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BLM Seeking Public Input about McCoy Flats and the John Wesley Powell NCA

Aug 27, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mesa University is asking the public to take part in an online focused outreach meeting. They are asking local leaders, business owners, residents and visitors that participate in outdoor activities or care about the quality of the experience when recreating to take part, focusing on the McCoy Flats SRMA and John Wesley Powell NCA areas.

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Man Arrested for DUI Coughs on Officers Claiming to have Coronavirus

Aug 26, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A man arrested for DUI on Saturday in Duchesne County escalated the charges against him by claiming to have been exposed to Coronavirus and trying to infect officers by coughing on them. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause filed in 8th District Court, 33-year-old Earl Brent Jordan was approached by a Sheriff’s deputy after calls came in about a reckless driver swerving all over the road.

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Rock Chip and Sealing Happening All Around Vernal

Aug 26, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal PD reminds citizens of Vernal City that road construction is taking place throughout the city. The crews are doing rock chips and sealant for the roads. The police department asks that drivers make sure that vehicles are not left parked in the roadway, as this will slow the process.

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Recreating Near the Pine Gulch Fire Area

Aug 26, 2020 · Basin Now · News

There have been some inquiries as to whether individuals can recreate near the Pine Gulch Fire. In clarification, all road closures put in place by the county sheriff are still in effect, as is the BLM closure order, since there is still an active fire and heavy fire traffic.