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Big Game Winter Range road closures begin Jan. 1 (December 31, 2019)
Certain roads closed January 1 to April 30
by Bureau of Land Management
Motorized vehicle travel on big game winter ranges in the Ryegrass, Bench Corral, Deer Hills, Calpet, Miller Mountain and Mesa areas will be restricted from Jan. 1 - April 30, 2020. These areas are managed by The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field
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New Year's Eve Day Sunrise (December 31, 2019)
And last sunset of 2019
Mindi Crabb sent in this photo of the beautiful sunrise with the Wind River Mountains in the distance on the last day of 2019.
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Winter storm on the way (December 30, 2019)
Road and Weather update, Monday, Dec. 30, 7:40AM: Temperature -22F in Pinedale as of the time of this report. Road reports look good. Mostly sunny around Pinedale today and Tuesday. Then a strong winter storm system move into the area on New Year’s Day bringin
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Op-Ed from BLM Deputy Director William Perry Pendley (December 27, 2019)
Howdy Wyoming: BLM is Bringing Jobs West
by William Perry Pendley, BLM Deputy Director, Policy and Programs
This Op-Ed is from William Perry Pendley, BLM Deputy Director, Policy and Programs, Exercising the Authority of the Director.
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Shed antler and horn hunting closes Jan. 1 many areas statewide (December 27, 2019)
Closed Jan 1 to April 30 to protect wintering big game
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The seasonal winter closure for shed antler and horn hunting begins on Jan. 1 for many sections of public land, state land and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission wildlife habitat management areas throughout Wyoming. The closures help protect wintering big game b
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Torchlight Parade at White Pine Dec. 31 (December 26, 2019)
Ski in the New Year!
White Pine Ski Area will hold their annual Torchlight Parade on December 31st, Tuesday, New Year's Eve. Skiers will take the Little Spirit Lift up from the lodge at 5:40PM and will be at the top ready to ski down at 6:00pm. White Pine will supply colored LED t
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Chamber passes Rendezvous events to Main Street Pinedale (December 26, 2019)
by Town of Pinedale
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Pinedale are excited to announce that Main Street Pinedale, after hiring Samantha Harnack as their part-time Program Manager, will be coordinating efforts for a fun-filled, action-packed Rendezvous 2020.
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Funeral Service for Bridger Smith Dec. 27 (December 26, 2019)
Funeral Service for Bridger Smith will be held on Friday, December 27th at 11:00AM at the Marbleton Senior Center. There will be a viewing on Friday morning from 9-11AM.
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Free Avalanche Awareness Clinic January 11 (December 23, 2019)
Tip Top Search & Rescue will be hosting a free Avalanche Awareness Clinic on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The classroom part will be from 8am to about noon at the Pinedale Search & Rescue building, 138 N. Bridger Avenue. All ages are welcome, but kids 16 and un
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Wyoming hunting applications open Jan. 2 (December 23, 2019)
Nonresident elk hunters should note new May draw date
by Wyoming Game & Fish
For hunters, Jan. 2 is more important than New Year’s Day. That’s when the Wyoming Game and Fish Department opens applications for six different big game species and wild turkey. All applications must be submitted online.
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Early Childhood Programs to begin in January 2020 (December 23, 2019)
Free programs for 3-5 year olds
Sublette County School District #1 will be offering some Early Childhood Programs that will be starting in January. These programs are for children 3 - 5 years old. All programs are free. Parents/caregivers are required to stay. Siblings are welcome.
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Grooming snowmobile trails (December 21, 2019)
The Forest Service is begun grooming of the snowmobile trails in the Upper Green. Pictured here, the grooming machine is going out over Moose Gypsum mountain from the Upper Green River Parking lot.
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Frosty 5K Family Fun Run/Walk (December 21, 2019)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center held their Frosty 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 21st. They had a contest for the best festive costume. Dogs and strollers were welcome.
