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Soundcheck Summer Music Series concert August 2 (posted 7/25/2024)
Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Pinedale's Soundcheck Summer Music Series continues Friday, August 2 with Columbus, Ohio 6-piece Doc Robinson and Jackson favorites Aaron Davis & the Mystery Machine! Music kicks off around 5:00 pm.
All Soundcheck shows are presented by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) and take place at American Legion Park in downtown Pinedale. Shows are free to the public and are kid/family friendly and feature food/drink vendors and fun activities for kids!
Melding eccentric lyricism, heartbreak harmonies, and dueling lead guitar synergy, Columbus, Ohio's Doc Robinson has catapulted itself beyond genre categorization into a midwestern "gumbo" concortion. From front man Jon Elliotts commanding tenor vocals, abstract interludes at a moment's notice, and blissful melodic interjections, Doc revels in a deliberate spectrum of sounds, the audial counterpart to a beautifully splattered Jackson Pollak canvas. Since its inception, the band has established itself as a pioneering voice in the grassroots indie movement of the late 2010s. Nationwide tours (alongside Camp, Neal Francis, The Brook and the Bluff, and more) and song placements on major TV series (The Walking Dead, BoJack Horseman) have allowed them to reach audiences worldwide and has transformed their live performance into feel good sing-along parties.
Aaron Davis is a Wyoming-based/Kentucky native chiefly known as co-founder of national touring act Screen Door Porch, and as engineer-producer-session player at Three Hearted Recording Studio in Hoback, Wyoming. As a multi-instrumentalist (voice, acoustic/electric/resonator/lap steel guitars, banjo, harmonica), the "truly phenomenal songwriter" (Americana UK) works the lesser-worn corners of the American musical fabric through an unconventional lens, leading the press to describe Aaron as "a combination that goes down like top-shelf bourbon" (Austin Chronicle) with "a searing slide guitar" (Country Weekly), and "a particularly standout approach that mixes poetry, groove and roughness" (Lonestar Time).
For full the Soundcheck lineup and more information please visit soundcheckpinedale.com and be sure to plan your trip to Pinedale at visitpinedale.org.
The Soundcheck Summer Music is presented by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council with support from The Town of Pinedale, The Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission, The Pinedale Lodging Tax, The Sublette County Recreation Board, Astoria Hot Springs and Park, Union Wireless, Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Four Pines Physical Therapy, Bank of Jackson Hole, Jackson Fork, Stantec, High Mountain Real Estate, Jorgensen & Associates, Two Rivers CPA, HUB International, Wyoming Public Radio, Wyoming Cultural Trust, Wyoming Community Foundation, Blue Spruce Operating and First Bank.
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Horse Creek Fire transitions to local Type 4 Incident Commander (posted 7/19/2024)
43-acre fire is 10% contained, with minimal growth. Updated Order re-opens the parking lot to Horse Creek Snow Camp and Forest Road 10123 going to Blind Bull Warming Hut
Bridger-Teton National Forest
BONDURANT, WYOMING — Tomorrow, Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Wyoming Type 3, Team 2 will transfer command of the Horse Creek Fire to a local Type 4 Incident Commander (IC).
The fire continues to burn in a remote, mountainous area in steep, rugged terrain, though minimal fire activity has occurred. Safety is the number one priority through the transition of command on the Horse Creek Fire. Fire managers and personnel continue to assess the area and carry out suppression efforts.
Bridger-Teton National Forest staff will remain available to support the local Type 4 IC on the Horse Creek Fire. The fire remains at 43 acres, with minimal growth over the last several days. The fire is 10% contained with continuing suppression efforts utilizing natural features. Fire crews have positioned hose along the North Horse Creek drainage. A saw line was also completed, connecting natural features together to build containment lines.
A reduced Horse Creek Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure Order (click here for map) remains in effect for public and firefighter safety.
Looking for a job? (posted 7/17/2024)
Check out the Pinedale Online Job Board
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Here is a list of current job openings in Sublette County posted on the Pinedale Online Job Board.
