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Conversations this week included Malcom Campbell-Taylor via MVMC sharing about this year's Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and fundraiser; Alyssa Sherman from Grand County School District's Student Career and Success Center sharing about their program's growth and recent changes and Julie Nieman sharing about next week's trunk or treat event!

On this episode of This Week in Moab, we discuss the November 14-15 2025 Bluff Dark Sky Festival (and International Dark Sky Community designation) with Sarah Burak, Education Director of the Bears Ears Partnership and Diana Davidson with the Business Owners of Bluff. Then Malcom Campbell Taylor of the Moab Valley Multicultural Center shares details about their food pantry and efforts to help those facing food insecurity in our listening area.

This episode of Codd's World features three guests. Dan Lamont, Director of the Moab Celtic Festival: Scots on the Rocks, Dave Wardell, from Kilberry Bagpipes, and Maggie McGuire, Editor/ Publisher of the Moab Sun. This show took place during the Fall Radiothon for KZMU. Dan Lamont was the first guest. He discussed the history of the Scots on the Rocks/ Moab Celtic Festival and what was lined up for the 2025 event. The festival is scheduled for October 17-19, 2025 at the City Ballfields on Center Street in Moab. Lamont noted that there would be a Tattoo of Bagpipe Bands attending the festival, athletic events, Clan tents, food and various clothing and souvenir booths. The Tattoo is an event where each bagpipe band marches on the field and plays a few songs for the gathered audience. Lamont said this is the 9th year for the festival. He also noted that the festival has grown in recent years, and they hoped to continue the event in Moab for years to come. In an interview recorded in July 2025, Dave Wardell from Kilberry Bagpipe makers from Edinburgh, Scotland, discussed the history of the bagpipes and how they are made. Dave was a master bagpipe player with national awards for his playing, who was now making bagpipes for one of the premier bagpipe makers in the United Kingdom. Dave discussed the materials used in the construction of the instrument and how they have changed over the centuries. Most bagpipes today are made with rubber air bladders that produce the air that goes through the drones that create the unique sound of the pipes. Bagpipes can be traced back to the early 15th century in Scotland. It is believed that a type of bagpipe has been around for a few thousand years. Mr. Wardell said it takes about two full days to complete a bagpipe. They cost around 1,000 pounds ($1,250 US) for a basic instrument and run well into thousands of dollars for fancier instruments with extensive decorations and more expensive materials. He also noted that the demand for bagpipes has grown significantly around the world over the past several decades. Interestingly, there is increased demand for bagpipes made with leather air bladders! Since “Codd's World!” was during Radiothon, Maggie McGuire, Owner and Publisher of the Moab Sun News, joined the show to talk about the importance of local public radio and local newspapers.

The guests on this show included Toni Sicola and Theresa Herd from the Moab Women's Festival and Liam O'Hare, a member of the Scottish band “Definitely Oasis.” First up were the organizers of the second Moab Women's Festival: Decompress Fest 2025. The event took place on September 13-14, 2025. This year's festival included ten different activities including off road driving, meditation and breathing techniques, yoga, and other stress reduction tools. In addition to the presentations there was musci by Toni Sicola & The Enablers, Abby Posner, and Raye Zaragoza. The festival raised funds for WBC/Utah and Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center in Moab. Next up was (33:27) Mr. Liam O'Hare who is the drummer for the Scotland based Oasis tribute band, “Definitely Oasis.” O'Hare has been with the band for about 7 years. They play gigs throughout Scotland and the UK as well Europe. Liam talks about the popularity of tribute bans in general and their role in presenting live music at affordable prices. He also discussed how busy they are now that Oasis is touring again. “Definitely Oasis” is one of about 37 Oasis cover bands in the UK. “DO” is considered by fans to be one of the best tribute bands in Scotland. O'Hare said he loves playing before the bigger crowds they are experiencing but the constant travel is tough to adapt to. O'Hare also teaches drumming to students ranging in age from 7 to 77!

In this episode, we open with a lively conversation featuring Tia Wood, a talented songwriter and Indigenous musician who shares her cultural insights and heartfelt perspectives on MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives). Together, we reflect on the deeper meaning behind this movement and the power of awareness in creating change. I also share highlights from Moab's Indigenous Peoples Day on October 13 — including a webinar I presented for Utah State organizations on working with Indigenous youth, and a local fundraiser supporting Native American students, where the Mayor of Moab read the official Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation. We continue with updates from Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated at the middle school with host Jeremy Spaulding, and from the HMK Elementary Student Club, where students created moccasin ornaments and Christmas gifts for their Indigenous families. We wrap up with the Cultural Fires event, featuring a drum-making workshop with Jacob Crane, traditional dancing, and cultural exchange — a beautiful close to a season of celebration, learning, and connection. Stay tuned until the end for a few upcoming community events you won't want to miss!

