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THURSDAY, September 10, 2026|

Photo – Charka Apartments in Hanna – Bigfoot99 file photo

Hanna residents and elected officials are working together to improve the town’s appearance.

As reported by Toga Radio, several Hanna residents, at last month’s Town Council meeting, demanded the town take action on excessive trash and debris that was attracting pests and blowing into their yards. Mayor Charlie George pledged to address their concerns.

During Tuesday evening’s Hanna Town Council meeting, Marshal Dan Starr announced that he had begun notifying homeowners whose properties were in violation of the town’s nuisance ordinances. Marshal Starr said the residents were given ten days to submit a plan to correct the issue.

One of the residents who received a nuisance violation was present at the meeting. She said she had begun addressing the issue but had been unable to find help removing the debris, adding that no one in town had offered to assist her.

Mayor Charlie George said he instructed the marshals to issue a notice to every offending property in town. Mayor George said the owners will be given time to come up with a plan to correct the problem before they receive a fine.

Mayor George said a written plan will temporarily prevent the homeowner from being issued a citation, but work must begin to remove the debris. The mayor said he is sympathetic to residents who may have difficulty finding help. However, the violations still need to be resolved.

Addressing the homeowner, Mayor George said the notification had the intended effect of prompting her to submit a plan to the town to resolve the nuisance violation.

Councilwoman Ellen Freeman said she would help the homeowner hire workers to haul away large items. Residents called for volunteers instead. Mayor George supported the idea, saying those who can help should do so.

Residents asked if town employees could assist with the cleanup efforts. Mayor George said he was unwilling to place additional work on staff and reminded attendees that the town holds an annual spring cleaning event, where crews haul items to the dump for residents.

Continuing on the subject of beautifying the town, Marshal Dan Starr said he had contacted the owner of the former Charka Apartments on Front Street. The vacant building has been heavily vandalized, with broken windows and extensive graffiti. Marshal Starr said the owner will permit the town to secure the structure and, if he is unable to find a buyer, the building will eventually be torn down.

Marshal Starr said the owner will reimburse the town for the materials needed to board up the structure.

Later in the meeting, resident Michelle Stenseng requested permission to temporality use goats to clear weeds from her property. Stenseng said her yard is too overgrown with brush to simply mow, and the goats will help her avoid a nuisance violation.

Mayor Charlie George said many towns use goats to control weeds. He and the other members of the governing body expressed their support for the idea but said the goats must remain in the resident’s yard. Before granting Stenseng’s request, Mayor George said the town needed to draft a contract stating it is not liable if the animals get out. The mayor asked Stenseng to attend the October 13th Town Council meeting, where the matter would be considered again.

Mayor George said he is working to improve the town but cautioned that the process will be slow.

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THURSDAY, September 10, 2026|

Photo – Lawrence property in Rawlins – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials are continuing the process of rezoning the former Lawrence Salvage Yard as they prepare to sell the property.

During the September 1st Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body considered a motion to change the zoning status of the Lawrence Property. The land, located in the center of Rawlins, was damaged in a July 2024 fire, the largest ever recorded within city limits. Later that year, the council voted to purchase the site for $230,000 using money from the dangerous building fund, a municipal account specifically designated to buy and remediate hazardous properties.

Since that time, the city has removed tons of debris, including antique vehicles, train cars, and scrap metal, to make the property more appealing to developers. The city also contacted the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a brownfields assessment and determine if the land was contaminated during its years as a salvage yard. Wyoming DEQ found that the site contained elevated levels of barium and arsenic. However, both toxic metals were well below DEQ’s thresholds, clearing the way for future development.

Last month, the governing body voted to rezone the Lawrence Property from Industrial to a mix of Commercial and Residential. The northern 4.88 acres of the land, along East Spruce Street, would be changed to Residential R‑7.5, permitting single‑family homes on 7,500‑square‑foot lots. The southern 9.15 acres, which sit at a higher elevation than the northern side, would be reclassified as Commercial C‑2, allowing light to medium commercial uses including retail.

