Sublette Center nurse recognized with DAISY Award
One noted, “(Burbank) cares deeply for the elders in our community. She is frequently at the bedside, holding their hands, as they take their last breath. She is a blessing to our facility.”
Updated: 1 day ago
Rainfall, snowmelt leads to rising water levels
Water flows in Pine Creek below Fremont Lake continue to rise with spring storms and as higher elevation snowpack melts. Sublette County Emergency Management and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to be alert for sudden rising waters when recreating this time of year.
Updated: 1 day ago
Mark ‘Meadowlark’ Mickelson honored
Thursday evening, June 1, people from across the state and beyond responded to the Wyoming Community Foundation (WCF) Sublette Area Local Board’s invitation to honor Mickelson with the 2023 Spirit of the Meadowlark Award.
Updated: 1 day ago
Foundation 23 launches new campaign
The public is invited to participate in Foundation 23’s 2023 Community Fundraising campaign from July 1 through Sept. 23.
Updated: 1 day ago
Lummis’ field rep coming to Sublette County
“My team and I are working every day to make sure the federal government works for the people of Wyoming. Whether you need help interacting with a federal agency, facilitating a passport or visa request, tracking down Social Security checks or VA benefits, or you just want to ensure your voice is being heard in Washington, my team of field representatives is available to meet with you. These remote office hours will bring my office closer to the people we are here to serve, and I hope they will foster good conversations and also provide necessary help to ensure that the people of Wyoming can better navigate the complexities of the federal government,” Sen. Lummis said in a June 5 press release.
Updated: 1 day ago
Commissioners debate Upper Green bridge situation
Pape told commissioners he’s going to need a huge amount of gravel in a short time frame and received a Hughes Enterprise bid of $899,097.90 to crush gravel with their crusher for the county. Some fine aggregate will be stockpiled and next year, the piles could be mixed, he said.
Updated: 1 day ago
County heads work with new pay scales
“Every employee in the county is going to be accounted for on a scale now,” she said. Previously, more than 10 percent of the county employees were not accounted for; that is now 2 percent for granted positions and special attorneys.
Updated: 1 day ago
‘Budget Week’ brings out wish lists
These department requests call for total appropriations of $82, 534,746 or about $83 million.
Updated: 1 day ago
Community weed-pulling program gets underway
The challenge then is to pull and bag as many berteroa, cheatgrass and clip as many musk flowers as possible. Full bags should be brought to the SCWP office on Thursday afternoons to be weighed in. Participants will be paid $1 per pound of weeds pulled, with the SCWP allocating payouts at its regularly scheduled board meeting in September. Weeds may only be pulled from public property.
Updated: 1 day ago
Monument Ridge Project continues on Big Piney District
The project, proposed by the Sublette County Collaborative, is multifaceted. It encompasses fuels reduction within the wildland urban interface, wildlife habitat enhancement 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.
Updated: 1 day ago
PAPO directors, team step close to the ‘line’
The Pinedale Anticline Project Area’s board met in person in Pinedale for its now once-yearly meeting to review its budget, approve some project-funding applications and vote in a new board chair. The board consists of state agency representatives from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA).
Updated: 1 week ago
Broadband listening session scheduled in Pinedale
Over the next few years, the State of Wyoming will make unprecedented funds available to address broadband needs throughout the state. Your engagement and input are crucial in shaping these plans and we want to hear from you. The WBC Broadband Office and CTC will host the in-person broadband listening session in Pinedale on Monday, June 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Sublette County Courthouse, 21 S. Tyler Ave., Pinedale, WY 8294.
Updated: 1 week ago
Branding time in the Upper Green
“I am so grateful to be part of a village,” ranch owner Madeleine Murdock said. “Most of the people here played together as children, went to school together, look out for each other and grow old together. There’s something to be said about the health and happiness of a community that is fortunate enough to live among all these generations.”
Updated: 1 week ago
DEQ seeks air-quality plan comments
The AQD is soliciting comments from the interested public on this network plan. The plan is available for public comment and the public will be allowed a period of 30 days to submit written comments. Public comments must be received no later than June 24. All comments received by the close of business on June 24 will be submitted to EPA’s Region 8 along with the plan and will be retained on file in the Cheyenne office.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Game and Fish to host Kids Fishing Day event in Pinedale
Kids are invited to “get hooked on fishing” at the annual Kids Fishing Day event Saturday, June 3, 2023. The event will take place at the Dudley Key Fields Pond (located behind the bus barn) in Pinedale. Wyoming Game and Fish Department regularly stocks plenty of trout in the pond. Parents are also invited to come and share in the fun.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
101st birthday bash!
Martha Henson sent us this photo of her mom, Elaine Mess, a resident of the Sublette Center who turned 101 years old on May 17. Happy birthday, Elaine!
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Sublette welcomes UW Extension’s new 4-H educator
“Tiera brings educational experience and knowledge of positive youth development to our 4-H program,” says Mandy Marney, senior associate director of UW Extension. “Her skillsets in family and consumer sciences will offer a wealth of resources for youth in Sublette County.”
