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Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today with the signing of the Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, Wyoming and the USDA agree to invest “technical capacity and resources in the conservation, restoration, management, and long-term stewardship of multiple-use public and private lands that support migratory big game.” This means funds for private lando...
The recently completed skate park at Key Club Park in Rawlins will be named in memory of Joshua “J.R.” Rodriguez. It has been more than a decade since his passing but emotions still run high when referring to J.R. Mayor Terry Weickum spoke through tears about Rodriguez, “he was like one of our own kids.” Rodriguez, who was born in 1984 and passed away in 2012, was described in his obituary as someone who would give his shirt off his back and as a friend to everyone. Weickum...
Many residents in Carbon County know of Rocky Mountain Power through either their utility bill or the windmill farms north of the county. But there is a strong chance not many people know of the company’s effort to help communities that Rocky Mountain Power considers neighbors. The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is a nonprofit arm of Rocky Mountain Power. Currently the non-profit is donating more than $460,000 in new grant funding across the three states it serves. The g...
At the October 18 meeting of the Carbon County Commissioners, Leslie Jefferson, Carbon County Visitors Council (CCVC) Director, gave an update on what they have been doing. The CCVC has updated the website and are utilizing their newest employee to saturate social media with information. TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Snapchat are some of the sites that are utilized. Jefferson also reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming 2% tax on the ballot. A UW Extension...
Saratoga Mayor Creed James presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness resolution to the Council and the guests at the Saratoga Town Council meeting on October, 18, 2022. It is a resolution that makes October 23 through October 29 Childhood Cancer Awareness week. It was proclaimed and signed by Mayor James at the meeting. Lenny Layman, Carbon County Emergency Manager, addressed the Council about a joint funding opportunity to hire a deputy emergency manager. Layman has also...
The Medicine Bow Town Council met Monday October 10 at the Medicine Bow Community Hall.A recent purchase of a vehicle for the police department had tax attached to it. Mayor Sharon Biamon asked if the taxes could be reimbursed since the town was tax exempt. Karen Heath, Town Clerk, said she would contact Carbon County regarding the town’s options.Dave Worthington and his wife Tasha came before the Council to ask forgiveness on several properties which had liens on them. T...
Carbon County Visitors Council CEO Leslie Jefferson gave a presentation on the new sales and marketing programs that are being launched by CCVC at the Encampment Town Council meeting on October 13. Jefferson introduced Megan McComas who is the catalyst for these exciting projects that are being implemented to bring more tourists to the valley. Heidi Sifford was on the agenda representing Duke Altschuler of SMLI/The DiVide restaurant in Encampment. Sifford was there to discuss...
Riverside Town Council’s first visitor was Leslie Jefferson, CEO for Carbon County Visitor’s Council (CCVC). Jefferson gave a presentation of the new sales and marketing programs that are being launched by CCVC. Jefferson introduced Megan McComas who is the innovator of these exciting projects that are being implemented to encourage tourism. Helen Weiland, South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) representative, said that the website is active. Tne new website...
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be installing gates on Highway 230, east of Riverside, to close a section of the highway during hazardous weather. A WYDOT representative said these are additional safety measures that have been in planning for a couple years. The gates will be there to prevent commercial traffic from rerouting down surface streets when I-80 is shut down. Residents have the option of registering for Wyoming Travel Authorization program (W-TAP)...
In April, the Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Board (CCIJPB) reviewed details of the Spring Avenue water line replacement project with T-O Engineers. This project involves replacing 1,800 feet of waterline from the old water treatment plant on South River to the intersection of 3rd and Spring Avenue. When the project was in planning stages, the engineers saw the project as fairly straightforward. The main concern was supply chain shortages for materials such as 10 inch...
1 Years ago October 5, 1922 Two Inch Mains to be Laid First Five blocks of trench completed for cross lines Two blocks are added to the system. While awaiting delivery of the four inch and six inch cast iron pipe for the Saratoga Water mains, Contractor Crum has been amusing himself the past few days by digging the trench for five blocks of 2 inch pipe which will connect between the larger mains. Two blocks of this smaller main will be in addition to the system as at first designed and will supply patrons living on...