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Christmas Bird Count Dec. 29 (December 21, 2019)
The local Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday, December 29th. Sign up for routes or to be a "feeder watcher." Chili dinner potluck to follow at 5:30PM at the Pinedale Library boardroom with a presentation by Fred Pflughoft. Contact Elizabeth Boehm at
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Christmas Bird Count Dec. 29 (December 21, 2019)
The local Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday, December 29th. Sign up for routes or to be a "feeder watcher." Chili dinner potluck to follow at 5:30PM at the Pinedale Library boardroom with a presentation by Fred Pflughoft. Contact Elizabeth Boehm at
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New Town ice rink (December 21, 2019)
The Town of Pinedale has built an outdoor ice rink at the Wrangler Park across from the Sublette County Library. It is open from 8AM to 9PM. Organizations have been signing up to staff the hot chocolate hut for fundraising. ‘Bridges Out of Poverty,’ a non-pro
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Ultimate Christmas Giveaway (December 21, 2019)
Wedding Planning Package and Christmas Gift Basket
by Sacred Rim Event Planning
Sacred Rim Event Planning is doing an Ultimate Christmas Giveaway and are asking the public for help. If you know of a deserving couple getting married in 2020 who may not be able to afford an event planner for their wedding, please visit our website to vote s
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Pinedale Holiday Shopping – Art of the Winds (December 21, 2019)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Art of the Winds is an artist co-op hosting 10+ artists who create in different mediums. The gallery showcases paintings, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, photography, stained glass, baskets, and more.
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Pinedale Holiday Shopping – JAKs (December 20, 2019)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
JAK’s Salon & Boutique is a one-stop-shop. Their beauty salon has three hair stations, a nail room, a massage room, a spray tanning room, five tanning beds. Their two-story building has lots of room to include a gift shop which has women’s clothing and accesso
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation donates to Museum of the Mountain Man (December 20, 2019)
For Living History Days
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation recently gave the Museum of the Mountain Man a grant for $2,500 for their 2020 Living History Days event. This is the 4th year they have supported the program. Generous donations such as this allow the Sublette County Historical
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Regional Cancer Services Grants available (December 20, 2019)
by Wyoming Department of Health
Health systems and nonprofit organizations interested in implementing cancer control strategies in Wyoming are encouraged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to apply for its regional coordinator grants.
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Pinedale Holiday Shopping – Museum of the Mountain Man (December 19, 2019)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Even though the Museum is closed for the winter season, visitors can call during regular business hours and make an appointment to tour the inside and visit the gift shop. They also have an online store on their website with many items from the gift shop. We t
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Fat Tire track grooming report – Dec. 20, 2019 (December 20, 2019)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
Yesterday and this morning we completed a 2.5 mile section of new groomed single track. Beginning at lower Kelly Park, climbing to Kelly Park proper with a fun skirting loop around the meadow. It’s set up and ready to ride!
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Pinedale Holiday Gift Shopping – Nested West (December 19, 2019)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
During the month of December, we like to visit some of the unique local stores in Pinedale for our readers who may not be aware of them yet and are looking for last minute special gift ideas. Pinedale is fortunate to have many entrepreneurial people who have i
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Wyoming First Lady's Christmas Ornament Project (December 19, 2019)
Each county in the state represented on the Governor’s Christmas tree
The Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation started a new tradition in 2019 by utilizing the legislative spouses in each county to have an ornament decorated in their respective counties to hang on the Christmas tree at the Governor’s Residence in Cheyenne. Fi
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President Trump gives federal employees Christmas Eve off with pay (December 18, 2019)
by Pinedale Online!
On December 17th, President Trump issued an Executive Order giving federal employees December 24th, Christmas Eve, off with pay. This is the second year in a row President Trump has given federal employees Christmas Eve off. The designated holidays for federal
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Improved fencing to help pronghorn, deer migration to cross WYO 28 (December 18, 2019)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Pronghorn and deer east of Farson soon will be able to cross fences along their winter migration routes more easily thanks to improved fencing along Wyoming Highway 28. The stretch of highway can be difficult for pronghorn to navigate during winter migration.
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WWCC receives donation from Western Engineers and Geologists (December 17, 2019)
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) recently received a $2,500 donation from Western Engineers and Geologists to support the Oil and Gas Technology Program at the college. WWCC is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Many of their students go through their
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Upper Green snowmobile trails grooming report – Dec. 17, 2019 (December 17, 2019)
by Jeremy Kunzman, Pinedale Trails Technician, Bridger-Teton National Forest
We started grooming the snow machine trails in the Upper Green yesterday (Monday, Dec. 16th). The road is groomed to Green River Lakes and the lake is frozen. (not sure how thick the ice is though). The S trail to the warming hut will be groomed today. Once we
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ExxonMobil donates to Western Wyoming Community College (December 17, 2019)
To support the school’s Oil and Gas Technology Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) recently received a $3,200 donation from ExxonMobil to support the Oil and Gas Technology Program at the college. Over many past years, ExxonMobil has generously made annual donations to Western. WWCC is located in Rock
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Fat Tire grooming report Dec. 16 (December 16, 2019)
by Andrew Zook, Geared Up
This morning the lower section of single track was groomed and a half mile loop was added. The new section is medium difficulty (blue) category involving some steeper downhill sections.
