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Snowshoeing with the Dinosaur 100 Trail Race Series

Jan 9, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Lace up those shoes and get ready for the races. The snowshoe races! The Dinosaur 100 Trail Race Series holds snowshoeing races that run January and February at locations in Moffat and Routt Counties. The recent weather has provided just the right snowy conditions to enjoy snowshoeing trails throughout Northwest Colorado. There are four races all on Saturdays starting at 10am. The first race is January 19 at Loudy-Simpson Park. The second race is January 26 at Rabbit Ears Pass, Fox Curve. The third race is February 2 at Stagecoach State Park. The final race is on February 9 at Steamboat Lake. For those with the energy there is a 5k and those wanting a little less fresh air a 3k. It is $25 dollars for each race until the day of and then it will cost $40 dollars to register. “The races are designed to be family-friendly and more recreationally-oriented,” says organizer Mike Mathisen. “These are to be fun races and encourage people to snowshoe and get out in the mountains and parks.”

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Basin Residents Invited to Nursing Open House

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

There is a need for nurses in the world. Area residents that have had a desire to become a nurse or even a passing interest, have a wonderful opportunity coming to the Uintah Basin to discover more. Utah State University’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and UB Tech’s Nursing and Nursing Assistant Certificates are hosting an open house for people to come and learn about admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. Some figures to consider: a CNA can finish in 6-weeks and can make $27,000 a year. An LPN can make $46,000 year and an RN can make $60,000 yearly according to the job outlook from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. There will be two open houses. The first one will be Wednesday, January 23rd at the Vernal USU Campus from 5:00 – 7:00pm. The second open house is Thursday, January 24th at the Roosevelt UBTech Campus from 5:00 – 7:00pm. For more information, contact Lesa Minnick at 435-722-1746.

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County Officials Sworn In Monday in Uintah and Duchesne County

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Newly elected county officials were sworn in on Monday. In Duchesne County, Commissioner Greg Miles and Greg Todd have been sworn in as well as Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker and Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans. The ceremony for the newly elected officials was performed by Deputy Clerk/Auditor Connie Sweat. In Uintah County, Judge Ed Peterson swore in Clerk Mike Wilkins, Attorney Greg Lamb, Sheriff Steve Labrum, Commissioner Bart Haslem and Commissioner Bill Stringer.In Duchesne County, Commissioner Greg Miles and Greg Todd have been sworn in as well as Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker and Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans. The ceremony for the newly elected officials was performed by Deputy Clerk/Auditor Connie Sweat. In Uintah County, Judge Ed Peterson swore in Clerk Mike Wilkins, Attorney Greg Lamb, Sheriff Steve Labrum, Commissioner Bart Haslem and Commissioner Bill Stringer. PHOTO CREDIT: DUCHESNE COUNTY Elected officials in Duchesne County were sworn in Monday, Jan. 7, at noon by Duchesne County Deputy Clerk/Auditor Connie Sweat. Pictured from left are: Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles, Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Todd, Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker and Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans.

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Special Stamps Allow Anglers to Fish Both Sides of Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

All anglers of Wyoming and Utah take note. Starting in 2019, individuals from Utah or Wyoming, can fish both sides of Flaming Gorge Reservoir with a reciprocal fishing stamp. Wyoming Game and Fish and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have a Reciprocal Agreement concerning the interstate waters of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. To purchase a reciprocal stamp, go to the regional office, licensing agent, or even online of the partnering state. The Wyoming reciprocity stamp will cost $30 and the Utah reciprocity stamp will cost $10. The stamp is not available to non-residents.

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Indigent Defense Services to Now “More Fully Protect 6th Amendment Rights”

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Things are looking better for those in the Basin that are in need of indigent defense services. A grant of $592,850 dollars was given to Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties from the Utah Indigent Defense Commission. “The goal of the new model is to more fully protect the 6th Amendment rights of indigent individuals by hiring additional attorneys to help reduce caseloads,” says Lance Dean, Uintah County’s first managing public defender.

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Naloxone Training

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As opioid use is on the raise the number of situations in which an individual might overdose rises as well. There will be Naloxone Training to help teach individuals how to reverse an opioid overdose. It is advised by the the US Surgeon General Jerome Adams that the following groups of people learn how to use naloxone and keep it within reach: patients currently taking high doses of opioids as prescribed for pain, individuals misusing prescription opioids, individuals using illicit opioids such as heroin or fentanyl, health care practitioners, family and friends of people who have an opioid use disorder, and community members who come into contact with people at risk for opioid overdose. The way Naloxone targets the same brain receptors as opioids then kicks them off and then “takes over”. Come learn more about how Naloxone works, when to use it (as well as not) and the after effects to watch for. There will be basic and advanced training as well as free kits. The training will be at the Uintah Conference Center on Saturday January 12 from 1pm to 3pm.

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Highway 40 Closed

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Highway 40 is closed between mileposts 42 and 60 near Strawberry Reservoir due to a serious accident. UDOT is advising travelers to use an alternate route and check the UDOT Traffic app or website for updates. There has been no official estimate released on how long it will be closed. Roads through Wasatch County at Strawberry Reservoir and partly into the west end of Duchesne County have been snow covered and icy. All are urged to use caution as they travel in the winter conditions.

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One Dead in Two Vehicle Accident on Highway 40 Tuesday Morning

Jan 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

One person is dead and two more are in critical condition after a two vehicle accident on Highway 40 at MM 50 on Tuesday morning. According to Utah Highway Patrol PIO Sgt. Nick Street, a red pickup truck hauling a trailer was traveling eastbound past Strawberry Reservoir when it hit ice on the roadway and lost control.

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Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Against Duchesne County Man Dropped

Jan 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor against a Duchesne County School District employee have been dropped. Charges were filed last year on May 4th against 49-year-old Darin Ace Thomas including two 1st Degree Felony charges of Criminal Conspiracy, two 3rd Degree Felony charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, one 3rd Degree Felony charge of Criminal Conspiracy, and one Misdemeanor charge of Sexual Solicitation.

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Billie Thomas Back

Jan 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. A viewing will be held from 11:30 – 12:45. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with military honors presented by the Roosevelt American Legion Post #64, the Utah National Guard and the Patriot Guard Riders.