ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 16 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: The Board of County Commissioners this evening approved $400,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be used to buy land and develop the site at 317 Wyoming NE. The property will be transformed into urban open space for community-based urban agriculture. Any remaining funds could be used for design, related site work and stormwater infrastructure, a shaded outdoor classroom, demonstration gardens,   more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, May 15 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news: Story By: Steve Lundeberg Oregon State University has placed four in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2024-25 academic year, giving OSU 52 Fulbrighters over the past 11 years. Oregon State's latest selections are Emma Baughman of Portland, Mohnish Judge of Lake Oswego, Aubreyanna Olsen of Salem and Camden Schmidt of Cheyenne, Wyoming. A fifth OSU applicant, Brittni Wisner of Palmer, Alaska, has   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A Wyoming ranching couple's $2.5 million gift to the University of Wyoming will empower the university's Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program, fueling impactful change and supporting future leaders in ranch management and agriculture statewide. The transformational gift was given by Art and Catherine Nicholas, Wyoming ranchers and investors who own Wagonhound Land & Livestock near Douglas.   more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: Sundance Wicks has been named the Wyoming head men's basketball coach. The following statement was made by UWGB Athletics Director Josh Moon. "We are so thankful and proud of the work Sundance did during his time in Green Bay. He reenergized our program, university and this entire region and we will be forever grateful for the mark he made on Phoenix basketball. We wish he and his fa  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners can learn how to prepare Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) cost proposals during a virtual workshop Thursday, May 23. Jim Greenwood will lead the discussion during a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Making Sense of Cost Proposals and Government Accounting" from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. To register, g  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: For most of us, taking a drink of water when we're thirsty may seem like an afterthought. However, recently published research by a University of Wyoming faculty member indicates that adequate water intake and one's "hydration status" are not equally experienced by the public in general and lacking adequate hydration can have adverse effects on our health and especially that of certain populations. Evan Jo  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) recently recognized 10 graduates at its annual awards luncheon. Each year, top graduates are nominated by faculty members in their respective areas of study. Students are selected based on GPA and the strength of the nomination letter. The names of the recipients are placed on a plaque by the A&S auditorium. "I am immensely proud to extend my co  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: For producers concerned about discolored wheatgrass in pastures and fields, University of Wyoming Extension has released "What to Do about Those Pesky Grass Bugs?," a free digital publication on how to identify and treat black grass bug infestations. Especially in eastern Wyoming, black grass bugs can cause significant damage to cool season grasses, severely reducing the nutrient content of livestock forag  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's collegiate meat judging team competed at four regional contests this spring. At every contest, the team had at least one top-five team finish and at least one individual top-10 finish. This year's team members are Leah Allen and Emi Ramirez, both of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Jordan Anderson, from Centre Hall, Pa.; Kristy Benjamin, from Boulder; Kaitlyn Brandenburg, from Council   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the American Geophysical Union's journal Geophysical Research Letters, a paper co-written by University of Wyoming Assistant Professor Daniel McCoy was selected by the editor-in-chief as the "Editor's Choice Paper." Geophysical Research Letters is a gold open access journal that publishes high-impact, innovative and timely communications-length articles on major ad  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 15 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Recipients have been selected from among 41 proposals for funding following a request from the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER) to UW employees in need of energy-related laboratory equipment -- including repairs -- or supplies to conduct energy-related research. "The volume of proposals, totaling more than 10 times the funds SER had available, was extremely telling of the need for s  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 16 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement supporting an order that prevents a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near FE Warren Air Force base. The Governor's statement follows: "I am acutely aware and have been monitoring the concerns of surrounding property owners, as well as the potential threats to national security that this operation posed. I am pleas  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 15 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: The State of Wyoming, alongside a coalition of states and private parties, has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit opposing President Biden's new rules interpreting Title IX. Title IX is a law designed to create educational and athletic opportunities, particularly for female students. The lawsuit argues the new rules are contrary to the core principles of Title IX, compromising safety and privacy, ul  more