When Steve Priest, the former principal of Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow, (HEM) High School indicated his last day would be in late September, a committee was created to recommend to the Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) board a candidate(s). On Thursday night, the efforts of this committee bore fruit. The committee was made up of 17 individuals, including two students from HEM and they narrowed the candidates down to one. Eli Hobbs. Hobbs was not only to be...
Carbon County Clerk, Gwynn Bartlett, presented three individuals names to the Commissioners for employee recognition at the October 4 meeting of Carbon County Commissioners. Tracy Newbrough, will have 15 years on October 8; Deb Fall will have 10 years on October 9 and Taylor Miller will have 5 years October 26. All of these individuals work at the Sheriff’s office. Brenda Hernandez appeared before the Commissioners requesting an extension of hours for alcohol sales. They a...
After several years of delays, the Never Forget Park project appears to be moving along. The committee made up of D'Ron Campbell, Jon Winter, Ron Hutchins, Stacy Crimmins and Joe Parsons has been meeting regularly for over a year. Phase 1 of the project, which includes curb, gutter and a memorial sculpture, is currently progressing. The design and engineering plans went out to bid after the committee finalized the design last week. According to the press release Councilman...
At the Saratoga Town Councils Meeting Tuesday, October 4, Town Clerk, Marie Christen introduced Invoice Cloud representatives that presented information about their software. Invoice Cloud is a platform that offers electronic bill payment so that residents can pay their water bills, or building permits. Christen is requesting the town purchase this program. It would allow residents to pay online and it would intercept automatic bank payments. Councilwoman D’Ron Campbell s...
The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued 2,389 checks totaling $2.564 million between July 1 and Sept. 30. The first-quarter results included $1.07 million paid in the month of September highlighted by a $125,000 check issued to a Teton County resident and a $102,000 check delivered to a governmental entity. The Unclaimed Property Division has now issued three six-figure checks this fiscal year as a former Cheyenne resident received nearly $170,000 in July. “We continue to locate ind...
More than 10,000 pounds of potatoes from the second annual potato harvest at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) are in distribution across the state via Food Bank of Wyoming. The potato harvest is a partnership between two University of Wyoming Extension programs, SAREC and the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), along with Food Bank of Wyoming. The goal is to provide Wyoming-grown produce to families facing food insecurity. CNP...
At the Hanna Town Council met on September 13, Larry Korkow, director of public works acknowledged the heavy truck traffic in town. “I am sure you all have noticed the water trucks running through town,” Korkow said. “Gateway South has a water trucking company hauling water. There are about 24 trucks doing this. Sometimes you can see about 10 waiting at a time to get water. All and all it is going pretty good.” Korkow said public works had put in a drain line on Jade Street which stopped water accumulating from other streets...
At the Carbon County Commissioners meeting on September 20, 2022, Sheriff Archie Royal asked to recognize Becky George’s 17 years of service to Carbon County Sheriff’s office. She is retiring. The Commissioners expressed their gratitude for her years of hard work. Leah Nation’s resignation was also regretfully accepted by the Commissioners. Road and Bridge Superintendent, Kandis Fritz, presented bids that were received for motor grader prices. Wyoming Machinery’s bid, with tr...
Saratoga Hot Springs Resort and Spa owner Dr. Michael (Doc) Janssen was reading about a Saratoga Town Council meeting when he learned the town did not have a budget for the police armor Chief Ken Lehr had requested. "I like to read what is going on in the community and the paper gives me a good overview," Janssen said. "I caught a story that the police chief had come to a meeting at the town council and was in need of body armor. I saw that, because the town did not have it in...
Mayor James Creed signed the proclamation from the Wyoming Food Bank proclaiming September Hunger Action Month at the September 22 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council. Sarah Glandt, an Ambassador from Americorps Food Security, attended as well. She thanked the mayor and the Town of Saratoga for their participation by bringing this issue to the attention of citizens of the Valley. Councilman Jon Nelson spoke with Danny Burau of Firewater Public House. Burau volunteered to...
