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Sublette COVID-19 update – Dec. 31, 2020 (December 31, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
This afternoon, the Wyoming Department of Health announced 33 additional COVID-19 related deaths in Wyoming, including an older adult Sublette County man who died within the last week. He was a resident of local long-term facility and had health conditions rec
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Sublette County Non-Profit Organizations (December 31, 2020)
Charitable giving opportunities
by Pinedale Online!
For those who might be looking for opportunities to give last-minute charitable donations to local organizations, here is a list of local non-profits. (This may not be all of them, but it is the best list we have – our apologies if we missed anyone!). During t
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Full Moon Rise (December 30, 2020)
Dave Bell sent in photos of the full moon rising. He shot the moon rise at the Alexander Ranches near Cora with the backdrop of the Wind River Mountains. "It was an amazing event as the skies were incredible clear and the timing still had beautiful color on th
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COVID-19 cases declining in Sublette County (December 30, 2020)
Since surge in November
by Pinedale Online!
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Sublette County has been trending downward over the past several weeks since the surge in November. To date, the county has had 590 confirmed cases. Of those, most people who have contracted the disease have recovered.
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Antler shed season closes Dec. 31st (December 29, 2020)
Closure season Jan. 1 to May 1 to protect wintering big game
by Wyoming Game & Fish
For many sections of public lands in western and southern Wyoming, the shed antler and horn hunting collection closure is approaching.
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Driver and 2 dogs rescued from plunge into the Green River (December 29, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
On Sunday, Dec 27th, at approximately 10pm, a call came into Sublette County Dispatch of a truck in the Green River near Reardon Draw, which is just south of Big Piney, Wyoming. Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies, EMS, and Sublette County Unified
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New deadline for Charitable Relief Program Jan. 22 (December 28, 2020)
by Matthew Gaffney, Sublette County Administrator
On December 23, 2020, Governor Mark Gordon transferred $218,000 in CARES Act funding to Sublette County. These funds are part of the Governor’s Charitable Relief Program and are specifically earmarked to reimburse local non-profit organizations that have suppl
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 28, 2020 (December 28, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, 9:10AM: Kelly Park, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, and Old Road Trail all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Kelly Tie-In, Powerline, Heart Attack and Flatline all flat groomed. Chilly, 5F degrees at the Nordic Equipmen
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Pinedale's Christmas Bird Count January 3 (December 27, 2020)
The 121st annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place throughout the country. Here in Pinedale our count day will be Sunday, January 3. We have Covid restrictions this year and are asking for folks to stay within their family group, social distance, and wear m
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Free COVID-19 monitor testing offered for Sublette County residents (December 27, 2020)
by Sublette County Public Health
Sublette County Public Health is excited to offer free COVID-19 Saliva Testing to ALL Sublette County residents. We started this testing last fall for essential workers, local businesses, and seniors. Public Health is happy to be able to expand testing opportu
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 26, 2020 (December 26, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, 9:40AM: Kelly Park, Lower Surveyor, Old Road Trail groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Tie-In flat groomed. The bike path portion of the CCC trails flat groomed. No new snow, but supposed to get a little tomorro
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Wyoming Legislature update – 12/24/2020 (December 24, 2020)
K12 school funding shortfall challenges
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Merry Christmas Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the final interim work of the legislative committees I serve on. The Joint Appropriations Committee met virtually from December 7-18 to receive the Governor’s Supplemental Budget, a
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 24, 2020 (December 24, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, 8:50AM: Cold, 3F degrees, wind has died down a bit. Old Road Trail, Lower & Upper Surveyors, Moose Ridge, and Tree Loop all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Other trails have thin coverage. Waiting for more snow to do more grooming.
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Sublette COVID-19 update – Dec. 23, 2020 (December 24, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Task Group gave their regular weekly update on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, a day ahead of the usual Thursday schedule due to the Christmas holiday. The first COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in Sublette County sometime next week. They h
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White Pine Ski Area open over the Christmas holiday (December 24, 2020)
White Pine Ski Area will be open every day during the Christmas/New Year’s break through January 4th. On Christmas, Friday, Dec. 25th, they will open at noon, other days lifts run 9AM to 4PM. Both the Little and Great Spirit lifts are open. The tubing hill isn
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Jupiter Saturn Junction (December 23, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
by Pinedale Online!
