Council confirms new fire chief

City awards $239,000 contract for airport improvements

Fire department receives $20,000 grant for air packs

Countywide Stage 1 fire restrictions expected to begin

Police report success with new e-bike ordinance

Wyoming Community Gas distributes $12,400 to city

City sets dates for annual spring cleanup efforts

Pool managers battle wind-blown sand ahead of summer opening

Council confirms new fire chief

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - The Torrington City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of incoming Torrington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jefferson Schick during Tuesday's meeting. The incoming chief, who has more than two decades of experience with the department and was elected by its volunteer members in February, will serve a two-year term starting April 13. He replaces outgoing Chief Luis Correa and plans to retain Assistant Chief Cody Scott.

City awards $239,000 contract for airport improvements

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - The council unanimously awarded a $239,630 bid to St. George, Utah-based Straight Stripe Painting to conduct seal coating and pavement marking at the Torrington Municipal Airport. The project covers the main runway, crosswind runway, taxiways and general aviation areas. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will reimburse 90 percent of the project's cost, leaving the city responsible for just a 10 percent match.

Fire department receives $20,000 grant for air packs

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Go Goshen CEO Brian Young presented a $20,000 grant to the city Tuesday to fund much-needed air packs for the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department. The funding was provided through the Progress Program, which reinvests dollars generated by the Quarter Penny Economic Development Tax back into local infrastructure projects and businesses.

Countywide Stage 1 fire restrictions expected to begin

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Outgoing Fire Chief Luis Correa announced during his official report that Stage 1 fire restrictions were expected to begin for Goshen County starting Wednesday morning, citing dry conditions despite recent rains. The restrictions would coincide with the start of the local irrigation season, a time when farmers typically burn off ditches and weeds, prompting officials to urge residents to review Goshen County Emergency Manager Thom Bozeman's guidelines for strict fire restrictions.

Police report success with new e-bike ordinance

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Torrington police officers are focusing on community education regarding the city's electric bicycle and scooter ordinance, according to Torrington Police Chief Matt Johnson. Responding to a council inquiry regarding the recent policy, Johnson said officers have engaged in educational discussions with youth riders to encourage safe riding habits and are already observing a noticeable increase in helmet usage across the community as the summer months approach.

Wyoming Community Gas distributes $12,400 to city

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Torrington received a $12,405 distribution from Wyoming Community Gas, funds that have historically supported local amenities like park benches, library upgrades and Eastern Wyoming College scholarships. Senior Accounting Clerk Rhonda Estes reminded residents that the annual balloting period to select a natural gas supplier remains open until April 22, noting that city hall staff are available to assist residents with understanding the voting process.

City sets dates for annual spring cleanup efforts

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - The city's annual spring cleanup will run from April 11 through April 18, allowing residents with a valid ID and city sanitation bill to dump garbage and up to five non-commercial tires for free at the local baler. Additionally, a hazardous waste collection day will be held April 22 at the Goshen County Resource Center to safely dispose of items such as pesticides, lead paint, antifreeze and electronics.

Pool managers battle wind-blown sand ahead of summer opening

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - The Dale Jones Municipal Pool successfully avoided algae buildup this year thanks to a new winterization technique that left the pool full of water with suspended chlorine buckets, but high winds have left a massive accumulation of fine dirt and sand in the basin. City crews are currently using vacuum and filtration systems to clear the debris without draining the water, ensuring the facility — which was recently equipped with eight new security cameras — remains on track for its summer opening.

Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below:

Contact Us