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Those who have called into the law enforcement center the past few weeks might have heard a different voice answering their calls, that of Amé Longwell.
Longwell has already made a name in the community, as she provided carriage rides in Thermopolis. Born and raised here, she moved back to town after managing a couple ranches in Colorado and became owner of Black Mountain Shires, raising horses that weighed up to 2,000 pounds each and were up to 19 hands high.
The breed is one out of England, once used to carry knights into battle. Her son, Whip, also helped with the business, performing head checks, helping people off and on carriages and learning to drive the team.
Longwell said she took the position with the police department because she wanted to serve her community, and after visiting with Police Chief Steve Shay they both decided the position would be a good fit.
Though she is currently working dispatch, there are plans to have Longwell handle animal control and nuisance calls as well. The department recently saw a large number of nuisance yard calls, both for residences and businesses, as there was an effort to put our “best face forward” for the people coming for the eclipse.
Longwell noted working in animal control would be a good fit because she is an animal lover.
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