Stitch Please! The Scary Truth about Fast Fashion This month on Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily unravel the horrifying secrets behind fast fashion—just in time for Halloween. From polyester costumes that outlive your great-grandkids to the gory truth about water waste and textile pollution, it's a fright-fest of facts you won't find on a clothing tag. With costume hacks, DIY mending groups, and maybe some ideas on what to do when you feel like you have nothing to wear, this episode is sew worth it.

Codd's World: Mayoral Candidate Interviews and Moab Folk Festival

Your hosts Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library, Nat Smith and David Everett from Back of Beyond Books take you on a whirlwind tour of what they've been reading: the good, the great and the ghastly. Plus, a chat with special guest author Michael Engelhard. The Good and the Great: Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides Into the Hush: Poems by Arthur Sze Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkenson The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson No Place Like Nome by Michael Engelhard Didn't Love: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang The Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson (pub. Oct. 28) Light on Bone: A Georgia O'Keeffe Mystery by Kathryn Lasky Radio Book Club mentions in Library Catalog

On this episode of This Week in Moab we hear from Annie Watts about the work of Our Village Community Center, the beneficiary of this year's Soup Bowl Fundraiser, taking place in Moab on Saturday November 8th in Moab at the MARC. Samantha Derbyshire, the lead organizer of Soup Bowl this year shares about the event and the efforts of CLAM (Clay Artisans of Moab) which works throughout the year to prepare for the event. In the second half of the show we speak to Zanna Stutz, Program Manager at Glen Canyon Institute, Dr. Brenda Bowen from the University of Utah's Geology and Geophysics program and Mike DeHoff, Principle Investigator of the Returning Rapids Project about Glen Canyon, the Colorado River and their upcoming symposium in Moab at Star Hall November 13th: Rivers of Change: Reckoning with the Impacts of Glen Canyon Dam through Science, Art and Advocacy.

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Couple of Wanderers to discuss their upcoming performance at Spitfire Smokehouse in Moab, UT and more. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Want to know more? Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1457216892142010 50 Years Music Video: https://youtu.be/25Mbrvp6g-I You can learn more about us: http://www.faithkelly.com/couple-of-wanderers.html Couple of Wanderers Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoupleofWanderers1111 Faith's Bandcamp: https://faithkelly.bandcamp.com Faith's Instagram & Tiktok: @FaithKellyArt Caswyn's Instagram: @CaswynMoon

In this episode, Jessica and Lily dive into what really stays behind in Moab when the tourists leave — the money and the trash! From takeout to the dirty truth about handling #2 in the backcountry, they explore how seasonal crowds impact the local waste stream and who's left holding the (trash) bag. Tune in for a wild ride through the messy side of paradise, complete with animal analogies and simple ways we can all be better tourists when visiting somebody else's town.

Wildbloom Fermentation – I sat down with Cody and Lisa, the local owners, to talk about their recent move to 550 North Main Street in Moab. They shared their vision for the future, including bringing kombucha on tap into the community, along with the story of how they started and grew their business. Multicultural Center of Moab – I interviewed Bradia Holmes, Education Coordinator, who spoke about the Center's programs, their plans for the future, and the impact they've had over the last few years. Bradia also shared a personal note on why she came to Moab and why she continues to call it home. Contact: bradiah@moabmc.org Website: moab.org Clay Artisans of Moab – I wrapped up with Abi Taylor, Organizer and Volunteer, who discussed their upcoming fundraiser and the work the group is doing to support local artists and community creativity. If you'd like more information on these programs or interviews, feel free to call me at 505-675-5810 or email me at outsidermoab@gmail.com. Thank you for tuning in and supporting Juniper Hour!

On this episode of This Week in Moab we talk to Alexandra Gabrielle from the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Park about their upcoming events in support of public lands, meet James Beard Award winning chef and New York Times Best Seller cookbook author Kenji Lopez-Alt to learn about ‘Tasting Notes' and his journey with the Moab Music Festival, and explore about opportunities to help with bat research and observation in the wild with the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources Southeastern Regional Outreach Manager Brandon Behling.