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Artists’ convention coming to Sublette County
Artists from across the Cowboy State are expected to converge in Sublette County next month for the revival of the Wyoming Artists’ Association (WAA) annual convention — the first held since COVID forced the cancellation in 2020. A group of WAA past presidents organized this year’s three-day convention, from June 9-11, to include a judged exhibition, workshops, a quick draw fundraiser on Friday and a Saturday evening banquet.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
PHS Honor Court
Pinedale High School administrators revealed the five top-ranked seniors academically and the valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2023 at its May 22 awards ceremony at the Sheppard Auditorium.Pictured, from left, are Top Five of the Senior Class Award recipients Mikayla Drake, Mandy Majhanovich, Sara Kunard, Holden Saxton, Salutatorian Andrew Jones and Valedictorian Chase Dorrity.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Daniel Mother's Day Tea Sip & Paint
Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sons and daughters gather at the Daniel Schoolhouse May 13 for the community’s annual Mother's Day Tea, which added painting to the sipping.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Pinedale FFA honors members, mentors
Many different honors and awards were presented, including chapter degrees, with special attention to freshman Star Chapter Greenhand Trayven Rouge and senior Star Chapter Farmer Mackenzie Head. Members also awarded honorary degrees to Pinedale rancher Madeleine Murdock, Jeff Maxam and Bondurant ranchers Lennie Campbell and Walden Campbell.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
UW, SBDC host HUBZone workshop in Pinedale
The HUBZone program fuels small-business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3 percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Kickin’ Cancer plans 21st annual fundraiser
Tickets for the annual fundraiser will be available at the door. Adult dinner tickets are priced at $25 and tickets for children 12 and under are $5.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Exceptional students recognized
The Sublette County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees opened its May 11 regular meeting by honoring five outstanding Students of the Month – four for April and one for March.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
SCSO announces Prepared Live launch
The Prepared Live System is about saving lives. Having live, real-time information from an active scene helps ensure quicker and safer response services. Participation in video-chat during a call is completely voluntary and the caller must consent. If the caller consents, they will receive a livestream link via text sent by the dispatcher, enabling the caller to activate live video upon a click.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Pinedale students win ‘Letters’ contest
Two Pinedale students are among the winners selected by Wyoming Humanities in the 2023 Letters About Literature contest. The national program invites students in fourth through 12th grades to write back to the author of a book that changed their lives and inspired them. More than 160 Wyoming students competed in the 2023 event.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Snowmelt renders Reardon Draw impassable
BLM crews expect to complete repairs and reopen the road by midsummer.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Pinedale water rates may increase
Water rates for Pinedale residents could rise by as much as $2.10 per month to help fund the replacement of the main waterline beneath Quartz Avenue and a portion of Jade Street and Shanley Avenue.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Oilfield fire self-extinguishes
According to SCUF Fire Chief Shad Cooper, firefighters began cooling the exposures on site while the tank battery operating company turned off the related production feeds. Once the production supply was isolated, firefighters transitioned to suppression activities, using foam to control any hydrocarbon vapors. Despite their efforts, the fire activity increased near the production tanks, forcing firefighters to retreat across Calpet Road for their own safety. The fire was monitored from across the highway while a second attempt was made to contain the residual fire from oil remaining within the tank battery.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Training for the worst
All the volunteer 'victims' were given a script of what to say and how to present their wounds to the first responders. Law enforcement officers cleared each room and each person according to regulation and finally discovered the sole perpetrator with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Public health offering additional Bivalent COVID-19 booster
Sublette County Public Health offers bivalent doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines at the COVID Vaccine Clinics held in Pinedale every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment and at the Marbleton office every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Wind River Skate Club
Nina Gordei, Josie Harmon, and Kandis Johnston Official passed their United States Figure Skating Tests. Overall, the Wind River Skate Club brought home 32 Gold Medals, 29 Silver Medals and 19 Bronze Medals. Congratulations!
Updated: 1 month ago
Prom 2023 – Hollywood Red Carpet
The 2023 Prom Royalty included King Dodge Normington and Queen Trista Covill, First Attendants Ana Mika and Bridger Kaiser, Second Attendants Jake Hammer and Ashley Boulter and Third Attendants Anna Lehr and Doug Dexter.
Updated: 1 month ago
Snow handy for BTNF controlled burns
Burning started May 2 and could carry on through this month or June, depending on weather, access and fuel conditions, according to BTNF’s Evan Guzik. The slash piles – branches, limbs and trunks – are products of mechanical or hand thinning, timber sales and other projects piled and left to cure so the slash is completely burned.
Updated: 1 month ago
Spring cleaning!
Sage & Snow Garden Club members trim, rake, weed and bag up winter debris Tuesday evening at the club’s Waterwise Garden, installed years ago between Maybell Avenue curb and back fence and maintained by volunteers for passersby pleasure.
Updated: 1 month ago
Pinedale FFA Labor Auction May 5
This year’s auction is coming up on Friday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sublette County School District 1 Boardroom, 665 N. Tyler Ave., in Pinedale.
