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(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/31/2022 (December 31, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, December 31, 2022, 10:20AM: About 6 inches new snow up above. Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Flatline, Heart Attack, Tree Loop, Old Road Trail and Martin Trap all groomed this morning. 2 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/30/2022 (December 30, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, December 30, 2022, 10:10AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Moose Ridge, Flatline, Heart Attack, Tree Loop, Pine Martin and Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. Powerline groomed, but no classic track. 15F deg ... FULL STORY
2023 System Conservation Pilot Program launched (December 28, 2022)
Pre-Solicitation Notice of Request for Proposals – deadline Feb. 1, 2023
by Upper Colorado River Commission
The Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, acting through the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC), in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, announced their intent to launch a System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) for 2023 ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Freedom Bird Hunting (December 28, 2022)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted a new album of photos from an outing watching a bald eagle fishing on Fremont Lake on Christmas Eve day. He watched as the eagle harassed four Trumpeter Swans trying to enjoy swimming in the lake. Apparently the eagle wanted the territory all ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) SCUF battles structure fires (December 28, 2022)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
Over the holiday weekend, Sublette County Unified Fire (SCUF) responded to two separate structure fires. On Friday December 23rd, 2022 at 3:05 AM, the fire department responded to a chimney fire in a two-story residence north of Boulder. SCUF units from Batt ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/28/2022 (December 28, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 9:45AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, and Pine Martin all groomed. About 2-4 inches of new snow. 17F degrees. Grooming to the Upper Overlook at Elkhart P ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Travel Advisory - Tyler Avenue closure due to water main break (December 27, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Travel Advisory for Pinedale, 12/27/2022 4:00pm: The Town of Pinedale has shut down South Tyler Avenue from B Street to Fox Willow due to a water main leak. This portion of the street will be closed for an unknown time. Please find alternate routes until furth ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Dec. 26, 2022 (December 26, 2022)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
12/26/2022 ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Wyoming’s birth rate drops below death rate (December 26, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
While examining the latest COVID-19 numbers, we decided to plot out the historical birth rate data for Wyoming to see if the virus had any noticeable impact on births in the state. We took historical birth data from the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Stati ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/26/2022 (December 26, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 26, 2022, 9:45AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Heart Attack and Flatline all groomed this morning. Also, Powerline is packed; probably soft. 25F degrees, nice day, balmy. Still ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Must be Christmas (December 25, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
The only day of the year that Ridley’s grocery store in ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half-Staff notice for Friday, December 23 (December 22, 2022)
Volunteer firefighter Bruce Lang died while trying to rescue another who had fallen through ice in reservoir
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 Friday, December 23 in honor and memory of Bruce Lang, a volunteer firefighter and Training Officer with the Pine Haven Volunteer F ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/22/2022 (December 22, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, December 22, 2022, 10:30AM: Groomed trails include Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Heart Attack, Flatline, Old Road Trail, and Pine Martin. Thermometer on the groomer read -45F (minus 45F ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Road and Weather update - Dec 22, 2022 (December 22, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Thursday, December 22, 8:30AM: -24F in Pinedale as of the time of this report. Road Closures and NO UNNECESSARY TRAVEL Advisories out for many roads in southern Wyoming this evening. South Pass has Chain Law Level 1 posted. Much of I-80 across Wyoming is clos ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) 80mph wind gusts at Pape Ranch Dec 21st (December 21, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Ranae Pape sent in this weather reading showing 80mph peak wind gusts at the Pape Ranch northwest of Daniel on Wednesday, December 21st. The day was full of crazy weather with strong winds causing blizzard conditions, limited visibility, and frigid wind chill ... FULL STORY
Fremont Lake Ice Sculptures (December 21, 2022)
Photos by Dave Bell
by Pinedale Online!
Dave Bell posted a gallery of the interesting ice sculptures forming on the surface of Fremont Lake from the wave action and repeated freezing. "Never seen anything like this before on Fremont Lake. The Sandy Beach bay is freezing rapidly right now. But the ic ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Plan ahead for freezing temperatures (December 21, 2022)
Precautions to keep water lines from freezing
by Pinedale Online!
