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Pinedale Online News - January 2017

(1 pictures) Snow Eagle (January 31, 2017)
The carved eagle on the lot at Wind River Stone Scapes lot looks like it is wearing a snow wig. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Snow car (January 31, 2017)
Sharon Rauenzahn sent in a couple of great winter pictures. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 (January 31, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Monday the 30th. Today in Committee of the Whole all of the gun bills– HB136, 137, and 194 − passed to Second Reading. I voted for HB137 and 194, but I do not support allow ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pedigree Stage Stop Race comes to Big Piney/Marbleton Feb. 1 & 2 (January 31, 2017)
The 334-mile PEDIGREE® Stage Stop Race will come to Big Piney and Marbleton on Wednesday and Thursday, February 1 & 2, 2017. The teams travel from Pinedale on Wednesday afternoon and will attend a Meet the Mushers Dinner being held at the Southwest Sublette C ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 31, 2017 (January 31, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00AM report Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Flatline, Heart Attack all groomed this morning. CCC Ponds and Golf Course were groomed yesterday. Expect firm conditions on most of the trails – use ca ... FULL STORY
(14 pictures) The Big Blow - Updated (January 30, 2017)
by Terry Allen
Today is Monday, January 30, 2017 and some Sublette County residents have not yet been able to get out of their more remote homes. Most seem to have been freed Sunday, but several in Boulder have not been able to report to work. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 2017 Cally’s Helping Hands Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (January 30, 2017)
The 2017 Cally’s Helping Hands Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held in the Pinedale Library on Friday, January 27th. This year’s event was hosted by SAFV and sponsored by Ultra Petroleum. The dinner is an opportunity for local non-profit organizations in Sub ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Last of January 2017 (January 29, 2017)
Dave Bell posted a new winter gallery from his wanderings during the past week or so. Click on this link to see his photos: Last of January 2017 ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 29, 2017 (January 29, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Sunday the 29th. I thought I would report on the bills that I sponsored this session. Being on the Appropriations Committee has eaten up a lot of my time, and so I have refrained ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Who to watch in the 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race (January 28, 2017)
by Jake Berkowitz, Pedigree Stage Stop Race
JACKSON, WYOMING Friday, January 27, 2017 - The 2017 Pedigree Stage Stop Race is well underway. Mushers have taken over Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the ski…bums have been replaced with hundreds of four legged creatures. The mandatory veterinary checks were compl ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 27, 2017 (January 28, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting from Cheyenne on Friday, January 27. Today in Committee of the Whole we debated multiple bills, including HB152, Cigarette Tax. This bill would increase the cigarette tax from 60 cents to 90 cents a pack. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 28, 2017 (January 28, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Saturday, January 28, 8:50AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Surveyor Parks groomed this morning. 20F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. A little blustery above, not as much as down below. Wind really blowing fiercely at the CCC tra ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Sat, Jan. 28, 2017 (January 28, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 0" ... FULL STORY
Public comment sought on winter event proposals on Fremont Lake (January 27, 2017)
Comments requested by Feb. 6, 2017
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Pinedale Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public comment regarding two winter recreation events that are proposed in February on the southern end of Fremont Lake, 5 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Both events would occur on the i ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day issued for Saturday, January 28, 2017 (January 27, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Saturday, January 28, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 (January 27, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Monday: 15" ... FULL STORY
Temporary closure of Granite Creek to improve access (January 26, 2017)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest's Jackson Ranger District will temporarily close the Granite Creek area and the parking lot for snow removal. Friday, January 27 the Granite Creek trailhead on the Jackson Ranger District will be closed at the access point alo ... FULL STORY
Free Baseline EKGs offered in February (January 26, 2017)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Sublette County EMS will be offering free Baseline EKGs the first week in February. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates (January 26, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Thursday, January 26, 2017 ... FULL STORY