Updated: 1 month ago
PNG to lower summer natural gas rates
The past “bitter winter was about 18 percent colder than recent averages,” Shute said in his April summary for PNG customers.
Updated: 1 month ago
Town budget passes first reading
The budget ordinance must pass two more readings before it is formally adopted. A meeting for the second reading is scheduled for May 1 at 4 p.m. in the Pinedale Library Lovatt Room. The third reading is slated for May 22 at 12 p.m., also in the Lovatt Room. The time for the third and final reading may change depending on how much discussion remains from the second reading.
Updated: 1 month ago
SGWG to meet in Sublette County
The Upper Green River Basin Sage Grouse Working group — one of eight regional groups in Wyoming — plans to meet in Pinedale on Monday, May 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., to discuss the allocation of funds for projects to implement the sage-grouse conservation plan.
Updated: 1 month ago
Report: air quality worsens in many Wyoming counties, including Sublette
Sublette County maintained its F grade, and Weston County was the only county to report a slight improvement in ozone pollution. Campbell, Fremont, Sublette, Sweetwater and Teton counties each experienced more unhealthy short-term particle pollution days, on average, compared with last year’s report.
Updated: 1 month ago
Ready, set, garden!
Dozens of gardeners of all ages and experiences attended from across and beyond Sublette County. For events, news and membership, visit www.sageandsnowgardenclub.org.
Updated: 1 month ago
Bowling for early childhood education!
All funds raised at the event will directly benefit the Children’s Learning Centers in Pinedale and Big Piney and will help keep preschool tuition affordable, said Becky Gregory, Sublette development and Pinedale site manager.
Updated: 1 month ago
Support HEAR at Nested West, April 30
Everyone is invited to visit Nested West, 231 W. Pine St., Pinedale on Sunday, April 30, from 1-3 p.m. for food, drinks, raffles and treats. HEAR volunteers and supporters also want to share news about their local nonprofit animal rescue! Please leave furry friends at home.
Updated: 1 month ago
Sublette students receive 4-H Foundation scholarships
Fifteen continuing scholarships ranging from $1,700 to $2,300 were awarded this year, including to Jakobi Hibbert, of Big Piney, who received the Ella E. Schloredt Continuing Award. Past winners of the scholarship are eligible to receive it again for up to four years as long as they maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 and meet academic progress requirements.
Updated: 1 month ago
Commissioners award three scholarships
The commissioners selected the trio out of 10 applicants following a short executive session. In making their choices, the commissioners considered each student’s extracurricular activities, scholastic ability, American College Testing (ACT) score and grade point average.
Updated: 1 month ago
BLM approves WYDOT temporary housing lease
The parcel, known as “Parcel 26,” is currently being used as a staging area for construction on Highway 189/191.
Updated: 1 month ago
Town extends winter water allowance for bleeding
Councilmembers also voted to extend the waiver of overage fees for the Redstone Second Addition to May 15. In February, the town council waived water and sewer overage fees along portions of Quartz Avenue, Jade Street and Shanley Avenue to promote bleeding and prevent additional pipes from freezing.
Updated: 1 month ago
GMP for hospital, new Sublette Center set
The difference between the total project cost of $75.6 million and the gross maximum price of $57.6 million consisted of “soft costs,” professional service fees, insurance and financing rates and additional expenditures like real estate and owner contingency.
Updated: 1 month ago
Wind River Skate Club
Nina Gordei, Josie Harmon, and Kandis Johnston Official passed their United States Figure Skating Tests. Overall, the Wind River Skate Club brought home 32 Gold Medals, 29 Silver Medals and 19 Bronze Medals. Congratulations!
Updated: 2 months ago
Winter ozone season creeps into April
“This is the first time AQD has extended the winter ozone season,” said DEQ spokesperson Kimberly Mazza, adding the extension to April 15 “is warranted.”
Updated: 2 months ago
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In proclaiming April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sublette County, the commissioners called upon all citizens to speak out against sexual assault and support local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.
Updated: 2 months ago
Hospital, Sublette Center construction slated to begin in May
Construction, originally planned to begin in April, was pushed out a month as the SCHD finalized its financing for the $75.1-million project, Lueschow remarked. While an April starting date was preferable, commencing building in May was more realistic and “aligned” better with ongoing winter weather and a heavy blanket of snow covering the ground in Sublette County, Lueschow added.
Updated: 2 months ago
Kovach to sign ‘Family’ April 13
Each story of holidays and celebration is based in Wyoming or the West and all are fictional, and they all contain Kovach’s efforts to write about universal “family” struggles, triumphs and spiritual lessons learned.
Updated: 2 months ago
SAFV receives donation from RMP Foundation
This year, the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation granted $2,500 to support the continuation of such services throughout Sublette County.
Updated: 2 months ago
Sublette BOCES hosts kids' Camp Invention
Catching Air – Young people take a confidence-building ride through physics, engineering and art and design and build their own skate park. Invent celebration – Campers take on the role of event planners as they throw a party celebrating creativity and innovation. MimicBot – Children show their unique style when they transform a robot that mimics sounds into a one-of-a-kind animatronic stuffie. Pop-Up Venture – Big ideas come to life as campers design their own mini pop-up business.
