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Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 27, 2023 (February 28, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you on February 27, the 33rd day of the General Session of the 67th Legislature. Today marks the beginning of the last week of the Session and the last day for bills to be heard in the Comm ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 28, 2023 (February 28, 2023)
Speaker of the House: I’m Focused on Wyoming Solutions Not Out-of-State Influences
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Throughout the last decade serving as a Representative in the Wyoming State Legislature, I have consistently used the following metric to assess legislation: does it solve a Wyoming problem with a Wyoming solution? Some bills that come to the Legislature do no ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/28/2023 (February 28, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 10:25AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Pine Marten, Aspen, and Looney Lane all groomed this morning. There has to be about ½ foot of new snow up above. Warming up nicely. Nice day so far. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/27/2023 (February 27, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 27, 2023, 9:00AM: All trails above groomed this morning except Heart Attack, Flatline, and Elkhart Park Road. 18F degrees. Road is snow-packed. It’s snowing, flat light. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/25/2023 (February 25, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10:00AM: All trails above groomed this morning except Old Road Trail and Pine Marten. 20F degrees, sun is out, looks like it is going to be a great day today. There is a moose on the loose on Powerline and Lower Surveyor. Because o ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale Transportation Master Plan public workshop March 1 (February 24, 2023)
The Town of Pinedale is hosting a Transportation Master Plan public workshop in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 5-7PM. There will be a discussion of what Pine Street traffic and growth is projected to ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Joan Gilbert Crossley (February 24, 2023)
Joan Gilbert Crossley, age 92, of Pinedale, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. No public services will be held. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, Tennessee is handling the arrangements. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/24/2023 (February 24, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 24, 2023, 11:00AM: Groomed the CCC Ponds and Golf Course this morning. Was -15F early this morning. Warming up a bit but still chilly. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 2022 was an overall positive year for Wyoming's oil and gas industry (February 23, 2023)
2022 Summary Report available for free download
by Wyoming State Geological Survey
Wyoming’s oil and gas production was, for the most part, back to normal in 2022, according to the latest summary report (free download) on oil and gas from the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS). The goal of this annual report from the Energy and Minerals ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 21 & 22, 2023 (February 23, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2/22/2023 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Massive drifts cause extended closure of I-80 (February 23, 2023)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Despite long hours and hard work by Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow operator crews, massive drifting along Interstate 80 has prompted the closure to extend through tomorrow, Feb. 24. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/23/2023 (February 23, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 9:15AM: All trails above groomed this morning except Elkhart Park Road. Chilly, -20F in Surveyor Park, -10F at the Nordic Equipment Building. Road and parking plowed. ... FULL STORY
Please don’t feed the deer (February 22, 2023)
Keeping our mule deer wild - why feeding is bad
by Wyoming Game & Fish
LANDER, WYOMING - Please don’t feed the mule deer. Due to the severe winter conditions in many parts of the Lander Region, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is informing people that there will be significant losses of wildlife this year. While the Game and ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Flag Half Staff notice – In memory of WWII Veteran Herman Schmidt (February 22, 2023)
Wyoming sailor killed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 identified through DNA and dental records
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 Thursday, February 23, 2023 in honor and memory of World War II veteran Herman Schmidt from Sheridan.Schmidt, a U.S. Navy Gunner’s ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/22/2023 (February 22, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 8:25AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Aspen, Looney Lane, all groomed this morning. There’s a couple of inches of fresh snow. Snowing and blowing now, low visibility. ... FULL STORY
Greenhouse/Hoop House Workshop Feb 25 (February 22, 2023)
Sage & Snow Garden Club and Sublette BOCES are sponsoring a Greenhouse/Hoop House Workshop on Saturday, February 25th in Pinedale. Local experts from Sublette County will share tips about the different types of greenhouses and hoop houses, tips on installing a ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Hardhats and Stetsons (February 19, 2023)
Fundraiser for the Green River Valley Museum
by Pinedale Online!
The Green River Valley Museum held their Hardhats and Stetsons event on Saturday, February 18th at Waterhole #3 in Marbleton. The event was a fundraiser to help them raise money to help restore a new building they recently acquired, the old Texaco gas station ... FULL STORY
Winter Storm Watch beginning Presidents Day (February 19, 2023)
Heavy snow expected
by Pinedale Online!
