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Barbara Montoya, 100, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Sage View Care Center. She was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico March 17, 1924. The daughter of the late Ambrocio Gonzales and Sophia Duran Gonzales. She loved spending time with her family; going to Bingo; going to the park with her sister, Corina and listening to music. Survivors include one son, Ray Montoya of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one daughter in law, Lydia Montoya of Green River, Wyoming;...
With profound sadness, we remember Dawson Joseph Fantin, who departed this life on September 28, 2024 breaking the hearts of his family and friends. Dawson was joyfully welcomed into this world on January 30, 2006 by his loving parents Paul and Debbie, and his brother James. He attended Sage Elementary, Pilot Butte, and Rock Springs Junior High in Rock Springs. He graduated with honors from Rock Springs High School in 2024. After graduation, Dawson started school at the University of Wyoming, at...
Renei L. Goodman, 64, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her home. She was a 10 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Apache Junction, Arizona and Albany, Oregon. She was born April 17, 1960 in Los Angeles, California; the daughter of Ted and Eugenia Phillips Renei attended schools in Placentia, California and was a 1978 graduate of El Dorado High School. She married Arthur Samuel Goodman April 13, 2013 in Reno, Nevada; He preceded her in death 2022. Renei served...
Margaret "Peggy" R. Kizzire, 96, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a 60 year resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born May 2, 1928 in Brownson, Nebraska; the daughter of John Henry Seyfang and Ella Middleton Seyfang. Peggy attended several schools in Wyoming and was a 1946 graduate of Granger High School. Peggy married Chester Richard Kizzire November 16, 1947 in Green River, Wyoming....
Green River is set to receive economic assistance as a result of ongoing plans for trona development in Southwest Wyoming. The city, along with the county and other communities in the area, is working on the process to receive impact assistance connected to the Dry Creek Trona project. During last week's Green River City Council meeting, City Administrator Reed Clevenger gave an update on the City's involvement with the Dry Creek Trona project after meeting with officials from Rock Springs,...
The community's concerns over school district mental health programs, curriculum content, and school board policies were a few of the wide range of topics addressed at the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board meeting on October 8. The evening began with Melissa Crowell raising the issue of the rising suicide rates among teenagers, citing a study that indicated a 29% increase in suicides among 10 to 17-year-olds following the release of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." Crowell...
The Green River Arts Council recently unveiled and placed the most recent addition to the many sculptures and art installations throughout the city. "Ursus" is the name of this sculpture by Jeff Rudolph from Cody, Wyoming.The sculpture was bought by the Green River Arts Council and the City of Green River for display and amusement of the people of Green River and visitors alike. "Ursus" was originally cast by Rudolph as part of a fundraising campaign for the Park County Library Foundation in...
Governor Gordon has said he is disappointed with the BLM’s response to protests of their Buffalo coal management plans. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters has rejected protests submitted by the State of Wyoming and other entities protesting the the Buffalo Field Office Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). In a quietly released Protest Resolution Report issued on September 20, BLM denied or dismissed every protest submitted, with the BLM stating that no c...
Dear Editor, On Saturday I gave a presentation to the folks at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and the Villa. I read a paper written by my brother, C. Terry Laboria, when he was in high school. This paper, which stresses the importance of health, was written October 25, 1964. He passed away from cancer on February 19, 1965, when he was 15 years old. I believe his words are profound, and they are especially important to me as I get older. I am humbled to share them. The following is my brother’s paper, entitled “The Thing in my Life which has...
Kandace Sitting Eagle, 34, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, was sentenced to 121 months’ imprisonment for aggravated child abuse, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon. These crimes arose from abuse of Sitting Eagle’s 13-year-old child. According to trial evidence and statements made at the sentencing, Kandace Sitting Eagle and her husband, Truman Sitting Eagle. Sitting Eagle, 36, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury on Apr. 8. He was sentenced to 108 months in prison in August 2024, aft...