Job openings include cooks, cashiers, bartenders, RNs, CDL truck drivers, gas technicians, emergency room physicians, ranch hands, school teachers, custodians, motel night audits, pool lifeguards, veterinary technicians, delivery drivers, EMTs, sports coaches, equipment operators, mechanics, concrete specialists, carpenters, phlebotomists, medical technicians, law enforcement, dispatchers, and more. To get to the specific job descriptions and instructions on how to apply, go to the Pinedale Online Job Board.
All employers are looking for people who are reliable, honest, and willing to work. Many jobs require drug/alcohol screening and background checks.
For anyone who doesn’t already live here and is interested in applying for a job, be sure to get your housing secured before moving here, as housing is in short supply and can be expensive. Sometimes employers can help with housing arrangements. For more information about the Pinedale area, go to www.visitpinedale.org.
Full-time Maintenance Worker 1 Town of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming
Gas Technician/Equipment Operator Pinedale Natural Gas, Pinedale, Wyoming
Part-Time Cook Rendezvous Pointe, Pinedale, Wyoming
Middle School Life Skills Paraprofessional Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Middle School Sped Paraprofessional Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
High School Girls Head Wrestling Coach Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Middle School Girls Wrestling Coaches (2) Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Class A CDL Driver Taylor Construction, Inc., Boulder, Wyoming
Yard Hand Pinedale Lumber, Pinedale, Wyoming
ER Physician Sublette County Hospital District, Pinedale, Wyoming
ER Advanced Practice Provider APP Sublette County Hospital District, Pinedale, Wyoming
Full-Time Laundry Attendant Hampton Inn & Suites, Pinedale, Wyoming
Full-time Planning & Zoning Administrator Town of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming
Public Health RN Sublette County Public Health, Pinedale, Wyoming
Truck Drivers, Equipment Operators, and Laborers Teletractors, Inc., Pinedale, Wyoming
Class A CDL Truck Driver M and M Disposal, Pinedale, Wyoming
Concrete Craftsman Adams Concrete, Inc., Pinedale, Wyoming
Bartender Boulder Store & Bar, Boulder, Wyoming
Store Cashier Boulder Store, Boulder, Wyoming
Summer Ranch Help, Upper Green
Full-Time Cashier/Stocker/Side Duties Obo’s Market & Deli, Pinedale, Wyoming
Homemaker Rendezvous Pointe, Pinedale, Wyoming
Elementary School Part-Time Title I Math Teacher (Grant Funded) Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Custodian Pinedale Aquatic Center, Pinedale, Wyoming
Housekeeper High Country Suites, Pinedale, Wyoming
Night Audit High Country Suites, Pinedale, Wyoming
Mountain Camp Cook Bald Mountain Outfitters, Pinedale, Wyoming
Patrol Deputy, Detention Deputy, Communications Officer Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Sublette County, Wyoming
EMT, AEMT, EMT-I and Paramedic Sublette County EMS, Sublette County, Wyoming
CDL Truck Driver M and M Disposal, Pinedale, Wyoming
Receptionist/Call Center Sublette County Hospital District, Sublette County, Wyoming
Master Automotive Technician Performance Tech, Pinedale, Wyoming
High School Assistant Football Coach - 2 positions, Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
K-12 Special Education Counselor / Social Worker Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Full-Time Janitor Town of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming
Middle School Boys Basketball Assisting Coach Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
2 Summer Groundskeepers Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Financial/Administrative Assistant Obo’s Market & Deli, Pinedale, Wyoming
Veterinary Assistant Pinedale Animal Hospital, Pinedale, Wyoming
Customer Service Representative Pinedale Animal Hospital, Pinedale, Wyoming
High School Special Education Paraprofessional Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming
Full-Time Bobtail Fuel Driver All American Fuels, Sublette County, Wyoming
Lifeguard Pinedale Aquatic Center, Pinedale, Wyoming
Seasonal Airport Operator Town of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming
Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Sublette Center, Pinedale, Wyoming
Evening Delivery Driver Old Stones Smokehouse and Country Pizza, Pinedale, Wyoming
Teaching Professional Children’s Discovery Center, Pinedale, Wyoming
Phlebotomist Sublette County Hospital District, Pinedale, Wyoming
Medical Technologist Sublette County Hospital District, Pinedale, Wyoming
BTNF to start paving operations on Fremont Lake Road and Skyline Drive in late July (posted 7/16/2024)
Delays of up to 30 minutes may occur
Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE, WYOMING — The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin road paving operations on the Fremont Lake Road and Skyline Drive starting in late July 2024. During this paving process, road priming will occur that includes a mixture of asphalt road oil that has chips and rocks within it, which can adhere to the undercarriage of vehicles if driven over. The public is asked to please stay in identified lanes to avoid coming into contact with this road priming oil.
