Chance for rain in much of Wyoming on Tuesday and also sunny in many locations. Areas of smoke in some parts of central and western Wyoming. Highs generally in the 80s and the low 90s. Lows from the upper 40s to near 60.  

Central:  

Casper:  Sunny today with a high near 87 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58.  

Riverton:  Sunny today with a high near 89 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 57. 

Jeffrey City:  Slight chance of rain after 11 a.m., areas of smoke after noon, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 84 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 56. 

Southwest:  

Evanston:  Areas of smoke today and patchy smoke overnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 83 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 50.

Green River:  Areas of smoke after 11 a.m. today and before 10 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58 

Lyman:  Slight chance of rain mainly after noon, areas of smoke today and patchy smoke overnight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 52.

Western Wyoming:  

Pinedale:  Chance of rain, areas of smoke, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 79 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 49.

Alpine:  Slight chance of rain after noon, areas of smoke today and areas of smoke overnight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 52. 

Big Piney:  Areas of smoke, slight chance of showers today, otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 82 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 47. 

Northwest:  

Dubois:  Chance of rain, areas of smoke today and a slight chance of rain before 8 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 81 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 49.

Jackson:  Slight chance of rain, areas of smoke today and patchy smoke between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 85 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 47.

Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park:  Chance of rain, otherwise sunny today with a high near 77 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 44. 

Bighorn Basin:  

Thermopolis:  Slight chance of rain after 3 p.m., otherwise sunny today with a high near 91 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 60.

 Cody:  Slight chance of rain, otherwise sunny today with a high near 85 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 59. 

Powell:  Sunny today with a high near 92 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 60.

North Central:  

Buffalo:  Sunny, breezy, areas of smoke today with a high near 84 and wind gusts as high as 23 mph. Partly cloudy, areas of smoke overnight with a low near 60.

Sheridan:  Sunny and hot today with a high near 91 and mostly clear overnight with widespread haze before 9 p.m. and a low near 55.

Dayton:  Sunny today with a high near 87 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 55.

Northeast:  

Gillette:  Sunny today with a high near 86 and wind gusts as high as 25 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 57 and wind gusts as high as 24 mph.

Newcastle:  Slight chance of rain after 3 p.m., otherwise sunny today with a high near 88 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 57 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph.

Moorcroft:  Sunny today with a high near 88 and wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 56 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph.

Eastern Plains:  

Torrington:  Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance tonight before midnight. Otherwise, sunny and hot today with a high near 93 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58. 

Wheatland:  Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance tonight before midnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot today with a high near 90 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 61.

Midwest:  Sunny today with a high near 87 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 59 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph.

Southeast:  

Cheyenne:  Chance of rain after noon today and tonight before midnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 85 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 55. 

Laramie:  Chance of rain today and tonight before midnight. Otherwise, partly sunny today with a high near 80 and gradually becoming mostly clear overnight with a low near 53. 

Chugwater:  Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance before midnight tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 87 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 57.  

South Central:  

Rawlins:  Chance of rain, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 83 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 54. 

Encampment:  Chance of rain, otherwise partly sunny today with a high near 80 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 52. 

Hanna:  Chance of rain, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 82 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 53.

It was about as unsurprising as most of the other events that played out at the Republican National Convention on Monday, but still noteworthy for Wyoming.

Former President Donald Trump, as expected, became the party’s official nominee at the convention, and did so with the help of 29 Wyoming Republican delegates.

Announcing the delegate’s unanimous support for Trump was Secretary of State Chuck Gray, wearing an oversized white “Wyoming Is Trump Country” cowboy hat. 

“Wyoming, the Cowboy State, casts all of its 29 delegates for Donald J. Trump,” Gray yelled, met by an enthusiastic cheer from the Wyoming delegation and chants of “fight” afterwards.

Gray is the No. 2 state executive in Wyoming next to Gov. Mark Gordon, who was not a delegate. 

The convention was being broadcast live on C-SPAN and various other networks. 

