After a two year boom in the population, the Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that chukar partridge numbers are back to a normal range. “There are still lots of birds out there,” shares Jason Robinson, DWR upland game coordinator. “You’ll just have to walk farther between coveys.
Month: September 2017
Colorado Fires Contained or Working Towards It
Wildfires in Colorado are getting under control thanks to hard working fire crews. The Pine Tree Fire in Moffat County has finally reached 100 percent containment this week. The fire was estimated to cover over 4,700 acres.
Applications Now Available for Trees For Charity
Ready or not, it’s time to be thinking about Trees for Charity. The Vernal Area Chamber announced this week that applications for this year’s tree spots are available for pick up now at the Chamber office. Securing a spot in Trees for Charity can be competitive with a limited number accepted each year.
Vernal Staples Closing Doors
Another Vernal business is making plans to close its doors for good. Staples has begun informing clients that they plan to close their Vernal location in October. Last March, the company announced the closure of 70 stores in North America due to sales declines.
Community Offering Support by Becoming Braxten Tough
Love and support of a Roosevelt man and his family comes with its own brand known as Braxten Tough. Even before his accident early this month, Braxten Nielsen could easily own the brand of Braxten Tough as a serious athlete and college rodeo star.
Ashley National Forest Wilderness Evaluation Process Includes Field Trips
Ashley National Forest is inviting the public to sign up for field trips that are part of their ongoing Wilderness Evaluation process. The Wilderness Evaluation is gathering information to decide if any additional forest land will be designated for wilderness
Roosevelt State Street Construction Update
The Roosevelt State Street construction project is making progress. An update from Burdick Materials reports that State Street will remain closed from 1080 South to 1700 South through September 16th
Local Meetings to Focus on Suicide Prevention
As part of Suicide Prevention Month, TriCounty Health Department has partnered with Northeastern Counseling to host meetings aimed at educating the public on suicide prevention. “In our area we have the second highest rates in the state among the other health districts,” shares TriCounty representative Jeramie Tubbs.
Full Audiences Loving Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s Music Man Experience
The launch of Season 2 at Vernal Theatre: LIVE has been a hit so far with three performances of Music Man filling seats and winning hearts. Show director Jennifer Curtis says the feedback from the crowd has been overwhelmingly positive. “People have given really kind reviews and our audiences have been full every night so far,” shares Curtis.
BTA Meeting Highlights Public Transit Need and Support
A group of citizens and local leaders gathered in the Uintah County building on Wednesday for a public meeting on several topics including the Basin Transit Association’s long range plan. The passenger count for all BTA routes from July 2016 through June 2017 was 36,291 passengers