Updated: 2 months ago
Governor plans Pinedale Town Hall to discuss wildlife impacted by severe weather
Following a brief presentation by the Wyoming Game and Fish, the meeting will be opened for questions and comments by the public.
Updated: 2 months ago
Wyoming Medicaid warns of fake texts, bogus calls
Wyoming Medicaid and the related Kid Care CHIP program never charge or ask for money from individuals to enroll or re-enroll. No one should share banking or credit card information with anyone that calls claiming to be from Wyoming Medicaid or the Wyoming Department of Health.
Updated: 2 months ago
Ozone Outlook issued through March 29, 2023
This is notification that the Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) Ozone Outlook starting on Monday, March 27 and forecasted to persist through Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The AQD will continue forecasting daily to determine if an Ozone Action Day should be issued to implement Ozone Contingency Plans.
Updated: 2 months ago
Little Jennie Ranch Skijoring results
Pick up a copy of the Friday, March 24, 2023 Pinedale Roundup for additional photos from the Little Jennie Ranch Skijoring.
Updated: 2 months ago
Winter ozone spikes near Pinedale prompt health advisories
The action plan has been activated three times so far this winter: March 7-8 and March 19.
Updated: 2 months ago
Annual Sunny Korfanta giant slalom results
Athletes of all ages gathered on the slopes at White Pine Ski Resort for the annual Sunny Korfanta giant slalom race on Sunday, March 12, and the results are in!
Updated: 2 months ago
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The Harpers and the Percys sit down to the annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, cabbage and the works dinner served in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church’s banquet hall last Friday.
Updated: 2 months ago
Keep bleeders running
Even though temperatures are beginning to reach the 30s in Sublette County, the springtime thawing and refreezing process can drive frost deeper into the ground where pipes are located, Pearce said.
Updated: 2 months ago
PFAC presents The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians – John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals – delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard it before.
Updated: 2 months ago
Art of the Winds seeks ‘eARTh Day’ entries
All ages are welcome to enter up to four of their original 2D or 3D pieces, no more than 8 inches in height, width or depth, including the frame.
Updated: 2 months ago
Local communications center now RapidSOS ready
Citizens can create their free emergency health profile by visiting emergencyprofile.org and entering pertinent medical and profile information, such as • Name, date of birth and address • Pre-existing conditions Allergies Medical notes (ex. mental health issues, developmental disabilities, etc.) COVID-19 symptoms Emergency contacts
Updated: 2 months ago
Homeowner, dogs recover after Daniel fire
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Updated: 2 months ago
Figure skaters bring home more medals
All Wind River Skate Club skaters, including the synchronized skating team, will perform in the Spring Ice Show on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at 6 p.m. in the Sublette County Ice Arena, 1219 W. Washington St., Pinedale.
Updated: 2 months ago
BLM seeks public comment on Upper Green River Cemetery District
The Pinedale cemetery is running out of space and there is a need of a second cemetery. To review the complete proposal, including a project map, and to submit comments visit the project website at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2023727/510. Comments may also be submitted via mail to: BLM Pinedale Field Office, Attn: Tracy Hoover, PO Box 768, Pinedale, WY 82941. Scoping comments will be accepted until April 14, 2023.
Updated: 2 months ago
Commissioners, 3-2, reject JFR guest ranch expansion
Vickrey asked to make a statement before the anticipated hours-long discussion began, referring to the Wyoming Constitution’s State Code. “Remember that some things are not for sale. I am not for sale. Some things in this world money can’t buy and by God I’m one of them. ”
Updated: 3 months ago
Local authorities join search for Gabby Petito
Petito was last accounted for in Grand Teton National Park.
Updated: 1 year ago
Sublette lifts its fire restrictions with caution
That applies to private lands in the county and was effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Updated: 1 year ago
McCollum returns to western Wyoming
Memorial services for fallen U.S. Marine and Wyoming native Rylee McCollum will be held after his child is born.
Updated: 1 year ago
COVID-19 testing state's health-care system
Public Health encouraged those who are feeling ill to get tested and quarantine. That update alone confirmed individuals were quarantining or isolating in Big Piney, Boulder, Bondurant, Marbleton and Pinedale.
Updated: 1 year ago
Crews free ospreys found entwined
After a landowner called to say that two fledgling osprey appeared to be trapped in their nest on a 30-foot platform, Wyoming Game and Fish biologist Dean Clause and Sublette Emergency Manager Jim Mitchell came to the rescue.
Updated: 1 year ago
Layton construction manager outlines hospital process
The Sublette County Hospital District’s critical access hospital construction timetable remains fluid due to fluctuations in raw material markets.
Updated: 1 year ago
Fifty years of fighting fires
Bondurant firefighters Richard and Gloria Thomas, with 27 and 23 years respectively, were honored recently for their notable 50 combined years of service.
