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The official Wyoming political candidate filing period is underway and will close on May 29. Early reports are that over 100 candidates have already filed statewide. Candidates began making campaign announcements right after the first of year. Those who file by May 29 will appear on the primary election ballot in August with winners moving on to the general election in November. Several high-profile races will be decided in the 2026 election - on the federal, state and local level. For our June 4 edition, we will run the names of candidates who...
by Daniel Powell (totteringtimes@gmail.com) Admittedly, it has been a long time since I passed the bar exam. In some ways, 1983 seems like it was another millennium - which it was. Yet, in other respects, it feels like yesterday. I remember, vividly, the day I learned I had passed the bar exam. I’m not embarrassed to say that I was quite proud of the accomplishment, and at the time, my head may have gotten a bit large. It had been a long time coming, however, and I had worked really hard to get there, so perhaps, I can be forgiven for g...
Approximately twenty years ago, heavy excavation equipment was driven directly onto the fragile geothermal areas in Hot Spring State Park, an action that caused extensive destruction to formations that had taken centuries to develop naturally. Much of that damage has never fully recovered and for more than two decades, the Rainbow Terraces, sacred ground to the Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, and other Indigenous nations; have suffered repeated and preventable damage under the management of Wyoming State Parks. The terraces are not only one...
Questions: What year was the peak year for the percentage of U.S. high school students who smoked? What are the names of Martin Sheen’s two sons? Give the first names of the last six U.S. First Ladies. How many times did Scarlett O’Hara marry in the story of Gone With the Wind? What is the name of Bruce Willis’ wisecracking character in the Die Hard movies? Fun Facts: Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are rarer than diamonds. It’s about the same distance from California to Maine as it is from California to Hawaii. Mount Everest is more than twice...
Wyoming Education Association President Kimberly Amen’s issues statement on school funding The Wyoming Education Association supports fully funding every part of Wyoming’s public schools. That includes not only competitive salaries for educators, but also the programs and supports that help students succeed every day: activities, nutrition services, counseling and student support staff, transportation, and safe learning environments. As districts work through the new recalibration model and the required changes tied to ADM (Average Daily Member...
For those of you who display the U.S. flag at your home, business or government building… please check the condition of the flag and replace the ones that are faded, torn or dirty. Memorial Day, Flag Day and Trailblazer Days are coming soon and it would be nice to see fresh flags all over town. Thank you from a grumpy old veteran. Jim Larson...
Questions In what mountain range was the 5,300-year-old frozen and mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman found? What year did the first woman officially run the Boston Marathon? What are the four smallest Wyoming counties by population, and what are their county seats? Correctly spell the word for ten to the 100th power. What are the names of the tree-like humanoid and the raccoon on Guardians of the Galaxy? Fun Facts The Pomp and Circumstance march played at graduations was composed by Edward Elgar and was first used at a graduation ceremony by...
by Tom Emery, freelance writer Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. Mothers everywhere will rejoice. So will the greeting-card companies, flower shops, and telephone providers. Though celebrated in pockets in previous eras, Mother’s Day has been an official holiday for over 110 years. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as a day to honor the nation’s mothers. “The signing was not that important to Wilson in a political sense. But it would not have taken much persuasion for Wilson...
As the 2025–2026 school year draws to a close, Hot Springs County School District #1 (HSCSD #1) is reflecting on a year defined by gains in literacy and a deepening commitment to student well-being. From the elementary halls to the high school stage, the “Bobcat Way” is yielding measurable results that show the district making steady progress in several key areas. Evidence of the district’s progress is found in a 10% jump in its graduation rate, which climbed from 78% to 88%. This surge reflects a concerted effort by staff to provide persona...
I am concerned about the ownership status of the islands in the Bighorn River in Hot Springs County. When I started fishing the Bighorn 20 some years ago everyone I asked said the islands were ‘owned’ by BLM and therefore access was public. I checked the BLM map and virtually all the islands were yellow, designating them as BLM and therefore public. Recently, some of the island ownership has been changed to private by adjacent landowners quietly using the ‘quiet title action’ process to privatize the islands. In the world of right and wrong,...
Questions: Rounded to the nearest tenth, how many miles is 10 kilometers? How many non-presidents are on the six most common U.S. currency bills? What animal’s name comes from the Latin for “spotted lion”? What is the latest possible date for Mother’s Day? Which common Italian ingredient was first developed in Emilia-Romagna by monks trying not to waste milk? Fun Facts: Just days after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, U.S. forces arrived at Guam, then a Spanish possession. The Spanish garrison, unaware that war had been de...
by The Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s a moment of collective pride for our entire community. As we watch our local seniors prepare for their next big step, the Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition wants to celebrate the hard work, resilience, and bright futures of every student in the Class of 2026. A Visible Sign of Support As you drive through town this month, you may notice our “Safe and Sober Graduation” yard signs popping up on lawns and posters in the windows of our local busin...
It’s a blessing when dog walkers clean up after their dogs, especially where children play. It’s a blessing when drivers stop at crosswalks, especially when children are present. It’s a blessing when smokers don’t lease cigarette butts and other trash on the ground. It’s a blessing when everyone strives to be civil, even when we disagree. Chuck Cooper...
