As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs
• Wyoming districts are implementing or proposing changes to expand capacity, improve infrastructure and regulate use. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Via- Wyoming News Exchange As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or…
Feds set deadline for West Fork Dam comments
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Federal authorities have set a Feb. 13 deadline for comments on a proposal to build a 264-foot-high concrete dam in the Medicine Bow National Forest in Carbon County. The proposed West Fork Dam and…
Wyo seeks 6,282-acre land swap for new Colorado River Basin dam
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Wyoming moved to expedite the construction of a 280-foot-high concrete dam in the Medicine Bow National Forest last month by proposing a 6,282-acre land exchange. The state wants 1,762 acres of federal property for…
Two arrested for attempting to elude WHP, CCSO
RAWLINS (WNE) — A pair of New Mexico residents were arrested on a host of charges last week after leading law enforcement on a chase through Carbon County. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the pursuit began a little after…
Governor Gordon directs state resources to provide support on Mullen Fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire. The fire is burning largely on the Medicine Bow National Forest as well as some…
Fire in Medicine Bow Reaches almost 14,000 acres
CASPER (WNE) — A fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest west of Laramie nearly doubled in size on Sunday to almost 14,000 acres and prompted multiple evacuations. The Rambler, Rob Roy and Keystone areas have all been evacuated…