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Brandon Deromedi, activities director for the Hot Springs County School District, spoke with the Thermopolis Independent Record to elaborate on a proposal, for recognizing the achievements of student-athletes, that he first introduced to the HSCSD Board of Trustees on June 16. Deromedi explained that he was in discussions to potentially secure a prospective platform for showcasing those student-athletes’ achievements “virtually,” given the challenges facing the school district in honoring those achievements through the limits of the district’s...
Members of HSCHS Class of 1972, Carol Vicklund and Connie Gifford, take a fun selfie during reunion registration located at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum. See page 7 for more reunion photos....
The Hot Springs County Sheriff's Department has a new K-9 unit with Deputy Shayna Cox and a one and half-year-old German Shepard named Riggs. Cox said that she and Riggs went through about three weeks of training working every day. Riggs was supplied by a company called MAKOR K9 of West Virginia. Cox explained, "The guy that sold the dog to us came down and trained with me, brought the dog, delivered it, and trained with me. We finished a little bit early, so it would have been 21 days." Cox...
by Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The best way to bring down high gas costs in Wyoming would be to secure a long-term fuel supply within the state, one industry insider told stakeholders Friday. No new refinery has been built in the U.S. for more than 50 years, Steve Cure, an energy consultant with Longmont, Colorado-based Triple C Enterprises, told Gov. Mark Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Price Working Group. In 1978, there were 12 operational refineries in Wyoming. That was down to six in 2015. Now, tha...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 11 7:58 p.m. Report of an agency assist involving the Thermopolis Police with a possible REDDI report. Tuesday, July 12 9:05 p.m. Report of an agency assist involving the Thermopolis Police who reques...
Members of Hot Springs County High School Class of 1967 played Kazoos during one of their reunion gatherings last weekend. They entertained with the school song and an impromptu rendition of Happy Birthday for a restaurant guest. Class member John Werbelow, far right, made ceramic French horns to hold each kazoo and coffee mugs for attendees....
The Hot Springs County Farm Bureau Federation and the Thermopolis – Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Public Forum on Monday, July 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School. All candidates running on the federal, state and local levels have been invited. Candidates will be given a two minute introduction period to introduce themselves and their platform. Rules and questions will not be available until that evening. For more information, contact the chamber at 864-3192....
The Bureau of Reclamation, in response to a request from the Hanover Irrigation District, has scheduled a flushing flow below Boysen Dam. “The purpose of the flushing flow below Boysen is to attempt to flush moss down river and mitigate the moss the district has at their diversion,” said Wyoming Area Manager Lyle D. Myler. On July 26, flows in the river below Boysen Dam will fluctuate from 1,250 cubic feet per second to 3,200 cfs, and back down to 1,250 cfs according to the following schedule: 12:01 a.m. - 4 a.m. 1,250 ; 4 a.m. - 5 a.m. 2,2...
America’s favorite cowboys, Riders in the Sky, will be performing a concert in Hot Springs State Park on Sunday, July 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Shorty’s will have beverages available for purchase and Tipi Grill will have food and other beverages available. The concert is free to attend. Bring a comfortable chair and enjoy the music. Sponsors include Burlington Northern Foundation, Hot Springs Hotel, Hot Springs State Park, Friends of the Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock and Hot Springs Travel and Tourism....
The local Thermopolis Rotary Club will be holding its annual fundraiser on August 20 with its Turtle Trek event. Tickets are $10 each with only 1,000 tickets sold. The event begins with 1,000 small floating plastic turtles that are poured out at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park and they float down a small channel of water and eventually reach the first of the cooling ponds near the terraces and The Swinging Bridge. Each turtle is marked with a number and depending upon which turtle...
