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Field Tour Scheduled for Lava Ridge Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council and its Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project Subcommittee will host a field tour on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The field tour will begin and end at the BLM Twin Falls District Office, 2878 Addison Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho, 83301 and will include stops at the Minidoka National Historic Site, Wilson Butte Cave, and Sid Butte. Members of the public are welcome to attend but must provide their own transportation and meals. Some travel on dirt roads will be required, so high clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. Individuals who plan to attend must RSVP by Wednesday, June 1, to Julie Clark, Acting Public Affairs Officer, BLM Twin Falls District, jdclark@blm.gov or (707) 616-8291. Requests for special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other reasonable accommodations, must also be submitted to Julie Clark by June 1. A complete field tour agenda is posted on the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council website at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/idaho The public comment period will be held from 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the wareyard at the BLM Twin Falls District Office. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. Written comments may also be submitted before the meeting via email to MJ Byrne, BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council Coordinator at mbyrne@blm.gov. "The Idaho Resource Advisory Council and the Subcommittee provide an important avenue for the BLM to gain public input on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy project in addition to the public involvement opportunities that the National Environmental Policy Act process offers," said Karen Kelleher, Idaho State Director for the BLM. "We greatly appreciate these individuals who volunteer their time to share their perspectives and enhance the agency's decision making." The 15-member BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council provides a forum that brings together stakeholders with diverse interests to provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on issues and challenges associated with the Bureau's multiple use mission. The BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council formed the Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project Subcommittee to compile information and conduct research, in accordance with the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council Charter. The BLM Shoshone Field Office is currently developing an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, a commercial-scale wind energy facility that is proposed to be constructed on BLM-managed public land in southern Idaho.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
May 18, 2022
Vol 46 Num 20
Camas Rodeo Goes Pro
Twelve years ago, members of the Camas Chamber of Commerce started up a small rodeo in Fairfield. Each year they have improved the event and the arena to make it a great place for cowboys and cowgirls to show their stuff. This year, they have taken a big leap and joined the PRCA - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. This means more cowboys, bigger names, and a lot more work for organization.
July 8th & 9th, 2022
Tickets are now on sale at smashpass.com/camascountyrodeo. Pre-Sale tickets are $14 (adults 9+), $8 (kids) and children under 3 are free. Gate prices will be $16 (adults 9+) and $10 (kids). The Chamber's rodeo committee thanks everyone for their continued support the Camas County Rodeo, especially the sponsors, and the folks at King Rodeo Company. If you want to get involved with this organization, check out their facebook page at Camas County Pro Rodeo.
100% Outlaw
Richfield will be holding their 66th Annual Outlaw Day festivities on June 10th & 11th. Weekend events will include a community breakfast, the parade, rodeo events, mud bog races, and live music each night. On Friday night (June 10) there will be bull riding downtown next to the Little Wood Saloon starting at 7:00 p.m. Riders will be competing for $1500 added money. To signup, contact Travis Jones at 208-539-2512. Entries need to be in by the 9th. To find out more about the Saturday rodeo events, call Travis Jones or Acee Lucero (208-421-0960). If mud bogging is more your style, give Jesse West (208-7208477) or Robert Johnson (208-2803322) a call. To make sure everyone stays safe, there will be a Free Courtesy Van on both nights for those who over endulge in liquid refreshments. Let's not spoil the fun by drinking and driving!