the reservation.

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Photo: (from left) Council member Luke Wojciechowski, mayor Joette Langianese and council member Jason Taylor. The trio were sworn into their new offices on Monday, a big day for ‘firsts’ in Moab. Courtesy Moab City

Arches National Park Timed Entry Pilot

https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-pilot.htm

KJZZ: The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project promises water to 250,000 people by 2040

https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1742789/navajo-gallup-water-supply-project-promises-water-250000-people-2040?_ga=2.125183949.670854739.1641250116-294039926.1631040151