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City Of Duchesne Primary Election Results

City Of Duchesne Primary Election Results

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The primary election for the City of Duchesne was held yesterday. For Mayor, Deborah V. Herron received 228 votes, Jason Andrew Baker received 180 votes, and Corby Patrick received 12 votes. For City Council, Marty Anthony Herrera received 263 votes, Jenny Adams received 190 votes, Mark Eugene Nielsen received 189 votes, Dawnette Browning received 155 […]

Rangely Urges Voluntarily Water Conservation; Could Become Mandatory

Rangely Urges Voluntarily Water Conservation; Could Become Mandatory

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Like most places in the region, water conservation is on the minds of leadership in the Town of Rangely, Colorado which has prompted an announcement and invitation. On Tuesday, August 12th, the Town Administration invited the community to make serious changes to conserve water. “The White River is running critically low due to prolonged dry […]

Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall Closure Coming Up

Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall Closure Coming Up

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A world famous local attraction is scheduled for a temporary closure next month for a construction project. The Quarry Exhibit Hall will close to visitor access from September 8th through late October for a major road, parking lot, and sidewalk reconstruction project. People from all over the world visit the Quarry to see the ‘Wall […]

Remember And Avoid Most Common Violations Ahead Of Fall Hunts

Remember And Avoid Most Common Violations Ahead Of Fall Hunts

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The 2025 general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general spike and any-bull elk archery hunts begin this weekend, kicking off the fall’s big hunts. This season, Utah Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have some reminders for all to stay safe and legal ahead of your hunt. “The best way to stay out of […]

Critical Fire Weather Continues As Crews Battle Western Colorado Wildfires

Critical Fire Weather Continues As Crews Battle Western Colorado Wildfires

Aug 13, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Unfortunately, conditions continue to make battling the large wildfires in western Colorado quite difficult. The Twelve Fire in Moffat County is 80% contained on 4,287 acres while the Thirteen Fire is 100% contained at 35 acres. The Thirteen Fire started as a structure fire that spread to nearby fields, burning down 4 structures and sending […]

New Central Cove Early Learning Center Readying For Students

New Central Cove Early Learning Center Readying For Students

Aug 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The new Central Cove Early Learning Center is getting ready to welcome little learners but first is inviting the public to come get a look at the state-of-the-art facility located east of the Aggie Bull on the north side of Main Street in Vernal. Uintah School District issued a press release on Monday that included […]

Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center Reopens After Extended Closure

Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center Reopens After Extended Closure

Aug 12, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center has reopened its doors after being closed for an extended period this summer. “The public will be able to access exhibits inside the visitor center and use facilities during normal hours,” shares the announcement. “Guided tours of […]

Beulah Fire Burning In High Uintas Wilderness

Beulah Fire Burning In High Uintas Wilderness

Aug 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on the north side of the High Uintas and has grown from 1,400 acres on August 8th to over 2,300 acres on August 10th. According to the Sunday report, the fire area has experienced critical […]

Lee Fire Evacuations Include 179 Prison Inmates

Lee Fire Evacuations Include 179 Prison Inmates

Aug 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The continued growth of the lightning-caused Lee Fire in western Colorado has prompted many evacuations at this point, including the evacuation of prison inmates. The Colorado Department of Corrections announced on Saturday that it was decided to transfer the inmates from the Rifle Correctional Center to other secure facilities outside the fire-affected area. The announcement […]