This week we invited Daniel McNeil and Jean from Grand Area Mentoring to join us for a conversation about mentoring in Grand County Schools, the ongoing local needs for mentors and the programs impressive impacts. We then spoke with Tessa Lark new Artistic Director For Moab Music Festival about the year's wide array of artists, styles and opportunities, and the ongoing support for Moab's community.

"Pueblo History, Culture and Artifact Science" Episode 2 Special Guest: Jon Gahahate Jon Gahahate, a member of the Laguna and Zuni 'Pueblo' peoples is a historian and educator associated with the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. We get into a deep discussion about 'Pueblo' history by diving deep into the science behind artifacts. We will also learn about culture, traditions and what the 'Pueblo' people have overcome from the archeological past to where they are today.

Trash Talk - Clear Intentions: Glass Recycling by KZMU Public Affairs

Hour Description: A check in with Carrie Schwartz ED of Science Moab, sharing information of what they have been up to for the last year and the work they do in data collection. Sharing topics like Heat Monitoring here in Moab and their school to science program. Carrie shares their journey here to Moab and how she got into her role. For more information reach out to Carrie or her staff at info@sciencemoab.org or (435) 610-1280

Episode 5: The Trashy Time Machine. Hop in the Trashy Time Machine with Jessica and Lily as they dig through history's garbage! From ancient trash heaps to today's landfills, discover the surprising stories our waste tells about us. Along the way, you'll pick up fun facts, weird history tidbits, and simple ways to cut down on plastic in your own life.

On this episode of This Week in Moab, Moab Arts staff Kelley McInerney and Christine Wightman share the program for the upcoming Redrock Arts Festival, coming to Moab Thursday September 26th through Sunday September 28th, 2025. This year's theme is: Our Collective Timeline is a series of events and experiences that connect our cultural, societal and historical moments together. What are the impacts on human evolution, on culture, and on society? How does your life intersect with the events and experiences of human history? More at: https://www.redrockartsfestival.com/ Then we hear 'Sounds of Green River or Sonidos de Green River', an in-depth journey featuring insights from Green River locals of all ages. The piece was made by Molly Marcello in collaboration with Green River high school students and arts nonprofit Epicenter. It pairs with a local recipe book called Come Home to Green River: Recipes for Eating and Living. You can find that at ruralandproud.org

Three Moab education organizations have brand new leadership! We brought in these new team members for conversations about their roles and plans for the future - First we welcomed Jessie Shalvey new director of the Youth Garden Project; Next we welcomed the new administrative team at the Moab Charter School and Jared Ferguson Superintendent of their new partner: Athenian eAcademy; & lastly we spoke with Holly Harris new principal of the Helen M. Knight Elementary School.

"Pueblo History, Culture and Artifact Science" Episode 1 Special Guest: Jon Gahahate Jon Gahahate, a member of the Laguna and Zuni 'Pueblo' peoples is a historian and educator associated with the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. We get into a deep discussion about 'Pueblo' history by diving deep into the science behind artifacts. We will also learn about culture, traditions and what the 'Pueblo' people have overcome from the archeological past to where they are today.

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure: In this episode, Lily gets the real scoop from Moab's trash crew on the good, the weird, and the downright unbelievable things they've found tossed out. From cold hard cash to cold hard murder weapons, hear firsthand stories from the folks who see it all. Plus, learn how we can keep usable items out of the landfill and redirect them to benefit our community.

On this episode of This Week in Moab, we meet political consultants Gabi Finlayson and Jack Morgan of Elevate Strategies, (https://www.elevatecampaignstrategies.com/) whose explainer videos on tiktok and instagram (@elevate_utah on IG) are providing a new level of political education and inspiring an increase in multigenerational engagement in Utah politics. We discuss their work to recruit and run candidates, foster more competitive races, and the possibility of Utah becoming a swing state. We also get details on Canyon Country Community Action Network's event in Moab to honor the legacy of Rep. John Lewis.