A significant winter storm is predicted to spread across the northwest beginning Monday, February 20th, Presidents Day holiday. Heavy snow is possible with potential accumulations of 6-12 inches at lower elevations and 12-20 inches in the mountains. Winds coul ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon challenges the Biden Administration’s overreaching Water Rule revision (February 19, 2023)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has led Wyoming into a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) over the new revision of the "waters of the U.S.," or WOTUS rule. Wyoming is part of a 2 ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 14 & 15, 2023 (February 17, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you on February 15, the 26th day of the General Session of the 67th Legislature. We worked through Senate File bills on 2nd Reading, 3rd Reading and Committee of the Whole. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Death Notice: Sharon Kay Davis (February 17, 2023)
May 25, 1942 – Feb. 4, 2023
by Covill Funeral Home
Sharon K. Davis, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Pinedale just five weeks after her beloved husband, Courtney. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cowboy Bar in Pinedale sometime this summer, date and time TBA. In lieu of flowers, donat ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Memorial Service for Dale Stewart Feb. 24 in Pinedale (February 17, 2023)
by Covill Funeral Home
Dale Stewart, 59, of Boulder, Wyoming, passed away February 9, 2023. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Family and friends will gather for a reception following the service at Aspen Grove apar ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/17/2023 (February 17, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 17, 2023, 10:00AM: Groomed the Golf Course and CCC trails this morning. -18F degrees earlier, warming up slowly. Trails up above should be in pretty good condition. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) -22F in Pinedale Feb 16 2023 (February 16, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Weather and Travel update, Thursday, February 16, 2023, ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners agenda Feb. 21, 2023 (February 15, 2023)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 10 & 13 (February 15, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2/13/2023 ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/15/2023 (February 15, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 9:10AM: All trails above groomed this morning including Skyline Drive Trail, excluding Aspen, Looney Lane and Old Road Trail. About 1 inch of new snow from yesterday. 1F degrees, very slight breeze. This Nordic ski trail grooming ... FULL STORY
Farming without fossil fuels (February 14, 2023)
Here’s an interesting article posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 on Cowboy State Daily talking about how the world-wide green agenda by climate activists to reduce carbon dioxide emissions is impacting the farming, cattle, and petroleum industries. Read the a ... FULL STORY
Health Foundation receives $1 Million donation from Joe Ricketts for new hospital (February 13, 2023)
by Sublette County Health Foundation
PINEDALE, WYOMING – The Sublette County Health Foundation today (Monday, February 13, 2023) announced that it has received a donation of $1 million from Joe Ricketts, of Sublette County, to help close the gap in needed funds to build the new hospital. Formed i ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fremont and Jackson peaks from the air (February 13, 2023)
Photo by Hank Ruland
Local, Hank Ruland, flew from Dallas, Texas, to Jackson, Wyoming, on Sunday, February 12th and got this spectacular aerial view of Fremont and Jackson peaks in the Wind River Mountain range, part of the Rocky Mountains and Continental Divide. These peaks are ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Northern Hawk Owl (February 13, 2023)
Photo by Tony Vitolo
by Pinedale Online!
Tony Vitolo sent in this photo of a Northern Hawk Owl seen recently in Sublette County. Reports indicate that this owl is rarely seen in Wyoming. The permanent range for these birds is the northern parts of Canada, but documentation reports sightings of them e ... FULL STORY
Game and Fish initiates emergency elk feeding (February 13, 2023)
Deep snow is causing elk to move onto ranches to raid haystacks and livestock feedlines
by Wyoming Game & Fish
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Much of Wyoming is under a blanket of deeper-than-normal snow and experiencing severe, cold temperatures, causing elk to raid haystacks and livestock feedlines. Due to the increase in damage and the risk of co-mingling with livestock, Game ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/13/2023 (February 13, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 13, 2023, 9:30AM: Chilly earlier, -10F in Surveyor Park, but warming up quickly. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Aspen and Looney Lane all groomed this morning. Supposed to be a slight breeze today. Thank ... FULL STORY
Daniel Community Club events (February 12, 2023)
Mark your calendar
The Daniel Community Club has announced the dates for their upcoming events. All events take place at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse in Daniel, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Local author publishes 2nd book on Savage 99 rifles (February 12, 2023)
by Pinedale Online!
