Jonah Energy donates $100,000 for new ambulance in Sublette County
by Sublette County Health Foundation
July 23, 2025
Jonah Energy has made a powerful investment in the health and safety of Sublette County with a $100,000 donation to fund a new ambulance for Sublette County EMS. This contribution completed the funding needed for the life-saving vehicle, which also received $119,639 in grant support from the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) through the Mineral Royalty Grant program and $150,000 from the Sublette County Health Foundation.
"Jonah Energy is proud to support the dedicated EMS professionals who serve our communities," said Brian Reger, CEO of Jonah Energy. "There is nothing more essential than emergency medical services in a rural area like ours. Supporting local healthcare is one of the many ways we strive to be a responsible and engaged community partner."
The new ambulance will replace a vehicle that has been in continuous service since 2001 and has logged over 294,000 miles. The upgrade will help ensure that EMS teams can continue to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies across the county’s vast landscape.
"This is a life-saving piece of equipment," said Brian Merry, Director of Sublette County EMS. "Our crews cover hundreds of square miles every day, often in extreme weather or on rough terrain. Having reliable, up-to-date equipment is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. We are deeply grateful to both Jonah Energy and the State of Wyoming for their support."
The Mineral Royalty Grant program is administered by the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments. It is specifically designed to fund infrastructure projects that provide essential services to Wyoming communities.
State Auditor Kristi Racines, a member of the SLIB board, noted, "The SLIB board is committed to strengthening local government services across the state. This is a great example of how state resources and private investment can work together to deliver real, lasting impact for Wyoming residents."
When Wyoming became a state in 1890, the federal government granted approximately 4.2 million acres of land to the state. Under the Wyoming Constitution, the Board of Land Commissioners is charged with managing these trust lands to generate sustainable revenue for public schools and institutions, including through mineral royalties. The proceeds from leasing state lands for surface and sub-surface uses directly support programs like the Mineral Royalty Grant.
Jonah Energy LLC is a leading oil and gas exploration and development company headquartered in Denver, Colorado with operations in the Green River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin in New Mexico. As one of the largest privately held producers in the United States, Jonah Energy is committed to producing oil and natural gas in an environmentally responsible manner.
The company consistently demonstrates its dedication to the people of Sublette County—not only through safe and sustainable energy production, but through generous support of essential local services like emergency medical care. Their leadership, integrity, and community focus make them an invaluable partner to the region.
With this combined funding from the Health Foundation, the State of Wyoming and Jonah Energy, Sublette County EMS is now equipped with the tools it needs to respond to emergencies with greater speed, reliability, and safety.
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