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Pinedale Online News - January 2023

(3 pictures) Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race begins (January 29, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Day 2 Lander Stage, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Hug a Plug (January 29, 2023)
The home you save might be your own
by Pinedale Online!
As snow deepens, everyone is struggling to keep roads and sidewalks cleared. If you are energetic and have the time, consider also tackling clearing space around the fire hydrant nearest you if it needs it. Local volunteer firefighters would really appreciate ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 28, 2023 (January 28, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
All trails above groomed this morning except Elkhart Park ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Jan. 27 – Feb. 4 (January 26, 2023)
Stage Stops in Pinedale and Big Piney/Marbleton January 30 and 31
by Pinedale Online!
The 2023 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race begins Friday, January 27th with the ceremonial start in Jackson Wyoming. The race is limited to 30 teams who compete each day in a loop stage race in different towns around western Wyoming each day for a week. Each l ... FULL STORY
Wyoming challenges new Federal Labor Rule allowing asset managers to direct their clients’ retirement money to ESG Investments (January 26, 2023)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Wyoming has joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients’ money to ESG (Environmenta ... FULL STORY
CCC Ponds Trail Bridge Replacement (January 27, 2023)
Public Notice: Area Closure in place during construction through February 17, 2023
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE, WYOMING -– The Pinedale Ranger District on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is advising visitors of a temporary interruption in the winter use at the CCC Ponds while reconstructing the CCC Ponds Trail Bridge. Work began this week and is expected to ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Reminder: Shed antler and horn hunting season is closed for western and southern Wyoming (January 26, 2023)
Closed from January 1 to May 1 to protect wintering big game wildlife
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Many sections of public lands in western and southern Wyoming are now closed for shed antler and horn hunting. The annual closure for sections of public land, state land and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission wildlife habitat management areas in Wyoming became e ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 23, 2023 (January 25, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you on Monday, January 23, a day the Legislature is in recess. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) ‘It's Boot Check Time’ February 15th (January 25, 2023)
Sublette BOCES in Pinedale is presenting a program, "It’s Boot Check Time With Jason Vickrey" on Wednesday, February 15th. This is a free inspirational presentation on how the community can become a positive change in mental health awareness and suicide preven ... FULL STORY
OES Valentine Bingo Fundraiser Feb. 12 (January 25, 2023)
The Order of Eastern Star will be sponsoring a Valentine Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, February 12th at noon at the Pinedale VFW. Cost is $20 for 17 games - first 5 games are for kids only. A chili lunch will be served and prizes awarded. Everyone is invited! ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Hospital District Board Meeting Jan. 25 (January 25, 2023)
Agenda
by Sublette County Hospital District
Wednesday, January 25th at 5:30pm ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/23/2023 (January 23, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:30AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyor Parks, and Powerline all groomed this morning. Rest of trails should be in pretty good condition. Chilly, -17F in Surveyor Park this morning ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half Staff notice – for victims of Monterey Park, California shooting (January 23, 2023)
Until sunset January 26, 2023
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, CA. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) -17F in Pinedale January 23, 2023 (January 23, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Weather and Travel update, Monday, January 23, 2023, 7:30AM: -17F in Pinedale as of the time of this report. Should be mostly sunny today and warm up to around +20F. Cold, but partly sunny all week with daytime highs in the 20Fs for the Upper Green River Valle ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Many Ivy League schools won’t require ACT or SAT scores for 2023-2024 college admission (January 22, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Even before COVID-19 shuttered colleges and universities around the nation, many higher education institutions were debating whether or not to require ACT or SAT test score results as an admission decider. School closures due to COVID-19 forced instruction to ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Retirement party for Joel Bousman (January 21, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Friends and supporters held a retirement party for former Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman on Saturday evening, January 21st at the South Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton. The event included special speakers Senator John Barrasso, W ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 16-18, 2023 (January 21, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
January 19, 2023 ... FULL STORY
Legislators question CMS regarding rural nursing home staffing shortages (January 21, 2023)
by Senator John Barrasso media release
CASPER, WYOMING – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and colleagues today (Friday, January 20, 2023) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/21/2023 (January 21, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 9:10AM: Old Road Trail, Pine Martin, Flatline, Heart Attack, Tree Loop, and Elkhart Park Road all groomed this morning. Rest of trails should all be in good condition. -12F in Surveyor Park this morning. Looks like it will be a nice ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon tests positive for COVID-19 (January 20, 2023)
