WHITE CHRISTMAS IN PINEDALE
Modified: Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2008
Plowed snow near Ridley’s threatened to cover up street signs and definitely obscured the opposite side of Pine Street. ...more

Neighbors upset over gravel pits
Posted: Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2008
Several commercial gravel pits near Boulder have caused a stir with local residents.
“We are not against somebody making a profit, we’re just trying to protect our homes,” said Sandra Goodwin, resident of over 20 years in the affected area.
There are three pits in the area near the intersection of East Fork Big Sandy County Road and Highway 353: ...more

BLM plan called ‘more balanced’
Posted: Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2008
After years in the making, the Bureau of Land Management recently released its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Resource Management Plan (RMP) of the Pinedale Field Office (PFO) area.
“Overall, I think the document is a more balanced plan than the original draft was,” said Chuck Otto, BLM’s Pinedale Field Office manager. “We’ve incorporated more wildlife protection; we’ve ...more

Property tax relief might be in sight
Posted: Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2008
The upcoming Wyoming legislative session might finally see a breakthrough on property tax relief.
It is possible that two bills that could be funded through the Homestead Exemption Act could see the floor by the end of the session.
“That’s been a struggle for everyone,” said Erin Taylor, executive director of the Wyoming Tax Payers Association. “How do we get ...more