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Thursday, February 26, 2026 |

Photo – Carbon County Courthouse – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials discussed the need for an AI policy to guard against privacy breaches.

During the February 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner John Espy described a recent discussion with the Cheyenne–Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. Commissioner Espy said the Joint Powers Board addressed a new AI data center under construction in Laramie County and how the project may affect local electricity and water supplies.

AI, or artificial intelligence, uses advanced computer programs to process, interpret, and generate human‑like text. These models are trained by analyzing billions of sentences, either drawn from the internet or provided by developers. Those developers also determine if the model is using the information in a human‑like manner. The systems constantly take newly provided information to iterate and improve their responses.

Later in the meeting, Commission Chairman Travis Moore used Espy’s remarks to raise the possibility of controlling the use of AI by county employees. Moore suggested two options: creating a new policy or amending the county’s existing computer regulations to address the technology.

Chairman Moore acknowledged that AI can be beneficial in certain situations. However, the Commission chairman said use of the technology increases the likelihood of an accidental data breach.

Chairman Moore said large corporations have already enacted restrictions on AI and added that local governments may want to consider doing the same.

County IT Director Matt Webster said his department has been discussing AI use extensively. Webster reiterated Chairman Moore’s point that any information given to an AI model can be accessed by the developers and other users.

Webster added that AI is a powerful tool with potential unintended consequences. The county IT director said he is focused on establishing rules to stop an AI‑related data breach before it occurs.

Commission Chairman Moore said county employees would require comprehensive AI safety training to ensure the technology is used responsibly. IT Director Webster said he would rather stop data breaches before they happen and is in talks with vendors to set up AI control measures on county systems.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |

Photo – Carbon County Jail and Communications Center – Bigfoot99 file photo

The Wyoming House Appropriations Committee advanced a Senate bill to reimburse county jails for housing criminal mental‑health inmates.

Senate File 10, dealing with contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees, passed out of the Senate on its thirds and final reading earlier this month. The bill was then referred to the House Appropriations Committee, which met on Monday to discuss the measure.

Speaking to the Appropriations Committee, Natrona County Representative Art Washut said Senate File 10 was introduced after he was contacted by an unnamed sheriff who raised concerns that he was housing criminal inmates awaiting transfer to the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston.

If passed, Senate File 10 will give the state Department of Health the authority to contract with county jails for the “security, examination, or treatment of accused persons,” while they wait to be transferred to Evanston.

Representative Washut said courts across Wyoming are sending more criminal defendants to the state hospital. However, a shortage of beds and staff means those defendants remain in county jails for extended periods of time, putting additional pressure on counties and the inmates.

Representative Washut said the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police, or WASCOP, met with the Department of Health to brainstorm a solution. After those discussions, the Natrona County Republican said the organizations chose to model their response after an existing Department of Corrections program that reimburses counties for time inmates spend waiting to be transferred to the state penitentiary.

Sheridan County Representative Ken Pendergraft asked if the same mental‑health services could be extended to juvenile offenders. Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson said Senate File 10 applies only to Title Seven defendants, individuals who have been charged with a crime, but found incompetent to stand trial.

Department of Health Director Johansson clarified that Senate File 10 will not only reimburse counties for the time inmates spend waiting to be transferred to the state hospital but also provide mental health services in the jails.

Several counties, including Carbon County, have agreements with the Department of Health to provide services to individuals held under the state’s Title 25 program, which allows emergency detention for those who may not have committed a crime, but are considered a danger to themselves or others. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and Saratoga Police Department both partnered with Avel eCare, a Sioux Falls-based virtual healthcare company, to offer mental health support during police encounters using a tablet or cell phone.

During Monday’s House Appropriations Committee meeting, Department of Health Director Johansson said similar pilot programs for Title Seven detainees have proven successful.

Johansson explained that state statutes require the Department of Health to reimburse county jails and hospitals for individuals going through the Title 25 process. He added that, frustratingly, the department does not have the legal authority to offer similar compensation for those under Title Seven holds.

