Opinion

Since University of Wyoming alumnus Josh Allen was crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player last week, the university hasn’t been just celebrating the triumph of one of its own. We also are reaffirming a powerful truth: Excellence is built where opportunity is given, merit is recognized and hard work is rewarded.

The Northern Wyoming Treatment Court (NWTC) would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for the tremendous support we have received as we work to address the pressing issue of substance abuse in the Big Horn Basin. While we are fortunate to live in a close-knit, beautiful region where neighbors know each other by name, we are not immune to the struggles that so many other communities face. Among these is substance abuse, which stands out as a significant concern.

I’ve been watching basketball games for over eight decades. I thought I had seen everything. My mistake.

I was starling to complain about the frigid air that has taken hold of the Big Horn Basin, but decided maybe we were lucky after all. Imagine being from Louisiana and Texas with blizzards in both locations. Lights out, roads closed, schools closed. Nothing but “white stuff” knee deep.