At the September 1st Rawlins City Council meeting, the governing body revisited the earlier motion to rezone the Lawrence Property. Community Development Director Lou Lascano explained that the measure, like all changes to city ordinance, needed to be approved three times during three separate public meetings. If passed, Lascano said the vote would serve as the first reading

Aside from that change, Lascano said the ordinance matches what the Council approved last month.

Councilman Derek Elliott asked how soon the property could be listed for sale after the zone change. Community Development Director Lascano said that decision rests with the council.

Next, Councilman Steve Sanger asked if the city was moving too quickly to rezone the Lawrence Property. He said a developer may purchase the land and wish to use it for something not allowed under the proposed zoning designation.

Community Development Director Lascano said the property was being rezoned to match the surrounding parcels along Spruce and Cedar streets. If a developer wanted a different use, Lascano said they would need approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Division.

Following the discussion, the Rawlins City Council unanimously voted to rezone the former Lawrence Salvage Yard for Commercial and Residential uses. The matter must be voted on two more times before being finalized.

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WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2026|

Photo – Flyers announcing 9/11 events – Courtesy Tink Day

The public is invited to two 9/11 remembrance events in Rawlins.

This Friday, September 11th, marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 innocent people at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Every year since, Rawlins resident Tink Day has worked to ensure the tragedy is never forgotten. Speaking to Toga Radio, Day said an entire generation has grown up in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the multiple wars that followed.

Since the first anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Day has brought people together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, which she said few adults do on a regular basis.

This Friday, Day will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on the south lawn of the Carbon County Courthouse. Along with reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Day said local first responders will be invited to speak, adding that they work hard to protect the people of Carbon County.

The following day, Saturday, September 12th, Day will host a 9/11 memorial stair climb and 5K at the Carbon County Fairgrounds. She said participants will climb the fairground’s grandstand steps 14 times to represent the 110 floors of the World Trade Center buildings. Day encouraged participants and spectators to remember the sacrifice fire fighters made 25 years ago.

Each participant will receive a lanyard with a picture and short biography of a first responder who died in the terrorist attacks. Day said the information will help people better understand the sacrifice they made.

In addition to the biographical lanyards, participants will also receive a commemorative t-shirt.

Registration for the 9/11 memorial stair climb and 5K is $30 per person for the general public and $25 for first responders. While the online registration is now closed, Day said people may still sign up on the day.

Day added that individuals who register on the day of the event will not receive a commemorative shirt.

Proceeds from the 9/11 stair climb will go to Will’s Warriors, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to current and former first responders and their families.

Tink Day’s 9/11 tribute begins at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, September 11th, on the south lawn of the Carbon County Courthouse, located at 415 West Buffalo Street in Rawlins. The next day, September 12th, Day will host the memorial stair climb and 5K at the Carbon County Fairgrounds at 683 Harshman Street. The event begins at 10:00 a.m.

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WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2026|

Photo – MHCC – Bigfoot99 file photo

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County administrators reported continued improvements.

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County has spent the past two years working to recover from a significant financial deficit resulting from low reimbursement rates, staffing shortages, and inconsistent patient volume. In January 2025, the hospital had just 3 days of cash on hand. As a result, the medical center owed more than $9 million to vendors and partners. In addition, a proposed taxpayer‑funded hospital district intended to cover maintenance costs failed in 2024.

Last April, Kerry Ashment was selected as chief executive officer for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. Soon after, Ashment brought chief financial officer Joy Coulston on board to improve the hospital’s financial position. Since then, administrators have worked to reduce debt, strengthen patient billing, and build cash reserves.

During the September 1st Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Memorial Hospital representatives provided the Board with an update on the status of the Rawlins medical center. CFO Joy Coulston reported that the hospital generated $119,000 in July, further strengthening its financial position.

Coulston said the increased revenue came from a higher patient census, rising from 3.87 patients per day in June to 6.9 in July. She also said cost‑cutting efforts are working.