Delays of up to 30-minutes may occur during paving operations. No traffic will be given priority access during these planned delays except for law enforcement and emergency services. Longer delays may occur, and the Forest will notify the public of any extended traffic delays or closures.
"We understand this may inconvenience individuals visiting the area, so we appreciate cooperation and understanding from the public," said Public Affairs Officer Mary Cernicek. Adherence to traffic restrictions and following appropriate signage will be critical to the safety of all people in the project area. Traffic management crews will work with residents and visitors to minimize disruptions.
For questions about the project, please contact Pinedale Ranger District Wilderness and Recreation Program Manger Jay Sammer at jason.sammer@usda.gov.
Granite Falls Redesign Project begins July 15 (posted 7/15/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Granite Falls is a scenic stop for many people visiting the Granite Hot Springs area on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and it is about to receive a long overdue upgrade.
The work to redesign the parking area and restore the surrounding natural environment will begin Monday, July 15, and is anticipated to last about four weeks.
During construction and restoration activities, visitors will still be able to access Granite Hot Springs, but parking at Granite Falls will not be possible. Signage will be in place to direct traffic around the construction.
Redesign and restoration of the Granite Falls area has been envisioned for many years, beginning in the mid-1990s. After public review and environmental analysis, District Ranger Todd Stiles made the decision in September 2022 to repair resource damage associated with the user-created parking area, design the area for day use only, separate trailer parking, restore eroded trails, construct a bypass trail to prevent conflicts between horses and hot springs visitors, and add interpretive signage.
Funding for the project is now available, thanks to a partnership with Friends of the Bridger-Teton and the Teton Conservation District, as well as funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act.
Ranger Stiles acknowledged that the temporary closures in the Granite Falls area will impact some visitors, but the resulting improvements will create a much better experience for all.
Work continues on Monument Ridge Prescribed Fire (posted 7/15/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Firefighters from the Bridger-Teton National Forest are continuing to work on extinguishing hot spots within the 3500-acre Monument Ridge prescribed fire near Bondurant, Wyoming. Smoke will continue to be visible from the Monument Ridge prescribed fire for the foreseeable future.
The 3500-acre prescribed fire was initiated on June 7, 2024 and continued with active ignitions through June 17, 2024. The following 11-days saw firefighters occasionally lighting internal pockets of fuels to strengthen control lines and limit the potential for any unwanted growth. Firefighters remain on scene and engaged.
There have been no human ignitions on the prescribed fire since June 28, 2024. All smoke currently being seen is from remaining interior fuels, such as rotten logs, burning. Due to hazards from the recently burned trees, firefighters are not going interior in these areas to put the fire out. There is no threat to the prescribed fire’s containment lines. Fire managers may still use interior ignitions as a tool to best secure the burn in the future.
