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In this episode of the Weekly Newsreel, News and Public Affairs Director Margaret Osborne talks with Times-Independent Editor Doug McMurdo about the new hospital shuttle, Grand County audits and Utah amendments A and B

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In this episode of the Weekly Newsreel, Andrew Christiansen of the Moab Times-Independent discusses state and federal candidates for the upcoming election, the county's pursuit of a grant for a shop-local program and the county's new "I voted" sticker.

Dangerous weather conditions led to the cancellation of the Moab240 ultramarathon on Oct. 11 for the first time in the race's history. More than 70 runners and volunteers were stranded overnight at Bridger Jack aid station 96.5 miles in, including two Moab locals. Listen to hear from Hawk Clapper, Josh Schultz and Brittany Cantwell on their experience.

On this edition of the Weekly Newsreel, News and Public Affairs Director Margaret Osborne talks with Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire about the most recent Grand County Commission meeting, updates on Moab Sun News public record requests, Ken Sleight's life and Southwester artist Chip Thomas winning a MacArthur Fellowship.

The League of Women Voters hosts a candidate forum with candidates from races in this November’s Grand County elections. These include contested races for Grand County Sheriff, Clerk/Auditor, and Grand County Commission races for District 4, 5 and At-Large. Uncontested candidates Stephen Stocks for County Attorney and Katherine Williams for School Board District 1 also made remarks. The LWV wrapped up the forum with questions for Cassie Easley of the Constitution Party, who's running for U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 3.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to restore beaver habitat in Rocky Mountain National Park, then we head to Western Colorado to hear how one rural community is dealing with electronic waste. After that we head to the Four Corners to the burn scar from the Ferris Fire to hear how wildfire impacts soil. We round out the show hearing about what El Niño might bring to the drought-stricken Rocky Mountain West. A story on the recent cowboy gathering that took place in Nucla, Colorado. (KOTO) An interview on the impact of last year's historically dry winter on the ski industry and what they're doing to lure people to the slopes this upcoming season. (RMCR) An interview with reporter Jamie Wanzek who has produced a three part series on the former working class neighborhoods in Durango, Colorado, and how they were impacted by Durango's toxic industrial past. (RMCR/KDUR)

On this edition of the Weekly Newsreel, News and Public Affairs Director Margaret Osborne talks with Times Independent reporter Andrew Christiansen about a cut to childcare subsidies, the lawsuit brought forward by Sheriff’s Deputies, and the induction of Big Linda” into the River Runners Hall of Fame.

KZMU hosts a candidate forum with candidates from the 5 contested races in this November's Grand County elections. These include races for Grand County Sheriff, Clerk/Auditor, and Grand County Commission races for District 4 and 5 as well as the At-Large Grand County Commission race.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to restore beaver habitat in Rocky Mountain National Park, then we head to Western Colorado to hear how one rural community is dealing with electronic waste. After that we head to the Four Corners to the burn scar from the Ferris Fire to hear how wildfire impacts soil. We round out the show hearing about what El Niño might bring to the drought-stricken Rocky Mountain West. A two way on efforts to restore beaver habitat in Rocky Mountain National Park. (KFFR) A feature on how one community in Western Colorado is dealing with recycling electronics. (KBUT) A feature on the impact of wildfire on soil. (KSJD) An interview with a Allie Mazurek, the engagement climatologist with Colorado Climate Center (excerpted from our recent call in show) on El Niño.

On this edition of the Weekly Newsreel, KZMU News and Public Affairs Director Margaret Osborne talks with Maggie McGuire, the editor of Moab Sun News, about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Moab on September 21st, the Red Rocks Arts Festival, Moab City speed limits updates, and the Fund 47 transportation fund.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear how officials in Teton County, Wyoming, are considering a resolution to recognize the role of immigrants in the community. Then we'll hear about an excavation for Ice Age fossils happening near Aspen next summer. After that, a report on how the record-breaking drought is impacting fall foliage this year. We'll then hear how the drought is impacting bears and why there have been more human bear conflicts this year. We'll then hear about the tiny town of Garfield, near Salida, in Colorado, which has been under a boil advisory for more than a month due to issues with their water system. We round out the show at 13,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains as we tag along on the Imogene Pass Run that took place in the San Juan mountains in southwest Colorado on September 12. A report on how officials in Teton County, Wyoming, say they would consider a resolution recognizing the role of immigrants in the community. (KHOL) A report on an excavation that will take place in Snowmass, Colorado, next summer to uncover Ice Age fossils. (Aspen Public Radio) A report on the impact of the drought on fall foliage. (RMCR) An interview with a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official on the impact of the drought on bears, why there have been more human-bear conflicts this summer, and what we should do to avoid those conflicts as bears go through hyperphagia. (KOTO) A report on the tiny town of Garfield, near Salida, Colorado, whose residents have been under a boil-water advisory for more than a month. (KHEN) A story about the Imogene Pass Run, which took place in the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado on September 12. (KVNF)

On this edition of the Weekly Newsreel, new News and Public Affairs Director Margaret Osborne talks with Doug McMurdo, editor of the Moab Times Independent, about the partnership between Jeep and Moab City, the Arches Shuttle Launch, the Moab Music Festival Grotto Concert, and the Moab Tourism rebrand.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear how volunteers are helping protect cultural resources in Utah. We then head to Wyoming to hear how ranchers are using satellites to help herd cows, saving time and money. Then, we hear about a giant water lily competition at the Denver Botanic Gardens. We then head to the Four Corners area to hear about the world premiere of The Cortez Overture. We round out the show hearing how writing bad poetry can be used during therapy. A story on a cultural stewardship program in Utah. (RMCR) A story on how ranchers in Wyoming are using satellites to herd cows. (KHOL) A story on a giant water lily competition, inspired by water lilies at Denver Botanic Gardens. (KGNU) An audio postcard on the Cortez Overture which recently had its premiere in southwest Colorado. (KSJD) A discussion on using poetry, even bad poetry, during therapy. (KRCL)

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects national forests, and reaction from public lands advocates in Wyoming. Then, we hear from the Southern Ute Tribe about its objections to a proposed mine in the La Plata Mountains. We’ll also hear about the challenges of recycling in rural Colorado, and then we head to Wyoming to learn how volunteers are tracking the American pika. And we round out the show with a look at how drought is affecting farmers across the region, and the impact it’s having on the mental health of agricultural workers. A report on efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule. (RMCR) A report on reaction from public lands advocates in Wyoming to efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule. (KHOL) A report on objections by the Southern Ute Tribe to a proposed mine in the La Plata Mountains. (KSUT) A story on what it takes to recycle in rural Colorado. (KBUT) A story about a program in Wyoming where volunteers track the American pika. (KHOL) A story about the impact of the drought on farmers in southwest Colorado. (KSJD) A discussion on the impact on the mental health of farmers and ag workers of the drought. (RMCR)