Johansson said the Department of Health has allocated over $6 million to serve Title 25 detainees but was unable to provide spending figures for the Title Seven pilot programs.

Following those comments, House Appropriations Committee Chairman John Bear opened the floor to public discussion. Natrona County Commissioner Dave North complimented Senate File 10, saying his county lacks the money to house mental‑health detainees while they wait for a bed to open at the state hospital.

Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police Executive Director Allen Thompson also expressed his support for the bill.

The House Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to move the bill forward for consideration by the full House of Representatives, with an amendment to allocate $5 million to the program if the upcoming state budget does not already include funding. The measure will need to be passed by the House three times before reaching Governor Mark Gordon’s desk.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |

Photo – Saratoga Police Department patch – Courtesy SPD

The Saratoga Police Department has upgraded its radios with funds from a state grant.

During the February 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore presented two invoices from ComTech, a Rock Springs communication technology company. The first request, Chief Moore asked for approval to pay ComTech over $11,000 for work that allows the department’s 12 radios to communicate more effectively with the county dispatch center in Rawlins.

Chief Moore explained that the radio upgrades allow officers to connect to the cellular hotspots in their cruisers through Motorola’s SmartConnect system. When out of standard coverage, the radios will automatically switch to the vehicle’s Wi‑Fi connection.

The second request, Chief Moore presented a $5,487.60 invoice from ComTech. The chief explained that the charge was for installation of the SmartConnect system in the police department’s radios, allowing officers to communicate through Wi‑Fi networks in their vehicles and around town.

Chief Moore added that the vehicle radios will also automatically switch to an authorized Wi‑Fi network when they lose signal.

Mayor Chuck Davis asked where the money for the radio upgrades will come from. Chief Moore explained that the entire cost is covered by a Wyoming Office of Homeland Security grant. Originally intended to upgrade the town’s emergency dispatch center, the chief said the funds can now be used for the radio upgrades.

Last year, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office took over the operation of all emergency response services in the Platte Valley, eliminating the need to upgrade the Saratoga Police Department’s dispatch equipment.

The Saratoga Town Council agreed to pay ComTech $16,929.72 for the radio upgrades, with 100 percent of the money coming from the Homeland Security grant.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |

Photo – Hanna Recreation Center – Bigfoot99 file photo

Hanna officials tabled a decision to transfer management of the town’s shuttered recreation center to a locally run nonprofit.

Earlier this month, Hanna Recreation Board member Dorn Hetzel announced the formation of the Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center. Hetzel explained the nonprofit was set up to take over operations of the closed rec center from the town.

Speaking at the February 10th Hanna Town Council meeting, Hetzel said for budget reasons, the organization intends to only reopen portions of the building.

As a nonprofit organization, Hetzel said the Hanna Recreation Center would be staffed entirely by volunteers, a cost cutting measure the town was legally unable to utilize. In exchange for a $1 annual lease, Hetzel asked the town to donate water, sewer, and landfill services. The nonprofit will cover all other utilities, including gas and electricity.

The governing body appeared supportive of Hetzel’s plan but raised concerns over liability. Hetzel explained that the Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center can provide insurance for its volunteers and members, but not the building. As a result, the town would need to continue carrying the facility under its governmental property insurance policy. Consequently, the Friends group would require all users to sign a liability waiver before entering the building.

Following Hetzel’s presentation, the Hanna Town Council scheduled a special meeting to discuss potential liability concerns with the town attorney. Originally set for February 17th, the session was postponed until the 23rd.

During Monday’s meeting, the governing body entered executive session to consider transferring management of the recreation center to the nonprofit. After the Council reconvened, Mayor Charlie George announced that a decision would have to wait until the governing body, the town attorney, and the full Friends of the Hanna Recreation Center board can meet together.

