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MADD Names Rifle Police Officer ‘Colorado DUI Enforcement Hero’

Jul 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Impaired driving is something law enforcement as a whole battles in order to protect the public but the efforts of some officers go above and beyond. The Colorado branch of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, announced this week that an officer with Rifle Police Department, Officer Kelli Litzau, has been named the ‘MADD Colorado DUI Enforcement Hero’.

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Get Up Close and Personal With Bright Copper/Orange Hummingbirds

Jul 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A rare opportunity is coming for animal lovers. A hummingbird banding event is taking place at the Red Canyon Lodge in Daggett County. “At this location, we’re hoping to see and band rufous hummingbirds as they are migrating through Utah during their July migration from Canada and Alaska,” explains DWR Recreation Specialist Anthony Christianson.

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Mountain Home Road Project Underway

Jul 21, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A construction project is underway on Mountain Home Road. Skyview Excavation and Grading explains that “this work will include excavation and widening of the highway. This work may temporarily restrict access to driveways. We will return access to driveways as quickly as possible.

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Local ‘Feeding Children Service Project’ Prepares Nearly 30,000 Meals

Jul 21, 2021 · Basin Now · News

An amazing group of volunteers made a huge difference during a service project on Saturday in Roosevelt that will go a long way in filling hungry bellies. The folks at Just Serve teamed up with Strata Networks for the Feeding Children project which utilized 200 volunteers in assembling meal packets of jambalaya containing lentils, rice, dried veggies and himalayan salt.

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Bureau of Reclamation Director on Need for Flaming Gorge Releases

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Lake Powell is drying up and Flaming Gorge is one of a few reservoirs releasing water to help the situation but what’s the reasoning behind it all? Wayne Pullan, the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional director, has explained that increasing Lake Powell’s water levels is crucial so the Glen Canyon Dam is able to continue generating power and that the decision to pull from upstream reservoirs is part of an agreement already in place.

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Naples City Manager Position Closing This Week

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Naples City’s hunt for a new City Manager is wrapping up very quickly as well as the open Administrative Secretary position. Both jobs opened on June 21st and are closing on July 22nd. Those interested in applying should submit a Naples City Job Application, copies of the required certifications, a resume, criminal background check and three references to Naples City, attention Mayor Dean Baker.