Douglas Budget

08/15/2025

Correction: In the Aug. 13 edition of the Douglas Budget, the article pertaining to the Department of Interior unlocking 14.5 million tons of coal for extraction referred to the North Antelope Rochelle Mine. The order pertains to the Antelope Mine, operated by the Navajo Transitional Energy Company. The North Antelope Rochelle Mine is operated by Peabody. The Budget apologizes for the error.

Thank you for reaching out to us. It is appreciated. The updated version is below. - Thank you, Cinthia

Interior unlocks 14.5 million tons of Antelope Mine coal for extraction:

https://www.douglas-budget.com/news/article_ecb3c1d5-daba-4582-b538-7d4b8e248fcb.html

Photo credit: Earth Observatory NASA courtesy photo

The Antelope Coal Mine complex (center) is shown in this Earth Observatory NASA image from 2005. The Black Thunder Mine complex is in the lower left of the photo. The new area which the U.S. Department of Interior approved on Friday is located next to existing coal mine.

08/13/2025

The Blue and Gold Taxis are a Wyoming State Fair favorite, and they’re coming back! Sponsors keep them on the road, and we are looking for one more to make it happen. Your support could keep fairgoers riding in style all week!

08/13/2025

Beautiful . . .

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08/13/2025

🎶 The Wyoming State Fair is bringing you an unforgettable night of live music! 🎶

On FRIDAY, August 15 at 7:00 PM, come enjoy an incredible concert with Micky and the Motorcars and special guests Tris Munsick & The Innocents! 🤠🎸

📍 Presented by Navajo Transitional Energy Company
🎟️ Experience the perfect blend of country rock and western roots, proudly hosted by the Wyoming State Fair Foundation and the Wyoming State Fair.

Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready for an amazing evening!

08/13/2025

Speaking of fair food . . . we heard there's a "Food Flight" happening . . . kinda like a beer flight, but instead of beer you can try various foods being served up at vendor booths!

Rotary Club in Douglas does some amazing things – such as recognizing kids in the school district, and many other events throughout the year.

08/13/2025

Chase's Chatter is back this week with another off the wall adventure from the mind of Mr. Vialpando. True story.

Here's an excerpt:

" . . . As we got our late start on the road and began pouring caffeine into our bodies, it became clear that our two canine passengers were even more reluctant to spend another full day in a stuffy car filled with empty coffee cans and crumpled snack wrappers."

Read about his cross-country roadtrip's shenanigans here:

It hadn’t been an entirely pleasant morning. The hotel bed wasn’t exactly Egyptian cotton and neither of us had slept anything close to baby-like. Despite this, we’d still dozed through

08/13/2025

Lovin' the Wyoming State Fair? One lady we know (who works with us) goes to the State Fair each year JUST for the funnel cakes. Another one goes to enjoy a day taking photos and talking to people (but she hits up the Rotary Booth for nachos, too . . . shhhhhh, we won't tell). What's YOUR favorite State Fair food?

Taco salads are 😎 me

08/13/2025

Friday night's concert is going to be a blast! Welcome to the Wyoming State Fair, Mickey & the Motorcars, and Tris Munsick and the Innocents! We're SO excited!

Foundation aims to keep State Fair alive, thriving for generations to come

The headliners for the Aug. 15 show is none other than Texas standout Micky & the Motorcars, a red dirt band formed in Stanley, Idaho, now based in Austin, Texas. They have released nine albums, including two live albums.

And, opening for the headliner is none other than one of Wyoming’s top country acts, Tris Munsick and the Innocents.

Click below to read the article:

The Wyoming State Fair Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, is all about helping the State Fair in as many ways as they can.