A Few Seconds Of Fame

Standing near Gray in the video was state Sens. Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, Bob Ide, R-Casper, John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne and Wyoming GOP National Committeewoman Nina Webber. 

Also visible in the background was Gillette resident Patricia Junek, Jackson resident Katherine Rueckert, Cody resident Brent Bien, Thermopolis resident Cheryl Aguiar and Laramie resident Roxie Hensley among others.

Gray started his speech by promoting Wyoming’s various industries, calling the Cowboy State the “energy capitol of our country.”

“Coal, oil and gas, soda ash, ag products for the entire world,” he said. “And Wyoming, the Cowboy State is Trump country.”

He then went on to mention how Wyoming voted for Trump with a larger margin of victory than any other state in 2020 and 2016.

Scene In Milwaukee

Inside the convention hall in Milwaukee, Wisc., delegates flanked by “Make America Great Again” signs cheered wildly as state after state voted their support for Trump’s second term, according to the Associated Press.

Sheridan resident Jeff Wallack, an alternate delegate, said the mood was very positive with great enthusiasm for Trump’s vice president selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance earlier in the day.

Wyoming announced its delegates in between the Northern Mariana Islands and Maine. 

Trump won enough delegates to officially be considered the party’s nominee on Monday afternoon, but he had already been the presumptive nominee for months.

Leo Wolfson can be reached at leo@cowboystatedaily.com.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After 35 months in the position, Command Sgt. Maj. Edmundo Herrera passed the guidon to his twin brother, Edwardo Herrera, who will now serve as the new command sergeant major of the Wyoming National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Edmundo is preparing for deployment to the Middle East.

The event at the Wyoming State Capitol June 27 marked the first time twin brothers in the Wyoming Army National Guard held the same high-ranking position consecutively.

“Edwardo is prepared to recruit and retain future talent, and I have confidence in my brother’s abilities to lead the battalion,” Edmundo said.

The Herrera brothers’ journey began in Cheyenne, where they grew up as first-generation Americans. Edwardo said Edmundo inspired him to join the Army National Guard.

“Edmundo enlisted a couple of years before I did, and I saw how the Wyoming Army National Guard positively impacted his life,” Edwardo said. “It made him a better brother, friend and man. I also witnessed his relationships with leaders in the organization and how they were dedicated to developing him. This motivated me and made me want to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

The brothers have served together in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Their shared experiences have strengthened their bond and their commitment to the Soldiers they lead.

“Serving together has motivated us to be better servant leaders for our Soldiers,” Edwardo said. “It has also created opportunities to collaborate and work on solutions for Soldier and organizational issues.”

Throughout their careers, Edmundo and Edwardo have been almost neck and neck in rank, fostering a healthy competition that pushed both to excel.

“Soldiers thrive in competition, so we have always pushed each other to do our best,” Edwardo said.

Despite their competitive nature, their support for each other has been steady.

Both brothers have achieved notable milestones, including earning the Director’s 54 Badge in Recruiting and Retention and participating in the State Partnership Program with Tunisia. These experiences have defined their careers and demonstrated their dedication to the National Guard’s mission.

As Edwardo steps into his new role, both brothers are focused on their current responsibilities. Edwardo is prepared to lead the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, while Edmundo is gearing up for a deployment to the Middle East. They both aspire to serve in higher levels of responsibility, potentially competing for positions such as brigade command sergeant major, state command sergeant major, or command senior enlisted leader.

In reflecting on their journey, the brothers emphasized balancing military duties with personal lives.

“We both love cooking, traveling and spending time with our friends and families,” Edwardo said. “Having a personal and professional relationship allows us to spend additional time together and lean on each other through challenges.”

Their story is a testament to the power of family, dedication and service. Edmundo hopes their journey will inspire others in the military and those considering service.

“I hope our story persuades those interested in serving to take the next step of enlisting,” Edmundo said.” For current military members, I hope this inspires them to reflect on just how important their service is and the positive impact they can have on those around them.”