Sublette Chamber Strategic Planning meeting Feb. 1 (January 26, 2017)
The Sublette Chamber's Board of Directors invites local businesses to participate in their upcoming strategic planning process on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Do you have a vision for Sublette County businesses, ideas for economic development, feedback regardi ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day issued for Friday, January 27, 2017 (January 26, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Friday, January 27, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale update: Snow (January 26, 2017)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale will be removing the snow piles that have accumulated due to the snowfall we have received, so far, this winter. The Town will be working with a private contractor, who will be bringing in large dump trucks that will be used, in conjuncti ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Great Grey Owl (January 26, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft has found at least five Great grey owls in the Pinedale area he has been enjoying watching and photographing. The fluffy plumage on these birds make them seem larger than they really are. They like to find a perch, watch, and hunt by listening. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Sometimes even the big boys get stuck (January 26, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
Wink sent in photos of a snow plow that got stuck at the top end of Skyline Drive trying to plow out the deep snow Wednesday afternoon (January 25). It is amazing what this heavy equipment can do to manhandle the challenge of the heavy snowfall. How do you get ... FULL STORY
Forest Service releases Prospectus for Guided Bank Fishing (January 25, 2017)
Applications are due by March 14, 2017
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is entering the second phase of a project that proposes to authorize guided bank fishing on portions of the Buffalo River, Blackrock Creek, Spread Creek, and Pacific Creek. This phase involves inviting applications through a c ... FULL STORY
Bridger-Teton National Forest proposes cabin rentals (January 25, 2017)
Green River Lakes and Sherman Guard Station cabins - comments will be until taken until April 7, 2017
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is interested in hearing your comments on a proposal to offer two new rental cabins. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Adopt-a-Pet Day Jan. 28 in Pinedale (January 25, 2017)
Several kitties and dogs are needing new homes with loving families
Girl Scout Troop 1445 invites everyone to join them, along with Happy Endings Animal Rescue (H.E.A.R), for an Adopt-a-Pet day at the Pinedale Animal Shelter on Saturday, January 28th from 11AM to 2PM. There are kitties, puppies and grown dogs that all need ne ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 25, 2017 (January 25, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Wednesday, January 25, 10:00AM report: CCC trails, Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop all fresh groomed this morning. 3-4" of new snow since yesterday’s grooming. -2F degrees at the Nordic Building. Road to parking areas are ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wintering Pronghorn (January 24, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft and Arnie Brokling sent in photos of pronghorn wintering near Pinedale and contending with the deep snow trying to find food. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Wintering Moose (January 24, 2017)
Dave Bell has posted a photo gallery of moose. Click on this link to see more pictures: Wintering Moose ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Light Pillars (January 24, 2017)
Dave Bell and Fred Pflughoft caught the amazing light pillars shooting into the sky on Tuesday night over Pinedale. Dave said, "One of my buddies remarked that "light pillars" are like our form of the aurora borealis. He had a point there – as tonight’s displa ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Dispatch set to go live with new Fire software (January 24, 2017)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, January 26, 2017 Sublette County Dispatch in coordination with SCUF (Sublette County Unified Fire) will be implementing a new Fire Dispatching software. The EFD (Emergency Fire Dispatch) protocol software will assist Communications Officers in taking ... FULL STORY
Considerable Avalanche Danger for western Wyoming mountains Jan. 25 (January 24, 2017)
Backcountry skiers triggered several avalanches
by Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center
Western Wyoming Avalanche Advisory issued on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 7:57 PM ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 23, 2017 (January 24, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
1-23-2017 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 24, 2017 (January 24, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, January 24, 10:25AM report: CCC Ponds, Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop ski trails all groomed this morning. 8-10" of new snow and still snowing. 15F degrees at the Nordic Building. Road to White Pine ski area, Kel ... FULL STORY