Updated: 1 year ago
Youth participate in summer bike repair class
Pinedale youth completed a pilot summer bike repair class sponsored by the 4-H in cooperation with the Sublette Prevention Coalition and Department of Family Services.
Updated: 1 year ago
Jewkes receives sentence of 15 to 20 years
Jewkes’ fate was announced at the end of her one-day trial on Aug. 19.
Updated: 1 year ago
Ten new recruits join SCUF
Fire Chief Shad Cooper presided over the ceremony at SCUF’s Marbleton training facility. Family members, close friends and veteran firefighters pinned SCUF badges onto each graduate’s chest.
Updated: 1 year ago
Little Wrangler Day Camp participants make their marks
Little Wrangler Day Campers spent the last couple weeks with visiting artist Cristy Anspach thanks to a Community Support Grant from the Wyoming Arts Council.
Updated: 1 year ago
Pinedale air quality team gets honor from DEQ
If your team’s job is to examine the Upper Green River Basin’s oil and gas emissions and decrease or prevent them, your work might seem endless.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – Aug. 20
The final Garden of Beauty Award from the Sage and Snow Garden Club goes to Chris Thomas and Roy Barney, 96 Willow Lake Road, near Pinedale.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden party for a day
The Sage and Snow Garden Club hosted its annual Garden Tour and Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 14.
Updated: 1 year ago
Boulder man dies in rollover
Local traveled less than a mile before rolling on Highway 353.
Updated: 1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing hiker discovered in Fremont County
Authorities confirmed that, unfortunately, they discovered the hiker returning from Gannett Peak was discovered deceased in Fremont County.
Updated: 1 year ago
Over $12K raised for PAC in July
Friends of PAC, the local nonprofit that provides support for the Pinedale Aquatic Center, raised over $12,000 in donations for the PAC in July.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – Aug. 13
This week, the Sage and Snow Garden Club awarded Laurie and Mike McClain at 7 Faler Lane near Pinedale its coveted Garden of Beauty Award.
Updated: 1 year ago
Fair: Hardworking horses of the pulls
The busy week closed with the Saturday night special contest of teams from several states competing in the Utah Horse Pulling Association’s sanctioned event.
Updated: 1 year ago
Fair: Greased pig, pig wrestling results
Results from the Sublette County Fair.
Updated: 1 year ago
Fair: Little Buckaroo Rodeo results
Results from the Sublette County Fair.
Updated: 1 year ago
Fair: 4-H, FFA and Open Division awards
Results from the Sublette County Fair.
Updated: 1 year ago
Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show returns
The 2021 Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show brought together local artists and art lovers who in the past year have missed getting together. Although this year’s show held off on the social reception, quick draw and auction as health precautions, many fairgoers stopped by the Community Hall during the recent Sublette County Fair.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – Aug. 6
Gary and Ruth Neely, 75 Fox Willow Drive, Pinedale, love all the smells, colors and shapes that are a delightful part of gardening.
Updated: 1 year ago
Sublette reaches settlement with Vanguard
The Sublette County Treasurer’s Office and Attorney’s Office finally brought an end to the ongoing Vanguard Natural Resources litigation.
Updated: 1 year ago
Bell creates photo book to remember 2020
One part of life that stayed just as it was during last year’s COVID-19 shutdown was the beauty of the natural landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife.
Updated: 1 year ago
Enzi remembered by those he influenced
Mike Enzi was working on his pilot’s license when he chose Dave Bell for a small flight from Gillette to Cheyenne.
Updated: 1 year ago
Annual garden club tour is Aug. 14
With our warm days and warm nights, Sublette County gardeners are enjoying gorgeous flowers and bountiful harvests.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – July 30
This week’s beautiful garden award goes to Jill and Mark Randall and son Garrett, 90 Horseshoe Road, near Daniel.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – July 23
The colorful array of flowers adorning the large deck and patio at 120 Fox Willow Drive in Pinedale earned the Sage and Snow Garden of Beauty Award this week for gardeners Michele and Bill Doyle.
Updated: 1 year ago
Popular art show to return to Sublette County Fair
Big Piney artist and art show director Sharon Schell is pleased to announce the return of the Sublette County Fair Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show. Because of continued COVID concerns, there will be no reception, quick draw or auction this year. However, fair goers can anticipate and enjoy a vibrant exhibit of new work by 22 local artists.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty – July 16
The Sage and Snow Garden Club has selected Dorothy and Wayne Fornstroms’ beautiful gardens at 39 Granite Lane as this week’s Garden of Beauty.
Updated: 1 year ago
Judge approves anonymity in Big Piney lawsuit
Sublette County School District 9 did not respond to the plaintiff's request for anonymity.
Updated: 1 year ago
Scales and Tales reptiles greet kids
Youth in Pinedale and Big Piney were treated to a presentation by Scales and Tales Utah, where founder Shane Richins brought lizards and snakes to greet the Sublette County youth.
Updated: 1 year ago
Cyclists pass through Pinedale raising funds for veterans
The Forest Service ranger informing the Zenonis they were in the path of a mother grizzly and her two cubs somewhere near Togwotee Pass was just another byproduct of Dean’s quest to maintain motivation.
