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We were able to enjoy a great day golfing at the WCA event in Worland. Thanks to Pete Lien & Sons and Tri-State Truck and Equipment for sponsoring.  We had a great turnout and the weather was ideal, with the exception of the occasional visibility issues caused by...

The morning of June 7 was thankfully cloudless, warm and perfect for the 2019 WCA Sporting Clay in LaGrange. The staff at Silver Wings Hunting Ranch excelled again at keeping the more than 40 contestants moving through the stations and powdering clays left and right....

Before we jump into the charity for our July golf tournament, I want to put in a plug for the Highway Co-Op Committee meetings between the WCA and WYDOT. This committee sees regular attendance not only from critical highway staff but also from the executive side of...

“April showers bring May flowers.” We all have heard this and have come to expect a few rain days early in the season.  However, this season has been non-typical, and frankly we have experienced a great deal of April showers, as well as some snow.  Although we should...

The commercial world understands the true value of the transportation and infrastructure systems for local, national, and international business. Everything from clothing to food and from phones to pickups come to us through our infrastructure including roads,...

Before diving into the convention, I want to make a public plug for the Last Chance Bird Blast.  The WCA held this event in early March, and I want to emphasize that if you like bird hunting and great food, this event in Cowley is well worth the trek.  David Rael with...

I hope everyone was safe during the recent “Bomb Cyclone” that delayed the March WYDOT Letting.  This was a significant event that affected everyone in our region.  I sincerely appreciate our WCA Staff’s proactive approach to cancelling meetings and events to keep our...

On March 22, the Joint Appropriations Committee was assigned to evaluate all public leasing and contracting statutes. As a part of this, the WCA was asked to lead a workgroup to work hand in hand with a broad spectrum of state agencies, associations, and others to...

Thank you for continuing to support the Wyoming Contractors Association! As a long-time member of the WCA and the current president, I understand the value of membership in the WCA. Remember to take full advantage of your benefits. The WCA will continue hosting...

This winter has been one of the coldest I can remember.  Some of the “old” guys recall a winter back in ’78 that was very cold, but it did not have such a persistent stretch of such bitterly cold temperatures.  I am trying to find the silver lining to the situation,...