The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado continues to be a hot topic since the November election when Proposition 114 narrowly passed in Colorado, mandating the reintroduction. Just 13 counties out of Colorado’s 64 counties voted YES for the Proposition and among those opposed many are demonstrating continued opposition, especially in Western Colorado.
The Utah Petroleum Association is fully committed to battling heavy regulations on the oil and gas industries coming from the Biden Administration and they are asking for the public to join them in the battle. “We need you as an advocate,” shares Rikki Hrenko-Browning, President of the Utah Petroleum Association.
Although Governor Cox announced recently that Wednesday, March 24th would be the date that all Utahns age 16 and up will be eligible to make appointments to be vaccinated, the opportunity is available here sooner than that. The Fort Duchesne Uintah-Ouray Indian Health Service is having their COVID vaccination clinics this week on Tuesday (today) and Thursday and they have vaccinations available for anyone 16-years-old or older.
2020 foiled plenty of plans to make memories for high school students but that only makes them all the more excited that Prom is happening this spring! In an effort to be sure all the kids can get spiffed up and feel fancy without breaking the bank, great minds have joined forces for a formal clothing collection drive.
There is an ongoing scheme attempting to defraud unemployment systems nationwide and law enforcement in the region is warning the public. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office shares that “imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims.
TriCounty Health is spreading the word: We are getting back to normal. On Wednesday, March 24th, the COVID-19 vaccinations will be open to everyone 18 and over through TriCounty Health Department. “More and more people are getting vaccinated,” shares their announcement.
UDOT is ready to get back to work on Highway 40 construction projects. As early as Monday, March 29th, work will be getting underway and lasting into the fall. So what is in store for the Uintah Basin? The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin work to repair and preserve the Starvation Reservoir Bridge on Highway 40 in Duchesne County.
The Uintah School District Offices will soon relocate to the BHI facility on Highway 40 in Naples and while it’s not quite time for that move, plans are well underway. Among the planning is the gathering of artwork from a very appropriate group of people.
With spring in the air it may be tempting to want to start watering your landscaping but the Utah Division of Water Resources has a clear message for all: Wait to Water. The U.S. Drought Monitor data from March 16th shows Daggett County in Severe Drought and Extreme Drought and Duchesne County and Uintah County as a combination of Extreme Drought and Exceptional Drought, which are the two highest levels.
A program through the Federal Communications Commission is available to help local households struggling to pay for internet service and Vernal City wants locals to take advantage.