After four weeks of searching, the Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt has come to an end. Rachael Handley of the Powell area located the hidden silver at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, successfully solving the series of weekly clues and becoming the first to uncover the prize. Handley said she first learned about the hunt in March and followed it casually at first, not expecting to participate. But late Saturday night, she found herself drawn in. “I couldn’t sleep and found myself thinking of this treasure hunt and who found it. Lo and behold, no one had fou...
Questions: What is the longest U.S. river east of the Mississippi River? What is the difference between an opossum and a possum? What is the lowest whole number spelled with a “c”? By what unique method did Alexander the Great attack the Phoenician island of Tyre? As a basketball passes through the hoop, what percent of the inside area of the rim is filled? Fun Facts: April 30 is National Honesty Day in the United States. It was intentionally placed at the end of April to contrast with April Fools’ Day. Albert Einstein has a great...
We hope our readers are enjoying the HSC Trailblazers series appearing on this page for the last few months. Each one gives a glimpse into the personality of a person or a family and includes a large amount of historical information. Submissions are being accepted. You don’t have to be a seasoned writer, just tell a story, your story, your family story - there is no experience necessary except life experience. You can submit your story to news@thermopir.com We look forward to reading it - our readers do to!...
We find ourselves, once again, at the beginning of our next mid-term election. We have become accustomed over the past year to extraordinary new lows of selfishness, lack of character and cowardly behavior in our politicians. Our administration exalts hate, cruelty and depravity as the new norms. Our politicians have become experts in creating fear and distrust in our hearts and everyday lives. Going through life with fear as our mainstay makes us smaller and contracted leading to insecurities that can hold us back from making thoughtful...
As part of our Trailblazer series, Shelley Deromedi submitted the following story her daughter, Jenny Deromedi, a ninth grader at the time, wrote a school paper on the Deromedi family. A copy of the paper ran in a 1990 Independent Record as part of the late Dorothy Milek’s Museum Musings column. Jenny’s paper won first place in the high school division of a writing contest. Jenny was a 1993 graduate of Hot Springs County High School and class valedictorian. She passed away in a tragic accident in 1998. Hot Springs County: A Family History As...
by John Bernhisel Look closely below for clues to two silver bars hidden somewhere in the Big Horn Basin. Not everything is a clue, but the ones that are will lead you to the treasure. If you find it, please text a picture to the number on the box. Questions: Which of the traditional names of the chess pieces is last alphabetically? What are the little donuts sold by Hostess called? Who stood immediately behind Lyndon Johnson when he signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act? What year was The Jungle Book first published, and who wrote it? How many...
by Victoria O’Brien, Cody Enterprise There was a story I heard a few years ago, about a man in the city, who went on daily walks around his neighborhood and felt sad at how much garbage he saw, and how little was done by waste management to fix it. Eventually, he grew so tired of seeing trash on a particular strip of grass near a highway’s on-and-off ramp that he decided he would go and collect waste from the patch once a week on Thursday. It took about six months of persistent, thankless work on this man’s part to see obvious results, but,...
by Terri Lynn Geissinger Part two When we think of a Trailblazer, we often picture a lean-muscled man with a scraggly beard, standing courageously in the sunset gazing over the mountains he just traversed. He is dressed in furs and leather with a rifle slung over the shoulder and a sharp blade tucked in his knee-high boot, chewing on a piece of jerky from his last kill. Rarely do we imagine a 25-year-old petite woman, 5’2 weighing 90lbs, wearing a calico dress with a baby girl on her hip. Her sharp blue eyes, constantly looking out for p...
by John Bernhisel This is the third set of clues in the search for two silver bars hidden somewhere in the Big Horn Basin. Look for new clues each week in April. For more information, visit Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt on Facebook. Questions: Name all the last names that appear twice in a list of U.S. Presidents. As the bird flies, how many miles is it from the Montana state line near Frannie to the Thermopolis airport? The number 19 written in binary is 10011. What is the base ten value for 100000? Grover Cleveland was the first U.S....
The official candidate filing period in Wyoming does not open until May 14, but a plethora of candidates have already made their announcements to run for state and some local offices. The closing date for filing is May 29 at 5 p.m. Following that deadline, the IR will run information on candidates who have officially filed for local and state offices. The primary election will be on August 18. We will run a special section the Thursday before election day to provide details on each candidate locally and most state and federal level candidates....
by Terri Lynn Geissinger I have four grandmothers who were Trailblazers. Two were on the Oregon Trail together in 1851. One of them, Laurette, survived a difficult birth to a baby boy at Mormon Ferry (Casper today) and was unable to continue the arduous journey. With a frail newborn and a two-year old son, the young couple watched as the rest of the wagon train moved on. My grandparents wintered over in the area at a primitive camp and barely survived. Two of their mules, who were tied close to camp, froze to death standing in place; the mules...
by John Bernhisel Look closely below for clues to two silver bars hidden somewhere in the Big Horn Basin. New clues will appear each week in April. See Big Horn Basin Treasure Hunt on Facebook for more information. Questions: Name all the U.S. Presidents who served during the first decade of the 21st century. Who are the four richest former NBA players alive today? How did a British chemist named James Smithson, who died in 1829, become famous in America? What two cities on opposite sides of the Danube River merged in 1873? How many pairs of...
