Atalie Van Dam Oral History Interview

Atalie Cook Van Dam discusses her experiences growing up in Price, Utah, and her observations since moving back after many years. She highlights the positive community support and opportunities provided by USU Eastern's growth, but expresses sadness over the decline of downtown Price and the impact of the coal mining industry's slowdown. Van Dam also shares the challenges of rural life, such as limited job opportunities and the pervasive "talk of the town," contrasting it with a surprising feeling of less safety in Price compared to urban areas. Despite these concerns, she values the strong community connections and hopes for sustainable economic development and a renewed sense of civic pride in Price's future.