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Funeral Service for Nikki Cowley Dec. 20 (December 16, 2019)
by Covill Funeral Home
Nanette 'Nikki' Dawn Cowley, age 47, born on December 16, 1971 in Joplin, Missouri to Jerry and Carol Ulrich, passed away at home on December 14, 2019 in Marbleton, Wyoming. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 20th at 11:00 AM at the Big Piney L.D
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EPA reclassifies Denver area to ‘Serious’ nonattainment for ozone (December 16, 2019)
Reclassification requires additional control measures to reduce emissions
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DENVER, COLORADO —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today (Monday, December 16, 2019) announced the agency is finalizing a determination to reclassify the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area from Moderate to Serious nonattainme
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New Town ice rink open (December 17, 2019)
The Town of Pinedale has built an outdoor, 3,749 square foot ice rink at the Wrangler Park, 154 S. Tyler, across from the Sublette County Library. There will be a hot chocolate hut available for fundraising coming soon. Organizations can sign up for a time to
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Christmas Cookie and Candy Exchange Dec. 18 (December 15, 2019)
Enjoy a variety of Christmas treats without all the work! The Pinedale Library is hosting a Christmas Cookie and Candy Exchange on Wednesday, December 18th. The exchange will be at 5:30PM in the foyer next to the Lovatt Room. Bring two dozen handmade cookies o
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Wyoming Cowboys invited to Arizona Bowl (December 14, 2019)
Game to be played on Dec. 31st
by University of Wyoming
For the third time in the last four seasons, the Wyoming Cowboys have earned a bowl bid and their destination this year is Tucson, Arizona The Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Committee formally invited the Cowboys on Sunday (Dec. 8th). The game will be played o
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Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale Dec. 14 (December 14, 2019)
Craft Fair, Holiday Shopping, Parade of Lights, Carolers, Official Tree Lighting, Kids Christmas Party & Crafts
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Mountain Man Christmas on Saturday, December 14th in downtown Pinedale from 4-9PM. Downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shopping and many will be hosting Open Houses with food and beverage r
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Funeral Service for Jim Hibben Dec. 17 (December 14, 2019)
by Covill Funeral Home
James W. "Jim" Hibben, 74, of Pinedale, Wyoming passed away Thursday morning December 13, 2019 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17th at 11:00 A.M. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment will follow the
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Pinedale Choir (December 13, 2019)
The Pinedale High School Choir performed for the seniors at lunch at Rendezvous Pointe on Thursday, December 12th.
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Avalanche Control Road Closure Advisories for Dec. 13 (December 12, 2019)
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has scheduled a closure of HOBACK CANYON between Milepost 142 and Milepost 163.7 on US 189/191 for Friday December 13th, 2019 at 6 am for avalanche mitigation work. WYDOT has also scheduled a closure of TETON PASS f
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Geminid Meteor Shower peak Dec. 13-15 (December 12, 2019)
Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend with the annual peak of the Geminid Meteor Shower December 14th. Viewers could see as many as 20 or so Geminids per hour, despite the full moonlight. The peak morning is likely to be Saturday, December 14, 2019, alth
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Death Notice: Claudie Meyer (December 12, 2019)
by Covill Funeral Home
Longtime Pinedale resident, Claudie Meyer (89), passed away peacefully Wednesday morning December 11, 2019 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A memorial service will be held in the upcoming weeks and the date and time will be posted in the community.