Smoke from the Monument Ridge prescribed fire will be visible, in varying amounts, for the weeks to come, but air quality in the area has been minimally impacted. Since active ignitions ceased on June 17, 2024 the sensors in the area have shown that the air quality is "Good" most days, with occasional climbs to "Moderate" for a few hours at a time. Smoke sensors are still set up and active for the public to see accurate air quality data. Please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/
More information on the Monument Ridge Prescribed Fire:
The prescribed fire currently ongoing near the town of Bondurant in Sublette County, Wyoming is part of the Monument Ridge Vegetation and Recreation Management Project. The project, proposed by the Sublette County Collaborative, is multifaceted and includes fuels reduction actions within the wildland urban interface (WUI), wildlife habitat enhancement activities, and safety and access improvements for recreation. These activities will improve forest health; promote wildlife populations for elk, mule deer, and sage grouse; and provide sustainable recreation opportunities well into the future. The Forest Service prepared this area in 2020 by felling trees and allowing the fuels to cure during the subsequent time, preparing an adequate fuel bed for the prescribed fire.
The Forest Service implemented the prescribed fire with weather and conditions to meet project objectives. Forest personnel treated the area in a mosaic pattern, producing a complex mix of burned and unburned patches. These activities reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat by increasing forage (i.e., grass, forbs, and shrubs), and will stimulate aspen growth in areas where stands have declined due to the lack of wildfire.
Incident Management Team arrives to suppress Horse Creek Fire (posted 7/11/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has ordered a Type 3 Incident Management Team to help fight the Horse Creek Fire.
The fire was discovered on July 1, 2024. The lightning-caused fire is 30-acres in size and burning in timber approximately two miles northeast of the Blind Bull warming hut on the Big Piney Ranger District.
The Forest has implemented an emergency closure order for several trails in the vicinity for public safety and to allow for firefighters and equipment to move throughout the area. The Type 3 Team will assume command of the fire at 6:00am on Friday July 12, 2024.
A Type 3 Incident Management Team is brought in for fires that exceed the firefighting resources a Forest has available. The Team utilizes the Incident Command System and is staffed with supervisory positions that can order resources to fight the fire and provide oversight for several operational periods. Currently on the Horse Creek Fire, there is a crew of 10 firefighters and 1 helicopter working on the fire. Because the fire is burning in a string of conifer trees on a steep slope, the plan is to confine and contain the fire and keep firefighters out of the snags while suppressing the fire.
"We are looking for the most viable option in terms of containing the fire and safety for the firefighters who are working on the steep slopes and in the dead weakened trees," said Lex Scanlan, Forest Prevention Officer for the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The fire danger rating for the Bridger-Teton National Forest is listed as High. That means fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels such as grasses and needles will ignite readily.
"We have been in a relatively strong heat wave this week," said Scanlan "and our humidities have been very low, which makes fire more active," she said.
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Fire Danger increased to High (posted 7/11/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
The forecast is for continued warmer and drier weather. Visitors should not be deceived by how green the landscape looks. Dead and down timber and fuels are carrying fire right now prompting fire managers to elevate the fire danger rating.
A high fire danger rating means fires can start easily and spread quickly. When determining fire danger, fire managers use several indicators such as the moisture content of grasses, shrubs, and trees; projected weather conditions including temperatures and possible wind events; the ability of fire to spread after ignition; and availability of firefighting resources across the country.
Public land users can help prevent wildfires by not having a fire at all and instead dressing for success with layers and warm clothes.
Fire managers advise recreationists to use caution if choosing to build and maintain a campfire. In areas where campfires are allowed, fires should never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished before leaving. Unattended or abandoned campfires and warming fires can quickly escalate into wildfires and recreationists can be held liable for suppression costs if their campfire becomes a wildfire.
All campers and day users should have a shovel on hand and a water bucket ready for use if choosing to have a fire. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. It is extremely important that all campfires are "dead out" and cold to the touch before leaving.
Visit the Teton Interagency Fire web site at TetonFires.com to learn more about fire safety and what fire regulations may be in place. To report a fire or smoke in the immediate area, call the Teton Interagency Fire Dispatch Center at 307-739-3630.
Rockslide blocks North Piney OHV trail on Bridger-Teton National Forest (posted 7/5/2024)
Opening of trail may be delayed
Bridger-Teton National Forest
BIG PINEY, WYOMING – The Big Piney Ranger District on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is working on removing a rockslide that has obstructed the North Piney Lake Off Highway Vehicle trail (Trail #2059) at approximately the two-mile mark.
