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Dinah “SOAR” Hot Air Balloon Festival: What You Need To Know

May 4, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Mother’s Day weekend is promising to be memorable in the Vernal area. The sky will be colorfully decorated with the launch of the first annual Dinah “SOAR” Hot Air Balloon Festival. As this is a first time for this event there are a few things the community needs to know. First, it’s important to know that hot air balloons rise up and float down multiple times during a flight. If a balloon lands near your home, please do not be alarmed.

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Roosevelt City Focused on Improvements Secures CIB Funding

May 4, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City is making good on its word. Their ‘Improve My City’ competition wrapped up just last week having invited the community to enter areas of the city in need of improvement. On Wednesday, the city announced that the winner of the competition was Jon Wilson who suggested getting new billboards to welcome people into Roosevelt City.

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Dutch John Files Notice of Claim Against Daggett County

May 3, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A judge will help settle the differences between Dutch John and Daggett County. The latest update from the Daggett County Commission states that “Dutch John has formally filed a Notice of Claim suing Daggett County to have a judge determine the language of the privatization of Dutch John.

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BLM Vernal Field Office Seeks Feedback on Sage-Grouse Habitat Treatments

May 3, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment on two proposed treatment projects in Greater sage-grouse habitat. The Miners Draw project is located 6 miles east of Jensen and the Augusi Canyon project is 53 miles south of Jensen. Both are proposed in order to reduce hazardous fuels in the sage-grouse habitats. “Both projects will reduce fire frequency and limit large fire growth,” shares Fire Management Officer Chris Deets.