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BLM Advisory Council Holding Meeting In Vernal

BLM Advisory Council Holding Meeting In Vernal

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Green River District is holding a meeting next month in Vernal to discuss issues related to public lands management. “These meetings provide a forum for the [Resource Advisory Council] to provide input and recommendations to the BLM on a variety of issues, including land use planning, resource management, and conservation,” shares the BLM […]

Congressman Moore On Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Moore On Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A bill sponsored by Representative Moore was included in the passage of the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act which Moore says will strengthen America’s defense prowess and enhance U.S. dominance on a global stage. “I am particularly grateful that my bill, the Retain Skilled Vets Act, was included in the passed legislation,” shares Moore. […]

Increases Scheduled For Flaming Gorge Dam Releases

Increases Scheduled For Flaming Gorge Dam Releases

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Water releases have been scheduled to increase from Flaming Gorge Dam. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, releases are to be initiated in mid-July as part of the Colorado pikeminnow experiment. As of July 12th the average daily releases were approximately 900 cubic feet per second and they will increase to achieve greater than 2,200 […]

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special program is being offered in Vernal this month and only for the second time. Special Olympics Utah will be providing its Opening Eyes free vision clinic to individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Special Olympics Utah will be offering free vision screenings in a fun, welcoming environment to all,” shares Special Olympics Utah CEO Scott Weaver. […]

Crowds Expected For Third Year Of PhenomeCon

Crowds Expected For Third Year Of PhenomeCon

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

PhenomeCon is returning to the Basin this fall with a growing number of paranormal enthusiasts getting on board and planning to attend. Uintah County Travel and Tourism provided the following update on the upcoming event: For over a century the Uintah Basin has been making headlines with paranormal sightings and activity including cattle mutilations, UFO’s, […]

Representative Moore Continues Sounding Alarm On Nation’s Debt Crisis

Representative Moore Continues Sounding Alarm On Nation’s Debt Crisis

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Representative Blake Moore joined the formal launch of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum on Thursday. The Forum is a group dedicated to sounding the alarm about the nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory and their mission is to elevate the debt issue with their colleagues and the public while providing members of Congress with opportunities to improve the […]

See Hummingbirds Up Close At Free DWR Event This Month

See Hummingbirds Up Close At Free DWR Event This Month

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There are few things as magical as seeing a hummingbird up close and in person and a chance to experience just that is right around the corner. The DWR has partnered with the BLM and U.S. Forest Service to host a hummingbird banding demonstration this month. During the event, the researchers capture the hummingbirds and […]

McCoy Flats Death Race Tomorrow: Winner Is Last Man Standing

McCoy Flats Death Race Tomorrow: Winner Is Last Man Standing

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Don’t let the name scare you. The McCoy Flats Death Race is a unique and popular race that you can still get signed up for. Amber Hadlock with Uintah Recreation visited the Evans Family Media studios with details on tomorrow’s race and why it is so loved. This race is for everyone because you pick […]

Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power is implementing some changes in areas identified as at higher risk for wildfire. “We have been working for the past couple of months patrolling certain circuits and replacing and repairing equipment to harden these circuits to reduce the likelihood of a spark in the event of a fault in an effort to […]

Work Begins On Zions Block Construction Project

Work Begins On Zions Block Construction Project

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Revitalization continues in downtown Vernal with one of the main projects now officially underway. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the Zions Block Project starts construction today. Vernal City Council approved BHI as the contractor during the April 5th City Council meeting. While the project design process is typically bid ahead of hiring the contractor, […]

Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar Back For Third Year

Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar Back For Third Year

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

For the third year in a row, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has a gift for the women of the Uintah Basin that actually draws women from all over the country. World renowned self-defense experts, Rener and Eve Gracie, are coming back to Uintah County to hold the third annual 2-day Self-Defense Super Seminar for […]

Get Ready For Another Year Of UBIC – Uintah Basin In Celebration

Get Ready For Another Year Of UBIC – Uintah Basin In Celebration

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

While the main events for UBIC are happening in August, there are also several events happening this month to be aware of. UBIC is celebrating 100 Years this year as an annual event that brings citizens in the Uintah Basin together to celebrate community. The UBIC Native American Pageant is happening July 18th at the […]