Of the three‑person Friends board, only one member, Katrina Powell, was present at Monday’s meeting. When asked about the status of the organization’s 501(c)(3) application, Powell said Dorn Hetzel had recently applied. Mayor George mentioned the pending application as another reason the decision was delayed.

The Hanna Town Council unanimously voted to table approval of Hetzel’s proposal to assume oversight of the Hanna Recreation Center. No date has been set for a decision.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |

Photo – MHCC – Bigfoot99 file photo

The State Loan and Investment Board approved a $250,000 Mineral Royalty Grant to help Memorial Hospital of Carbon County with elevator repairs.

The State Loan and Investment Board and State Board of Land Commissioners met on February 8th to discuss 19 Mineral Royalty Grant applications totaling over $7.8 million, along with other agenda items. Of the 19 requests, the Office of State Lands and Investments recommended fully funding 10, with the remaining 9 receiving partial awards.

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County was one of the entities the Office of State Lands and Investments put forward for full funding. During the February 8th meeting, Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ashment requested $250,000 for elevator repairs. Ashment said the facility’s elevators are far past their operational lifespan.

Ashment said the Board of Carbon County Commissioners has committed to a $250,000 match, bringing the total request to $500,000. The hospital CEO added that patients do not appreciate being trapped in the faulty elevators.

The State Loan and Investment Board and State Board of Land Commissioners unanimously voted to approve Memorial Hospital of Carbon County’s $250,000 Mineral Royalty Grant application.

The matter was discussed again during the February 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, where Vice Chairwoman Gwynn Bartlett announced the grant approval. Commissioner Sue Jones remarked that Memorial Hospital may have trouble finding a qualified elevator mechanic, citing the county’s continued difficulty in arranging repairs for the Carbon Building freight elevator.

When Vice Chairwoman Bartlett asked how much work the elevators require, Memorial Hospital CEO Kerry Ashment responded that most of the effort will focus on the mechanical systems, with the cars receiving a refurbishment at the same time. Once the repairs are complete, Ashment said the hospital will have three functioning elevators.

Ashment thanked the Board of Commissioners for its $250,000 commitment to the elevator repairs.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |

Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo

In Saratoga, officials have offered a lease to the future owner of Platte Valley Pharmacy.

During the February 18th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that Platte Valley Pharmacy owner Rod Waeckerlin is preparing to retire. Mayor Davis said Pole Mountain Pharmacy owner Brett Kvenild has agreed to purchase the business, but the town must approve a new lease agreement as it owns the South River Street building.

Mayor Davis said he considered transferring the existing lease to the new owner. However, Town Attorney Kylie Waldrip was unable to provide guidance, as she also represents Platte Valley Pharmacy and Rod Waeckerlin. Instead of amending the current lease, the mayor recommended drafting a new agreement.

Despite his recommendation, Mayor Davis said the final decision rests with the Town Council.

Afterward, the mayor asked Brett Kvenild to introduce himself. The Pole Mountain Pharmacy owner explained that he is prepared to take over the Saratoga dispensary in April with minimal changes to staff or day‑to‑day operations.

Kvenild asked the governing body to authorize the lease agreement so residents can continue receiving their medication without interruption. Mayor Davis said the town does not want to see Platte Valley Pharmacy close. Kvenild agreed, saying he has firsthand knowledge of how important the service is to the town.

Councilman Mike Cooley said the staff is the pharmacy’s greatest asset, a point Kvenild echoed.

The Saratoga Town Council voted to draft a new lease agreement, allowing the Pole Mountain Pharmacy owner to operate out of Platte Valley Pharmacy. Mayor Davis said the new lease will be similar to the existing agreement the town has with Rod Waeckerlin.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |

Photo – Carbon County Museum in Rawlins – Bigfoot99 file photo

Carbon County Commissioners thanked representatives from the county museum for continuing to improve the cultural institution despite reduced financial support from local government.