Monday, December 21st, the evening of the big celestial alignment of Jupiter and Saturn was warm and calm with an incredible sunset. Local photographer Dave Bell got pictures of the stellar event and posted new pictures online. "The stars were brilliant, even
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Rocky Mountain Power gives to arts & humanities programs (December 23, 2020)
Foundation and Community Giving grants
by Rocky Mountain Power
CASPER, WYOMING (Dec. 23, 2020) — As winter settles into communities throughout Wyoming, ending a year that has brought challenges like no other, it’s the arts and humanities programs that continue to provide needed connection and healing.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 23, 2020 (December 23, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, 10:00AM: Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Kelly Park, Moose Ridge and Old Road Trail all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Flat groomed: Half Moon Tie-In and Kelly Tie-In – both have very thin coverage, use caution. Please pitch
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WY Delegation applauds soda ash royalty rate reduction (December 23, 2020)
Rate lowered from 6% to 2% for ten years, helping American producers compete globally
by Wyoming Delegation media release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today (Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020), U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, and Representative Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., applauded the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) decision to lower the royalty rate for soda ash from 6% to 2% for ten year
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Special Meeting of County Commissioners Dec. 29 (December 23, 2020)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
Public Notice: Pursuant to Wyoming Statute §16-4-404(b), Chairman David Burnett has called a special meeting of the Sublette County Commission on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale to consider
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County-Led Community Charitable Relief Program announced (December 22, 2020)
Grant funding to nonprofit organizations
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled the Community Charitable Relief Program, which provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations that have provided public assistance or seen a decline in donations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New tax relief announced for Wyoming businesses (December 21, 2020)
Regarding business Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon signed an Executive Order (EO) today (Monday, Dec. 21, 2020) that will prevent large increases in Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes for businesses that were directly impacted by the statewide health orders enacted to slow the spread of COV
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Wyoming student enrollment down for 2020-21 school year (December 21, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Education
Fall school enrollment in Wyoming’s 48 school districts dropped from 93,832 students in the 2019-20 school year to 91,938 during the 2020-21 school year - the first time enrollment has dipped below 92,000 students since 2012. Fall K-12 enrollment data for Wyom
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SCSO seeks info on recent burglaries in Marbleton area (December 21, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of burglaries from the Marbleton area over the past couple of weeks. One of the burglaries reported included the theft of four coyote pelts and one bobcat pelt. Another reported burglary include
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Hunting applications open Jan. 4 (December 21, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
For hunters, Jan. 4 is more notable 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.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 19, 2020 (December 19, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, 9:20AM: Kelly Park, Upper & Lower Surveyor Park, Moose Ridge and Tree Loop all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Old Road Trail, Kelly Tie-In and Half Moon Tie-In have been flat groomed - use caution on those trails, there is very th
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 18, 2020 (December 18, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, 8:00AM: Friday, 8:00AM: Kelly Park, Upper & Lower Surveyor Park, Moose Ridge and Tree Loop all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Flat groomed: Half Moon Tie-In and Kelly Tie-In and Old Road Trail. Use caution on those trails, places wi
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Town of Pinedale residents offered NO COST COVID-19 Antibody Tests (December 17, 2020)
All testing must be completed by Dec 31, 2020
by Town of Pinedale
Beginning December 2, 2020, any resident of the Town of Pinedale may schedule an appointment at the Pinedale Medical Clinic for a COVID 19 Antibody Test. The testing is being paid for through a CARES Act funded grant applied for and received by the Town of Pin
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Helping families in need in Sublette County (December 16, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
Recently the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Division T (Sublette County) teamed up for the First Lady's Hunger Initiative. All the area schools were contacted in both Pinedale and Big Piney, from Preschools to High School, looking to identify families in need. In all
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 16, 2020 (December 16, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, 9:45AM: Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge and Tree Loop all groomed for both Classic and Skating this morning. Windy, 27F degrees. The sun is shining right now.
