WYOMING NEWS ARCHIVE
2025
[Green River Star] Taking a ride into the past
Henry and Harper Andrews ride on horses used for the Annual Pony Express Christmas Card ride, led by Pony Express Riders Abigail Hughes and Andy Misner. The ride took place last Saturday morning, carrying 133 pounds of mail to Rock Springs. Read More …
[Rocket Miner] 24th annual Christmas Card Ride continues holiday Pony Express tradition
ROCK SPRINGS — Several residents gathered for the 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of the long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards were carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Each card received the group’s special Pony Express Stamp before being placed into … Continued
[Torrington Telegraph] Pony Express delivers holiday cheer across the globe
Click here for photos The 2025 Pony Express Christmas Card Ride delivered holiday cheer across the country and beyond. Riders carried stamped cards and letters from Fort Laramie to Guernsey, with collection boxes placed in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, Guernsey and Wheatland. This year, 1,003 cards and letters – bound for 42 U.S. … Continued
[Green River Star] Christmas Pony Express ride returns
The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride, taking place on Saturday, December 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available at the Green River Post Office for anyone wishing … Continued
[Sweetwater Now] The Pony Express Christmas Card Ride
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The 24th annual Christmas card ride is being held by the Sweetwater County Pony Express on Dec. 13. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office at 11 a.m. The cards will be placed in a “mochila”, a special saddle covering … Continued
Sweetwater County Pony Express announces 24th annual Christmas Card Ride
GREEN RIVER — The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride taking place on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available … Continued
[Wyoming News Now] NPEA Marks Another Successful Re-ride
Casper, Wyo. – The National Pony Express Association successfully arrived at the Patee House in Missouri completing the 2025 annual re-ride on June 21st The National Pony Express Association (NPEA) was created in 1978 and since then have been committed to preserving the pony express national historic trail. Every year since then they have hosted … Continued
[WYO4 News] Flaming Gorge Days Parade winners announced
Great job goes out to all the officials and volunteers to help put on Friday and Saturday’s Flaming Gorge Days celebration in Green River. One of the highlights of Flaming Gorge Days is the Saturday morning parade. This year’s theme was “Heroes!” Yesterday, the Green River Parks and Recreation Department announced this year’s parade winners … Continued
[Glenrock Independent] Pony Express gallops into Glenrock in dark of night to complete 1,966 miles
At 1,966 miles and roughly 186 horses over the course of 10 days, you could have sent a letter all the way from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, back in 1860. This mailing system was known as the Pony Express, a private owned company to deliver mail faster than the alternative at the time … Continued
[Torrington Telegram] Pony Express Re-ride Goshen County
GOSHEN COUNTY – Thunder echoes across the Wyoming prairie as modern riders recreate history during the National Pony Express Association’s annual reride through Goshen County. Following the same trail carrying mail between Missouri and California from 1860 to 1861, these dedicated equestrians honor the legacy of the original Pony Express riders who braved harsh weather, … Continued