Radio Book Club: July 7th, 2025 Climate Fiction and Time Travel with a side of Literary Romance - and more! The Deluge - Stephen Markley The Ministry of Time - Kalaine Bradley Terrestrial History - Joe Mungo Reed Possession - AS Byatt The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye - AS Byatt Light on Bone: Georgia O'Keeffe mystery series book 1 - Kathryn Lasky Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil- VE Schwab King of Ashes - S.A. Cosby Nine Miracles - Brody Young Barbara's Desert Cafe - Kevin T Jones So Far Gone - Jess Walter Half Broke Horses - Jeannette Walls Dead Run - Dan Schultz Vegas: A Memoir of a Dark Season - John Gregory Dunne Books mentioned on Radio Book Club

Today on This Week In Moab, host Nath Kapoor talks to Rachel Wootton from the Moab Charter School about upcoming changes to their education system that are taking place this year. We also hear from Johanna Blanco from the City of Moab's planning and zoning department about the 2025 Moab Area Housing Survey that's out now. And we finish up with a quick overview on what's happening at the Grand County Fair this weekend. - Show Notes - - Moab Area Housing Survey https://maclt.notion.site/1f171dc2638481bda0b5fe4b735d5562

Wired for Trouble: In this episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily dive into the shocking world of electronic waste - what it is, why it's dangerous, and how one improperly tossed lithium-ion battery sparked a fire in a transfer truck. From gadget graveyards to battery bombs, they'll unpack how to safely dispose of your e-waste and protect people, property, and the planet.

Codd's World June 2, 2025 Today's show features guests from Ephemeral Magazine and the Wellness Collective. First up is Megan Vickery (2:15). She is one of three editors for Ephemeral Magazine which launched its second edition this Spring. Ephemeral alters the theme of each edition to ensure it captures some of the magical moments that occur in the desert landscape of Moab and Grand County. Vickery shares her thoughts on how the magazine came into existence and what they hope to achieve with the publication. Vickery said they encourage artists to be creative with their submissions which can be poetry, art, free form writing, and other formats. Vickery, who is also a co-director of the Moab Museum, also discusses the second part of the U-92 exhibit at the Museum which is opening in July 2025 (18:00). The exhibit examines how living with uranium impacts our lives. The exhibit focuses on the environmental and health impacts of uranium upon the lives of those exposed to it. The exhibit also discusses the future of uranium mining in Utah which is experiencing a resurgence in the United States. Also appearing on the show is Breann Davis, Executive Director of the Moab Wellness Collective (22:10). Davis started the Collective two years ago The Collective's primary focus is on mental health. They offer a wide variety of classes and programs intended to help individuals with substance use disorders and related issues overcome their dependency. The Collective partners with other organizations in Moab such as The Moab Hospital's new Regional Recovery Center and USARA. The Wellness Collective has several Facilitators on staff who provide various kinds of yoga classes, healthy eating and nutrition awareness activities, music, art, and other activities to help improve the mental health of many individuals in our community. Thomas, a facilitator with the Collective plays the handpan, a type of drum that sounds similar to a steel drum. He demonstrates its soothing sound and discusses how it is used in conjunction with ear acupuncture to reduce cravings for drugs or alcohol.

Interview with local organizer of the Canyon Country Community Action Network, Heather Daigle. We sit down with Heather and have a conversation about no kings day and share what it all means, with side conversations of future works and planning in the community, Sharing both perspectives on taking to action in Communities. Contact information: Heather Daigle - Canyon Country Community action Network EMail: Canyoncountrycan@proton.me IG: @canyoncountrycan

Conversations this week included Moab Free Concert Series' Cassie Paup – talking about the summer lineup; Spanish Trail Arena's Angie Book sharing all the reasons to get excited about the upcoming Grand County Fair; and a great conversation with Our Village Community Center's Annie Thomas about their free produce program, summer camps and their upcoming anniversary celebration.

On this edition of Codd's World the guests include Mr. Joey Ganino from the Moab Art Festival, Ms. Cassie Paup, Director of the Moab Folk Festival, and Rory Irish, owner and operator of off-road recovery service Trail Mater. Ganino is the first guest. He talks about the upcoming 33rd Annual Moab Arts Festival. He outlines the musical performers, highlights the various activities at the festival and discusses the array of artists and craftspersons who will be there. The next guest,Cassie Paup (18:25) talks about the Moab Folk Festival and Free Concert Series taking place in Moab this summer and Fall. Paup reviews the guest performers at the Folk Festival which is scheduled for November 7-9, 2025. Paup also talked about the Free Concert Series held over the summer at Swanny Park. The concerts draw both visitors and locals. Both festivals feature local bands in their entertainment lineups. The final guest is Rory Irish (37:45), the owner/operator of Trail Mater in Moab. Trail Mater specializes in off-road recovery services for OHVs, Jeeps, ATVs and other off-road vehicles. Irish is featured on his own YouTube videos that record some of the amazing kinds of services they provide to rescue disabled vehicles stuck many miles away in remote locations. Irish has over 270,000 subscribers for his videos.