Hot Springs County and its residents are at a crossroads. What is our vision for our community’s future? If someone moves to our area and tries to get plugged into our community, they quickly find out one of our greatest cultural difficulties: division. Over the years and generations, factions have formed over offenses, misunderstandings and miscommunications. And at the same time, it is safe to say all of us have had the best of intentions. What is the solution? We must remember that a house divided against itself will surely fall. Right n...
by Bill Sniffin, Cowboy State Daily Here is a way to get “looped” this summer by enjoying Wyoming’s highways and byways. My definition of a “loop drive” is where you set out for a destination and after you get there, you return home by a different route, forming a loop. The state of Wyoming tourism division along with all the various county lodging boards have set up interesting loop drives. They are everywhere. A favorite loop drive that includes Lander is going to Dubois and Moran Junction, down to Jackson and on to Pinedale. Then you go so...
Thomas Daniel Porter, 76, died Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence in Thermopolis after a valiant battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1945, in Los Angeles, Calif., he was the son of Walter B. and Mary Surian Porter. After his high school graduation he was drafted into the Marine Corps where he served and was wounded in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Commendation Medal. In the early 70s he married Debbie Savercool. Two children were born to this union. The couple later... Full story
Red Dirt Master Gardeners awarded Helen and Victor Garcia the July Garden of the month. Their home on Arapahoe Street features countless beautiful flowers and a beautiful lawn....
Four candidates will face off in the 2022 Hot Springs County Commissioners race, including incumbents Jack Baird and Tom Ryan along with challengers Paul Galovich and Joe Martinez. All four candidates are running as Republicans and only two will move on from the Primary Election in August. Jack Baird Jack Baird is running for re-election for Hot Springs County Commissioner. Baird has served for the past four years in his first term. When discussing his accomplishments, Baird mentioned his work...
The July event for the Thermopolis Gymkhana was held earlier this month. The next event is planned for August 27. July results include: LEAD LINE Barrels - Chisholm Moline, Jax Christian, Lane Reed, Laramie Penn, Korbie Jensen, Grady Penn Poles - Chisholm Moline, Jax Christian, Lane Reed, Laramie Penn, Korbie Jensen, Casey Kennedy Goats - Jax Christian, Hadley Dean, Korbie Jensen, Grady Penn, Chisholm Moline, Laramie Penn Flag Race - Casey Kennedy, Lane Reed, Korbie Jensen, Coy Brower, Jax Christian Fun Event (keyhole race) - Korbie Jensen,...
Underground Bull Riders Productions will present the Junior Championship Bull Riding Qualifier July 23-24, at 10 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. This thrilling, action packed, rapidly growing spectator sport, will bring the top youth bull riders, ages 18 years old and under from Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, North and South Dakota along with their family members to Thermopolis. This event is a qualifying event for members of the Junior World Finals (JWF), the International Miniature Bull Riders Association (IMBA). It is...
Wyoming Discovery Days, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 in Hot Springs State Park celebrates Wyoming’s unique cultural heritage through stories, music, food, art, and demonstrations. “There will be lots going on both days and there will be new things added too” according to Audra Dominguez, Festival Director. Dominguez noted the addition of new demonstrators, a Dachshund Race, the Rocky Mountain Food Faire with plenty of food and drinks, music with Jalan Crossland (Ten Sleep) and also Prairie Wildfire (Casper) and new o...
Last Thursday, a fire on BLM land in the Black Willow area, near East River Road, was contained to roughly 35 to 38 acres. The fire started in rough terrain after a lightning storm hit Hot Springs County the night before. Eight government engines stayed on scene for around three days. Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded with four engines and a water tender truck responded and were on scene for around 10 hours. Onae type one helicopter, pictured above, and three Single Engine...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its July board meeting last week. During old business, Chamber CEO Meri Ann Rush said the recent Culpepper & Merriweather Circus was “fun and a long day.” There were volunteers to take tickets and Rush got to see the tent rise. Rush added it was her first time hosting the circus since she became a director or a chamber board member. In Rush’s report, she said the ticket sales were profitable with 1,008 tickets being sold. Rush noted that the second show at the circus was “beyond packed...