CFO Coulston said Memorial Hospital’s new billing management company, TruBridge, has enabled the facility to receive more patient payments, improving revenue. After switching from the previous billing company, Cerner, in April, Coulston said staff uncovered multiple issues that should have been addressed years earlier. She said nearly all of those problems have been resolved, resulting in increased billing speed and accuracy.

Coulston said she expects the hospital to receive $2.5 million in outstanding payments in August.

Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hinkle said TruBridge has helped the medical center identify and correct billing issues.

Chief Operating Officer Hinkle continued, announcing that Memorial Hospital has secured a new family medicine practitioner, Jacque George. George is the wife of Medicine Bow Mayor Justin George. Hinkle said the new provider is enthusiastic about joining the organization.

Memorial Hospital of Carbon County has also partnered with Psychiatric Medical Care, out of Nashville, Tennessee, to offer Senior Life Solutions. Hinkle said the program provides hospital‑based outpatient mental health care for older adults.

Hinkle said Memorial Hospital staff and Senior Life Solutions representatives will conduct a public outreach effort in early 2027 to inform community members and local medical providers about the new service. She added that Rawlins is only the third community in Wyoming to offer Senior Life Solutions, alongside Thermopolis and Buffalo. Despite being based in Rawlins, Hinkle said the program will be available to all Carbon County residents.

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TUESDAY, September 8, 2026|

Photo – SPD patch – Bigfoot99 file photo

Saratoga officials voted to hire a former Crook County deputy sheriff as the town’s newest police officer.

During the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore reported that after K‑9 handler Sergeant Casey Lehr’s departure, he was down an officer. He asked the governing body for permission to advertise for the open position. At the time, the Saratoga Police Department had four full‑time officers, including Chief Moore. The council voted to allow the chief to search for a new police officer.

During the September 2nd Saratoga Town Council meeting, Chief Moore said he had interviewed Troy Skeens, a former deputy sheriff of Crook County, for the open position. He described Skeens as highly experienced and interested in relocating to Saratoga. Moore asked for authorization to offer him the job.

Chief Moore explained that Skeens began his law enforcement career in Colorado, then moved to the Nebraska Highway Patrol, and has spent the last 12 years working in Sundance and Crook County, where he was serving as deputy sheriff.

Moore said Skeens can begin working for the Saratoga Police Department within two weeks, assuming he passes a mandatory background check. The chief added that he doesn’t believe Skeens will need a psychological test because he was very recently employed as a law enforcement officer, which would allow him to be placed on active duty sooner than if the exam were required.

Chief Moore said the applicant’s prior experience will also allow for a shorter field officer training period.

Councilman Jerry Fluty asked why Skeens left his previous position. Chief Moore said he ran an unsuccessful campaign to replace Crook County Sheriff Jeff Hodge.

In the 2026 Crook County primary elections, Deputy Sheriff Troy Skeens received 671 votes. Sheriff Jeff Hodge finished with 2,152, preventing Skeens from advancing to the November ballot.

Back at the September 2nd Saratoga Town Council meeting, Chief Moore said Skeens currently lives in Sundance, Wyoming, a community similar in size to Saratoga. He added that the officer’s family is already accustomed to living in rural Wyoming, a factor that often deters potential applicants.

Chief Moore said he was satisfied with the candidate, and the Town Council unanimously voted to hire Troy Skeens to the Saratoga Police Department at a starting wage of $29.26 an hour, pending a successful background check.

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FRIDAY, September 4, 2026|

Photo – Sage Grouse – Courtesy Stacey Jarrett

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported an anticipated decline in sage grouse numbers.

Every year, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department monitors roughly 90 percent of the state’s 1,700 known sage grouse leks. Game and Fish sage grouse and sagebrush biologist Nyssa Whitford explained that a lek is a specially chosen site where the birds congregate to reproduce.

