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With millions of dollars in funding at stake to replace its aging water infrastructure, the City of Rawlins has been forced to raise water rates to users of the system. One city resident said “the day of reckoning has come” prior to the 5-2 passage of a resolution on September 20 raising water fees by as much as 94 percent. The city council also discussed TIPS training and alcohol delivery and passed an ordinance regarding vicious animals on second reading. Reckoning with Wat...
The Medicine Bow Town Council met at 7 p.m. on September 12 at the Community Hall. Director of the South-Central Wyoming EMS (SCWEMS), Stayton Mosby updated the Town Council. SCWEMS is in the process of trying to acquire equipment for the ambulance service and requested the Council approve the two resolutions for grants. Resolutions 2022-10 and 2022-11 were read by title. Attorney Rob Piper asked if there was any liability to the Town and Mosby said there was not. The service...
Birds in Wyoming are again testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. After a hiatus from confirming any bird deaths from HPAI over the summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory in Laramie confirmed positives in a blue-winged teal and a great horned owl this month. “With bird hunting seasons either ongoing or rapidly approaching, and as migrating birds start to head south, we are asking the public to keep an eye out for dead birds and be aware of the disease,” said Jessica Jennings...
Wyoming 2-1-1 was established in 2011 as a nonemergency number. This is a nationwide designated number set up by the Federal Communications Center (FCC) in 2000 to help alleviate 9-1-1 centers receiving nonemergency related calls concerning community services. It also provides a way for the public to find the services they need. Wyoming 2-1-1 is also critical in connecting the public to information during state emergencies, providing updated information such as where things...
Carbon County has approximately 137 fire fighters responding to fire and rescue emergencies within the county. Carbon County Fire Department operates county-owned fire stations in Hanna, Muddy Gap, Rock Creek, Ryan Park, Rawlins and contracts fire protection for Baggs and Medicine Bow, according to the fire district website. Carbon County Fire Department also has equipment located in Elk Mountain, Encampment, Saratoga, and Sinclair. Current fire departments provide fire...
It will take five years and more than $30 million before Rawlins’ water woes are solved, according to City Engineer Austin Gilbert. If the city doesn’t increase water rates, they could miss out on nearly $3 million in public funding towards needed improvements. During the September 6 meeting of the Rawlins City Council, Gilbert gave a nearly 30 minute presentation explaining the upcoming phases, their cost and the need for additional funding. Funding a fraction According to Gi...
At one time taboo, tattoos seem to be becoming more accepted in American society and the workplace. According to Business Insider, approximately 45 million people in the United States-or 14 percent of the population-have at least one tattoo. As the acceptance of tattoos grows, so does the demand for them. Rawlins currently has two tattoo parlors, Twisted Delusions Ink and Brave Ink & Design. Jeremiah Hafer, co-owner of Twisted Delusions Ink, appeared before the Rawlins City...
A moment of silence was requested by Mayor Leroy Stephenson in remembrance of Bob Lamphear who passed away last week. Stephenson then read the minutes from theSouth Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) meeting. SCWEMS is looking in to changing their bylaws so they don’t have to have every resolution signed by the Mayor. Resolutions 2022-09 and 2022-10 were approved and signed. Town Clerk, Jan Cook, reported that Party Day had more than 82 people in attendance a...
Penny Layman, the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) representative for Encampment presented a request for Resolutions 2022-09 and resolution 2022-10. Both resolutions are for grant money to purchase new ambulances. Layman advised the council that it is a two year wait for an ambulance so they are trying to get started now. She also said that the two old ambulances, that were up for sale, had sold for a total of $20,000. The resolutions were approved...
Renee Snyder the Carbon County Assessor came to speak before the council Tuesday, September 6. She wanted the council's advise on how to get information to the residents of Saratoga, explaining the process involved in accessing the value of their property. Snyder explained the entire complicated process that is involved in assessing property and buildings. Mayor James suggested a pamphlet sent along with the assessment. A letter was received from Bridge Street Bargains concern...
Living in Carbon County is getting more expensive. Housing in the Valley, Rawlins and now even northern Carbon County, which for several decades has been considered cheap for housing, keeps on rising. In the past couple years food prices have shot up. There are many factors why this has happened but whatever the reasons, some residents are struggling to feed their families. Fortunately there is some relief to help residents out in these times of uncertainty. A food pantry...