Local author, David Royal, has published his second book on the Savage 99 rifle and it is now available. This follow-on book focuses on the beautiful and elaborately engraved variants of the 99. The new book is entitled, "Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles – ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 8 & 9, 2023 (February 12, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you on February 9, the 22nd day of the General Session of the 67th Legislature. Today we worked Senate File bills on 3rd Reading and Committee of the Whole. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale Public Hearing Feb. 27 (February 12, 2023)
To hear two subdivision applications
by Town of Pinedale
Public Notice Per §400-23 of the Town of Pinedale Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Pinedale Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library, 155 S Tyler Av ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Hospital District Board Special Meeting Feb. 13 (February 10, 2023)
The Sublette County Hospital District Board will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 13th at 5:30PM in the Marbleton Town Hall. The purpose is for an Executive Session for legal advice on a personnel issue. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Recreation Board to hear budget requests for 2023-2024 (February 10, 2023)
Hearing in Marbleton March 7th, in Pinedale March 8th
The Sublette County Recreation Board will hear BUDGET REQUESTS for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in Marbleton and Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/10/2023 (February 10, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 10, 2023, 8:50AM: Golf Course groomed this morning. Cold again, -15F degrees. Expect slow snow for skating this morning. My recommended choice is classic. Planning on having the CCC trails groomed in the morning. The CCC closure has been lifte ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/9/2023 (February 9, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 10:30AM: All trails above groomed this morning including Elkhart Park Road (Skyline Drive Trail). -15F degrees early, but has warmed up nicely. Blue sky and sunshine now. Road plowed, but be cautious, there are some icy areas mostly ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PTC presents ‘The Music Man’ in fall of 2023 (February 8, 2023)
by Pinedale Theatre Company
Pinedale Theatre Company (PTC) enthusiastically announces their production of Meredith Willson’s ‘The Music Man’ coming fall of 2023. With spectacular music and relatable characters, The Music Man is a popular stage production that has entertained audiences fo ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Public Health offers monthly health fair blood draws (February 8, 2023)
Next one is February 15th
Sublette County Public Health, in partnership with Wyoming Health Fairs, is adding a monthly health fair blood draw at their Pinedale Office. This draw will be held the 3rd Wednesday morning every month from 7AM to 10AM. The next monthly draw is scheduled for ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 7, 2023 (February 7, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2/7/2023 ... FULL STORY
(11 pictures) Pinedale Winter Carnival Feb. 10-12, 2023 (February 7, 2023)
Main Street Pinedale will host their 2023 Pinedale Winter Carnival February 10-12th in Pinedale. There will be lots of fun things to do and watch. The Snow Sculptures will start to be worked on Tuesday to Friday, so keep watching along Pine Street as the artis ... FULL STORY
CDL license class offered in Pinedale (February 7, 2023)
Sublette BOCES is offering a CDL class in April/May. The class will be from April 17, 2023 through May 5, 2023, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the Sublette BOCES building in Pinedale, 665 N. Tyler Ave. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association Annual Banquet Feb. 25 in Marbleton (February 7, 2023)
The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association will hold their Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 25th at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneer’s Senior Center in Marbleton. Social hour starts at 5:30PM (cash bar). The banquet begins at 6:00PM. There will be ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) More than 500 miles of wildlife-friendly fencing converted in Sublette County (February 7, 2023)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE, WYOMING - Wildlife-friendly fence conversion is nothing new for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and its partners. But the amount of work done over the last five years in Sublette County is nothing short of impressive. Since 2017 more than 500 mi ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 6, 2023 (February 7, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2/6/2023 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/6/2023 (February 6, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, February 6, 2023, 9:30AM: All trails above groomed this morning including Elkhart Park Road. 1-2 inches of fluffy fresh snow above. Warming up nicely, 23F degrees. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners agenda Feb 7, 2023 (February 6, 2023)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Anny Malo wins fifth consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (February 5, 2023)
by Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
When Anny Malo crossed the finish line in Driggs, Wyoming she became the first person in the Pedigree Stage Stop Race’s history to win five consecutive times. Although she had a solid 25 minutes lead on her nearest competitor, it took a combination of skill an ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 2 & 3, 2023 (February 5, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
2-3-2023 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) February Full Moon (February 4, 2023)
Rob Tolley sent in this photo of the full moon rise as seen ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/3/2023 (February 3, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, February 3, 2023, 10:15AM: Groomed the Golf Course this morning. Chilly, coldest temp was -15F, but warming up. Trails p above should be in pretty good shape. That’s all for today. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – February 1, 2023 (February 3, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you on February 1, the 16th day of the General Session of the 67th Legislature. This morning, we heard and passed 14 bills on 2nd Reading. The House spent the remainder of the day working t ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/2/2023 (February 2, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, February 2, 2023, 9:40AM: 14F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Tie-In, Powerline, Flatline, Heart Attack, Elkhart Park Road, Pine Martin and Aspen all groomed this morning. Looking like it is going to be a nice day to ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates – Jan. 25-31, 2023 (February 1, 2023)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
House District #20 Representative, Albert Sommers, sent in updates from the past week’s work in the Wyoming Legislature. They are debating bills and starting to work on amendments. Tuesday, January 31 was the last day for House Bills to be introduced. They wil ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 2/1/2023 (February 1, 2023)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 9:10AM: 14-16" new snow out of the storm Friday and Saturday. Looks like the cold snap is about over. 20F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline, Heart Attack and Elkhart ... FULL STORY

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