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Rock Springs events top Gov Mead’s public schedule

May 20, 2013

Rock Springs events top Gov Mead’s public schedule
The following is Gov. Matt Mead’s public schedule for the week of May 21-26. Unless otherwise noted, events …

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Playing Games

May 17, 2013

Two bison calf face off in a plain outside of Hot Springs State Park.

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Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan

May 13, 2013

Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan
— May 13, 2013
(Press release:) Wyoming leads the nation in energy exports to the rest of the country and takes …

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Deaver Plains

May 10, 2013

A black-and-white photo of a plain between the towns of Garland and Deaver, Wyoming.

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Wyoming task force to take over federal lands will accept public comment

May 9, 2013

Wyoming task force to take over federal lands will accept public comment
— May 9, 2013
Wyoming’s “Task Force on Transfer of Public Lands” will meet at …

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Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review

May 9, 2013

Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review
— May 9, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted …

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Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County

May 7, 2013

Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County
— May 7, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office recently …

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Governor to speak at Holocaust Memorial

May 6, 2013

Governor to speak at Holocaust Memorial
Governor Mead’s Public Schedule, May 6-12, 2013
Unless otherwise noted, events on this schedule are open to the public and the …

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Veterans assistance in Natrona, Converse, and Niobrara counties

May 3, 2013

Veterans assistance in Natrona, Converse, and Niobrara counties
May 3, 2013
Veterans service officers from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities …

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Cabin Tag

May 3, 2013

Wyoming license plates hang off a derelict log cabin in Red Canyon near Lander.

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BLM decision on Powder River Basin coal tract under 30-day review

May 1, 2013

BLM decision on Powder River Basin coal tract under 30-day review
— May 1, 2013
The Record of Decision (ROD) for the Buckskin Mine Hay Creek II Coal Lease …

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Task force on energy conversion meets in May

May 1, 2013

Task force on energy conversion meets in May
— posted May 1, 2013
Members of the University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) and the Advanced Conversion …

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WWA to host 18 free summer outings across the state

April 30, 2013

WWA to host 18 free summer outings across the state
The Wyoming Wilderness Association (WWA) is offering 18 outings into wild and unique places throughout Wyoming this summer. …

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We voted differently on water pollution and that’s OK

Commentary by WyoFile April 30, 2013 April 30, 2013

Wyoming’s Oil and Gas Conservation Commissioners Ryan Lance and Tom Drean explain why their commission approved a disputed water proposal.

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Hot Springs Heron

April 26, 2013

A heron stands with its’ catch in Hot Springs State Park.

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Flaring Has Many Costs, Few Excuses

Commentary by WyoFile April 26, 2013 April 26, 2013

The Wyoming Oil and Gas Commission has an environmental and economic duty to regulate wasteful gas flaring as new oil production comes online.

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Workers Memorial Day event in Casper

April 25, 2013

Workers Memorial Day event in Casper
— April 25, 2013 
Family members of people killed on the job in Wyoming will commemorate their lost loved ones at …

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Feds seek public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale

April 24, 2013

Feds seek public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale
— April 24, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District is seeking public input …

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Canoing at Leigh Lake

April 19, 2013

Canoe rowers move in front of Mt. Moran in Leigh Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

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UW launches Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies

April 19, 2013

UW launches Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies
— April 19, 2013

On Thursday, April 25th, the University of Wyoming College of Law will …