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The Wyoming Governor’s office issued a media release on Friday, January 20, 2023 stating that Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus. The release adds that "the Governor is exp ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/20/2023 (January 20, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:15AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Moose Ridge, Old Road Trail, Powerline, Aspen, and Looney Lane, also CCC Ponds and Golf Course all groomed this morning. Cold this morning, -10F in Survey ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Mid-January Snow (January 18, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
We've had a lot of snow lately. This is the table seating in front of Obo's in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents ‘The World of Musicals’ Feb. 8th (January 17, 2023)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present ‘The World of Musicals’ Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sheppard (Pinedale) Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/16/2023 (January 16, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, ML King Day holiday, January 16, 2023, 9:50AM: All trails up above groomed this morning including Elkhart Park Road. 2-4 inches new fluffy snow from yesterday. Road and parking plowed. Should be a great day. ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES Community Grant applications available (January 14, 2023)
by Sublette BOCES
2023-24 Sublette BOCES Community Grants Applications are now available. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Flag Half Staff Notice – In honor of EMT Tyeler Harris (January 14, 2023)
Killed in December 2022 on I-80 while responding to an accident during a winter storm
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Sunday, January 15 in honor and memory of Tyeler Harris, an Emergency Medical Technician from Saratoga. On December 21, Harris was ... FULL STORY
Fourth Quarter Energy Survey released (January 14, 2023)
Energy activity slowed, but future expectations remain positive
by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the fourth quarter Energy Survey today (Friday, January 13, 2023). ... FULL STORY
Webinar on System Conservation Pilot Program January 18 (January 14, 2023)
by Wyoming State Engineer’s Office
A webinar is being offered on the System Conservation Pilot Program funding opportunity for 2023 Water Conservation Projects in the Upper Colorado River Basin. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Overdose antidote (Narcan) orders offered to Wyoming groups (January 14, 2023)
by Sublette County Public Health
Free orders of a temporary opioid overdose antidote known as NARCAN® are available for Wyoming groups through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners agenda for Jan. 17 meeting (January 14, 2023)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
WSGS releases annual recap of State's Oil and Gas Industry (January 12, 2023)
by Wyoming State Geological Survey
The latest summary report by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) offers a brief synopsis of the state’s oil and natural gas industry in the last 12 months. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/12/2023 (January 12, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 9:15AM: Most trails up above groomed this morning. Cold. -14F in Surveyor Park. +2F at the Nordic Equipment Building. Will have the Golf Course done before noon today. Did CCC Ponds yesterday. Road in pretty good shape, a little bit ... FULL STORY
EPA proposes new air quality standards regarding soot (January 11, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
On January 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to tighten national air quality standards for fine particle pollution. These particles may be emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, ... FULL STORY
Government agency interested in a ban on gas cook stoves (January 11, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Recent news stories have reported an official from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) saying the agency is considering a ban on gas cook stoves claiming they are a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma and worsening respiratory ... FULL STORY
Flights resuming after FAA grounds all air traffic (January 11, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop of all flights nation-wide on Wednesday morning, January 11th, following an outage to the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system which provides pilots with important notices and alerts they need bef ... FULL STORY
Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccine requirement for US military (January 11, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
The Pentagon has officially rescinded the military’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement in a memo on Tuesday, January 10th but also said commanders will continue to "promote and encourage" COVID-19 vaccinations. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Frosty Moose (January 11, 2023)
Scenic photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell caught this guy as he was working his way through some Sublette County willows. Click on this link to view Dave’s photos: Frosty Moose – January 9, 2023 album. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature Report – Jan. 10, 2023 (January 11, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
1-10-2023 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/11/2023 (January 11, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 10:15AM: Most trails up above groomed this morning. Snowing and blowing. Freshest groomed are Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor and Old Road Trail. About ½ foot of new snow up above. 26F degrees. Expect sof ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/10/2023 (January 10, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 8:40AM: About 3 inches new snow up above. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Moose Ridge, and Old Road Trail groomed this morning. Snowing up there now. Temps in the low 20Fs. They are working on p ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners Special Meeting Jan. 10 (January 9, 2023)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 for the purpose of interviewing HR applicants. This will begin at 1:00PM in the Commissioners Chambers of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale. Thi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/7/2023 (January 7, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, January 7, 2023, 9:00AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Powerline, Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Old Road Trail and Elkhart Park Road all groomed this morning. 6F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building, but -10F in Lower Surveyor. Pretty ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Summer Internship opportunities for High School and College students (January 6, 2023)