The National Weather Service predicts frigid temperatures for much of Wyoming on Thursday, December 22nd. Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to -26F around Pinedale and the daytime high is expected to be a frigid -4F. Thursday night temperatures are p ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Centennial Elected Officer Swearing in January 2nd (December 21, 2022)
Sublette County celebrates 100 years
by Mindi Crabb, Centennial Coordinator, Sublette Centennial Committee
The Sublette County Centennial Committee has been coordinating projects and events over the past two years to celebrate the county’s past 100 years of history. The final important date in the creation of our County is right around the corner. On Monday, Januar ... FULL STORY
BLM offices in Wyoming closed Dec. 22 (December 21, 2022)
Due to predicted dangerous winter conditions
by Bureau of Land Management
All BLM Wyoming field offices, the Wyoming State Office and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 22 due to dangerous weather conditions predicted by the National Weather Service. Offices are scheduled to reop ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/21/2022 (December 21, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 11:30AM: Didn’t groom today, pointless. Ugly out, gusty winds, low visibility, intermittent snow squalls. Don’t recommend coming up. If do, bundle up. The snow plow did go through, but lost sight of him pretty quick. Will see what ... FULL STORY
Poinsettias (December 19, 2022)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Plants are wonderful gifts to give and receive. There are many bulbs that can be forced (made to bloom in the house), such as amaryllis, tulips, and narcissus. Many stores will have plants for sale, such as the beautiful Christmas cactus (and its relative the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Caroling with Voices 8 and Friends at Nested West Dec. 22 (December 19, 2022)
Everyone is invited to join Voices 8 and Friends for caroling on the front porch of Nested West in Pinedale on Thursday, December 22nd from 5-6PM. Nested West is located at 231 W Pine Street. Free event. Dress warm! ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/19/2022 (December 19, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 19, 2022, 10:45AM: Groomed Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyors, Old Road Trail and we’ll call it Pine Martin. Packed Heart Attack and Flatline, they will likely be soft today. It was -15F this morning in Upper ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) -13F in Pinedale Dec. 19, 2022 (December 19, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
-13F in Pinedale as of the time of this report. Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories out for late tonight through Wednesday night for the mountains of western Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
BLM announce big game winter range closures (December 17, 2022)
For Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Offices
by Bureau of Land Management
The BLM Kemmerer and Pinedale Field Offices will close BLM-administered public big game winter ranges to all motorized vehicle travel from Jan. 1 through Apr. 30, 2023. This annual closure is necessary to protect elk, moose, pronghorn and mule deer from disrup ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Regular gas prices drop below $3/gallon in Pinedale (December 17, 2022)
Diesel drops below $5/gallon
by Pinedale Online!
The price of regular gas dropped to below $3/gallon in Pinedale on Saturday, December 17th (2022). Obo’s Market & Deli had the lowest regular gas price at $2.94/gallon, other stations in town were $2.99/gallon for regular gas. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting Dec. 20, 2022 (December 16, 2022)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
County Board volunteer opportunities (December 16, 2022)
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will make appointments to the following boards: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Don’t push snow into streets (December 16, 2022)
by Town of Pinedale
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town of Pinedale reminds everyone that snow cannot be shoveled or pushed into the streets or right-of-ways. If snow is from your personal property, it needs to stay on your property. If snow is in the right-of-way, then it can be pushed to ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Deputy Dan Ruby retires after 20 years with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (December 16, 2022)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
PINEDALE, WYOMING - Deputy Dan Ruby began his career with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office in September 2002 in the Detention Center. At that time, the Detention Center was under new construction and consisted of a series of temporary trailers parked on th ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon bans TikTok on State devices due to cybersecurity concerns (December 16, 2022)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
CHEYENNE, WYOMING, 12/15/2022 – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns that have been raised by the app’s foreign ownership and the potential influence of foreign gov ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/16/2022 (December 16, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, December 16, 2022, 9:30AM: Cleaned up some of the wind-blown conditions on the trails, rest should be in good condition. Very cold up there this morning, -15F in the meadow, -8F at the Nordic Equipment Building. Reminder that there is a free-style high ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Centennial Committee seeks help checking elected officials list (December 16, 2022)
The Sublette Centennial committee has compiled lists of the county elected officials over the past 100 years, and now they'd like to ask the public’s help to review the list and let them know if anything looks incorrect. No compiled official list exists. These ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Early Winter (December 15, 2022)
Scenic photos by Dave Bell
by Pinedale Online!