U.S. Energy Department gives $4 million grant to develop electric corridors on Utah, Wyoming and Idaho highways (January 23, 2017)
Rocky Mountain Power also gets approval in Utah to promote EV chargers
by Rocky Mountain Power
Motorists with electric vehicles will soon be able to quickly charge those cars throughout Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. Rocky Mountain Power was selected for a $4 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop 1,500 miles of electric highway co ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Middle School Science Fair winners (January 23, 2017)
Best in Fair ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power works to help customers manage high winter bills (January 23, 2017)
by Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power has some helpful tips to prevent high electricity bills when the temperatures get low. Because energy use is very sensitive to temperature in both winter and summer, high bill questions from customers tend to occur whenever extreme weather ... FULL STORY
Wyoming wolf update (January 23, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Collars ... FULL STORY
President issues Memorandum Regarding Hiring Freeze (January 23, 2017)
President issues Memorandum Regarding Hiring Freeze
by White House
The White House ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 23, 2017 (January 23, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, January 23, 9:40AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park, Lower Surveyor groomed this morning. 3" of new snow and snowing. 9F degrees at the Nordic Building. ... FULL STORY
Celebrity wolves (January 23, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Emma Marris’s essay "Why OR7 is a celebrity" in the current edition of High Country News uses the tale of an individual wolf to explain the novelty factor when wolves expand their range and move into a new area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Jan. 23, 2017 (January 23, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 4" ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 (January 23, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
1-21-2017 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 50 Pronghorn die NW of Boise, Idaho after eating toxic landscaping shrub (January 22, 2017)
Japanese Yew toxic to pronghorn, elk, moose, dogs, horses, humans
by Idaho Department of Fish and Game
IDAHO, Idaho Fish & Game, January 18, 2017 - Just two weeks ago, a group of eight elk died in the Boise foothills after feeding on Japanese yew plants. This week, a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope have been found dead in the town of Payette, victims of the same ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) January 2017 Wyoming Game & Fish Newsletter (January 22, 2017)
Pinedale Region news & updates
The Wyoming Game & Fish has posted their January 2017 newsletters. Here are highlights from the Pinedale Region: ... FULL STORY
Wyoming economic development projects receive SLIB funding (January 22, 2017)
Funding for publicly owned infrastructure revitalization projects
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Jan. 19, 2017 – The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved three Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests at its January 19 meeting in Cheyenne. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Great Grey Owl (January 21, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft took this picture of a Great Grey Owl out by Duck Creek recently. ... FULL STORY
(15 pictures) Icicles (Original post January 21, 2017 | Updated January 23, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft has taken some great pictures of icicles over the past several weeks this winter. We’ve already posted some of them, but here is a compiled story show them all. ... FULL STORY
President Trump’s 1st Executive Order is to ‘Minimize the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal’ (January 21, 2017)
Below is the full text of President Donald Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to "ease the burden" of ObamaCare: ... FULL STORY
Judge orders information destroyed (January 21, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill of Idaho has ordered the destruction of information gained as the result of placing radio collars on wolves and elk in an Idaho wilderness area. The destruction of data was requested by Wilderness Watch, Friends of the Cl ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 21, 2017 (January 21, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Saturday, January 21, 8:35AM report: Fresh groomed trails this morning are the CCC Ponds, Half Moon tie-In, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park. All other trails should be in good shape. 14F degrees at the Nordic Building. Dusting of new snow. Several moose up above. Bec ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day issued for Saturday, January 21, 2017 (January 21, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Saturday, January 21, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - Jan. 21, 2017 (January 21, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hours: 1" ... FULL STORY
Ozone Action Day issued for Saturday, January 21, 2017 (January 20, 2017)