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Bondurant Elementary School Christmas Program Dec. 13 (December 12, 2019)
Everyone is invited to the Bondurant Elementary School Christmas Program on Friday, December 13th at 6:30PM at St Hubert the Hunter Church (not the school). This will be the Bondurant Elementary School Christmas Program along with Mr. & Mrs. Klaus. Please br
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Sublette County Democratic Party meeting Dec. 17 (December 12, 2019)
The Sublette County Democratic Party will have their final business meeting of 2019 on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 5:15PM in the Board Room of the Pinedale Library. Agenda items include a January event, Caucus training, and meeting schedules for 2020. For mo
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Dave Bell Artist Reception – HUB Chamber Mixer Dec. 12 (Original post December 11, 2019 | Updated December 13, 2019)
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce December Mixer will be at the HUB office 1100 Wilson Street, Suite 8, in Pinedale on Thursday, December 12th starting at 5PM. The event will also be an Artist Reception for local photographer Dave Bell. The HUB office is
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Cowboy Country Distilling Tasting at Outfitter Liquor Dec. 13 (December 12, 2019)
Cowboy Country Distilling will be having a Tasting at Outfitter Liquor on Friday, Dec. 13th from 4-6PM. Outfitter Liquor is located on the east end of Ridley’s Market in Pinedale. They will be featuring winter drinks: hot buttered rum, home-made coffee Kahlúa
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Wreath Auction Photo Gallery (Original post December 9, 2019 | Updated December 31, 2019)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man held their 26th Annual Wreath and Chocolate Auction on Friday, December 6th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Community members donated 42 beautiful hand-made wreaths and holiday arrangements for the live auction, along
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Virginia man wins Lions Club Snowmobile Raffle (December 11, 2019)
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club held its 30th Annual Snowmobile Raffle Drawing on Saturday, December 7 at Bucky’s Outdoors. All 500 tickets were sold and the lucky winner of the 2020 Polaris 800 Pro RMK 155" with the new 850 engine was Garret Huie of Gloucester, VA.
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SCSO Deputies rescue stranded deer in local pond (December 11, 2019)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
Update on original release: A video of this rescue has been posted on the Sublette County Sheriff's Office Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The release has also been revised with some additional information:
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New fat bike single track grooming program begins (December 10, 2019)
Grooming report for Tuesday, Dec. 10th
by Andrew Zook, GEARED UP
After 10 months of planning and cooperation between the Pinedale Cycle and Trail Club, the US Forest Service, and Sublette County, a new fat bike single track grooming program has begun on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
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Flag Half Staff notice – Dec. 7th (December 7, 2019)
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Donald Trump's proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags lowered to half-staff for the entirety of Saturday, December 7 in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The President'
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LIEAP applications now available (December 5, 2019)
Energy bills assistance for low income families in Wyoming
by Wyoming Department of Family Services
The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services, is accepting applications.
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Scheduled power outage for Barger Subdivision Dec. 5 (December 4, 2019)
by High Meadow Ranch Water District
PUBLIC NOTICE: There is a scheduled power outage on Thursday, December 5th, 2019, from 8 AM to 4 PM for the Barger Subdivision near Boulder, Wyoming. Workers will be installing new lines into the new wellhouse. The High Meadow Ranch Water District advises resi
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Dec. 3 GivingTuesday: Friends of PAC (December 3, 2019)
by Friends of PAC
Friends of PAC (Pinedale Aquatic Center) is excited to participate in GivingTuesday on December 3rd, 2019. Friends of PAC believes that recreational opportunities, programming for children, adults & seniors are imperative for the health, success and future of
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2019 ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive a success (December 2, 2019)
Food drive for the Pinedale Food Basket
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
On November 24, 2019, Pinedale Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers teamed up with the Sublette County Sheriff's Office and Ridley's Market in Pinedale to do the second annual "Cram The Cruiser" food drive. Despite the freezing temperatures, the community really st
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Wil Gay appointed new Deputy Chief for SCUF (December 2, 2019)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
On November 14, 2019, Sublette County Unified Fire (SCUF) formally appointed Wil Gay as the new full-time Deputy Chief of the organization. The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command of the fire department. The job comes with significant responsibility,
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Kenpo Karate offered at The Garage Gym in Pinedale (December 2, 2019)
Informational meeting on Dec. 13th
The Garage Gym in Pinedale is offering Kenpo Karate classes in 2020. There will be an informational meeting for parents and adults on Friday, December 13th at 5:30 pm. The class is for ages 5 and up. They hope to also offer adult karate classes pending intere
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Time change for TOP meeting Dec. 9 (December 1, 2019)
by Town of Pinedale
Public Notice: The Town of Pinedale December 9, 2019 regular town council meeting has an updated start time. The workshop will begin at 4 PM and the regular business session will begin at 5 PM.
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