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Proposed Uinta Basin Railway Public Comment Extension

Aug 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Surface Transportation Board announced on Friday, August 2nd, that the comment period for the Draft Scope Study of the proposed Uinta Basin Railway has been extended. The Office of Environmental Analysis received multiple requests for an extension of the comment period and responded by extending the comment period until September 3rd with the note that no further extensions of time will be granted.

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It’s Official! Hotel Vernal Haunt Set to Scare Up Funds For Local Charities

Aug 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

After months of behind the scenes work, it’s official. An agreement is in place and the Hotel Vernal Haunt will scare up funds for local charities for a second year this coming October. “Last year’s Haunt was an overwhelming success,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The first year event provided spooks to 7,000 visitors and scared up $48,000 to fund local charities.

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Moffat County Balloon Festival

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Remember the thrill of releasing a balloon into the sky and watching it sail into the distance? That same wonder can be re-lived every time we catch a glimpse of balloon that is in the air. Be sure to ignite that wonder by coming out to the Moffat County Balloon Festival. For August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, if the weather permits, there will be hot air balloons every morning at 6:30am. Plan to spend Saturday exploring Craig, Colorado.

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How to Prepare for Archery Season

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

In preparation for archery hunt season, here are some tips from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Be sure to check your equipment including that your bow is not flaking or separating, that the strings on the bow are not fraying, and that the pulleys and cables are in good shape.

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Vernal Regional Airport Officially Qualifies for Million Dollar FAA Funds

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Regional Airport continues to hit exciting milestones. Administration recently learned that thanks to the 2018 numbers, the airport officially qualifies for an increase in FAA entitlement funds. For many years, the airport has qualified for $150,000 dollars in these funds annually but thanks to the increase in flights, those FAA entitlement funds will jump to one million dollars starting in October.

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Seattle Seahawks Rookie Linebacker From Duchesne Highlighted

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Spending a few weeks helping hay on his family ranch in Duchesne earned a rookie linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks a headline story for Seattle area sports news; well that in combination with the impact he has made in the first week of Seahawks training camp. Cody Barton was a third-round draft choice after playing for the University of Utah and has been “in the middle of just about everything” since camp started with the Seahawks.

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Final Days to Give Input Regarding Uinta Basin Railway

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

All those who would like to submit public comment on the proposed Uinta Basin Railway have only a few days left to do so. Starting on July 15th, the Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis gathered public input in person during 6 meetings over 5 days traveling 1100 miles, making stops in Fort Duchesne, Craig, Price, Roosevelt, Vernal, and ending in downtown Salt Lake City. There was a good mix of opinions shared, according to Tammy Champo, spokeswoman for the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition.

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Ashley National Forest: “Please Do Not Shoot the Road Signs”

Aug 2, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest is asking, once again, that vandals stop shooting road signs within the Forest. “Many of these signs are placed to provide for public safety,” shares the announcement. In the photo provided, it is clear that there is no backstop for the bullet making it a serious hazard as the bullet could travel a long distance and ultimately injure someone.

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UBIC Pageants Winners

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin in Celebration is going strong throughout the week. Many of the pageants are complete, defining the faces for the 2019-2020 Basin royalty. Miss Uintah Basin is Lynlee Labrum with the first attendant being Aspen Sims.

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Dinosaur National Monument Welcomes Rangers from Around the World

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument has a wide variety of people that visit throughout the year. Recently the monument hosted a collection of rangers, which included law enforcement officers, administrators, maintenance workers, educators, and scientists as part of Colorado State University’s International Protected Area Managers Course.