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Crane Truck Accident Near Rangely

Jan 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The crane truck left on its side following an accident on Highway 64 will remain in place until further notice. Speeds have been reduced to 35 mph around mile marker 30, reports the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office.

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Steinaker Dam Repair Schedule Outlined

Jan 19, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The schedule for repairs to Steinaker Dam were outlined on Wednesday at the Water Conference held in Vernal. Bureau of Reclamation representative Spencer Strand presented the overview, stating that the objective is to restore full function and balance the responsibility to deliver water but in a safe way.

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Cowboys Heading to Vernal for the Lane Frost Challenge

Jan 18, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Lane Frost Challenge thrills bull riders and their fans every year as cowboys compete to carry on the legacy of Lane Frost. Lane Frost is known the world over for the movie 8 Seconds which tells his story as a cowboy raised in the Basin who became a bull riding legend that met a tragic end.

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Civil Air Patrol Squadron Officially Launched in Basin

Jan 18, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin now has its own cadet squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol, or CAP, is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force that includes a cadet program of 24,000 youth across the county that learn to assist the senior CAP members in disaster relief, search and rescue and even receive some aerospace education.