by Wyoming DEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Saturday, January 21, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin Ozone Nonattainment Area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 22nd annual Pedigree Stage Stop Race set for Jan. 27 – Feb. 4, 2017 (January 20, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
The 22nd Annual Pedigree Stage Stop Race takes place from Friday, January 27th through Saturday, February 4th, 2017. The 8-day staged race starts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and travels through eight communities in four states. The winners will claim a portion o ... FULL STORY
Notes from Sublette County Rural Health Care Board meeting (January 20, 2017)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Rural Health Care Board held their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 18th in the Commissioners meeting room in the Sublette County Courthouse. Prior to their regular meeting, the board held a workshop for staff to update the Board on 20 ... FULL STORY
WYDOT’s new 511 map offers more functionality (January 20, 2017)
Mobile friendly, road conditions, incidents, construction, webcams, truck parking, more
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Travelers looking for Wyoming road information now have access to a new 511 travel map that offers improved functionality and usability. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Memorial Service for Paul Gransden Jan. 27 (January 20, 2017)
by Covill Funeral Home
Paul Gransden, 68, of Cora, Wyoming passed away peacefully at his home early Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the Pinedale Community Church (UCC). Family and friends will gather, followin ... FULL STORY
SC Rural Health Care District Special Meeting Jan. 25 (January 20, 2017)
Public Notice
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Sublette County Rural Health Care District ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates – Jan. 16-19, 2017 (January 20, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Thursday, January 19, 2017: ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Pump Boys & Dinettes (January 19, 2017)
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) presented the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys & Dinettes on Tuesday, January 17 in the Pinedale Auditorium. The musical performance is set in a gas station and diner, the "Double Cupp Diner" on Highway 57. It stars four gas ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) WYDEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Friday, January 20, 2017 (January 19, 2017)
by WYDEQ
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is designating Friday, January 20, 2017, as an Ozone Action Day for the Upper Green River Basin, in Sublette County. Current information on ozone levels can be found at www. ... FULL STORY
(20 pictures) Winter Feeding (January 19, 2017)
by Arnold Brokling
With the recent relentless winter storms and extremely cold weather, I am lucky enough to pick and choose whether to go out or not. If I chose to go out, it would be for fun. Not so for our local ranchers. They have commitments every day, no matter what th ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup 1/18/2017 (January 18, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf Delisting ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic Clinic with Lat Straley Jan. 29 (January 19, 2017)
The Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association (SCSSA) invites skiers to join local Nordic expert Lat Straley for a Nordic Clinic on Sunday, January 29th from 1-4PM. Lat Straley is a three-time Junior National Champion, member on three World Junior teams, and ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Youth Nordic Program starts January 20th (January 19, 2017)
Fridays after school
by SCSSA
The Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association (SCSSA) is offering a Youth Nordic Program starting on Friday, January 20th. The clinic is open to SCSSA members for free. Coaches pick up youth at the Pinedale Middle School and Pinedale Elementary School (4th ... FULL STORY
SC Rural Healthcare District Board Meeting Agenda – Jan. 18, 2017 (January 18, 2017)
by Sublette County Rural Healthcare District
SC Rural Healthcare District Board Meeting Agenda ... FULL STORY
Grand Teton National Park sets record in 2016 with over 4.8 million visits (January 18, 2017)
Exceeds Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park reports record visitation for the third consecutive year, receiving over 4.8 million visits in 2016. This was a 3.8% increase from the previous record of 4.6 million visits in 2015. The most significant increases came in the months of ... FULL STORY
Record of Decision signed for No Oil & Gas leasing in the Wyoming Range (January 18, 2017)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
JACKSON, WYOMING, January 17, 2017 – Today (Tuesday, January 17, 2017), the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Forest Service's Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) was signed by Under Secretary Robert Bonnie. The signed ROD selected the "n ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone Park visitation exceeds 4.2 million in 2016 (January 18, 2017)
Yellowstone National Park reports that visitation exceeded previous records with a total of 4,257,177 million visitors in 2016. This is a 3.89 percent increase from 4,097,710 visits in 2015 and a 21.17 percent increase over visits in 2014. One of the most nota ... FULL STORY
