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Rep. Owens Introduces Legislation to Combat Critical Race Theory

May 17, 2021 · Basin Now · News

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens introduced two pieces of legislation in Washington D.C. in response to the Biden Administration's proposal to fund education programs informed by Critical Race Theory. A press release explains that the legislation includes a bill that would restrict the teaching of Critical Race Theory within federal institutions and a resolution that highlights the dangers of teaching Critical Race Theory in U.S. schools.”,2021-05-17 10:11:37″

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Ashley National Forest Advises Against Venturing Into High Country

May 17, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest is advising against venturing into the high country of the Forest, including attempts at the Highline Trail or accessing lakes for recreation. “The Highline Trail in May is considered impassable, unless one has serious experience in wet snow drifts in excess of five feet deep and below-freezing conditions above treeline,” shares the Forest announcement.

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School Districts NOT Requiring Masks Last Week of School

May 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Uintah School District announced Thursday that they will NOT require students, employees, or visitors to its campuses to wear a mask, during the last week of school. Terra Academy and Duchesne County School District have made similar announcements following Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s announcement Thursday that the statewide mask mandate for K through 12 public schools will end on May 24th.

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Weekly Water Guide Encourages Conservation

May 14, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s Division of Water Resources has been issuing weekly watering guides to help Utah residents know what is recommended for watering while in drought conditions. Striking the balance can be difficult but the weekly watering guide can take the guesswork out of it.

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Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboy 2021

May 13, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The 2021 Duchesne County Fair Legendary Cowboy is Gary Goodrich. Goodrich was born in 1938 and has called Bluebell home his entire life. He married Nonalee Holgate in 1957 and the pair have been married for over 62 years, having raised 6 kids.