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Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Sep 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed David O’Riordan, a man full of energy, ideas, and a broad perspective, as their new Executive Director. Ten years ago O’Riordan, his wife, and children made the monumental decision to pack everything they could fit into 4 suitcases and move from Ireland to America. Three years ago […]

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Jones & DeMille Engineering Jones & DeMille Engineering (JDE) is a full-service, award-winning firm shaping the quality of life since 1982. With 11 office locations throughout Utah and Wyoming, JDE provides a wide variety of professional and specialized services. These in-house services include civil engineering, architecture, planning, GIS, survey, design, environmental, bidding administration, construction management, […]

U.S. Senate Candidate Trent Staggs

U.S. Senate Candidate Trent Staggs

Sep 14, 2023 · Basin Now · Meet the Candidates

U.S. Senate Candidate, Trent Staggs (R) visited the Uintah Basin Tuesday 9-12-23 to visit with local leaders, the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce, industry leaders and the local media. Staggs is running for for the seat beinig vacated by Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Interview aired on KVEL 9-12-23.

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Enefit Relinquishes Federal Oil Shale Leases Located In Uintah Basin

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While Enefit American Oil still owns private land and state leases with shale deposits, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday that they have relinquished their federal oil shale leases in the Uintah Basin. The article cites a letter from Enefit CEO Ryan Clerico to the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office dated last […]

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Uintah School District Sets Record Straight On School Lunch Misinformation

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A case of misinformation nearly a decade old has apparently resurfaced and Uintah School District is setting the record straight, again. In January of 2014, a KSL article prompted public outcry after reporting that students at Uintah Elementary School went without lunch because they did not have enough money on their school lunch accounts. While […]

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Congressman Moore Launches Bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Wednesday, Utah Representative Blake Moore was among a group of four Congressmen that launched the bipartisan ‘What Works Caucus’ that aims to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are invested as effectively and efficiently as possible. “Evidence-based policy making has been at the forefront of my legislative strategy since my first day in office,” shared […]

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Jones & DeMille Engineering (JDE) is a full-service, award-winning firm shaping the quality of life since 1982. With 11 office locations throughout Utah and Wyoming, JDE provides a wide variety of professional and specialized services. These in-house services include civil engineering, architecture, planning, GIS, survey, design, environmental, bidding administration, construction management, materials testing, and construction […]

Dark Skies Over Dinosaur Events This Weekend

Dark Skies Over Dinosaur Events This Weekend

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Timed perfectly with the chance to see a comet visible from Earth every 400 years, Dinosaur National Monument will be holding multiple events this weekend over three days as part of the Dark Skies Over Dinosaur events. These events are done with DarkSky International, a group that restores the nighttime environment and protects communities from […]

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Promotions Celebrated

USU Uintah Basin Faculty Promotions Celebrated

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The promotions of faculty of USU Uintah Basin were recently celebrated with USU President Elizabeth Cantwell and Statewide Campus administration in attendance. Shana Geffeney in the Biology Department was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Kim Hales in the English Department was promoted to Senior Lecturer. Dr. Seth Lyman from the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department […]

Biggest ATV/Motocross Races In The West Happening In Vernal This Weekend

Biggest ATV/Motocross Races In The West Happening In Vernal This Weekend

Sep 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

America’s favorite off-road racing series is headed to Uintah County this weekend and thousands will be in the area to race and watch. WORCS Racing is bringing Round 7 of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC World Off Road Championship Series to Uintah County’s Buckskin Hills and up to 1500 riders from all over the western United States are […]