Amazon to collect tax from Wyoming retail sales beginning March 1, 2017 (January 17, 2017)
Wyoming Governor Mead announces tax deal with Amazon
by Governor Matt Mead news release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING, January 12, 2017 – The largest online retail business in the United States has entered into a voluntary collection agreement with the State of Wyoming. Amazon will begin collecting tax on its sales to Wyoming consumers and businesses beginni ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners agenda – Jan. 17, 2017 (January 16, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 1/16/17, M.L. King Jr. Day (January 16, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hrs: zero ... FULL STORY
(21 pictures) The WAD Powerlifting Open (January 15, 2017)
Wyoming Athlete Development in Pinedale
by Terry Allen
Sarah Walker from Star Valley came to Pinedale Saturday to compete in the nationally sanctioned powerlifting event put on by WAD (Wyoming Athlete Development). Sarah weighs about 75 pounds and had 75 kilos (165 pounds) on the bar but wasn't able to finish the ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Sunday, January 15, 2017 (January 15, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow in last 24 hrs: zero ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 13, 2017 (January 14, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Friday, the last day of the first week of the legislative session. ... FULL STORY
Archaeology talk on ‘Migration Corridors, Ice Patches, and High Elevation Landscapes’ Jan. 17 in Pinedale (January 14, 2017)
Featuring guest speaker Larry Todd
by WAS
The Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archeology Society (WAS) will be having a meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30 pm at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Larry Todd ... FULL STORY
Hell Gap Paleoindian Site listed as National Historic Landmark (January 14, 2017)
One of 24 new National Historic Landmarks designated by the Department of the Interior
The "Hell Gap Paleoindian Site," located in Goshen County, Wyoming, is one of 24 new sites announced on January 11th as being designated as National Historic Landmarks by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Hell Gap archaeological site contains evidence o ... FULL STORY
January winter fishing report (January 13, 2017)
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
Most of our streams are iced over and will remain so until early March; however many of the lakes in our area will offer some excellent ice fishing. Greeting the 2017 new year with a snow pack hovering around 185% of normal and water equivalent at 175% gives ... FULL STORY
Citizen Science conversation in Pinedale Jan. 21 (January 13, 2017)
Sublette BOCES will host two biologists from the University of Wyoming who will lead a conversation on Citizen Science. Everyone is invited to attend the event on Saturday, January 21st at 9 a.m. Sublette BOCES will provide coffee and rolls. The conversatio ... FULL STORY
2016 Energy Survey indicates acceleration in oil and gas activity (January 13, 2017)
‘Regional oil and gas firms said they returned to profitability’
by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 13, 2017 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 13, 2017 (January 13, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Friday, January 13, 8:50AM report: Golf Course and CCC Pond trails groomed this morning. Haven’t been up above – will groom those tomorrow – should all still be in good condition. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 (January 13, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Monday: 30" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Full Moon X-C Ski at Kelly Park (January 13, 2017)
Fred Pflughoft went cross country skiing Thursday night (Jan. 12) under the almost full moon and took this picture of the Big Dipper coming up over Fortification Mountain near White Pine Ski Area. Click on this link to see more of Fred’s scenic photos of the a ... FULL STORY
MLK holiday weekend weather update (January 13, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
We should have blue skies and mostly sunny in the Upper Green River Valley for the long holiday weekend. White Pine is open and reports that the skiing & snowboarding are awesome, www.whitepineski.com. CDT Snowmobiling Trail has 4-5 feet of snow in the Upper G ... FULL STORY
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in backcountry of western Wyoming (January 13, 2017)
Backcountry snowmobilers and skiers advised to use extreme caution
Friday, January 13, 2017: Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry mountainous areas of western Wyoming. Soft wind slabs, formed by recent heavy snowfall and strong winds, exist at all elevations. Large snow slabs remain very sensitive to b ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Triple Peak gets 54 inches snow after storm (January 13, 2017)
Series of snow storms bring lots of snow to western Wyoming
Below are the final snow totals from this past winter event in western Wyoming. Snow began in the west on Saturday night, January 7th, and ended January 11th, 2017. Observations are collected by the National Weather Service from a variety of sources with varyi ... FULL STORY
(45 pictures) More Snow (Original post January 12, 2017 | Update January 31, 2017)
Send in your snow pictures!
by Pinedale Online!
