Dear Editor, For the first time in over a decade, Wyoming has active Democratic parties in all 23 counties. One of the reddest, most conservative, lowest populated states in the …
A spider ran across the couch, and I caught him, then carefully scrutinized the area. Later, I thought, why is it when we see a spider, we look for others, as if science has …
People with low self-esteem and deep-seated insecurities often find comfort in seeing others fail. Seeing this temporarily elevates their own self-worth, making them feel better by comparison. …
Every election season, we hear the same thing: “My vote doesn’t matter.” “Nothing changes anyway.” “One vote won’t make a difference.” But in small communities like ours, that …
Hello Pinedale, Some weeks remind us more directly that a town is really built through people, traditions, volunteerism, and the long-term work of caring for a community. This time …
Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, 1207–1273, one of the most widely read poets in the world, was a 13th-century Persian Sufi mystic and Islamic scholar. He is credited with creating a proverb on …
The pronghorn migration from the Green River basin to Jackson Hole is underway for this year and it is hoped that with the mild 2025-26 winter, their numbers will be up. Since the 2022-23 winter, …
CASPER – The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) board convened in Casper on April 28. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the projected funding …
Dear Flora, I recently attended the class, “Gardening Goes Underground” at BOCES. I learned so much about growing root vegetables in Sublette County. I was hoping you would …
Hello Pinedale, As I write this week ’ s note, snow falls in Pinedale again, which is still fairly typical for a Pinedale spring, and we begin looking toward summer; there are a …
Water is a growing topic of conversation across the West. This conversation definitely includes Sublette County, the headwaters of the Green River, which is the northernmost portion of the Colorado …
Recently, while visiting our kids in Florida, Gar, I, and 7-year-old Ryder were standing by the truck after church. As we waited for everyone else to come out, we talked about where to go for lunch …
Outdoor recreation has long been a defining part of Wyoming ’ s identity, but new data shows it is also a powerful economic engine shaping the future of our communities. A recent report …
Dear residents, Pinedale advertises itself as having “All the Civilization You Need.” A slogan that once signaled the community’s awareness of the uniqueness of being an authentic western …
Hello Pinedale, This week’s Town Council meeting included several important updates that reflect both the visible and behind-the-scenes work required to keep our community running well. …
A couple years ago, Elon Musk’s Space X Crew Dragon Spacecraft docked with the International Space Station while going 17,500 miles per hour. As I told Gar about it, I chortled, …
Hello Pinedale, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Spring Break and Easter weekend. As we move further into spring, you’ll begin to see more activity around town, both in terms of …
The strength of any community is rooted in its local businesses, and one of the most effective ways to support, connect, and grow those businesses is through Chamber membership. The Sublette County …
There’s one thing for which you should be deeply grateful: Only you and God have all the facts about you. I can tell you with great certainty: Gar doesn’t want to …
The American Dream is a set of ideals stating that in the United States, freedom includes opportunities to obtain prosperity and success through hard work. It is the philosophy that all residents, …