With recreation developments proposed locally, the BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public input.
Month: May 2022
Sheriff Travis Tucker Bringing Back Citizen’s Academy
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sheriff Travis Tucker will be bringing back the Citizen’s Academy. Due to COVID, this program has been unavailable the last few years but it is now time to offer it again. The 8-week program begins June 15th with a class once a week.
Dinosaur National Monument Suggests Some Dark Sky Objects to View
The Uintah Basin has some great options for stargazing and Dinosaur National Monument has made the following suggestions of events worth looking up in the sky to see.
Superintendent Of Moffat County On Paid Administrative Leave
According to the Craig Press, the Moffat County Board of Education met recently and voted unanimously to put Moffat County School District Superintendent Scott Pankow on paid administrative leave. The board had a special meeting and went into an executive session shortly after starting.
Uintah High Little Theatre Presents 'War of the Stars'
May the FOURTH be with you! If you caught the Star Wars reference then this announcement is especially for you.
Roosevelt Library Construction Update
Construction has started again on the new Roosevelt Library. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley shares that the work picked back up after the arrival of the roof trusses.
Bureau Of Reclamation Outlines Further Drought Response Actions
The Bureau of Reclamation issued a press release on Tuesday outlining further details of the actions being taken in response to the drought and dangerous water levels at Lake Powell. As most have heard, the plan relies on water releases from from Flaming Gorge Reservoir upstream.
TriCounty Health Department Presents Public Health Assessment
In an effort to understand what our community needs, TriCounty Health recently asked the public to complete a survey that gathered information on various health issues locals have observed.
Utah Wildlife Board Reduces Amount Of Deer Hunting Permits
The Utah Wildlife Board has approved changes to the 2022 hunting permits, including a decrease in deer hunting permits. The objective is to have just over 400,000 deer across Utah with the current estimated at 305,700 deer.
10th Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds Previous Ruling In Ute Tribe Water Dispute
A water dispute between the Ute Indian Tribe and a Tridell landowner has received further guidance from federal courts.