Local photographer Dave Bell posted four new albums in his photo gallery on Pinedale Online! Dave has been generously sharing his photos with our readers for nearly 15 years. He enjoys photographing the beauty of the western United States. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) REVENANT REALITY - The Real Hugh Glass (December 15, 2022)
OCTA releases new video featuring the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale
by Pinedale Online!
The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) released a new video on their YouTube channel on December 9th that features the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. "Before the Oregon Trail, trappers and traders explored the American West and laid the foun ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/15/2022 (December 15, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 9:00AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, and Old Road Trail were all groomed this morning. 10F degrees, with a little breeze. Pretty nice, the sun is shining. Use cautio ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/14/2022 (December 14, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 10:00AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Tree Loop, Old Road Trail, and Martin Trap new trail were all groomed yesterday and should be in pretty good condition. There may be some wind-blown a ... FULL STORY
(53 pictures) Holiday shopping in Pinedale (December 12, 2022)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We had fun shopping in Pinedale during Mountain Man Christmas on Saturday, December 10th. One of the things we like about living here is that the stores are locally owned and operated and all carry unique items, unlike cookie cutter chain stores in the big cit ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Tanner Butner places 14th in NFR Saddle Bronc (December 13, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
A local cowboy from Daniel, Wyoming competed in his first-ever National Finals Rodeo world competition in Las Vegas, Nevada in early December. 25-year old Tanner Butner went in ranked 15th after competing across the West in PRCA-sanctioned rodeos. He, his fam ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Demolition begins (December 13, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Two giant excavators made quick work of demolishing the old Public Health building next to the Pinedale Medical Clinic on Monday, December 12th. The building was emptied of its salvageable contents. The removal is one of the first steps to make way for the con ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Sublette County Health Foundation announces Kari DeWitt as new Executive Director (December 13, 2022)
The Sublette County Health Foundation Board has announced that Kari DeWitt will be the organization’s first Executive Director. Founded in 2022, the Foundation is the charitable giving arm of the Sublette County Hospital District. DeWitt will continue in her ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Obituary – Paul Anspach (December 13, 2022)
Paul Anspach, 82, passed away December 8, 2022 at his home in Henderson, Nevada following a two-year battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer. Paul was born in Wolf Point, Montana, October 1940, the eldest child of James and Wilma Anspach. Paul lived most of his ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Stuart Thompson wins Super Select Championship in Reining at the 2022 AQHA Championship (December 13, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Stuart Thompson, of Pinedale, Wyoming, competed in the 2022 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Championship in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma November 1-17, 2022. Much to his surprise, he won a Super Select Championship in Reining and Super Select Reserve Ch ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale Request for Quotes (December 13, 2022)
For Concrete Replacement - Pinedale Airport E GA Apron
by Town of Pinedale
12/13/2022: Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Town of Pinedale is soliciting quotes for replacement of the concrete valley gutter at the Pinedale Airport in Pinedale, Wyoming. The project consists of removing and replacing the valley pan along the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pucker & Pluck Christmas Concert rescheduled to Dec. 22 (Original post December 13, 2022 - Updated Dec. 20, 2022)
The Christmas concert for "Pucker & Pluck" has been RESCHEDULED to THURSDAY, DEC. 22 at 6:00PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME. The group is a musical ensemble from Pinedale featuring violins, cello, string bass and flute. Th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/12/2022 (December 12, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 12, 2022, 9:30AM: About 4 inches of new snow at White Pine and snowing. 22F degrees. Road plowed but snow-packed. Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyors, Moose Ridge and Kelly Park all groomed this morning for both skating and classic. Half ... FULL STORY
(29 pictures) Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale (December 10, 2022)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale on Saturday, December 10th. Local businesses hosted special shopping deals all day long as well as open houses with refreshments and festivities. The Library had hol ... FULL STORY
(9 pictures) Chroma Art Exhibit (December 10, 2022)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Library’s December gallery art exhibit features Karla Bird’s Chroma Adventure Art Show. Karla enjoys working with soft pastels, acrylics and oils. She works in her studio as well as Plein Air. Her artwork can be seen on at Facebook at Karl ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/10/2022 (December 10, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report, Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:50AM: 2-4 inches of new snow above. Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge all groomed for both classic and skating. Flat groomed Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, and Tree Loop. 10F deg ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Winter moose (December 8, 2022)
We are fortunate to live in an area with an abundance of big game wildlife. Rob Tolley sent in this photo of a moose seen munching on willows in the Upper Green in early December. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) December full moon (December 8, 2022)
Rob Tolley sent in these photos of the rise of the full moon over the Wind River Mountains as seen from Kendall Valley in the Upper Green on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Mountain Man Christmas events Dec. 10 in Pinedale (December 8, 2022)
by Pinedale Online!
