The Uintah Basin is very proud to be the area that can claim Dinosaur National Monument as its own. Visits to its many attractions are practically family traditions. It is important to note that the Monument is currently managing capacity inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall based on federal public health guidelines.
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Mac Attack Derby Coming Up On Flaming Gorge Reservoir
A fishing tournament on Flaming Gorge that had to be cancelled last year is back on for 2021. An announcement from the Division of Wildlife Resources shares that the Mac Attack Derby was created in 2019 as a collaboration between the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce to focus on the restoration of the trophy fishery at Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Utah Department of Health Warns of Fraud
The Utah Department of Health has recently shared concerning a new fraud. Apparently there have been individuals producing and presenting mask exemption cards that have the state of Utah seal on them. These fakes have been circulated to businesses and schools.
Duchesne County Announces Spring Burning Closed Until Further Notice
The Duchesne County Commission and the county’s fire and emergency management director announced Monday that spring burning has been closed until further notice due to dry fuel conditions and high winds. According to the press release from Duchesne County, the early fire season, including a 2,700-acre wildfire in the east Myton area, as well as several other wildfires in Duchesne County, have had local Fire Departments and First responders very busy.
TriCounty Health Pauses Distribution of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
TriCounty Health Department announced on Tuesday that distribution of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is on pause until further notice. TriCounty Health issued a press release on Tuesday sharing that the pause in distribution is a recommendation out of an abundance of caution and, in response, TriCounty Health is erring on the side of caution as FDA and CDC investigations take place.
Rio Blanco County Road 8 Fire
Crews continue work on the County Road 8 Fire southeast of Meeker in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County that started as an agricultural burn on Sunday that quickly grew out of control. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was called in on April 11th at 1:06 pm located near mile marker 8 on County Road 8.
Uintah School District Announces Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year
Every spring, Uintah School District announces the Teacher and Classified Employee of the year and this year is no exception. Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Hawks, the 8th grade U.S. History teacher at Vernal Middle School. The Uintah School District Classified Employee of the Year is Jodi Ryan, the administrative assistant at Uintah High School.
Uintah County Free Landfill Week
It's that time of year again! Uintah County is sponsoring the annual free landfill week from April 24th through May 1st. “This is a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of the landfill at no cost,” shares Uintah County. “Uintah County residents are encouraged to participate.
Roosevelt City Council Statement on Change in City Manager
One week ago, the Roosevelt City Council unanimously voted to dismiss the city manager and naturally the public has had many questions about that decision and what led up to it. On Monday, Roosevelt City Mayor JR Bird and the Roosevelt City Council made a joint statement on that very topic.
Moffat County Not Joining Rio Blanco County on Wolf Resolution
The Moffat County Commission has officially announced that they will not be joining Rio Blanco County in issuing a Resolution concerning wolf reintroduction. Proposition 114 narrowly passed in Colorado last November, mandating the reintroduction of Gray Wolves in the state.