SUBLETTE COUNTY — On Saturday, June 8, 119 registrants participated in the 8th Annual Boulder Roll, raising $9,240 for the Sublette County Mental Health Fund and awareness for suicide prevention. 
The Boulder Roll poker run began in 2017, in memory of Jim “Crash” Newman, a Pinedale resident and avid motorcyclist who died by suicide in 2016. As part of their healing, Newman’s biker friends created Boulder Roll Awareness and Prevention, honoring Crash by doing what they all love best, heading out on the highway. Classic cars and trucks are also invited to participate in the annual poker run.
The event begins with a breakfast at the VFW in Pinedale, with stands up at 11 a.m. Route stops include The Rim Station and The Elkhorn in Bondurant, the Green River Bar in Daniel, Marbleton’s The Waterhole #3, The Eagle Bar in LaBarge, The Spur Bar in Big Piney and finally The Boulder Bar and Grill in Boulder. Following the ride, folks converged at the Boulder Bar for live music by Full Blown Mosey, a silent auction, a bonfire, and a delicious pulled pork dinner special. 

The 180-mile ride aims to build camaraderie and eradicate the stigma associated with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Riders are urged to call someone they haven’t spoken to in a while to check in each time they put their kickstands down.
Numerous local businesses and community members donated to this year’s Boulder Roll auction, which featured precious stone jewelry donated by JL Gray Rock Shop, a macrame American flag created by Mandi Cantu, a stunning lap quilt by Krystal Thompson, a set of goat milk products from Geo Burns, Brandee Moore and The 5 Goat Homestead in Daniel, an intricate metal guitar sculpture created by Taylor Durfee, a metal Harley Davison cutout from JoAnn and George Wallace, a limited edition Harley Davidson lego donated, sterling silver jewelry by Cindy Mitchell, a camo compound bow donated by the Daniel Junction and so much more.
The funds raised during the 2024 event were presented to Randy Belton, who along with Reverend Melinda Bobo, administers the Sublette County Mental Health Fund through St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church in Pinedale. In addition to the money raised during the annual Boulder Roll poker run, generous donors and grant funds from the Foundation for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming help bolster the Sublette County Mental Health Fund.
The Sublette County Prevention Coalition and the creation of the Mental Health Fund trace their intertwined history back to when Trisha Scott was the county’s prevention coordinator. Citizens and a school counselor raised concerns about financial barriers for folks, particularly youth, who would benefit from therapy. Community members and the coalition worked together to create the Mental Health Fund. Bobo and Belton insisted the funds be easily accessible to folks in need, so the account is set up that way. If counseling services are procured in Sublette County,  the person seeking counseling simply needs to say at the time of their appointment, “I’ll be using Sublette County Mental Health Fund to pay for services.” 
People interested in using telehealth or a provider outside of Sublette County, or with any other questions about the fund, should contact Bobo by calling 307-690-4889 or emailing revbobo.wy@gmail.com.
Folks wishing to donate to the Sublette County Mental Health Fund may give directly to Bobo or Belton or they can donate through the online giving tab at https://www.standrewsinthepines.org/.