If you walk into the science classroom at Expedition Academy, you might see students doing worksheets while lizards climb on their arms, or Instructor Daniel Parson teaching with a colorful chameleon resting on his shoulder. These animals are part of what Parson refers to as his "classroom critters," which can be found in tanks and aquariums and terrariums all around his teaching area. The animals are not just pets, but are an important part of the class's curriculum, and a powerful tool for...
Was it Colonel Mustard, in the drawing room, with the candlestick? Audience members will have a chance to find out as all the classic suspects, locations, and murder weapons come to life in the Actors' Mission's production of "Clue," opening this weekend. The play is based on the screenplay for the 1980s film, which is in turn inspired by the classic board game. The film has become a cult classic, and is also a favorite of Actors' Mission Director Roy O. Hansen and Assistant Director Heather Pri...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 30 At 7:42 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued the driver, Kendall Valenciano, a citation for alleged speeding in school zone. At 8:02 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged speeding in school zone. At 9:57 a.m., officers responded to the area of Cumorah Way for a report of a found tablet. Officers met with the reporting party and collected the tablet for safekeeping at the police department. Officers completed a report of...
The 2-3 Jackson Broncs Football team was in town to take on the Green River Wolves on Senior Night this past week. Jackson got the ball to start the game, and it took them just seven plays with a mix of runs and passing to take a quick 7-0 lead. Jackson then surprised the Wolves with an early on-side kick, which the Broncs recovered. They started another drive, which included six penalties along the way, before trying a 34-yard field goal. The kick was wide, and Jackson turned the ball back to...
The Green River High School Cross Country took on a challenging course and came away with some personal records during recent competition. The Wolves headed for the Lyman XC Invite hosted by Lyman High School on Wednesday last week. Green River faced four other teams, going up against Evanston, Lyman, Mountain View and Rock Springs. The boys and girls teams both placed second overall, with three athletes from the girls team being in the top 10, and three athletes from the boys team being in their top 10 as well. Head Coach Craig Leavitt said...
The Green River Lady Wolves Volleyball team faced a challenging but rewarding week of competition, showing both determination and grit across three matches. The action kicked off on Thursday, October 3, when the Lady Wolves took on the Evanston Red Devils in a thrilling contest. After five intense sets filled with back-and-forth action, Green River emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, thanks to solid team play and strong performances at the net. The win marked an important moment for the Lady...
The Green River Lady Wolves Swimming team had a challenging but rewarding weekend, facing tough competition in both Laramie and Cheyenne. The girls competed against Laramie High School and Cheyenne Central in dual meets on Friday and Saturday, with Head Coach Colleen Seiloff noting the high level of performance, despite the team missing a few key athletes. Last Friday, the Wolves traveled to Laramie, where they held their own against fierce competition. Standout performances included Haley...
The boxcar-housed installation, currently located in Laramie, will travel to Wyoming towns along the Interstate 80 railroad corridor. In many ways, Wyoming's heritage lies on the shoulders of immigrants who built the transcontinental rail line traversing the southern portion of Wyoming and the multiple generations of laborers who have kept it running since. That heritage, and the stories of those laborers, deserves more recognition and is worthy of celebration, Wyoming artist Conor Mullen said....
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the bipartisan Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation would protect Wyoming food and agriculture supply chains from being taken over by foreign adversaries. "Protecting America's agricultural and food supply chains from Chinese Communist Party threats is a top priority," said Barrasso. "China's alarming influence on the global agricultural supp...
Rod and gun club got federal permits to eliminate 30 of the giant trout-eating birds, but daily efforts to kill them have struck a nerve with many residents. 9-MILE LAKE-Initially, Jay Benson was OK with the idea of taking out some white pelicans to protect the Alco Rod and Gun Club's pricy stock of put-and-take trout. Often during the summer, he said, a few dozen of the hefty native piscivorous birds rafted out on the club's exclusive 9-Mile Lake outside of Laramie to take advantage of the...
