Afton Water shows clean tests at the site of the spring
• Testing included Afton, DEQ and EPA. Water tests at the Intermittent Spring showed “zero ratings” indicating clean tests for the Afton water source. This fall the Town of Afton, the Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection agency gathered…
SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 10: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Afton Airport named after Boyd L. Eddins
• Community leader recalls the history of the Afton airport. Years of service to country, state and county were honored in October when the Afton Lincoln County Airport Board named the Afton Municipal Airport, the “General Boyd L. Eddins Airfield.”…
Despite rain and muddy water, Swift Creek slide remains stable
The Town of Afton says the recent mud slide that occurred earlier this year in Swift Creek canyon has not begun to slide again, despite the recent rain and muddy water. “There is a lot of water coming down the…
Aug. 24: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Star Trail restoration work underway east of Afton
Six people from various locations throughout the United States gathered on Star Hill east of Afton this past week to build a walking trail. They are part of a Star Hill restoration project the Town of Afton is coordinating with…
Intermittent Spring Trail now open
• Town will continue maintenance after trail is open. The Town of Afton, working with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, is now open. The trail serves as the main route to view the spring. Josh Peavler told SVI on Monday, the…
Swift Creek Canyon remains closed on Saturday
Swift Creek Canyon remains closed on Saturday with no estimated opening time on when the canyon will reopen. The canyon, located east of Afton which leads to the Intermittent Spring, was closed Friday night so crews could begin work to…
Group of youth lobby to Afton City Council for new park
Afton Town Councilman Will Wilkes says a youth group has approached the city about designing and building a special park in an open spot at the back of Canyon View Park. He says the Youth Group Coalition came to the…
Star Valley towns approved for infrastructure assistance
◆ Alpine, Afton and Star Valley Ranch approved. Three Star Valley municipalities will move forward with public infrastructure projects following funding from the State Land and Investment Board Water and Sewer ARPA Grant Program. The Town of Star Valley Ranch…