Some of our Sublette County snowbirds have written to say how much they are enjoying the snow pictures. If anyone would like to share some of their winter and snow scene pictures with us, we’d love to post more of them. Are you digging out and now have tunnels ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Don’t run the gates (January 12, 2017)
Road closures are for public safety
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
As winter weather continues to impact many Wyoming highways, with some leading to highway closures, a recent event on South Pass between Farson and Lander highlights why it is important to heed the road closures. ... FULL STORY
Open House on Sweetwater Solar Energy Project Jan. 23 in Rock Springs (January 12, 2017)
30-day scoping period from Jan. 16 - Feb. 14, 2017
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office (RSFO) will hold a public open house on the Sweetwater Solar Energy Project. The purpose for the open house is to introduce and describe the Project to the public and to solicit comments regarding issues, ... FULL STORY
Senate clears the way for fast track repeal of Obamacare (January 12, 2017)
by Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C.– The United States Senate today approved a resolution, S. Con. Res. 3, which clears the way for consideration of legislation that would fast track repeal of Obamacare. The measure now moves on to the United States House of Representatives for ... FULL STORY
DOI releases reform of Federal Coal Program (January 12, 2017)
by Bureau of Land Management
1/11/17: BLM media release: ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Tuesday, Jan. 11 (January 11, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Tuesday the 11th. I now realize the work load associated with being on the Appropriation Committee, as we interviewed agencies and their budgets from 8AM this morning until 7:30PM ... FULL STORY
Cheney pushes wolf delisting (January 11, 2017)
by U.S. Representative Liz Cheney press release
U.S. Representative Liz Cheney introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday with fellow co-sponsors Congressman Collin C. Peterson (MN-07) and Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07), to remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species under the Endan ... FULL STORY
(17 pictures) Big Snow (January 11, 2017)
by Terry Allen
We had a bunch of snow machiners get stuck in some fresh deep snow a couple weeks ago, but Tip Top Search and Rescue and associated agencies sprang into action and everyone made it out okay. Then we had a several day run of unusually cold weather a week ago wi ... FULL STORY
U. S. Highway 89 between Moose and Moran Junction remains closed (January 11, 2017)
by Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WYOMING - U.S. Highway 89/26/191 in Grand Teton National Park from Moose to Moran Junction remains closed. This section of road has been closed since Tuesday morning due to limited and no visibility, and significant drifting. It is unknown if the road ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) H.E.A.R. Puppy Adoption Day Jan. 14 (January 11, 2017)
8 puppies need loving homes
Happy Endings Animal Rescue (H.E.A.R.) is asking for help. Last November they received an adoption dog that turned out to be pregnant and has had 8 puppies. "Poppe" had 4 male and 4 female pups, mostly black and white color markings. They are now seven weeks ... FULL STORY
Get tickets soon for Cally’s Helping Hands Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Jan. 27 (January 11, 2017)
The annual Cally’s Helping Hands Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on Friday, January 27 in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. The event honors outstanding volunteers from around the county and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism in our commun ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Extreme Avalanche Danger in mountains of western Wyoming (January 11, 2017)
WARNING EFFECTIVE JAN 11, 2017 5:00 AM EXPIRING ON JAN 12, 2017 5:00 AM ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 11, 2017 (January 11, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Wednesday, January 11, 11:25AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Old Road Trail groomed this morning. 8" of new snow at White Pine. Road and parking plowed. As always be cautious of wildlife on the trails and give t ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January 10, 2017 (January 11, 2017)
by Representative Albert Sommers, House District #20
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Tuesday, January 10th. Today we were sworn into office by Chief Justice Hill of the Wyoming Supreme Court. The administering of our oath of office has been the most humbling expe ... FULL STORY
(27 pictures) Tommy Tucker Memorial Concert January 14th (Original post January 11, 2017 ] Updated January 15, 2017)
Update: A new Group Rate has been added, with the minimum of 5 tickets the price is $10 each. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Spencer Hartman appointed new Battalion Chief for Pinedale Fire (January 11, 2017)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 during their regular training meeting, Sublette County Unified Fire formally appointed Spencer Hartman as the new Battalion Chief for Battalion 1 - Pinedale. Fire Chief Shad Cooper explained, "Battalion Chiefs provide primary superv ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Order of Eastern Star donates to Sublette County Fire (January 11, 2017)
Recently, the Pinedale Chapter No 39, Order of the Eastern Star made a donation to Sublette County Unified Fire. Pictured here, representative Des Brunette presents Sublette County Fire Chief Shad Cooper with their donation check. ... FULL STORY
Northern California sees depleted reservoirs fill with recent rains (January 11, 2017)
Some reservoirs already near or at capacity, best water conditions in years
by Pinedale Online!