Last week, Wyoming Game and Fish released the 2026 sage grouse numbers. Whitford explained that this year, 13 percent fewer sage grouse visited known lek sites around the state. She added that the decline follows an expected population trend.

Whitford said Carbon County saw a 12 percent reduction in sage grouse numbers compared to 2025.

The Game and Fish biologist said it’s unknown why sage grouse populations rise and fall in predictable patterns. Although, she said the cause may be tied to the weather.

Whitford said the unusually warm winter and dry summer are likely to further lower sage grouse numbers by reducing the new plant growth and insects the chicks need to survive.

The Game and Fish biologist highlighted the cultural and ecological importance of the well‑known birds.

In the past, Game and Fish has adjusted sage grouse hunting seasons in response to the population cycle. Whitford said no changes are expected this season, which begins later this month, as bag limits are already low.

Game and Fish will place sage grouse wing‑collection barrels throughout Hunt Area One, which covers the majority of Carbon County. Hunters are asked to deposit one wing from each bird they take. Whitford said state biologists use the wings to assess the health of the sage grouse population.

Whitford reminded hunters that they need a sage grouse hunting permit, available for free online or at any regional Game and Fish office, before taking any of the birds. Sportsmen will also be asked to complete a harvest survey at the end of the hunting season.

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FRIDAY, September 4, 2026|

Photo – Saratoga Town Hall – Bigfoot99 file photo

Saratoga officials chose Joe Parrie to take Mike Cooley’s spot on the town council.

On July 15th, Saratoga Councilman Mike Cooley resigned his position on the governing body. He had served on the council since 2022. Following his resignation, the council requested letters of interest from residents willing to serve the final two years of Cooley’s term.

During the August 19th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis announced that he had received letters of interest from four residents seeking to fill Councilman Cooley’s unexpired term: retired Carbon Power and Light Director of Member Services and Marketing Joe Parrie, business owner Antoinette Cleoni, Recreation Commission President Megan James, and Platte Valley Arts Council member Mark Willford. However, Willford was ruled ineligible to serve because he technically lives outside of town limits. The council chose to meet with the remaining three candidates before making a decision and postponed the appointment until the next meeting.

At Wednesday evening’s Saratoga Town Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Davis asked the three candidates to speak before the governing body. Joe Parrie was first. He explained that as the owner of Parrie Properties and the former director of member services and marketing for Carbon Power and Light, he is committed to the town and its people. Parrie said he preferred to wait until after he retired to seek office, recognizing that he did not have enough time to dedicate to the council’s work.

Parrie added that he has no agenda and believes the town is in a stable position. Although, he acknowledged that he was frustrated by people walking their dogs on the freshly laid turf at Never Forget Park.

Following his comments, Mayor Chuck Davis asked Parrie how he could help the council if chosen to serve. Parrie responded that his family owned an auto parts store, giving him practical knowledge of equipment costs. In addition, as a lifelong Saratoga resident, he said he expected to work well with the other council members.

Antoinette Cleoni was next. She explained that she has lived in Saratoga for 13 years and, as a small business owner and voter, she is invested in the town’s future. Cleoni said she has been attending Town Council and Planning and Zoning Committee meetings to learn more about how the town works. If selected to serve on the Town Council, Cleoni said she would work to improve Saratoga while respecting its history.

Cleoni said she views obstacles as opportunities and wants to serve as a bridge between what people want and what the town needs to thrive.

Mayor Chuck Davis also asked Cleoni how she could help the council if chosen to serve. The candidate replied that she has a clear understanding of what is needed and is receptive to new ideas.

And finally, Mayor Davis asked Recreation Commission President Megan James to address the council. James asked Town Clerk Jennifer Anderson to read her letter of interest, which explained that her experience on the Recreation Commission has allowed her to work closely with the community.

In her letter, James, who is married to former mayor Creed James, wrote that she is willing to do what it takes to get things done and believes a small town’s strength comes from its residents’ willingness to serve.

