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Comment Period Open on Greater Sage-Grouse Land Management Amendments

Oct 11, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Forest Service announced this month that the comment period is now open on amendments to greater sage-grouse land management plans. According to the announcement, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement includes the proposed amendments that would affect Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah and the changes are aimed at improving “clarity, efficiency, and implementation of the current greater sage-grouse plans, including promoting landscape-scale alignment with state efforts.”

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DinaSOAR Customer Service Award Recipient: Stefanie Henneberg

Oct 11, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Hospitality Committee in Uintah County is recognizing the faces of customer service in local businesses. The newest DinoSOAR customer service award recipient is Stefanie Henneberg, a server at the Quarry Steakhouse & Brew Pub. Stefanie is originally from Germany and is a licensed horse trainer and riding instructor. In addition to working with horses and riders locally, Stefanie began working at the Quarry in early 2018.

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Rotenone Treatment Underway at Pelican Lake

Oct 11, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Pelican Lake is now closed to the public as a scheduled rotenone treatment is underway. Located about 25 miles southeast of Roosevelt, Pelican Lake has been known as the place to go to catch big bluegill in Utah as well as largemouth bass. An influx of common carp in 2008 and 2009, however, has changed the quality and the bluegill fishery has sharply declined.

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Roosevelt Man Dies in Service Rig Accident

Oct 11, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A Roosevelt man died on Tuesday in a service rig accident in Duchesne County. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel were called at about 8:00am to a service rig near 750 North 3000 West. “When deputies arrived, they learned crews from an oilfield service company were working to move a heavy, metal floor from one rig to another,” shares the release.

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Public Hearing Thursday Regarding Rail Between Uintah Basin and Colorado

Oct 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A rail line connecting the Uintah Basin with outside markets could be a game changer for northeastern Utah’s economy and an invitation has been extended for those interested to come to a public meeting on Thursday and express their support of the project. A board meeting for the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition is being held on Thursday afternoon in Vernal and public input will be accepted on the matter of the Coalition seeking funding for the potential rail line project’s EIS, planning, and requirements to get to regulatory approval.

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Hunters Encouraged to Prepare for Winter Conditions

Oct 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The fall hunt is an anticipated family event for many in the Uintah Basin and among the many preparations being made, National Weather Service is urging hunters be prepared for cold and wet winter conditions. “Hunters engaged in the various open hunting seasons will experience winter weather conditions at the higher elevations,” shares the announcement.

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Dinosaur National Monument Celebrating Rocktoberfest

Oct 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Rocking out comes natural at Dinosaur National Monument and in conjunction with Earth Science Week and National Fossil Day, the Monument is having a month long Rocktoberfest! The celebration kicked off on Saturday and Sunday with a Fossil Discovery Hike each day followed by several scheduled Quarry Talk meetings.

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UBTech Hosts Career Education Summit

Oct 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin Technical College hosted a career path event on October 4th at their Roosevelt campus. The faculty was very welcoming and had a great preview of each of the classes available. Free food was served, personally made by the culinary department.

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Eagle View Elementary Opens Doors of “Don’t Quit” Fitness Center

Oct 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The school week is off to an exciting start at Eagle View Elementary with the opening of their own ‘Don’t Quit’ Fitness Center. At the end of last school year, Eagle View learned they were one of only three schools in Utah to receive a grant from the National Foundation for Governors Fitness Councils for a $100,000 dollar fitness center. “We were so excited,” shares Eagle View teacher Tina Daniels.