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FFA Mechanics: Lexi Overfield, blue Barley: Hallie Martinez, blue Rye: Alec Martinez, white; Camden Weyer, yellow; Isabella Hetzel, green; Ryan Axtell, pink Alfalfa for hay: Alec Martinez, red; Hallie Martinez, white Meadow Foxtail: Alec Martinez, white Mixed Grass, legume: Alec Martinez, white Mixed Grass, sheaf forage: Alec Martinez, white Orchard Grass: Alec Martinez, white Reed Canary Grass, 3 inches: Alec Martinez, red Rye for hay: Alec Martinez, white Alfalfa for seed: Cholee Owsley, white Brome Grass: Hallie Martinez, red; Cholee Owsley,...
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The route was lined with locals and visitors to watch the annual Pageant Day Parade with several businesses, candidates and Native American dancers presenting floats and displays. Shown here is the Senior Center's float with Virginia Odde, Kathy Peterson, Sara Gentry, Karen Shafer (Statue of Liberty), Frank Walker, Al Walker and Tina Romero....
The 2022 Junior Livestock Auction and Judges' Choice Bake Sale at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds Friday night brought in a record breaking $218,963.26, up from $203,104.50 last year. Along with the live and online auction for sheep, swine, goats and beef, baked goods were offered up in a silent auction. Twenty-seven head of beef came through the ring this year and sold for an average of $4,628.40 per head for a total sales amount of $124,966.76. The average price per head was up from last...
During Hot Springs County Fair, kids enjoyed a variety of blow up games and more at Family Fun Night last Wednesday....
The Fair Board hosted Family Fun Night at the fairgrounds last Wednesday. There were many fun activities for all ages, including multiple bounce houses, pie eating, watermelon eating and awards were handed out for the 4-H shooting sports competition. See the August 18 issue for complete fair results and photos....
Photos only of Gift of the Waters and Discovery Days highlights....
Hot Springs State Park was packed this weekend with visitors enjoying activities and the sights....
The Hot Springs County Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce and the Farm Bureau Federation held a Meet the Candidates event at the Thermopolis Middle School July 26. Detailed candidate information will be provided in the Primary Election section of the August 11 Independent Record....
Chance Stothart runs behind Hadley Dean while she peddles her bike hard to get ahead of him. The two were occupying their time while their older siblings participated in the Youth Horse Show....
The 4H/FFA Youth Horse Show was held last Saturday and was the first of many animal shows and activities that are included in the Hot Springs County Fair. PEEWEE SHOW Showmanship - Levi Logan, Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo, Cali Culp Western Pleasure - Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo, Levi Logan Barrels - Casen Eckley, Levi Logan Poles - Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo, Levi Logan HALTER Quarter Horse: Mare foaled in 2020 - Kaycee Stothart Quarter Horse: Mare foaled in 2016 – 2019 - Kamryn Farrell, L...
The Hot Springs State Park buffalo herd currently has eight calves that both visitors and locals enjoy watching as they make their way to the watering hole....
Kyle Cheney from Powell puts on a good ride during the Junior Championship Bull Riding last weekend at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. He won Saturday's bull riding event with the only score of 82. Also during the Junior Championship Bull Riding, a bull broke out of several fences at the fairgrounds and ran loose through town. The bull visited the Chamber of Commerce, the high school, P6, and even went up into the hills by the old airport. Attendees, both on foot and in vehicles, were...
Catie Deromedi and Jessica Benefiel watch as Brandon Deromedi putts the golf ball during the Bobcat Birdie Fest Golf Tournament last Saturday at the Thermopolis Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament went to the Bobcat Golf Team....
America's favorite cowboys, Riders in the Sky, entertain a large crowd with traditional western music in Hot Springs State Park on Sunday night. During one of the songs, Sara and Merrill Ready got up and danced to the music. The concert was free to the public and sponsored by 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....
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....
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....
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....
A group of youngsters were able to keep cool at the Gottsche Sand Volleyball Tournament in Hot Springs State Park Saturday and Sunday. Five teams from out of town competed in the tournament....
Auctioneer John Gerrells helps Raegan Shaffer display a small quilt during the Cookie Jar Auction Saturday at the fair building. The fundraiser was held for Jessica Power and her twins, Colt and Kimber....
During the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, cockatoo trainer Logan Jimenez has crowd volunteer Valentina help him perform a few tricks for the crowd. The cockatoo raced Valentina across the stage area and took her hat off. For more circus photos see page 6....
The Bighorn River was busy over the long 4th of July weekend with both fisherman and floaters looking to relax, cool off and enjoy the holiday....
Hot Springs State Park employee, Travis Tyrrell, cleans up and prunes a flower bed in Hot Springs State Park over the 4th of July weekend....
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came through town last Saturday with two shows at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the area across from 220 Park Street, adjacent to the fairgrounds. Prior to the performances, kids were able to experience pony rides, a giant inflatable slide, the moon bounce and have their faces painted. Under the big top, circus-goers saw big cats, aerialists, horse riders, performing animals and much more. The circus was sponsored by the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department put on a wonderful Independence Day fireworks show Monday night from the top of T-hill. The show began around 10 p.m. and lasted for around 20 minutes....
