TriCounty Health Officer Jordan Mathis visited the Eagle Country 105.5 FM studio on Tuesday to deliver the weekly Give’m Health update on COVID-19. Mathis shared that theatres are able to open up this week by following spacing requirements. Spacing requirements are based off of household groups being spaced 6 feet apart so theatres can open as long as they meet those requirements.
Month: May 2020
Town of Rangely Critical Main Water Line Breach; Boil Order in Place
A boil order is in place after a main water line breach in Rangely. The Town of Rangely has shared a Drinking Water Warning stating that on May 4th, a main water line was breached causing the drinking water system to experience pressure loss possibly resulting in contamination entering the system.
UDOT Highway 40 Gusher Project Update; 9750 East Closed to Traffic
Construction crews are continuing the Gusher project on Highway 40. The work will alternate days of earthwork and on the water line between extending the concrete barrier on the south shoulder of Highway 40 eastward starting at 9500 East. The barrier will be worked on at night from 8pm to 7am.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Has Resumed Services
The Uintah Basin Healthcare facilities have resumed services. The tent triage process for the Roosevelt Campus has been discontinued as of Friday, May 1st. The road barricades have been removed and traffic is operating as usual. That said there are still a few procedures in place.
Jarvie Fest 2020 Rescheduled but Jarvie Site Reopening this Month
The annual Jarive Fest has been rescheduled for September but the folks behind the scenes of the John Jarvie Historic Site want the public to know that the site will soon be reopened to visitors. The BLM shared on Tuesday that the site will have a “soft open” on May 15th and more details will follow as they receive additional guidance and direction on how to proceed.
Ashley National Forest Campgrounds to Begin Opening
Developed campgrounds on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest are scheduled to start opening this weekend. Ashley National Forest shared in a press release that the forest is working with the concessionaire to prepare these sites for use and they will begin opening on May 8th.
Duchesne County Residents Urged to Step It Up and Complete 2020 CENSUS
Roosevelt City is asking Duchesne County residents to do better when it comes to the 2020 Census. There are 3203 total counties in the United States. Duchesne County is ranked 3054th among all counties. That means that there are only 149 counties in the entire US that has a lower response rate. Roosevelt City states, “WE MUST DO BETTER.
Rangely Man Competing On History Channel’s “Forged in Fire”
The Basin has been well represented in numerous competitions, including reality competitions. The latest representative is Rangely native 20-year-old Jarrod Fiscus. He will be competing on Season 7 of “Forged in Fire”, a show on the History Channel that has blacksmiths and bladesmiths create various blades and weapons that are then vigorously tested by judges.
Construction Will Continue On US Highway 40
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to resume the construction project taking place on Highway 40 between Daniel Summit and milepost 46 as early as Monday, May 11th. Work will be spread out on the 11 mile stretch.
Decrease in Permits for 2020 General Season Deer Hunt
The Utah Wildlife Board has approved a decrease in permits for the 2020 General Season Deer Hunt. During their Thursday board meeting, a total of 79,675 general-season permits were approved which is a decrease of 10,225 permits from 2019. "In 2019, the statewide deer population estimate decreased by approximately 57,000 animals to a total of just over 319,000 deer," shares DWR Big Game Coordinator Covy Jones.