The trail is scheduled to open seasonally every year on July 16th, depending on snow drifts and weather conditions, but with the size of the boulders blocking the trail that opening date may be delayed.
"We are working on moving the boulders," said Big Piney District Ranger Cary Swain, "but the six-foot diameter size of some of them is making it quite challenging, so right now we have an unknown completion date," he said.
The North Piney Trailhead provides access to North Piney Lake and North Piney Meadows Off-Highway Vehicle trails and the Lunch Creek motorcycle trail. The North Piney Trailhead also provides access to foot and horse users to Roaring Fork Lakes, Box Canyon Pass and the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail.
Motorized use is allowed seasonally from July 16 - October 14 each year to protect elk and big horn sheep winter range. Recreationists are asked to please plan accordingly if visiting North Piney Lake.
For updates, please contact the Big Piney Ranger station at 307-276-5800.
For other news, events and information, you can call 307-739-5500, or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf, or follow the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Facebook @BridgerTetonNF or on X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.
Wyoming initiates lawsuit over Biden Fuel Efficiency Standards (posted 7/5/2024)
Rules manipulate free market to require auto manufacturers to produce electric vehicles
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Wyoming has initiated a lawsuit along with 25 other states, challenging the Biden Administration’s latest attempt to force a consumer transition to electric vehicles (EVs). In a lawsuit filed in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the states are seeking to block a new rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That rule imposes unworkable standards that leverage the weight of the federal government to require auto manufacturers to produce EVs.
"Our federal government should not be issuing overreaching mandates that manipulate the free market," Governor Gordon said. "Wyoming residents drive thousands of miles each year through remote areas. They should be able to decide what vehicle technology is most suitable for their needs, not the Biden Administration."
In January, Governor Gordon joined 15 Republican Governors in signing a letter to President Biden opposing the proposed rule calling the mandates "unrealistic, costly and prescriptive solutions that harm American consumers."
There are approximately 1,000 EVs registered in Wyoming, which account for just over one-tenth of 1% of total vehicle registrations in the state.
The coalition is comprised of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
TerraPower begins construction on nuclear project in southwest Wyoming (posted 7/5/2024)
In mid-June, 2024, TerraPower celebrated the start of construction on the Natrium reactor1 demonstration project in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
The ceremony brought together TerraPower leaders, government officials, Natrium project partners, industry and community supporters, including TerraPower Chairman and founder, Bill Gates.
Approximately 1,600 workers will be needed for construction at the project’s peak. Construction is set to span five years. Once the plant is operational, the company estimates that 250 people will support day-to-day activities, including plant security. It will be a boon to the economy and employment opportunities for Kemmerer and Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Upon completion, the Natrium demonstration plant will be a fully functioning commercial power plant. It is being constructed near a retiring coal-fired power plant near Kemmerer, in southwest Wyoming. It is the only coal-to-nuclear project under development in the world.
The project features a 345 MW sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten salt-based energy storage system. The storage technology can boost the system’s output to 500 MW of power when needed, which is equivalent to the energy required to power around 400,000 homes. The energy storage capability allows the plant to integrate seamlessly with renewable resources and is the only advanced reactor design with this unique feature.
Earlier this year, TerraPower submitted its construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Natrium reactor. TerraPower is the first to submit its construction permit application for a commercial advanced reactor to the NRC. Due to its unique design, non-nuclear construction is beginning while nuclear construction will begin after this application is approved.
Through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP), a public-private partnership, this Natrium reactor demonstration project is intended to validate the design, construction and operational features of the Natrium technology.
TerraPower is a leading nuclear innovation company that strives to improve the world through nuclear energy and science. Since it was founded by Bill Gates and a group of like-minded individuals, TerraPower is an incubator and developer of ideas and technologies that offer energy independence, environmental sustainability, medical advancement, and other cutting-edge opportunities.
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