A routine hot pool check on August 27 resulted in Sargeant Tyler Christen arresting two men from Cheyenne. Jason and Jeremy Shutt were arguing in the parking lot. When one of the men lifted his shirt, Christen observed a gun stuck in his waistband. Christen ordered the men to the ground and Shutt threw his gun under a vehicle. Additional law enforcement was dispatched as backup but Christen was able to detain and handcuff both subjects without incident. Both men have been...
A suspect was arrested for terroristic threats on Saturday morning in Saratoga. The suspect had been making threats for several weeks directed at law enforcement and the Care Center. Statements had also been made by the suspect that if law enforcement came up to his house, “they’d better bring good ones”. He also said that if they came into his house, they “wouldn’t like what they found”. The suspect had also threatened to go to the Saratoga Care Center with the intent to h...
Governor Mark Gordon’s education initiative has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy recommendations. Building on the momentum of a statewide survey that garnered in excess of 7,000 responses, the Governor’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group hosted 17 listening sessions with more than 200 attendees. Participants included parents, students, employers, district employees and community members. Some of the most common feedback rec...
• Kandis Fritz of Road and Bridge reports traffic counts have risen. For example, the traffic on CR387, South Spring Creek the count was 118 cars, Cow Creek was 86 per day. These numbers determine whether magnesium chloride will be applied to the roads. • Resolution 2022- 36 for application for Federal Funding for the Seminoe Centerline Marking Project was passed. • Two lease agreements for Wille Pit 525 and Wiant Pit 425 were presented for renewal and were passed. • Financing options and availability for two motor graders...
The following write-ins were certified on August 18, 2022 by the Carbon County Canvassing Board. Each will be notified by the County Clerk and will have to accept the nomination to have his/her name printed on the General Election ballot. Those certified for more than one office would have to choose only one. Town of Riverside Mayor: Leroy Stephenson Town of Riverside Council (4 year): Fred Lorenz Ed Golden Town of Sinclair Council (4 year): Eloise Bennett Town of Hanna Council (4 year): Charlie George Diana Springsguth...
The Medicine Bow Town Council met on August 8, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Mayor Sharon Biamon called the meeting to order and those present were Councilmembers Lucy Schofield, Cynthia Chace, Sharon Kahl, and Dawndee Yocom. Others present were Town Clerk/Treasurer Karen R. Heath, Public Works Director Hayden Bricker, Town Marshal David Redding, Town Attorney Robert Piper, and Fire Chief Robert Maddox, Mike Morris, a candidate for Carbon County Sheriff introduced him...
At the Saratoga Town Council Meeting on August 16, 2022, Amanda Knotwell presented a question about the food trucks coming to Saratoga, setting up, selling their items and then leaving. Several local businesses have contacted Amanda to ask why food trucks don’t have to apply for a permit to set up in town? The town does not currently have an ordinance for this issue. The council will do further research. Discussion ensued about the town council vacancy and how to fill the spot...
When Lenny Layman, Carbon County Emergency Manager, and Encampment Chief of Police, Kevin Shue, discussed getting a drone for Encampment as well as one for the CCEM office, they turned to Homeland Security for the funds. After months of waiting for an answer, the answer that was finally given was Homeland Security would not fund drones. Layman took their need for funds to Ryan Wells, HF Sinclair's Fire Chief. Wells was able to secure the funds from HF Sinclair Corporate to pur...
The Riverside Town council met on August 8, 2022. Bob Davis addressed the Town Council, introducing himself and explaining why he thought he was a qualified candidate as House Representative 47. Sandy Martin, representative for Carbon County Economic Development, gave a short presentation. She advised the Council on September 19, 2022, of the annual meeting at the Parco Theater in Sinclair. She asked for permission to submit an annual report at the meeting. The council...
At the Encampment Town Council on August 11, Bob Davis, a candidate for House Representative 47 spoke about his agenda and answered questions from the council and guests. Penny Layman, the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) representative, was the first to speak. She read a letter to the council that was sent to SCWEMS from a nurse who’s husband had cardiac issues while they were hiking in the Sierra Madres. Due to the diligence and care given by the a...
A fire started northwest of Horse Mountain this past week. Smoke visible from Bags. According to Jared Wille of Baggs Fire Department the fire started on state land and at it's largest was approximately 50 acres. Fire fighters from Baggs, Encampment, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Forest Service and a helicopter arrived on scene late Friday night. BLM and Forest service personnel continued to battle the blaze Saturday. Containment was about 20 percent until Saturday...
