I worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a permanent seasonal employee last year studying critical trout and salmon habitat in forests throughout the western U.S. I loved my job. I loved the people …
I’m a therapist who treats perinatal mood disorders for a living and I have personal experience with postpartum anxiety and PTSD. I share this from both a professional and personal perspective. …
Dear Editor, The Wyoming legislature apparently thinks it is OK to terrorize and run over wild animals with snow machines. Machines that weigh around 450 pounds and go 80 mph. Machines that …
CHEYENNE – Representative Andrew Byron (HD 22) shares his perspective on new challenges reflected in elected officials’ votes, an update on significant legislative developments in …
R ecently, I was reminded of an old Irish saying, “There’s nothing so bad it can’t be worse.” Gar winters in the south, either in Lake Jackson, Texas; or Pace, Florida; …
Dear Editor, There is a coyote killing contest scheduled this weekend in Sublette County with cash and prizes awarded to the “winners.” It is unconscionable that such an event would …
Dear Editor, I am writing about HB 172, a reckless, wildly dangerous, bill that would repeal gun-free zones. I have no problem with responsible gun owners keeping and using their weapons …
Dear Editor, My name is Jo Newman and I am a mother here in Wyoming. I have prepared these remarks to read at the committee meetings however, they never ask for the online requests to be heard. …
Dear Editor, HB 172 - Repeal Gun Free Zones poses a real threat to children and adults, as the existing Wyoming Concealed Carry permit is woefully inadequate. It does not …
Dear Editor, I am appalled and deeply disappointed by the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and the state legislators who voted against House Bill 341, denying thousands of Wyoming ’ s children …
Dear Editor, In these times when some want more financial responsibility from the federal government, it is my belief we should stop and reflect on where each of us, whether red, blue or purple, …
Dear Editor, For too long, Congress has operated under a “ defund, devalue, destroy” mindset when it comes to federal land management agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and …
It didn ’ t happen overnight. It ’ s something that has evolved over time, though it shows little doubt that it was planned and directed to do so. We have been conditioned to exist under …
To my fellow Wyomingites, If Senate File 124 passes, Wyoming will be sending a clear message: If you don’t look white, you’re not safe here. This bill isn’t about keeping people …
Dear Editor, Can we please have some level of intelligent scrutiny applied to Wyoming District 3 State Senator Cheri Steinmetz ’ s newly introduced bill, “ Make Carbon Dioxide Great …
Dear Editor, I am attaching the scoping letter and scoping notice (with map) describing a 3,000 acre "Fuels Reduction Project" on the East Rim near Rim Station. The …
We spent last Christmas working for free. I don ’ t even like working when I ’ m getting paid, but when the offspring are involved, a parent does what a parent has to do. Our daughter, …
Though we are isolated from the all of what is, here in Pinedale and Wyoming, we don ’ t have to look far to see the hostility and violence that has moved beyond reason. Our gaze does not have …
Dear Editor, A week ago, the Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission held their monthly meeting and public hearing. More than four hours of the marathon meeting were devoted to the …
Dear Editor, When I first heard a couple of years ago about the rezoning from agricultural to residential of roughly 300 acres that is on the west side of Highway 191, I couldn ’ t imagine …