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 By Joshua Wood    News    March 2, 2023

Addressing problems, looking for solutions

As investigations continue into recent fentanyl overdose deaths, community members from the Platte Valley and Carbon County gathered at the Platte Valley Community Center on February 23. Those who...

 
 By Virginia Parker    News    March 2, 2023

Carbon County Sheriff's office bridging the gap

In the past, school resource officers were typically pulled from the local police department. In a historical move, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding...

 

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best

Emergencies and emergency management were among the topics for discussion for the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) on February 7. The Carbon County Fire Protection District and the West...

 

Town of Saratoga to challenge flood map

After several years developing new flood maps, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has finalized the documents. The maps, however, are being called into question by a former council...

 

Hazard mitigation incipience

At the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) meeting January 17, Emergency Management Director Lenny Layman introduced Joe Parsons, Saratoga Encampment Rawlins Conservation District (SERD),...

 

Carbon County Commissioners break the ceiling

Throughout the history of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) three women sat on the board; Linda Fleming, Lindy Glode who served as vice chairman and Sue Jones. At the January 3, 2023...

 

Commissioners follow Governor's lead

Jeremy McCallister and Sam Allen with TO Engineers presented the Dixon Airport master plan for the Commissioners approval. The Master plan will now be presented to the Federal Aviation Administration...

 

The adoption of CR 451

A special meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) was held to consider formal adoption of County Road 451–also known as Cherokee Road, as an official county road. Chairman John...

 

Emergency Management comes back for more

South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical (SCWEMS) representative Irene Archibald gave an update to the Board of Carbon County Commissioners at their December 6 meeting. SCWEMS was given $154,179.00...

 

County commissioners approve slate of zone changes

Carbon County Clerk Gwynn Bartlett recognized Lisa Smith at the November 15 Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting. Smith has been with Carbon County and has been Deputy Clerk with the...

 

Grants and resolutions top the list

At the November 1, 2022 Carbon County Commissioners meeting Carbon County Clerk Gwynn Bartlett recognized several staff members for their service to Carbon County: Jody Deist-Fairhurst for 18 years...

 

Dollars and cents at the front of the line

Saratoga Mayor Creed James presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness resolution to the Council and the guests at the Saratoga Town Council meeting on October, 18, 2022. It is a resolution that makes...

 

Retirement, roads and turbines

At the Carbon County Commissioners meeting on September 20, 2022, Sheriff Archie Royal asked to recognize Becky George’s 17 years of service to Carbon County Sheriff’s office. She is retiring....

 

Carbon County Fire District under consideration

Carbon County has approximately 137 fire fighters responding to fire and rescue emergencies within the county. Carbon County Fire Department operates county-owned fire stations in Hanna, Muddy Gap,...

 

Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting at a glance

• Kandis Fritz of Road and Bridge reports traffic counts have risen. For example, the traffic on CR387, South Spring Creek the count was 118 cars, Cow Creek was 86 per day. These numbers determine whether magnesium chloride will be applied to the...

 

The Fair is good for Kids

Pam and Scott Thayer are well known in Rawlins and Carbon County for their work and volunteer efforts. They were still surprised and honored when Scott was picked to be the Grand Marshal of the...

 
 By Mike Armstrong    News    August 4, 2022

Fire District for protection of Carbon County

Carbon County Fire Chief, John Rutherford, and County Commissioner, Travis Moore, have been making themselves available all over Carbon County to answer questions about the possibility of a fire...

 
 By Staff Report    News    July 7, 2022

End of Watch

The Carbon County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) lost one of their own over the July 4 weekend. According to a press release from the CCSO, Deputy Jeffrey Walton-a 30 year veteran of the office-passed away...

 
 By Ezra Boileau    News    July 7, 2022

Over and done

The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) held a rather quick meeting post-Independence Day. With Vice-Chair Sue Jones directing the meeting—Chairman John Johnson joined via phone—the commissioners quickly moved through their business on...

 
 By Joshua Wood    News    June 30, 2022

Ready for Rainbows

by Joshua Wood As the 50th annual gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) approaches its apex this weekend, entities in both Colorado and Wyoming are preparing for a...

 
 By Joshua Wood    News    June 23, 2022

Rainbows landing in Routt County

by Joshua Wood The Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) has settled on a location for its 50th anniversary gathering this summer, bringing the event to the doorstep of Wyoming and Carbon...

 
 By Joshua Wood    News    June 16, 2022

Abels' contract renewed

Dr. Duane Abels will continue to serve as the Carbon County Health Officer following a unanimous vote from the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) on June 7. The renewal of Abels’ contract...

 
 By Joshua Wood    News    June 16, 2022

Commissioners trademark seal

The now recognizable Carbon County seal-created by artist Bobbie Herman-will soon be trademarked by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) for use on paper and stationary. While there was...

 
 By Joshua Wood    Politics    June 2, 2022

Filing period officially closed

The date of the 2022 Primary Election continues to draw closer. With the filing period closing at 5 p.m. on May 27, some candidates will have a tough race ahead of them. Other seats, however, will...

 
 By Joshua Wood    News    May 19, 2022

A difficult decision

Earlier this month, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) announced they would be terminating labor and delivery services. The decision, according to MHCC CEO Ken Harman, was not one arrived at...

 

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