Albany County News Archives

Fire Restrictions Rescinded for Snowy Range, Sierra Madre Range Remains in Stage 1

August 16, 2018 Qui

Fire restrictions have been rescinded on National Forest System lands within the Snowy Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, located in Albany and Carbon Counties. Stage 1 restrictions remain in place for National Forest System lands within the Sierra Madre Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, located in Carbon County.... Continue Reading

Logging Around Lake Owen Begins, Will Temporarily Affect Recreation In The Area

August 13, 2018 Qui

A multi-year timber harvest operation in the Lake Owen area has begun this week. The Lake Owen Timber Sale is part of a cooperative effort between Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities, the State of Wyoming, and the U.S. Forest Service. The project is being implemented through the Good Neighbor Authority, with the Wyoming State Forestry Division serving as the contracting agency and project administrator.... Continue Reading

Laramie Chamber Business Alliance Selects New Leader

August 2, 2018 Qui

The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance has completed its extensive search naming Brad Enzi as its next CEO. The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance (LCBA) was formed in 2014 when the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce and Laramie Economic Development Corporation formed one organization dedicated to attracting and retaining jobs while facilitating the expansion of existing businesses.... Continue Reading

Agencies Team Up to Make Laramie a “Baby Safe Haven” Community

August 1, 2018 Qui

Local public safety agencies and Ivinson Memorial Hospital have teamed up to coordinate efforts to make Laramie a Baby Safe Haven community. The Wyoming Legislature passed the Safety for a Newborn Child Act many years ago, which allows the parent or parent’s designee of a newborn child, who is 14 days or younger, the means to legally and anonymously relinquish custody of the child at a staffed fire station, hospital, police department or sheriff’s office. ... Continue Reading

New Web Camera Near Bosler

July 30, 2018 Shawn

A new web camera was installed on U.S. 30/287 near Bosler earlier this month and is available for public viewing. The camera allows drivers and others to see real-time road conditions on U.S. 30/287. It is located at MM 311.2, which is just south of the intersection with WYO 34.... Continue Reading

Badger Creek Fire Update 07-19-18

July 19, 2018 Shawn

Badger Creek Fire Statistics: Start Date: June 10, 2018 Start Location: 2 miles NW of Mountain Home, WY Approximate size: 21,310 acres Approximate containment: 93% Cause: Under Investigation Assigned Personnel: 26 Current Situation: Today, the Badger Creek fire was transferred over to the local forest with a smaller Type 4 organization.... Continue Reading

Badger Creek Fire Update 07-05-18

July 5, 2018 Shawn

Badger Creek Fire Statistics: Start: June 10, 2018 Start Location: 2 miles NW of Mountain Home, WY Approximate size: 21,196 acres Approximate containment: 80% Cause: Under Investigation Assigned Personnel: 179 Closures and Public Safety: The current closure order, revised on June 30, and a map are available on InciWeb.... Continue Reading