Like the other two candidates, Mayor Chuck Davis asked James what qualities she could bring to the council. The Recreation Commission president said that, as a woman, she would add diversity to the governing body.

If chosen to serve on the town council, James would be required to resign her position on the Recreation Commission. Mayor Davis asked the candidate for her thoughts on that. James said she was willing to step down, and that the commission would manage without her. However, James added that she had no issues if one of the other two candidates were appointed instead.

Mayor Chuck Davis thanked the applicants and said the choice would be difficult. Councilman Barkhurst added that he was encouraged that three qualified candidates applied for the open seat.

After his remarks, Councilman Barkhurst moved to appoint Megan James to the governing body. Barkhurst, who serves as the council’s liaison to the Recreation Commission, said he should back James, as he was partially responsible for her decision to submit a letter of interest.

Councilman Barkhurst’s motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Cory Oxford then moved to appoint Joe Parrie to the governing body. Councilman Jerry Fluty seconded, and the motion passed. After the vote, Mayor Chuck Davis administered the oath of office and Parrie took his place on the Saratoga Town Council.

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THURSDAY, September 3, 2026|

Photo – Pedestrian tunnel ribbon cutting announcement- Courtesy City of Rawlins

A Rawlins resident said the newly built pedestrian underpass lacks a needed sidewalk.

In the early 2000s, the city of Rawlins began working with the Wyoming Department of Transportation to enhance pedestrian safety on North Higley Boulevard. Following decades of studies, the Rawlins Urban Systems Committee and WYDOT determined that an underground walking tunnel was the most effective and cost-efficient solution.

Construction of the underpass began in mid-May and essentially finished last month. Pedestrians may now travel between the Highland Hills residential area, nearby school campuses, and the Carbon County Higher Education Center without having to cross over the busy highway.

During Tuesday evening’s Rawlins City Council meeting, council candidate Christine Cruz-Ford raised a safety concern about the new underground walking tunnel. She said vehicles using Aberdeen Boulevard come dangerously close to pedestrians exiting the tunnel.

Cruz-Ford asked the Rawlins Urban Systems Committee to address the issue, including installing protective bollards near the exit of the pedestrian underpass. In addition, she requested a walking path along Aberdeen Boulevard to keep children out of the street.

Per city policy, council members do not comment on remarks made during the citizen’s participation portion of the meeting.

Following Cruz-Ford’s comments, City Manager Matt Hall announced that the official dedication of the Patrick Casey McMorrow pedestrian underpass is scheduled for September 25th.

The Rawlins City Council chose to dedicate the underground walking tunnel to Patrick Casey McMorrow, a young man killed in 1983 while attempting to cross North Higley Boulevard.

Later in the meeting, during council comments, Councilwoman Tonya Lewman said the city recognizes that the pedestrian underpass lacks a sidewalk and that City Manager Matt Hall and Public Works Director Cody Dill are addressing the issue.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Patrick Casey McMorrow pedestrian underpass will take place on Thursday, September 24th, at 5:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY, September 3, 2026|

Photo – Hanna medical clinic – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials urged Memorial Hospital of Carbon County administrators to allow the town of Hanna to use its vacant clinic.

The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Family Practice Clinic in Hanna, located at 1008 Feldspar Court, closed in 2025 following the retirement of Physician Assistant Peggy Lake. Efforts to find Lake’s permanent replacement were unsuccessful and, citing “mounting operational losses,” the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees opted to close the clinic in April 2025. The facility has remained vacant ever since.

Back in March, Hanna Mayor Charlie George announced that Steve Martin, a physician assistant with Pathfinder Medical and Saratoga Urgent Care, was willing to begin seeing patients in Hanna. Mayor George said Martin and administrators with Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, which owns the clinic building, were prepared to reach an agreement to reopen the facility in roughly a month and a half.

That time has passed, and the Hanna Clinic is still closed.

Speaking during Tuesday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Sue Jones pressed the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees to make the shuttered clinic available to the town of Hanna. Commissioner Jones said the hospital is losing money by keeping the building closed and that the town may have a use for it.

