The famous Sand Wash Basin herd of wild horses in Moffat County was gathered last fall with more than 2,500 wild horses taken to the Bureau of Land Management’s holding facility in Cañon City.
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Duchesne County Pursues Grant For ATV Trails Equipment
The great outdoors is part of what makes the Uintah Basin a special place and in recent years that includes the increased popularity of ATV recreation. The topic of ATV trails was on the minds of Duchesne County public officials this month as they agreed to pursue funding for ATV trail improvements.
USDA Announces Over $28 Million Dollars To Duchesne Watershed Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that they have awarded $420 million dollars in infrastructure projects around the country, one of which is here in the Uintah Basin. The Duchesne Watershed Infrastructure project will support construction efforts to address agricultural water management concerns.
Dinosaur National Monument Involved in the Battle Of The Bark
Dinosaur National Monument is taking part in the ‘Battle of the Bark’ and recently posted their entry to the battle. National Park Service describes the ‘Battle of the Bark’ as follows: “From evergreen, to deciduous, to solidified in rock, trees are a big part of the national park experience.
Roosevelt Having An Emergency Preparedness Fair
Are you prepared? That is the question that Roosevelt City is asking its residents. They will be having their Emergency Preparedness Fair today.
Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Now In Police Custody
The suspect in a fatal shooting over the weekend in Colorado’s Garfield County is in police custody. According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the victim and suspect were attending a Quinceanera on Saturday when the shooting occurred outside of Rifle just after midnight on Sunday.
Uintah High DECA Has Finalists At National Competition
The Uintah Basin is not short on talented students! The most recent example comes from the Uintah High DECA students competing at nationals in Georgia.
Friends Against Family Violence Holding Denim Day Event Today
Friends Against Family Violence will be holding their Denim Day event today. It is a selected day to take action and bring awareness by encouraging people to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence.
UFO Disclosure Symposium Coming Next Month To Vernal
Vernal is getting a name as a spot for paranormal conferences with the next gathering happening next month. The UFO Disclosure Symposium will be a special experience for online and in person attendees.
Ashley National Forest Updates Gates That Are Open
The Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest have announced that they have opened a few gates into the Uintas. Forest Road 093 – Death Valley, Forest Road 218 – Sheep Creek Geological Loop, and Forest Road 221 for access into Browne Lake are now open.