June 2, 2025 Radio Book Club with hosts David Everett and Nat Smith from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library Discussing the books we're excited about (and a few that were just okay) plus some great graphic novel recommendations Spent (graphic novel) by Alison Bechtel Tongues (graphic novel)- Anders Nilsen Ginseng Roots (graphic novel) - Craig Thompson Blankets (graphic novel) - Craig Thompson Goodbye Chunky Rice (graphic novel) - Craig Thompson Habibi (graphic novel) - Craig Thompson Ducks (graphic novel) - Kate Beaton Gender Queer (graphic novel) - Maia Kobabe Earthsea (graphic novel) - Ursula K. LeGuin The Road (graphic novel) - Cormac McCarthy Is a River Alive? - Robert McFarlane Abundance - Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Original Sin - Jake Tapper Book of Alchemy - Suleika Jaouad Fever Beach - Carl Hiaasen Half Broke Horses - Jeanette Walls Rediscovery of America - Ned Blackhawk Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee - Dee Brown After the Revolution - Robert Evans Beartooth - Callan Wink Moo - Jane Smiley *Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls *House of Rain - Craig Childs *A Thousand Acres - Jane Smiley *Greenlanders - Jane Smiley *The Merry Heart - Robertson Davies *I am Charlotte Simmons - Tom Wolfe *1984 - George Orwell *Animal Farm - George Orwell Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell

On this episode of This Week in Moab we speak with investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz and Grand County Commissioner Trish Hedin about Juhaz's Rolling Stone Magazine coverage of the recent Supreme Court decision on the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, CO case and its impact on oil and gas exploration in the Uintah Basin and Bookcliffs range; plus Carolyn Conant from Moab Abortion and Reproductive Rights Network (MARRN) on the organization's work in SE Utah and fundraising event on June 14th.

Featured special guest internationally known man of the universe PiMo to discuss books that altered the course of his life and the state of literature in the context of the simulation in which we seem to be living Books discussed: - On the Loose by Renny and Terry Russell - A Tolkien Bestiary by David Day - Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - Why Empires Fail by John Rapley and Peter Heather - Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey Upcoming May events mentioned: - Roger Ramsey - D Jean Baptiste - Roderick Nash - Maggie Dewane - Donald Clark - Mark Sundeen, Craig Childs, Amy Irvine

“Rotten Realities” dives fork-first into the staggering scale of food waste – both nationally and right here in Moab – and discusses how composting, food waste diversion tactics, and a surprising announcement, can turn scraps into soil. Tune in with Lily and Jessica to learn easy tips, new ideas, and innovative methods to reduce your own food waste!

This week we talk with photographer Dawn Kish and Richard Jackson about a new exhibit and film event at the John Wesley Powell River Museum in Green River UT and with Living Rivers' John Weisheit about opportunities to support our region's rivers.

On this episode, during May, Mental Health Awareness Month we speak with Breann Davis, Executive Director of the Wellness Collective about their services and community programs. We also hear from Sandra Billie of Seekhaven about efforts underway to raise awareness of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and programs available to SE Utahns via Seekhaven.

The Native American Club has grown since the time Ricky Begaye took on the Position back in fall, T'aatsoh being "Growth of bigger leaf on plants" which reference to the growth in plants, Like the club it has gone thru change and has rooted it self in the school and Community . This being the last month of school, Students off to college, starting their summer journey. With a collaboration with Moab Museum We had the opportunity to invite a Native teacher and keeper of Basket Maker from the Navajo Nation. A pre- recorded Interview with Leander Goldtooth and Jaden Nez, Both Navajo teachers coming from Tuba City Listen and hear Leander POV.

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Eric Gabriel to discuss his latest album,Samara. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Want to know more? Website: https://www.ericgabrielmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericgabriel

On this episode, I interviewed Joe Arnold who's father was Tom Arnold, founder of Tom Tom's Garage. We discuss the evolution that started a massive collection of volkswagens that turned into a big attraction and gained a huge following. We hear awesome stories of Joe's life and his father and who he was a person. We also hear some awesome old Edward Abbey stories of him playing poker at the garage and how simple life was in Moab back in the 70s.