Commissioner Jones reminded the Memorial Hospital administration that the Town of Hanna owns the land that the clinic occupies. The town holds the deed to the property while a later resolution gave the hospital authority to construct the clinic building.

Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hinkle said she and CEO Kerry Ashment are still in talks with Hanna Mayor Charlie George about a future purpose for the clinic.

Commissioner Sue Jones said the hospital should work more closely with Mayor George on a deal to allow the town to use the vacant clinic. Instead of expecting a monetary return, Jones suggested settling for public goodwill.

Commissioner Jones said the small population of Hanna would appreciate Memorial Hospital allowing outside providers to use the clinic.

No new information about the potential reopening of the Hanna Clinic is available at this time.

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WEDNESDAY, September 2, 2026|

Photo – Fire Restriction sign – Bigfoot99 file photo 

Carbon County is no longer under fire restrictions.

On July 21st, Carbon County was placed under Stage One fire restrictions, significantly limiting when and where outdoor fires could occur. At the time, Fire Warden John Rutherford said high winds and low moisture levels made it likely that a fire would spread out of control.

During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, Fire Warden Rutherford said the latest rainfall, combined with effective wildfire‑containment efforts, have made the restrictions unnecessary and he requested that they be lifted.

Fire Warden Rutherford said the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees roughly 40 percent of Carbon County, was also preparing to lift fire restrictions. Rutherford acknowledged the disruption the fire ban caused but said the measures were effective. He added that it was time to remove the county’s restrictions.

Commissioner John Johnson noted that while some parts of Carbon County have seen increased moisture, northern areas remain dry. Fire Warden Rutherford agreed but said low nighttime temperatures across the region have reduced the chances of fires spreading out of control.

Rutherford added that the county’s fire control teams are prepared to respond to any new wildfires.

Commissioner John Johnson mentioned the Chalk Mountain Fire, which began on August 26th west of Highway 487 on the Carbon and Natrona County line. He said the blaze quickly spread to over 120 acres, showing how dry conditions are in the northern end of the county. Fire Warden Rutherford said the lack of wildfires in Wyoming allowed the Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming State Forestry Division to provide aerial support during the incident.

Because of the continuing risk of wildfires, Commissioner Johnson said he would vote against lifting the restrictions.

Commissioner John Espy disagreed, saying that 80 percent of the county received heavy rainfall. He said it was time to end the fire ban and reminded residents to start preparing for winter. Without the ban in place, he said residents wouldn’t be as harshly punished if a brush fire got out of control.

Commissioner John Espy said that by clearing the brush, residents are helping the county save money on winter road maintenance.

Commissioner John Johnson asked Fire Warden Rutherford when the Bureau of Land Management would be lifting its own fire restrictions. Rutherford said he was unsure, noting that BLM was waiting for other counties, including Carbon, to ease their fire bans first.

Fire Warden Rutherford said the latest rainfall led him to reconsider and he is now recommending that the county end its fire ban.

Commissioner John Johnson suggested waiting to lift the restrictions until the Bureau of Land Management does the same and the Board of Commissioners voted to follow that approach.

Commissioner John Espy asked if the county should pass a resolution to automatically enter and exit fire restrictions with the Bureau of Land Management. Fire Warden Rutherford responded that BLM leadership might not always agree with the county on when restrictions should be put in place.

Rutherford added that the current arrangement allows the county to push BLM to adopt or lift restrictions.

Regarding tying the county’s fire restrictions to BLM’s actions, Deputy County Attorney Ashley Davis explained that state statute gives the Board of County Commissioners the exclusive authority to implement a fire ban. She said that while federal and state agencies may offer recommendations, the Board alone has the final say.

Later in the meeting, Fire Warden Rutherford announced that BLM was prepared to remove its fire ban today, September 2nd, and the Board of Commissioners agreed to do the same. Carbon County is no longer under Stage One fire restrictions.

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