Come out for the fun in Pinedale on Saturday, December 10th for Mountain Man Christmas! Local stores will have specials and open houses that day. The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host the lighted Christmas Parade at 6:00PM (Pine Street/US 191 will ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Glacier Hockey Ugly Sweater Skate Night Dec. 20th (December 7, 2022)
Pinedale Glacier Hockey will host an Ugly Sweater Skate Night on Tuesday, December 20th. The event is to help collect food for the Community BakPak program which sends kid-friendly food items home over the weekend to assist with family food needs. Great items ... FULL STORY
Scam Information (December 7, 2022)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
Scams continue to be on the rise and seem to be striking in Sublette County more often as well. ... FULL STORY
Anglers encouraged to keep Lake Trout from Boulder Lake (December 7, 2022)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE, WYOMING - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is encouraging ice anglers to keep lake trout they catch at Boulder Lake, southeast of Pinedale. Removing some smaller lake trout will reduce competition for forage, which will ultimately lead to more tr ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale seeks volunteers for Bald Eagle survey in January (December 7, 2022)
Survey will be on Saturday, January 7, 2023
by Bureau of Land Management
PINEDALE, WYOMING - The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. ... FULL STORY
Colorado River Work Group update – 12/7/2022 (December 7, 2022)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County and LaBarge, this is Albert Sommers reporting on interim work of the 66th Legislature. On December 5th, the Governor’s Colorado River Work Group met with the director of the Upper Colorado River Commission to hear a report on the System C ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Community Choir Concerts Dec. 9, 10 & 11 (December 7, 2022)
The Pinedale Community Choir presents their 2022 Christmas Celebration through Scripture and Song. The first will be an abbreviated performance on Friday, December 9th at 3:00PM in the Heritage Room of the Sublette Center in Pinedale. The second performance wi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half Staff Notice – Dec. 7 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7, 2022)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Wednesday, December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to commemorate the patriots who were w ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) -8F in Pinedale (December 7, 2022)
Temperatures were chilly Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/5/2022 (December 5, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report, Monday, December 5, 2022, 9:20AM: 3-4 inches of new snow from yesterday and last night. Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, and Lower Surveyor all groomed for both classic and skating and should be in pretty good shape. Old Road Trai ... FULL STORY
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 12/3/2022 (December 3, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00AM: Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Lower Surveyor all groomed this morning for both classic and skating. Old Road Trail is flat groomed. About 1 inch of new snow from yesterday. -8F degrees below ... FULL STORY
Winter wildlife closures begin Dec. 1 on BTNF (December 2, 2022)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closures and other closure areas. December 1, 2022 all the winter closure areas are in effect except areas in Lower Spread Creek and Coal Mine Draw, west of the Hatchet Road on th ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting Dec. 6 in Pinedale (December 2, 2022)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – 11/1/2022 (December 1, 2022)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, December 1, 2022, 11:30AM: Groomed Upper and Lower Surveyors this morning for both skating and classic. About 1 inch of new snow from yesterday. A little breezy. ... FULL STORY

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