An article posted on January 9th in the East Bay Times of San Jose, California says the recent rain storms have done much to significantly increase water levels in parched reservoirs, some now approaching or already at full capacity, all but ending the five-ye ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – January, 2017 (January 10, 2017)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this Albert Sommers reporting on the eve of the 2017 General Session of the 64th Legislature. ... FULL STORY
EPA launches new program with $1 billion in loans available for water infrastructure projects (January 10, 2017)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $1 billion in credit assistance for water infrastructure projects under the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 10, 2017 (January 10, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Tuesday, January 10, 11:00AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. 4-6" of snow since yesterday’s grooming. Couple of moose still hanging around up there – give them some room. If encounter, go the other direction. ... FULL STORY
Dr. David Burnett announces resignation from SCRHCD (January 10, 2017)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Public Notice, January 9, 2017: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pump Boys & Dinettes Jan. 17 (January 9, 2017)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present the hit Broadway musical Pump Boys & Dinettes on Tuesday, January17 at 7pm in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pump Boys & Dinettes writer to visit Pinedale performance, give pre-show talk (January 9, 2017)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The original writer of the 1982 hit Broadway musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes" will be in attendance for the show’s January 17 Pinedale production presented by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) at the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
Public comment sought on Draft List to Increase Planning Efficiencies in Wyoming’s Upper Green River Basin (January 9, 2017)
Public comment accepted until Feb. 13, 2017
by Bureau of Land Management
The BLM Wyoming released a Draft Presumed to Conform List of actions for the Upper Green River Basin ozone nonattainment area located in western Wyoming. The BLM is seeking public input on the draft list to assist the agency in preparing a well-informed final ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Content at -27F (January 9, 2017)
Dave Bell ventured out in the bitter cold on Saturday (Jan. 7) to enjoy the clear skies. "I encountered temperatures ranging from -3F to -38F (in several locations) and found a lot of wildlife foraging or just bedded down in the snow." Click on this link for s ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming December 2016 precip 170-180% of average (January 9, 2017)
HIGHLIGHTS: ... FULL STORY
Summary of Health Care Workshop (January 9, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
Below is a report from the Health Care Workshop that was conducted by Mark Cross, CPA on Saturday, January 7, 2017 with the Board of County Commissioners, Rural Health Care District, and the Sublette Center. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 (January 9, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 24 hours: 7" ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 9, 2017 (January 9, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, January 9, 10:55AM report: About half a foot of new snow up above at least and still snowing – white out conditions at White Pine. Road plowed. Half Moon Tie-in, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor and Powerline all groomed this morning. ... FULL STORY
Volunteers sought for Bald Eagle Survey Jan. 14 (January 7, 2017)
Survey for Sublette County
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, January 14, 2017. ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 (January 7, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 48 hours: 0" ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup (January 6, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf News Roundup ... FULL STORY
Bison Hunt Closes to Prevent Commingling (January 5, 2017)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s wildlife managers in Jackson are initiating an early closure of the wild bison hunting season in Jackson to allow winter elk feeding operations to begin on the National Elk Refuge. The wild bison season, originally schedu ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sundog (January 6, 2017)
Martin Granica sent in this photo of a "sundog" seen from Barger on Thursday, January 5th. "The sundog on the left is really a very bright rainbow, you can see the foggy ice crystals between it and the sun. It was too bright for the camera to be able to captur ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update – Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 (January 6, 2017)
by White Pine Resort
Snow last 48 hours: 10" ... FULL STORY
Health Care Strategic Planning Workshop Jan. 7 (January 6, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
Public Notice: A Health Care Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 9AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Low Temperature Reports (January 6, 2017)
Lowest recorded temperature -44F in Rock Springs
by National Weather Service
Extreme cold temperatures occurred Thursday night, January 5, 2017 in Wyoming. Below are low temperatures through 6AM Friday, January 6, 2017. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Winter wildlife (January 5, 2017)