Updated: 1 year ago
Garden of Beauty winner announced
Julie Early and Barney Snyder, 40 Hay Meadow Drive, near Pinedale, are the Sage and Snow Garden Club’s second Garden of Beauty Award for 2021.
Updated: 1 year ago
Wolf seasons to be discussed
The Wyoming Game and Fish will discuss and vote on proposed gray wolf trophy hunting seasons during its upcoming meeting, July 13-15, in Sheridan.
Updated: 1 year ago
Public Health nurses earn DAISY Team Award
Sublette County Public Health staff received a surprise at an event the agency hosted to thank the community for its support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 1 year ago
Collaborative study shows climate change impacts on Greater Yellowstone Area
A first-of-its-kind recently published study indicates the Greater Yellowstone Area will see major environmental shifts within the next 80 years if there is little to no action taken to mitigate climate change.
Updated: 1 year ago
Gordon reacts to Supreme Court's inaction on coal port suit
The United States Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that it will not hear a challenge made by both Wyoming and Montana to a proposed coal-port case based in Washington State.
Updated: 1 year ago
A garden of beauty
Karen and Ole Skinner of 126 Fayette Pole Creek Rd., Pinedale, are the first recipients of the Sage and Snow Garden Club’s Garden of Beauty Award for 2021.
Updated: 1 year ago
PHOTOS: 2021 Gem & Mineral Show
Photos from the 2021 Sublette County Rock Hounds Gem & Mineral Show.
Updated: 1 year ago
Centennial: Pinedale wins county seat
The following is a story published in the Pinedale Roundup, Vol. 16, No. 27. It has only been edited to conform to standard style and runs now as it did 100 years ago.
Updated: 1 year ago
Final Students of the Month honored for 2020-21 year
The Sublette County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees recognized the final Students of the Month for the 2020-2021 academic year at its June 17 meeting.
Updated: 1 year ago
Volunteers help Fence Day efforts
Hunters and fishermen alike pulled up to the edge of Kendall Valley with fencing pliers and gloves with the aim of clearing over a mile of barbed wire fencing in the area on June 15.
Updated: 1 year ago
WWSGS continues with history-making horse sale
The sale’s total was about $600,000 with $146,500 paid out to local consigners.
Updated: 1 year ago
Children's art on display at Mystery Print Gallery
The show runs through July 3.
Updated: 1 year ago
Vlastos named Teacher of the Year
Stepping up to teach in front of a classroom filled with teenagers for the first time is daunting. Fortunately, educator George Vlastos found a mentor early in his career.
Updated: 1 year ago
Gem and Mineral Show to open
The fifth annual gem and mineral show by the Sublette County Rock Hounds is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18-20.
Updated: 1 year ago
Little Wrangler Day Camp gains donation
Friends of PAC recently received a $5,000 grant to support the Pinedale Aquatic Center’s Little Wrangler Day Camp this summer.
Updated: 2 years ago
Gordon announces new drought resource website
Gov. Mark Gordon announced new drought resources this week for those curious or in need.
Updated: 2 years ago
Multibay garage catches fire
There were no injuries and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Updated: 2 years ago
Marshall earns DAISY Award
The DAISY Award is a 12-year old international honor bestowed upon a nurse who is recognized by her peers, as well as community, for exemplary care.
Updated: 2 years ago
Star Valley Health breaks ground on new facility
Members of Star Valley Health, North Lincoln County Hospital District and elected officials gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Alpine Health Care Facility on May 21.
Updated: 2 years ago
Wyoming receives nuclear investment
The announcement Gov. Mark Gordon teased for days was finally shared on Wednesday morning and foreshadowed a massive investment in Wyoming’s energy futures.
Updated: 2 years ago
Noble's Upper Green River book garners award
The book won the 'Silver Medal' in the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards' History - Oversized Category.
Updated: 2 years ago
SAFV gains donation
The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation continued its decade-long support for the Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence Task Force with a $2,500 grant recently.
Updated: 2 years ago
Big Piney dancer making memories
Taking to the stage from a young age, Skye Sperl brings experience and dedication to her dance team.
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Students of the Month for May recognized
Four students chosen as classes ready for dismissal.
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Middle school students gain STEAM
Pinedale Middle School students became “Artist Explorers” last week through a STEAM-based arts residency.
Updated: 2 years ago
Book signing for Brodie
Local writer and former Pinedale Roundup columnist Mary Brodie has announced a book signing for her first novel.
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Black will change pleas related to fentanyl charges
An Idaho Falls man charged with bringing fentanyl pills disguised as Oxycodone into Sublette County on Jan. 28 will change his not guilty pleas after reached a plea agreement.
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Gray wolf population saw growth outside trophy-game area
Gray wolves across of Wyoming at the end of 2020 showed growth compared to the year before with higher estimates outside of the state’s trophy-game area.
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Rex Rammell trial gets postponed
The trial will be rescheduled due to a witness’s health concerns, according to Circuit Court Clerk Amy Knotts.