Statewide property tax cuts left Carbon County with approximately $343,000 less to contribute to outside services, including senior centers, libraries, and the Rawlins museum. All agencies saw a reduction in county funding, with the Carbon County Library System receiving 53 percent less than in the previous fiscal year. The Carbon County Museum Board saw an even greater reduction, losing more than 56 percent of its budget.

During Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Museum Director Tom Mensik and Museum Board President Ken Klouda provided an update on current museum operations. Klouda said the museum board voted to charge non-Carbon County residents an admission fee to help offset the loss of county revenue.

This year, Museum Director Mensik also began offering paid memberships to allow patrons to financially support the institution. As well as free access to museum events, the highest‑tier membership provides discounts to museums and art galleries across the country, through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association.

In addition to those efforts, Klouda said the museum board has applied for several grants, including a $50,000 grant to offset Curator Andrew Webster’s salary and another for upgrades to the museum’s website from the Carbon County School District One Recreation Board. Also, the institution received a grant from the Carbon County 250 Committee to create a new exhibition about Dr. Lillian Heath, Wyoming’s first female physician.

Amid the funding cuts, Klouda said the museum had planned to eliminate Curator Webster’s position. The museum board president said he and his wife donated $50,000 to keep Webster in Rawlins.

Klouda said the Carbon County Museum is working to boost attendance. The museum board president said Director Mensik’s recent acquisition of a replica Columbian mammoth skull has been a strong draw.

Klouda also attributed the museum’s success on Education and Outreach Manager Kelia McCuddy, who organized last year’s haunted history and cemetery tours.

When he joined the museum board, Klouda said he hoped to see the Carbon County Museum place greater emphasis on the contributions of the Union Pacific Railroad, a goal he said has been met. Klouda also said he would like to highlight the role people of Hispanic descent have played in the county. The museum board president noted that two workers from a Hispanic‑owned sand and gravel company were responsible for finding the remains of infamous outlaw Big Nose George.

In an effort, last May, to reduce the inventory of county‑owned properties, the Board of Commissioners asked Mensik to examine if the Carbon County Museum could move onto the grounds of the Wyoming Frontier Prison. As two similar cultural institutions, the Board said it would make sense for them to be housed in the same place.

Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting, Klouda said that in September the museum board sent a proposal to the Old Pen Joint Powers Board and Historic Site Director Tina Hill outlining ways the two organizations could work together. He said the Old Pen Joint Powers Board rejected the offer.

Klouda said the Old Pen Joint Powers Board offered to collaborate on a few events, such as a scavenger hunt and a painted crosswalk between the two sites but did not explain why the museum board’s proposal was denied. Despite the setback, Klouda said the Carbon County Museum is doing everything it can to stay relevant while operating under a reduced budget.

Commissioner Sue Jones thanked the museum representatives for finding novel ways to increase revenue while reducing costs in the midst of property tax cuts. As the former mayor of Rawlins, Klouda said he understands how budgets work. Instead of complaining about the situation, the museum board president said he chose to adapt.

Commissioner John Johnson said the museum wasn’t the only entity to see a significant budget cut. Commissioner Johnson expressed his gratitude to the Carbon County Museum Board for choosing to address the reduction rather than publicly criticizing county officials for making a difficult decision.

Commissioner Sue Jones offered to contact state officials to determine if they would be willing to donate a state-owned portion of the Old Pen property to the county for the museum, adding that fundraising would be easier if the two organizations were in the same location.

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Monday, February 23, 2026 |

Photo – Aquatic invasive species check – Courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Invasive snails have led state officials to permanently close a popular fishing spot near Alcova in Natrona County.

Last week, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the closure of Jessica’s Pond, the outflow channel of the Dan Speas Fish Hatchery located roughly 20 miles southwest of Casper.

Game and Fish Casper Region Public Information Specialist Janet Milek said a New Zealand mud snail was discovered in Jessica’s Pond in 2022. The state agency drained the pond to keep the highly invasive mollusks from reaching the natural spring that feeds the Dan Speas Fish Hatchery. However, Milek said additional mud snails have since been found in the pond, prompting its permanent closure.