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Wyoming COVID-19 vaccinations begin (December 15, 2020)
Will go to health care workers first
by Wyoming Department of Health
Free, safe and effective vaccinations intended to help prevent future COVID-19 infections have started in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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WyVisNet air quality monitoring website updated (December 15, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently released its refurbished WyVisNet website (https://www.wyvisnet.com), providing updates to the existing website and new features for the citizens of Wyoming to use for tracking air quality conditio
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DEQ to hold virtual public meeting Dec. 17 (December 15, 2020)
To discuss 2021 winter ozone season in the Upper Green River Basin
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a virtual public meeting from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, to discuss DEQ’s planning and outreach for the upcoming winter ozone season in the Upper Green River Basin (UGRB).
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Dec. 15, 2020 (December 15, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Upper Surveyor and Moose Ridge groomed for both Classic and Skating. Tree Loop, Old Road Trail, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park, and Lower Surveyor all flat groomed this morning. Use caution on Old Road Trail and Kelly Park & Tie-In as coverage is very thin in spots.
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Live Cowboy Nativity Dec. 24th at the Flying U Ranch in Cora (December 14, 2020)
The annual Live Cowboy Nativity will be held at the Flying U Ranch in Cora on Christmas Eve. Spectators are welcome, but social distancing will be practiced. No cookies or hot chocolate this year. 6PM sharp on Thursday, December 24th at 100 Noble Road. For m
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Local Heroes – Sublette COVID-19 Response Group (December 12, 2020)
SweetwaterNow, an online news website for the Rock Springs area, selected the Sublette Covid-19 Response Group for its "Local Heroes" feature on December 10, 2020. Their "Local Heroes" feature highlights often unnoticed acts of kindness to the incredible actio
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Tips to help get through COVID-19 illness (December 12, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
For most people who get COVID-19, symptoms only last about a week and people usually feel better in 1-2 weeks. If you or someone in your household gets COVID-19, here are some tips to help get through it.
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Wyoming expects first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive week of Dec. 14 (December 12, 2020)
Will first go to healthcare workers
by Wyoming Department of Health
With authorization by national medical experts of the first vaccine intended to help prevent COVID-19 infections in the United States, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is kicking off its critical efforts to distribute free, safe and effective vaccines ac
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Governor's Hospitality Loss Relief Program open for applications (December 11, 2020)
Application period closes Dec. 16th
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon announced the opening of the Hospitality Loss Relief Program, which provides pandemic relief for hospitality businesses and nonprofits whose operations have been interrupted by the reduced hours provisions in recent health orders.
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Wind River Skate Club presents ‘The Magic of Christmas’ Dec. 11 (December 11, 2020)
Two show times, 5:30PM and 7:00PM. Watch online with Facebook Live on the Wind River Skate Club Facebook page. At the Sublette County Ice Arena. Limited capacity per show. Admission by donation. For tickets email wrsc@yahoo.com. 5:30PM show: https://youtu.be/7
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Sublette COVID-19 update - Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 (December 9, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), including a Sublette County resident. WDH reports: "An older adult Sublette County man d
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Funeral Service for William ‘Bill’ Koch Dec. 12 (December 9, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
William J. "Bill" Koch, 77, of Daniel passed away Dec. 6, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Jackson, WY. A funeral service (for family & close friends) will be held Saturday, Dec. 12th at 11:00 AM at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. A Celebration of Bill’s Life
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Lions Club announces Snowmobile Raffle Drawing winner (December 9, 2020)
Roger Weber of Pinedale is this year’s winner
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club held its 31st Annual Snowmobile Raffle Drawing on Saturday, December 5 at Bucky’s Outdoors. All 500 tickets were sold more than two weeks in advance, and the lucky winner of the 2021 Polaris 850 Pro RMK 155" QD2 with the "White Lightni
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Beware Porch Pirates (December 9, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
‘Tis the season for packages! Beware of porch pirates who might try to steal unattended packages from your home. Many of us have already done our holiday shopping or placed online orders and are awaiting packages to arrive!