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Gordon speaks to Senate committee on leasing moratorium
Gov. Gordon joins diverse group of witnesses.
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PHS' Shyla Orders earns STARR Scholarship
She received word earlier this month.
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PHS students learn from 'Hamilton' star
Thayne Jasperson came to Pinedale to teach multiple workshops.
Updated: 2 years ago
UW publishes migration conservation study
The interdisciplinary study involves ecology, economics and law to examine migration habits.
Updated: 2 years ago
WYLD Dance Co. finishes big in Utah
Dance team from small-county Wyoming is making a big name for itself, taking some of the top placings at a regional event in Utah.
Updated: 2 years ago
Gordon issues statement on BLM's lack of 2Q lease sale
Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement on Wednesday after receiving news the Bureau of Land Management will not hold its second-quarter oil and gas lease sale.
Updated: 2 years ago
Lummis brings K-12 budget issues to Senate
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis recently invited Wyoming State Sen. Affie Ellis, R-Cheyenne, to Washington, D.C., so she could testify about the importance of the energy sector to Wyoming’s schools before the Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Updated: 2 years ago
Commissioners revisit healthcare policies after year of COVID
As daily active COVID-19 cases once again flatten throughout the county, the Sublette County Board of Commissioners addressed numerous items that were implemented a year ago to combat the incoming pandemic at its meeting on Tuesday inside the Pinedale Library’s Lovatt Room.
Updated: 2 years ago
Green River trout estimates break records
The year 2020 is one many of us will remember.
Updated: 2 years ago
Gov. Gordon signs new bills supporting state's energy sector
Gov. Mark Gordon signed another six bills into law this week, including three that support Wyoming’s energy sector.
Updated: 2 years ago
SCSD1 recognizes Students of the Month
The Sublette County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees recognized four Students of the Month at its April 8 regular meeting.
Updated: 2 years ago
Sublette COVID cases remain high as health orders extend
The two remaining statewide health orders in Wyoming have been extended to the end of the month while Sublette County’s surge in active COVID-19 cases continues.
Updated: 2 years ago
Pronghorn picnic to cap Earth Day celebration
Earth Day is the perfect time to take a good look around and see where the outside world and our wildlife need extra attention.
Updated: 2 years ago
Gov. Gordon signs bills, expresses disappointment
Gov. Mark Gordon put pen to paper this week, signing dozes of bills approved by the Wyoming Legislature during the 66th Session into law.
Updated: 2 years ago
PHS brings The Addams Family to life
Dead ancestors rise from their graves to join the living in an annual rite celebrating generations of Addams Family history.
Updated: 2 years ago
HEAR always looks for 'furever' homes
The year was 2007 and the “boom” was under way.
Updated: 2 years ago
COVID-19 cases rise as variants detected in Sublette
An updated briefing on April 6 confirmed 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Sublette County, 13 of which were confirmed so far in the week.
Updated: 2 years ago
Addressing Sublette's alcohol culture
Sheriff K.C. Lehr has referred to Sublette County as home ever since he and his parents moved to Big Piney when he was 10.
Updated: 2 years ago
Short-term rental guidelines discussed
About 18 people attended the March 25 public workshop about county short-term rentals.
Updated: 2 years ago
Q&A with Sen. John Barrasso
The senator took time to answer a few of the Roundup’s questions.
Updated: 2 years ago
SCSO warns of ongoing IRS and Social Security scam calls
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has recently received multiple calls about IRS and Social Security scam calls
Updated: 2 years ago
First bear sightings bring awareness tips
It’s clear – the bears are out. And right on schedule.
Updated: 2 years ago
The Addams Family comes to Pinedale
Pinedale High School troop revives iconic characters with musical.
Updated: 2 years ago
Fishing For the Fight chosen as donation recipient
FFTF chosen by Pinedale Dental.
Updated: 2 years ago
Rock Hounds club prepares for annual gem conventions
The club’s next meeting is Saturday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds Event Center.
Updated: 2 years ago
G&F's Turnbull transfers to Sheridan
Turnbull was in Pinedale since Dec. 2005.
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Jewkes' arraignment set for March 25
Driver faces two felony aggravated homicide charges.
Updated: 2 years ago
Public Health continues vaccination rollout
Days after Gov. Mark Gordon announced he would not renew Wyoming’s statewide mask requirement, Sublette County Public Health Nurse Janna Lee delivered the promising update on Sublette’s battle with the novel coronavirus.
Updated: 2 years ago
GRVCA looking toward the future
Jeanne Lockwood, president of the Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association, had a strong message to share during the group’s March 6 annual meeting at Marbleton Town Hall.
Updated: 2 years ago
DOI plans fossil fuel forum for March 25
The Department of the Interior announced a virtual forum set for Thursday, March 25, as part of its “comprehensive review of the federal oil and gas program called for in Executive Order 14008.”
Updated: 2 years ago
Summer projects to affect airport users
Four expansion and renovation projects are scheduled at the Pinedale Airport for this summer.