Milek said the state wildlife agency has no plans to reopen Jessica’s Pond. After earlier control methods failed, Milek said the agency now intends to fill in the site.

Jessica’s Pond was closed last October while Game and Fish developed a plan to address the invasive New Zealand mud snails. Despite their best efforts, the snails proved too difficult to exterminate. Given the importance of the nearby Dan Speas Fish Hatchery, Milek said the state agency made the difficult decision to backfill the pond.

Milek said New Zealand mud snails are extremely small and difficult to see. The public information specialist urged boaters to use caution when moving between bodies of water. When in doubt, call your local Game and Fish office.

When asked how the invasive mud snails reached Jessica’s Pond, Milek said the initial assumption was that they were carried in on boats transferring from the North Platte River into the popular fishing spot. However, Game and Fish now believe local wildlife introduced the snails.

Milek said invasive New Zealand mud snails can be found across Wyoming, including the Shoshone, Bighorn and North Platte Rivers. The snails are known to be plentiful in the waters around the Dan Speas Fish Hatchery. The public information specialist also said mud snails are small enough to pass through animals’ digestive tracts, allowing them to be consumed, transported and spread to new areas.

Built in 2013, Jessica’s Pond was named after the daughter of the construction company’s foreman. Milek said the outflow pond was stocked with fish from the Dan Speas Hatchery and quickly became a popular fishing spot. Despite the closure of the pond, Milek said surrounding services will remain accessible.

Wyoming Game and Fish is encouraging anglers to use Yesness Pond in Casper as an alternative fishing location. The site also features ADA-compliant trails and access points.

Anglers are also reminded to “Clean, Drain and Dry” all equipment when moving between waters in the state. Scrubbing stations for boots are located near many fishing access points. Other precautions, including seasonal inspections for watercraft entering Wyoming, are required before heading out. More information on aquatic invasive species and how to prevent infestations can be found on the Game and Fish website.

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Monday, February 23, 2026 |

Photo – Corner crossing image – Courtesy Supreme Court Documents

The corner crossing bill passed out of the House of Representatives despite objections from some lawmakers.

Last Thursday, the Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 19, corner crossing clarification, on the third and final reading. The next step is for the bill to be debated by the state Senate.

Earlier this month, the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee voted to advance House Bill 19. The measure codifies the 10th Circuit Court’s decision that crossing from one parcel of public land to another at the corner is legal as long as the person does not touch the adjacent private property. To reduce the chances of conflict between outdoorsmen and landowners, the Committee amended the bill to prohibit corner crossing by vehicle or animal, requiring it to be done only on foot.

House Bill 19 was brought up for the third and final time during the February 19th House of Representatives session. Representative JD Williams introduced an additional amendment to delete the bill in its entirety, effectively killing it. The District-Two (Goshen, Niobrara, Weston) Republican said he does not support the 10th Circuit Court’s decision to legalize corner crossing.

Representative Williams added that House Bill 19 allows people to cross onto land owned by a local government, the state of Wyoming, or the federal government, and that the measure, as written, is too wide in scope for him to support.

Representative Andrew Byron, who chairs the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee, said whether Representative Williams agrees with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals or not, corner crossing is now legal. The District-22 (Lincoln, Teton) Republican said House Bill 19 simply provides law enforcement with clear guidelines for when a person is guilty of criminal trespass while crossing the checkerboard.

Representative Byron said the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee held a lengthy public meeting to address both sportsmen’s and landowners’ concerns.

Next, Representative Pam Thayer said she proposed the amendment to limit corner crossing to foot traffic, adding that Elk Mountain, where the corner crossing case began, lies within her district (Carbon, Sweetwater). HD-15 Representative Thayer said House Bill 19 is not going to satisfy everyone, but she views it as a step in the right direction.

