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KZMU News

KZMU News features grassroots, independent journalism broadcast from the heart of Moab, Utah. A daily newscast with reliable coverage, local voices, and reporting that empowers community.

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00:09:18

News Reel: Grand County considers sales tax hike to...

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2025/08/18

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about possible sales tax increases in Grand County to cover the costs of local health services and a new public safety building. We also discuss the effects of funding cuts for a Moab program that helps immigrants become citizens. And we finish up with a story about a downtrend in tourism this year and the impact it’s having on local restaurants. - Show Notes - • Grand County weighs sales tax to fund public safety

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: Kids in rural Colorado show off...

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2025/08/12

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about a commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the massacre of Chinese workers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. We also hear about a rural Colorado gymkhana event, where riders of all ages show off their horseback riding skills. Plus, stories about woodland birdsongs near Boulder, a bustling farmer's market in Paonia, Colorado, and an interview with the author of Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry

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00:08:32

News Reel: How will Medicaid cuts affect local...

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2025/08/08

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times Independent, about federal cuts to Medicaid and how these could affect services at Moab Regional Hospital. Plus, we talk about the recent filming of “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” which brought in an estimated $3.9 million for the local economy in 10 days of filming. - Show Notes - • SE Utah hospitals brace for long term impact of Medicaid

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: How is Moab monitoring extreme heat?

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2025/08/04

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to map extreme heat in Moab, Utah. We also have a story about the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and the work the organization is doing to protect bird species across the region. Plus, we visit the Montrose County Fair to meet 4H students as they showcase their animals. And we finish off with an interview with investigative journalist Will Potter discussing his latest book, Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth from Farm to Fable.

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00:09:43

News Reel: City hires lobbyist to help secure federal...

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2025/08/04

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Moab Times-Independent, about the city’s decision to hire a lobbyist to help secure federal funding for flood mitigation and other infrastructure projects, as well as the city’s plan to replace solar panels on city hall before the end of the year. We start off the conversation with a story about Glen Richeson, a longtime Moab resident who passed away earlier this summer. - Show Notes - • Moab hires federal lobbyist

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00:10:32

News Reel: Parts of downtown Moab will be closed for...

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2025/07/25

This week on the News Reel, we talk to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times Independent, about recent downtrends in tourism, and what the county and city are doing to adjust their budgets in response. We also discuss upcoming filming that will close down Main Street in Moab next week. - Show Notes - • Falling Grand County tax revenue forces nearly $2M budget transfer https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/falling-grand-county-tax-revenue-forces-nearly-2m-budget-transfer/ • Trail ambassador

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00:06:43

Suspect identified for Deer Creek Fire

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2025/07/22

On Monday, San Juan County Sheriff Lehi Lacy announced that an investigation by his department and the Utah Fire Authority identified a suspect responsible for the Deer Creek Fire. No additional information about the suspect has been released. The fire is more than 50 percent contained, and as of Tuesday morning, over 17,000 acres have burned, including 10 structures. Geyser Pass Road, Forest Road 73 (La Sal Pass Road), and Highway 46/Highway 90 are now open to the public. - Show Notes - • USFS:

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: How is social media affecting your...

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2025/07/21

This week on the Regional Roundup, we revisit the award-winning series called “Loved to Death,” which explores the complex relationship between tourism and the environment. The series looks at the impact of social media influencers on local trails, a timed-entry system at Rocky Mountain National Park aimed at controlling crowds, and a historic railroad’s switch from coal to oil-powered engines after a wildfire. It also examines the threat of invasive species carried in by visitors.

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: Extreme heat in rural communities

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2025/07/04

In this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about the different ways people are staying cool this summer, and how extreme heat is taking a significant toll on rural communities. We also hear an audio postcard from Green River, Utah, about the tradition of melon growing, and a story about solar panels that could make farms more resilient. We finish up with a story about the Colorado researchers who are taking part in a major national study on hail.

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00:09:47

News Reel: Moab city extends utility subsidy program

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2025/07/04

This week on the News Reel, we talk to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about a financial program to subsidize utilities for city residents. We also discuss where and when residents can use fireworks this Fourth of July. And we finish with a quick update about a major water rights agreement for the Colorado River that is set to expire soon. - Show Notes - • Moab extends utility relief program another six months

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00:03:47

Regional Roundup: A conservative perspective on...