Updated: 2 years ago
Gov. Gordon announces removal of statewide mask requirement
More info to come on the reduced health orders that will go into effect March 16.
Updated: 2 years ago
Cunningham wins Peace Poster Contest
Big Piney seventh-grader Addi Cunningham wins prize awarded by Pinedale Lions Club.
Updated: 2 years ago
Vaccine registration opens further
WDH revises 1C group to include those 50 years and older.
Updated: 2 years ago
Hospital district update on management partner
Timeline update on hospital district's choice for management partner.
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Ultra commits to 'responsibly sourced gas'
UP Energy, previously Ultra Petroleum, announced Thursday its plans to certify its Upper Green River Basin natural-gas products as “responsibly sourced gas.”
Updated: 2 years ago
Naming of Sublette County
The latest installment in a series celebrating a century of Sublette County.
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Rammell campaign stops in Pinedale
Rex Rammell told a dozen people gathered in the Sublette County Libraries’ Lovatt Room that he had one more gubernatorial run in him.
Updated: 2 years ago
Legislative Update – Feb. 20
From House Rep. Albert Sommers, District No. 20
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Students of the Month recognized
The Sublette County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees recognized four Students of the Month on Feb. 11.
Updated: 2 years ago
Extension stress preparedness for area rangelands
Withstanding La Nina has been difficult for Wyoming agricultural producers.
Updated: 2 years ago
Sublette apprehensive of district consolidation bill
A bill aimed at restructuring Wyoming’s school districts, that would reduce the different number of districts in half, was received for introduction by the Wyoming Legislature on Jan. 26.
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Dr. Rammell's jury trial set for April 28
Rammell declined to waive his right to counsel.
Updated: 2 years ago
Management candidates make extended bids
Combined six hours of managing partner interviews with stakeholders and community members led to these takeaways.
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Gordon, governors call on Biden to withdraw executive order
Gov. Mark Gordon leads group of 17 Republican governors calling on President Biden to withdraw oil and gas lease executive order.
Updated: 2 years ago
Ten snowplow collisions happen within five-day window
WYDOT reports 17 snowplow collisions this winter season already.
Updated: 2 years ago
CURED sponsors exhibit at Pinedale Library's Gallery Wall
Thirteen artworks show a wide range of perspectives – and creative expression – to portray “A Vision of Responsible Energy Development” in Sublette County and Wyoming.
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Hospital Board makes first key decisions
The board moved forward with vital steps in hospital's opening during Wednesday night meeting.
Updated: 2 years ago
‘Bold Wanderings’ will help you locate your place in the cosmos
Art writer Sue Sommers writes about a piece found at Mystery Print Gallery.
Updated: 2 years ago
Jewkes' preliminary is continued again
Jewkes is charged with two counts of aggravated homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a fatal collision in Hoback Canyon on Jan. 1.
Updated: 2 years ago
Brost's trial still on; Carter to change plea
Two Pinedale residents charged together last October with felony and misdemeanor drug charges both had trials set to begin on March 8, in 9th District Court.
Updated: 2 years ago
Public invited to Q&As with hospital district's managing partner finalists
The meetings will be held at the Big Piney Library, and on Zoom, for three consecutive days next week.
Updated: 2 years ago
Legislative Update, Jan. 30, Feb. 1 and 2
From House Rep. Albert Sommers, District No. 20.
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Miller donates 162 more acres for conservation
The property is between the Bridger-Teton National Forest boundary and South Beaver Creek.
Updated: 2 years ago
SCSO recognizes 'years of service' milestones
Ten members celebrate their anniversaries.
Updated: 2 years ago
Proposed school district budget reductions tabled
Staff, students, community members spoke in opposition.
Updated: 2 years ago
Trials set for 4 in hunting-camp confrontation
Charges stem from October altercation.
Updated: 2 years ago
La Barge businessman removed from G&F Commission
Outspoken Schmid removed and replaced by Gov. Gordon.
Updated: 2 years ago
Libraries offer after-school 'study halls'
Ten at a time can use the spaces until 6 p.m.
Updated: 2 years ago
Attorney wants to question alleged victim
Marbleton resident charged with third-degree abuse of a minor.
Updated: 2 years ago
Delegation posts energy protection bills
Rep. Cheney introduces two energy bills, Sens. Lummis and Barrasso cosponsor new bill.
Updated: 2 years ago
Federal lease moratorium labeled as 'crushing,' 'illegal' – and 'necessary'
Biden Administration's 60-day federal lease moratorium draws swift reaction from locals.
Updated: 2 years ago
Oil and gas looks back at 2020
Annual survey outlines significant events.
Updated: 2 years ago
Sublette County Special Hospital District conducts 1st meeting
Board members take first step in "scary" and "exciting" chapter.
Updated: 2 years ago
Christmas Bird Count returns
Tradition adds depth to Audubon Society's survey.
Updated: 2 years ago
2023 Pinedale Winter Carnival Cardboard Classic and Skijoring
The Pinedale Winter Carnival kicked off with skijoring on Feb 10 and the Cardboard Classic and culminated with an awards ceremony on Feb. 12.