Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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A mix of anger, gratitude, resignation and curiosity was aswirl in the air of the Grand Encampment Opera House Sept. 1. About 75 people packed into the historic building for an informational presentation on the Beaver Creek and Broadway Fires burning south of Encampment, and tension was rife among some attendees. Fire-fighting officials came out in force for the meeting. The four main presenters of the evening were Operations Section Chief John Giller, Brush Creek District Ranger Melanie Fullman... Full story
Bob Keel, 31, may be a self-described "adrenaline junkie" who loves the fast-paced action of the night shift at an urban Emergency Room, but that has not stopped him from becoming the newest healthcare provider at Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga. Even though he enjoys an adrenaline rush, he's also a family man who grew up in a small town, and the allure of hanging up his ER scrubs in favor of a more bucolic life in the Valley was too much to pass up. The newly-minted physician's... Full story
With summer winding down, Encampment is throwing one last outdoor festival before locals hole back up and the snowbirds again fly south to warmer climes. Sept. 10 and 11, the 22nd annual Copper Days tractor festival will be coming to the south Valley, and the weekend will feature several varieties of fun. The heart of the festivities, of course, will center around the tractors. Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in the Encampment Riverside Lions Club Arena on WYO 70, things kick off with "Tractors on... Full story
The west is a dry place. I know this is a shocking revelation to those who live here and I apologize for intruding on your blissful unawareness. Coming from the coastal south, I was used to thunderstorms though. Sorry, that should be Thunderstorms with a capital “T.” Down there, rainfall would last literally weeks—with the occasional hurricane to break the monotony. Somehow the west still gets hurricane-force winds but a storm might only last 15 minutes … and you can dance between drops if you... Full story
City of Saratoga: I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed Saratoga even though we do not fish. We sashayed along the “downtown” streets taking in the sights and enjoying delicious cuisine in several restaurants; did a little shopping; dropped into Hack’s Tackle for a three-hour boat ride down the Platte River with Pat as our guide who pointed out the numerous bald eagles, furry minks, and other two-legged and four-legged wildlife only Pat could spot and identify instantly; we went to Mass on Saturday afternoon at St. Ann’s Church; and, se... Full story
The Carbon County Museum will host its fourth annual High Plains Powwow on Saturday at the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Rawlins. This Northern Plains-style dance competition is a rich and immersive opportunity to experience Native American Indian culture. Dancers of all ages will compete in 22 dance categories for over $9,500 in prize money. “This event has become our museum’s signature event and the number of Native American Indian artists has grown year after year,” said Kelly Bohanan, Director of Carbon County Museum. “The success of this... Full story
A new program run by the Carbon County Sheriff’s Department will help residents quickly find loved ones that wander off. The program, Project Lifesaver, provides tracking bracelets to people with Down’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, brain injuries or other similar cognitive disorders who may wander off and become lost, according to a press release issued by the sheriff’s department. The bracelet emits a signal every second, 24 hours per day according to the release by the sheriff’s department. Once the department is notified that a person has... Full story
Senior Center Menu Wednesday: Chicken salad, sandwich, vegetable soup, pickle spear, pears, milk Thursday: Beef/broccoli, rice, egg roll, apricots, peanut butter, cookie, milk Friday: Asparagus/ham, quiche, sweet potato puff, tossed salad, citrus fruit, milk Monday: Chicken supreme, rice, beets, wheat roll, pineapple tidbits, milk Tuesday: Baked pork chop, stuffing/gravy, peas/carrots, wheat bread, strawberries, milk Saratoga School Wednesday: Chicken tender, mashed potato/gravy, fruit and vegetable bar, oranges and pineapple, roll, milk... Full story