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2025/06/30

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about a new podcast that explores the ripple effect of gun violence after the King Soopers shooting in Boulder, Colorado. We also hear from a right-leaning environmental group that says conservation is a conservative value. And we finish up with two stories about insects in our region — the challenges facing pollinators in the West and a citizen science project to better understand fireflies in Utah.

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00:10:43

News Reel: Moab luxury housing project becomes first...

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2025/06/27

This week on the News Reel, we talk to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about a protest at the Velvet-Wood mine in San Juan County that took place on Saturday. The uranium mine is the first project in the country approved under a new federal process that drastically reduces the environmental review period. We also discuss the Kane Creek luxury housing development, now called Echo Canyon, which is the first development in the state to receive approval to become a limited,

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: Communities across the West...

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2025/06/23

This week on the Regional Roundup, we'll hear about No Kings protests across the region, including a look at the fatal shooting of a bystander at the Salt Lake City rally. Also in the episode, we'll hear about Republican efforts to sell off public land, the impact of Medicaid cuts, and proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.

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00:08:17

News Reel: What's new with the Moab City budget for...

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2025/06/20

Today on the weekly News Reel, we talk to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about changes to the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We also discuss the No Kings rally, which took place in Moab and in other cities nationwide, on Saturday. - Show Notes - • Council approves FY 2025-2026 budget http://moabtimes.com/articles/council-approves-fy-2025-26-budget/ • For the fifth time in 2025, Moabites take to the streets in protest of the Trump

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00:07:24

Sen. Mike Lee proposes mandatory sell-off of public...

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2025/06/18

Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee is proposing a bill to sell off hundreds of millions of acres of public lands across the West, including 18 million acres in Utah. On Monday, an updated version of the bill was leaked, revealing changes that would mandate the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service Land in the next five years. Sen. Lee has argued that this land would be used to develop affordable housing. But critics are calling his bluff, pointing out that

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: Senior athletes, summer...

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2025/06/16

This week on the Regional Roundup, we'll hear stories about a 90-year-old javelin thrower who stole the show at the Colorado Senior Games, a grueling 350-mile bikepacking route through the Rockies, and a queer brass band from Salt Lake City that's celebrating Pride month.

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00:13:32

News Reel: Who's running in the Moab city elections?

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2025/06/16

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent. We start with a story about the recently announced candidates running for mayor and city council in the upcoming Moab election. Then, we discuss the latest updates on where things stand with funding for the Trail Ambassador program. And we finish with a quick story about which local businesses received state grant money recently and what that money will fund. - Show Notes - • Table is set for Moab

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: What could the Uinta Basin Railway...

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2025/06/09

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Uinta Basin Railway and what it could mean for the future of environmental regulation. Then, a story about three of our partner stations that have joined NPR a lawsuit against the Trump administration for cuts to public media funds. Next, we hear from author Craig Childs about his new book The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light. And we finish with a visit to the Jackson Hole Rodeo, a summer

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00:10:30

News Reel: Moab-based judge asked to resign over...

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2025/06/06

This week on the News Reel, we speak to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent. We discuss a controversial sentencing for a man convicted of possessing images of child sex abuse. We also discuss the $2.5 million contract the city recently approved for road repairs on 100 East, the first project funded by Moab’s property tax. And we finish with a story about declining visitation from Canadian tourists and the impacts on local businesses. - Show Notes - • A Moab-based judge opted not to

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00:29:00

Regional Roundup: Planting trees in Moab and Grand...

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2025/06/06

On this week's Regional Roundup, we hear how planting trees in Grand Junction and Moab can help mitigate extreme heat. Next, we bring you an audio postcard that captures the sounds of migrating birds in the region. We’ll also hear stories about an initiative in Western Colorado to keep more water in the Colorado River without impacting irrigators, a visit from Tibetan monks who blessed the North Fork River, efforts to find safe housing for domestic violence victims in the area, and how educators are

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