Arnie Brokling sent in some photos taken recently. The ‘small horn sheep’ was taken behind the National Elk Refuge in Jackson on January 2nd. The coyote was seen near the road in Hoback Basin on the way to Jackson. Arnie wasn’t sure what was in the hole he is ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 5, 2017 (January 5, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Thursday, January 5, 9:20AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Heart Attack and Flatline. About 4" of new snow at White Pine overnight. Pretty cold, -15F in Surveyor Park this morning. Planning on going to the CCC Ponds and Golf Course ne ... FULL STORY
Wyo political leaders invite President-elect Trump to visit Wyoming (January 4, 2017)
by Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington D.C. – Wyoming political leaders are encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to visit the Cowboy state in order to see the wide range of energy resources and other benefits the state has to offer the nation. ... FULL STORY
Artist’s Reception for JB Bond Jan. 11 (January 4, 2017)
Local artist JB Bond will be having a new exhibit of his forged metal sculptures and new drawings at Boondock’s Pizza in Pinedale from January through the end of March. There will be an Artist’s Reception for JB on Wednesday, Jan. 11th at Boondock’s from 5-7PM ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Family & Friends Potluck Dinner in Boulder Jan. 6 (January 4, 2017)
Everyone is invited to a Family & Friends Potluck Dinner at the Boulder Community Center on Friday, January 6th starting at 6PM. Bring a dish to share. Free-will donation to benefit Tip Top Search & Rescue. ... FULL STORY
SAFV Volunteer Crisis Line training Jan. 19 (January 4, 2017)
Sublette County Sexual Assault / Family Violence Task Force (SAFV) , will be holding Volunteer Crisis Line training on Thursday, January 19th at 5:15-6:30 pm in the SAFV Pinedale office, 253 N. Sublette Ave. Come learn more about the 40 hour volunteer training ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Liz Cheney sworn into Congress (January 4, 2017)
Wyoming’s House Representative
Liz Cheney was sworn into Wyoming’s lone House seat in Congress on Tuesday, January 3rd, taking the seat left by Representative Cynthia Lummis who retired last year. Cheney, a Republican, won the seat in the November 2016 election. She joins Senators Mike Enzi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Gray-crowned Rosy Finch (January 3, 2017)
Mike Lillrose sent in this photo he took of a Gray-crowned Rosy Finch seen recently along the Green River. "They are usual residents of Alaska and the Yukon but winter here in our region." ... FULL STORY
Senate to begin debate on Obamacare repeal resolution (January 3, 2017)
by Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi
Washington, D.C.– Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today (Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017) introduced a resolution providing for the repeal of Obamacare, noting that six years after its enactment, Obamacare has clearly failed hardworki ... FULL STORY
Public comment sought on Wyoming education funding options (January 3, 2017)
Reductions in revenue result in funding shortfalls for the State
The State of Wyoming is seeing considerable reductions in revenue for the next fiscal year. As a result of the shortfalls, lawmakers are looking at ways to adjust their operations and funding allocations. They have formed a subcommittee to discuss educational ... FULL STORY
Body of missing snowboarder recovered at Grand Targhee Ski Resort (January 3, 2017)
by Teton County Sheriff’s Office
At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 29th, a 34-year-old man, Lee Kidd, was found deceased and buried in snow in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness near the Grand Targhee ski area of Wyoming. Kidd had been missing since December 23rd when he did not ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Missing snowmobilers found safe (January 3, 2017)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
1/3/17: Update to earlier media release: ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Fixing the lines (January 2, 2017)
Getting the power back on
by Pinedale Online!
On Sunday, New Year's Day, while most of us were lounging around watching football or relaxing at the start of the new year, some workers from Rocky Mountain Power had to be out in the bitter cold and wind to fix a malfunction in a powerline that caused around ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers classes for winter season (Original post January 2, 2017 | Updated January 4, 2017)
A variety of new and inspiring adult classes will be offered in the newly renovated facility this winter beginning January 3, 2017. This new lineup is a direct reflection of the BOCES mission to promote lifelong learning in the community. Artistic expression, ... FULL STORY
Eastern Star Card Party Jan. 14 (January 2, 2017)
Eastern Star will hold a Card Party on Saturday, January 14th at the Masonic Lodge, 23 N Tyler in Pinedale, at 1:00PM. Donations to benefit: Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cards and other games available. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – January 2, 2017 (January 2, 2017)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Monday, January 2, 9:50AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Heart Attack and Flatline. About 1" of new snow at White Pine. -10F in Surveyor Park this morning. Thank you to all the folks who are taking care of pet waste, shame on the ones ... FULL STORY

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