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KNEU 1250Nearly two decades ago a staple for rodeo week was put into storage and practically forgotten but this year it’s back in full glory. The rodeo van was purchased by the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo committee back in the 80’s and was used in parades and around town to market the annual event to locals.
Ashley National Forest has a clear message for all Forest visitors. Fireworks are not allowed anywhere on the Forest. Additionally, it is crucial that all visitors be careful with fire and ensure that campfires are dead-out before leaving campsites.
A shooting incident took place on Yampa Avenue in Craig on Monday morning. According to Craig Police, a person was shot at while in a vehicle at the intersection of Yampa and 8th. The victim encountered 38-year-old Anthony Montano in another vehicle and Montano pulled a gun out and shot at the victim.
To some he is a trusted colleague and researcher, to others he is the man with the perfect mustache, and to many he is the face of Dinosaur National Monument. On July 1st, monument paleontologist Dr. Dan Chure retired after 38 years of federal service. Dr. Chure arrived at Dinosaur National Monument in 1979 and spent his entire career dedicated to the preservation of dinosaurs
Ospreys atop their huge nests or diving for fish in Flaming Gorge is truly an awe inspiring sight and the annual Flaming Gorge Osprey Watch is the perfect time to catch the birds in action. “The birds are super active this time of year, especially during the morning hours,” shares DWR outreach manager Tonya Kieffer.
Lying to and hiding from police won’t do you much good in Rio Blanco County. Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office was on the hunt Thursday for 40-year-old Rangley woman Alyssa Baley who had multiple warrants when they made contact with the occupants of a vehicle at Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker, Colorado.
Stolen guns have been recovered and a Rock Springs man in behind bars following a Sweetwater County Sheriff’s investigation. 44-year-old Robert J. “Bobby” Miller was charged with felony Theft and Wrongful Taking or Disposing of Property, according to Sheriff Mike Lowell. A firearm theft case opened up on June 11th and Miller was a suspect.
Government agencies throughout the Basin are spreading reminders to citizens to take the fire danger seriously and keep communities safe. Naples City has offered their own reminder, in particular that weeds can be a fire hazard and every business and property owner is required to regularly maintain all segments of their property.
Better buckle up because a record amount of Americans have hit the road for the Independence Day holiday. AAA reports that a record-breaking 44.2 million Americans will take to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways to celebrate the red, white, and blue holiday.
Ashley National Forest is seeking public input as they work on a Draft Assessment. The document will be used to identify current conditions and public use trends of the forest and input received from the meetings will be used in the next stage of the Forest Plan Revision process as practices are updated.
A state fire restriction order is now officially in place as of Thursday and citizens are encouraged to become educated on what all that means. Under Utah State law the following acts are prohibited in all unincorporated private and state lands within Duchesne and Uintah Counties:
The Division of Wildlife Resources has committed to continue a long standing community tradition though likely under a new name. The final and 29th Annual Josie Shoot was held at the Vernal Rod and Gun Club on Saturday where women from ages 12 to nearly 70 years old competed shooting .22 rifles.