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Elkhart Moose (December 9, 2020)
Dave Bell enjoyed a trek up to Elkhart Park in the Wind River Mountain Range recently and got some great pictures of moose. To see more of his scenic photos of the area, click here: Dave Bell Photo Gallery
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Assistance program for businesses impacted by early closures (December 9, 2020)
More details to be announced
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Business Council, and the Wyoming Department of Health are all working together to quickly roll out a relief program to businesses that now have reduced hours of operation.
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Wyoming Governor issues state-wide mask order (December 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
With Wyoming hospitals seeing record numbers of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and rising deaths, Governor Mark Gordon has announced a new approach that protects the public and keeps schools and businesses open. This involves requiring face coverings in certai
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Raffle tickets still available for Daniel Centennial Fire Pit (December 7, 2020)
The Daniel Community Center still has raffle tickets for a very unique fire pit designed and made by Tracy Flugel in collaboration with Jonita Sommers. Tickets are $20 each. The final product includes 12 brands held by six families that were in use in 1920 in
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Sublette County COVID-19 update – Dec. 7, 2020 (December 7, 2020)
Three COVID-19 related deaths in Sublette County
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
Today, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced 23 additional COVID-19 related deaths in Wyoming, including an adult Sublette County woman who died earlier this month. She had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious i
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Flag Half Staff Notice – Monday, December 7th (December 6, 2020)
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
Seventy nine years ago, Imperial Japan launched an unprovoked and devastating attack on our Nation. As torpedo bombers unleashed their deadly cargo on our ships and attack aircraft rained bombs from above, brave members of the United States Navy, Marines, Army
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TOP Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Dec. 7 (December 4, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 7 at 12 p.m. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. The meeting will discuss updates to the Town's Master Plan and continued discussio
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1,295 acres conserved in Sublette County (December 4, 2020)
Bousman Ranch Conservation Easement
by Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) and Bousman Livestock Inc. have partnered to permanently conserve 1,295 acres in the Upper Green River Valley, just east of Boulder, Wyoming.
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Substitute Teachers wanted (December 4, 2020)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
To address the shortage of substitute teachers in Wyoming’s K-12 schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wyoming is encouraging its students to fill that role during the break between UW’s fall and spring semesters.
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White Pine Ski Resort ‘Soft Opener’ Dec. 5 (December 4, 2020)
There isn’t quite enough snow to open for skiing yet, but White Pine Resort invites everyone to come up on Saturday, December 5th for a "Soft Opener." Come on up from 9AM-4PM to pick up your season pass, get pre-fitted for rentals, grab some stocking stuffers
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Sublette BOCES Special Meeting Dec. 8 (December 4, 2020)
Public Notice of Special Meeting, Sublette B.O.C.E.S. Tuesday, December 8 at 2:45 p.m. (following district meeting) in Room 148, School District Admin Building, 665 North Tyler Avenue, Pinedale, Wyoming. Topic: Personnel.
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Funeral Service for Miles Cranford Dec. 5 (December 3, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Miles Cranford, father of Karen (Bob) Rule, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 5th at 1:00 PM at the Pinedale Bible Church. A livestream of the funeral will be on the Pinedale Bible Church’s Facebook page
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Museum holds virtual wreath auction (December 3, 2020)
Museum open late until 7PM on Thursday, Dec. 3rd
by Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale typically holds their gala Holiday Wreath and Chocolate Auction the first weekend in December with a big feast and cocktail event, then a live auction and display of all the beautiful hand-made creations. This year, h
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Full Beaver Moon (December 3, 2020)
Jeff Forsdick sent in this great photo of the late November full moon rising over the Wind River Range.
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Beaver Moon (December 3, 2020)
Dave Bell posted a new photo gallery of the full moon rise over the Wind River Mountains. "We shot it north of Cora near the Bar Cross Ranch. It was certainly a glorious sight with clear skies and nice timing of sunset and moonrise juxtaposition." Click on thi
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