Join hosts Nat Smith of Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they discuss what they've been reading, plus some thoughts on Indigenous Horror Writing: a rapidly growing genre exploring and confronting the traumas of colonization through dark fiction. Reviews: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home by Chris La Tray Indigenous Continent: the Epic Contest for North America by Pekka Hamalainen All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden Links to library catalog lists: Radio Book Club Mentions Indigenous Authors

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with FINICK to discuss her latest album, Weekends in Purgatory. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Want to know more? https://finickofficial.com/

Join hosts Nat Smith of Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they discuss what they've been reading, plus some thoughts on Indigenous Horror Writing: a rapidly growing genre exploring and confronting the traumas of colonization through dark fiction. Reviews: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home by Chris La Tray Indigenous Continent: the Epic Contest for North America by Pekka Hamalainen All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden Links to library catalog lists: Radio Book Club Mentions Indigenous Authors

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Isabel of half gringa to discuss her latest album, ComoVision. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Want to know more? www.halfgringa.com

Ever wondered where your trash actually goes after you toss it? In this debut episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily meander down Moab's waste stream while tackling common recycling myths. From landfill deep dives to recycling right, we're breaking down the messy world of trash with facts, humor, and a little bit of snark.

3/24/25 This Week in Moab - Trail Mix's Joy Dannelly and Brendon Cameron talked about the spring spruce up -April 11th and 12th, an annual, community-wide day of service dedicated to enhancing Moab's trails, trailheads, parks, and recreational areas.; Next we were joined by Sandra Billie from Seekhaven to talk about this weekend's Resource Fair for the Indigenous Community and finally Clay S. Jenkinson - writer, professor, author and revivalist who is bringing John Wesley Powell and then J. Robert Oppenheimer to life for the Moab Museum's Gala April 3rd and a second event on April 4th.

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with HAVS to discuss her latest EP, Art of Floating. We explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Want to know more? https://havshavshavs.com/

Join host Ricky Begaye on this episode of Juniper Hour as we dive into exciting updates from the Native Club! We're sitting down with our local Native Club officers as they share their enthusiasm for stepping into greater leadership roles within the community. Ricky also reflects on personal experiences with the club and the exciting future ahead as it continues to grow. Plus, we'll discuss upcoming events and ways you can show your support. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and community!

In this special episode, we hear a recording of a live show with local musician Rachel Toups from March 29. Toups plays songs from their album Sundog, as well as some unreleased works-in-progress. Throughout the show, Toups discusses their creative process with KZMU News Director Emily Arntsen and friend Malcolm Campbell-Taylor.

Crystal Blanks, music director at KZMU and host of The Artist Speaks, sat down with Darcy Nelson to discuss her latest album, Music Medicine. They explored their favorite tracks, the creative process behind the album, and much more. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!

On this week in Moab we talk to Moab Area Chamber of Commerce's incoming Executive Director Cora Phillips and Board President Ashley Korenblat about efforts to build new programs and alliances between businesses and the community; and Four Corners Community Behavioral Health's Amanda McIntosh and USU Extension's Ashley Yaugher discuss their upcoming conference 2025 Elevating Hope Summit: Taking Substance Use Disorder and Suicide Prevention to New Altitudes in Price on March 19-21st 2025.

This is the premier episode of "Codd's World!" It debuted on March 3, 2025. After hosting "Art Talks" for several years on KZMU, host Richard Codd wanted to explore more about the people who live and work in Moab and Grand County and how they make our community the amazing place it is! Codd will interview local artists, community leaders, visitors, business owners, musicians, and special guests from time to time who bring an unique perspective on the town we know and love. This episode features Mr. Dillon Folk, Manager of City Market, Moab. Mr. Folk discusses the challenges facing the supermarket's staff as they try to provide a first-class store in a small town and county of about 10,000 people. How do they manage their stock in a store that sees its customer base fluctuate by the thousands given the weather and the season. Mr. Dillon discusses the strategies they utilize in ordering products and how they meet customer demands. Also appearing in the episode is Mr. Douglas Caylor, RN, Director, Moab Regional Recovery Center. Mr. Caylor discusses the creation of the new out-patient program for individuals seeking professional help dealing with substance use disorders. The interview focuses on the kinds of services the Recovery Center offers, extent of substance misuse issues in Moab and Grand County, and the importance of treating mental health and addiction here in our community.