Representative Ken Clouston said he appreciated that the bill limits corner crossing to foot traffic and asked if horseback travel will also be permitted. Representative Julie Jarvis, another member of the House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee, said the board considered allowing horses, but ultimately decided it would pose too much risk to private property, particularly fences.

Representative Marilyn Connolly, who also sits on the House Travel Committee, said the group worked hard to make the bill more acceptable to both sportsmen and landowners. However, Representative Connolly said her District 40 (Johnson, Sheridan) constituents remain concerned about fence damage as more people travel to previously inaccessible public‑land parcels.

The Johnson and Sheridan County Republican asked who would be responsible for ensuring the corners between private and public land are correctly marked.

For those reasons, Representative Connolly said she would vote against House Bill 19.

Representative Robert Wharff of Evanston agreed that GPS technology is imprecise and doesn’t prevent trespassing on private property. Without accurate mapping, the Uinta County Republican said wildlife officers will be called to mediate between sportsmen and landowners.

Representative Wharff also said the bill does not specify if the state or landowners would be responsible for conducting more accurate surveys.

Despite his concerns, Representative Wharff said passing House Bill 19 will force the legislature to work together to resolve the existing corner‑crossing problems.

Representative J.R. Riggins, Republican from Natrona County, said property owners should not be required to mark their boundaries and added that he would advise sportsmen not to cross a corner without a clearly displayed brass plaque.

Representative Marilyn Connolly, Buffalo Republican, said hikers and hunters often travel in groups and questioned if they could be trusted to corner cross one at a time to avoid touching private property.

Casper, District 57 Representative Julie Jarvis, said that the Supreme Court, by agreeing not to hear the case, has made corner crossing legal. The Natrona County Republican said Wyoming’s outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, and law enforcement will be at odds if the state fails to put its own laws in place.

Republican Andrew Byron, representing Lincoln and Teton Counties, said House Bill 19 does not infringe on private property rights and noted that landowners can erect fences along their boundaries. He also pointed out that horses cannot be used to corner cross. Representative Byron accused opponents of resisting increased access to public land.

Following the discussion, Representative JD Williams, a rancher in Lusk, withdrew his amendment to delete the bill. House Bill 19 passed out of the House of Representatives by a vote of 32 for and 28 opposed.

The Senate will now decide whether to take up the measure during a future session.

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Friday, February 20, 2026 |

Photo – Wyoming State Parks logo – Courtesy Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Department

Carbon County officials are prepared to sign an agreement to allow State Park Rangers to perform regular law enforcement duties on county land.

Last year, Governor Mark Gordon signed Senate File 4 into law. Among other provisions, the measure expands the authority of park rangers.

Speaking during the February 17th Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Alex Bakken announced that following the passage of Senate File 4, other counties have signed memorandums of understanding with the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Department to allow rangers to perform regular law enforcement duties off state parks land. Sheriff Bakken said he would like to have a similar agreement with the Seminoe State Park ranger.

Sheriff Bakken explained that the memorandum of understanding will allow the Seminoe park ranger to respond to illegal activity outside the state park. The sheriff said the ranger cannot exercise authority beyond what is described as normal law enforcement duties.

Due to the size of Carbon County and the limited number of deputies, the sheriff said the agreement will benefit the county. Sheriff Baken added that state park rangers receive the same level of training as other law enforcement officers.

As written, Sheriff Bakken said the MOU is similar to his agreement with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, which allows deputies to operate outside their county borders.

Commissioner John Espy asked if the agreement would be with the current Seminoe park ranger or the State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Department. Sheriff Bakken responded that the MOU would be with the entire state agency. Commissioner Espy suggested adding a way for the county to withdraw from the agreement if a new, perhaps unqualified, ranger is assigned to Seminoe.

The Board agreed the arrangement would be beneficial, especially during the summer when Seminoe sees higher visitor numbers, and instructed County Attorney Ashley Davis to review the memorandum of understanding and prepare a copy to be signed at a future meeting.

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