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State of Utah Files Motion to Intervene in Ute Tribe Lawsuit Against United States

Feb 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The state of Utah has taken a stand in a lawsuit filed by the Ute Tribe against the United States, Department of the Interior, and Secretary Ryan Zinke. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit in which the tribe is staking claim to approximately 2 million acres of land in Uintah County. In a press release issued on March 9th, 2018, the Ute Tribe cites the “1880 Act”, which prompted the Ute Tribe’s move from Colorado to northeastern Utah, claiming the United States hasn’t kept their end of the deal.

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Dinosaur Town Council Subpoenaed by Colorado’s 14th Judicial District Attorney

Feb 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Dinosaur Town Council is scheduled to be in Steamboat Springs today testifying before a grand jury about the ongoing investigation into the town’s inner dealings. Clay Thorp of the Craig Daily Press reports that Trustee David Heinrich “confirmed he and at least eight others were served a second round of subpoenas by 14th Judicial District attorneys” and that they were to appear before the grand jury on Thursday.

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NASA Photo Book Features Green River’s Bowknot Bend

Feb 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The planet earth has many different scenic views. None of them can match the view that NASA gets from space. NASA’s Earth Science Division has gathered a selection of photos taken from the satellites that are pointed to earth and compiled them into a book. “The spectacular images in this book remind us of the majestic beauty of our world,” said Lawrence Friedl, program director in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Earth Science Division in Washington.

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DWR Offers Cougar Encounter Tips

Feb 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Many of us have heard the experience of the Colorado man who had to kill a mountain lion with his bare hands. To say such an encounter is uncommon is an understatement. However it is possible to have a run in with a cougar as they have been spotted in towns in Utah, including in the Uintah Basin. What should you do if that happens?

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Roosevelt City Public Works Department Thriving

Feb 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Working in the public services for the city can be tireless and thankless. Roosevelt City recently gave a shout out to their Public Works Department, sharing a study that compared them to other cities of similar size in Utah. The study helped to put in perspective their hard work and dedication. Roosevelt City Public Works has only six full-time staff members with two part-time laborers that help in the summer.

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Should you cl…

Feb 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Should you clean a wound with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol? The answer is no. The medical field is making continual advancement when it comes to wound care with approximately 6.7 million people affected by chronic wound care. To help meet with the demand, Uintah Basin Healthcare recently had a ribbon cutting for a Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.

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Public Lands Package Affecting Uintah Basin Headed to President’s Desk

Feb 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Years in the making, a lands package with a number of sections relevant to the Uintah Basin is on its way to President Trump’s desk. S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, was passed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, moving forward a piece of legislation that expands access to public lands which Representative Rob Bishop says is considered a major win, especially for sportsmen, hunters, and fishermen across America.

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Furever Buddy’s Rescue Moving to New Location; Requesting Donations

Feb 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Furever Buddy’s Rescue has a hope to provide a 1st class adoption center for the Basin. The rescue has been in a facility behind the Roosevelt Animal Shelter for years. Due to its limited space and the deterioration of the building, Furever Buddy’s has announced that they will be moving. As much as the shelter helps the community, shares Furever Buddy’s, it is not a no-kill shelter and they can only house the animals for a short period before they euthanize.

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Annual Domestic Violence Conference This Thursday; Registration Open

Feb 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A conference is being held this week in Vernal that aims to help some of the community’s most vulnerable members. The theme for the 2019 Annual Domestic Violence Conference is ‘Connecting the Dots Through Community Partnerships’ and like the conference does every year, those in attendance will be trained to better serve victims of domestic violence.

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Celebrating Seuss in the Basin

Feb 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

How many, many feet will you meet? Plan to meet lots of different feet at the various Dr. Seuss celebrations. On Friday, March 1, the Uintah County Library and the Literacy Commission will be celebrating with a Dr. Seuss Day party based on his book The Foot Book. There will be storytimes for the little ones at 10am and 11am.

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Rising Star Riders Saddle Club Opening Meeting

Feb 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For those in the Uintah Basin that have interests of an equine nature there is an organization looking for members. The Rising Star Riders Saddle Club is a family oriented horse/rider club that is having their first meeting of the year. Though a membership club, their first meeting is open to the public to come see what they are about.