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Folks in Duchesne County know it as well as anyone—local communities understand their issues and how to address them far better than the federal government. Senator Curtis met with Duchesne County Commissioners and Water Conservancy District leaders for thoughtful discussions on how best to serve our local communities.
Senator Curtis had a productive meeting with Chairman Julius T. Murray III of the Ute Tribal Business Council and other Council members. The group discussed the Tribe’s significant contributions to Utah’s economy and their shared priorities, including working to establish a better relationship between the Tribe and the federal government.
Our energy policy must meet market demands while ensuring we leave the earth better than we found it. While meeting with leaders of the Bonanza Power Plant in Vernal, Senator Curtis learned more about their innovative approach and discussed the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed permit modifications, which will enable Bonanza to generate more energy and reduce emissions. This is a clear example of how our energy future can be clean, affordable, and reliable.
Blue Mountain Operations is leading the charge to help energy operators reduce emissions and innovate for the future—right in Utah’s Uintah Basin. Senator Curtis received a briefing on their technologies at Graylock and saw firsthand how Utah companies are modeling what’s possible when smart policy, innovation, and market-driven thinking come together to solve tough challenges.
Small businesses are the backbone of Utah, especially in our rural communities. Senator Curtis took a business crawl down Main Street in Vernal to visit with business owners and managers—including Market on Main, Mr. S Clothing, Vernal Adventure Center, Dinoland Bowl, and 7-11 Ranch.
As a regional campus of the Utah State University system, USU Uintah Basin provides accessible, flexible education options—allowing Utahns to stay close to their hometowns while earning a high-quality degree. Senator Curtis met with school leaders to learn about their programs and discuss their collaborative work with industry to monitor and reduce emissions.
From its proud energy roots to its hardworking communities, Uintah County showcases the heart and strength of rural Utah. Senator Curtis had productive meetings in Vernal with Uintah School District Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford to discuss education priorities and later joined Uintah County Commissioners for dinner to talk about local issues.
With a population of 935 people, it’s vital that Daggett County has the federal support needed to build and sustain its infrastructure and advance its economic opportunities. Senator Curtis met with County Commissioners to reaffirm their collaborative relationship and discuss how to best support this great part of our state.
The American West has long been prone to wildfires, but climate change, prolonged drought, and the buildup of dry fuels have increasingly intensified these fires and extended fire seasons. Wildfires today are more catastrophic—growing larger, spreading faster, and burning more land than ever before. Senators Curtis, Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sheehy (R-MT), and Padilla (D-CA) announced growing support from state and local government officials, community leaders, and industry stakeholders for the Fix Our Forests Act, their legislation to combat catastrophic wildfires, restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient and responsive. Read what folks are saying here.
Senator Curtis released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis
“Pope Francis lived an exemplary life marked by humility and compassion—blessing countless lives with his service and leadership. As we mourn his loss, Sue and I pray for those who turned to him for guidance and encouragement, including those in Utah’s Catholic community.”
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