With the U.S. Forest Service
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is hiring Student Trainees (Administration and Office Support) GS-0399-03/04/05 at their Big Piney and Jackson, Wyoming locations: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/698015500 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Stampede January 28, 2023 (January 6, 2023)
Nordic Ski Races
This year’s Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race will be held on Saturday, January 28 at the White Pine Nordic ski trails. This year will have a new Juniors division and there will be event prizes given. The event is now part of the Wydaho Nordic Series and is sp ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Winter Aspens (January 5, 2023)
Local photographer Dave Bell spent some time up Skyline Drive on New Year’s Day and got some interesting photos of the twisty and abstract branching of the aspens along the way. Click on this link to view his new year’s album: New Year’s Day 2023 album ... FULL STORY
Governor appoints John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District (January 5, 2023)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. LaBuda’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Jim Radda in Teton County and the su ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/5/2023 (January 5, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 9:40AM: Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Flatline, Heart Attack and Pine Martin all groomed this morning. Other trails should still be in pretty good shape. Warmer today, 17F degrees. Overcast, supposed to get some more sno ... FULL STORY
Court rules in favor of Commissioners regarding Jackson Fork Ranch rezoning decision (January 4, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
The court decision from the District Court Ninth Judicial District in the case of residents of Bondurant, Wyoming suing regarding a decision to allow a zoning classification change for the Jackson Fork Ranch LLC in Bondurant came back in favor of the Sublette ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half Staff notice (January 4, 2023)
In Honor of Former Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Macy
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide today, January 4, 2023 until sundown on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in honor and memory of Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Richard ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/4/2023 (January 4, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 9:50AM: Half Moon Trail, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. 12F degrees, very blustery up there, probably still is. Did Golf Course, b ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Free Avalanche Awareness Clinic January 7, 2023 (January 3, 2023)
Offered by Tip Top Search & Rescue
From about 9AM to 1PMish on Saturday. The clinic will be held at the Horse Creek Parking lot, 17 miles west of Daniel Junction on Hwy 354/23-112. All ages welcome! Kids 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Come dressed and prepared for practice in the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Death Notice: Courtney W. Davis (January 3, 2023)
Courtney Davis, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer at the Cowboy Bar in Pinedale, TBD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sublette County Health Foundation, PO Box 627, Pinedale, WY 82941 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette County Hospital District Special Board Meeting Jan. 4 (January 3, 2023)
The Sublette County Hospital District will be holding a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, Jan 4th at 5:30pm in the County Commissioners’ Room of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale. The agenda and zoom link are posted on the Hospital District website. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/3/2023 (January 3, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 9:30AM: Most all trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline, Heart Attack and Elkhart Park Rd. Lightly snowing. About 1 inch of new fluffy snow this morning. 15F degrees. ... FULL STORY
(16 pictures) Sublette Centennial Elected Officials Swearing-In (January 2, 2023)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
On Monday, January 2, 2023, the elected officials for Sublette County were sworn-in for their elected offices. The event was the final official ceremony for the Sublette Centennial celebration. Sublette County officially became a county on January 2, 1923 as t ... FULL STORY
Obituary – Barbara Slager (January 2, 2023)
Barbara Ann Slager of Dayton, Montana passed away at age 94 on December 22, 2022. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 1/2/2023 (January 2, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, January 2, 2023, 9:45AM: All trails above groomed this morning. Heavy dusting of snow last night. 23F degrees. Looney Lane and Aspen have been flat groomed, but no classic track. They will be soft. Elkhart Park Road was plowed yesterday, also CCC trail ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Cecil Hatcher Jan. 6 in Marbleton (January 1, 2023)
by Covill Funeral Home
Cecil L. Hatcher, 82, of Big Piney, Wyoming passed away December 28, 2022. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment in the Plainview Cemetery, and reception follow the services back at the Senior ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Centennial Elected Officer Swearing-In Ceremony Jan 2nd (January 1, 2023)
On Monday, January 2nd, 2023 the newly elected officials for Sublette County will be sworn in, exactly 100 years after the first ever officers were sworn in. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and join in the festivities. The swearing-in will take pl ... FULL STORY

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