In February of 2024, a fatal avalanche in the Sierra Madre Range shook our close-knit community to its core. With the support of our citizens here in Carbon County, the tragic loss we experienced that winter has since transformed into a powerful movement for avalanche education, preparedness, and public safety here in Carbon County’s mountain backcountry.
Vestas, a company with several wind turbine sites throughout Wyoming, recently donated $1,000 to the Wee Folks Preschool in Hanna.
Those present for the donation included Casey Unger and Klint Strong of Vestas, along with Britany Forester and Becky Meyer from Wee Folks. Strong, who serves as the site manager, coordinated the donation.
Please join us in celebrating the winners of September’s Home of the Month and Business of the Month competition!
These homes and businesses were selected for going above and beyond to make their properties shine—check out the photos and read the captions to see why they stood out!
Central Home: 715 W. Maple - Gary and Leticia Mikesell
The University of Wyoming Department of English recently launched a website featuring stories, photos and a podcast that highlight the voices and experiences of everyday Wyomingites. The website can be found at www.restoryingthewest.org.
“We did pretty well,” Lucy Schofield, director and a founder of the Medicine Bow Food Pantry, said of her garage sale. “We had one person give us a tip on a piece of furniture that would have made the day worthwhile by that one transaction.”
Crews from the City of Rawlins, joined by Councilmember Patterson, spent Thursday morning cleaning up Interstate 80 as part of the WYDOT Adopt-A-Highway program.
Twenty-five volunteers picked up 480 pounds of trash along the stretch of highway that runs through town under clear blue skies.
Laramie and the University of Wyoming regularly receive high national rankings as a top college town for hikers, winter sports enthusiasts and other outdoor activities.
Mira Miller, Community Relations/PIO City of Rawlins
F&S Trucking, Steve and Christine Fritz. were recognized as the Rawlins Community Builder Award recipients for August at the September 16 Rawlins City Council meeting.
Despite being the least populated state, Wyoming ranks ninth in the nation for food insecurity. This September, Food Bank of Wyoming is inviting all Wyoming neighbors to take action during Hunger Action Month. As hunger rises and resources decline, it is more important than ever to get involved in addressing food insecurity in Wyoming through volunteering, donating, and raising awareness.
September 20 is shaping up to be a full day of giving in Carbon County, with two community fundraisers planned to benefit local families and senior citizens.
