October 2, 2024

Public Meeting – DOT Reconstruction Project

There will be a open house/public meeting on the proposed project to reconstruction US 18/385 through Hot Springs.  The meeting was to take place on Tuesday, December 15th but was postponed to Thursday January 7th due to weather. The meeting will be at the Mueller Center from 7:00-8:30pm.  The public is encouraged to attend.

Weather Cancellation: DOT Meeting

The DOT Meeting that was to take place on Tuesday, December 15th at the Mueller Center in Hot Springs regarding the upcoming reconstruction of hwy 18/385 through Hot Springs has be postponed until January 7th due to weather.

Weather Closure: 7th Circuit Court

7th Circuit court in Hot Springs is cancelled for Wednesday December 16th, all cases are moved to December 30th. Call the Clerk of Court at 605-745-5131 for more information.

Employment: Edgemont Area Deputy

Edgemont Area Deputy: Fall River County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full time deputy for the Edgemont Area.  Must live within three miles of Edgemont upon hire.  Must be able to think and act quickly under pressure; remain calm in stressful situations; demonstrate ethical behavior; pass a background check and be physically able to perform job functions.  Shifts may vary and may include weekends, overnight and holiday hours.  Starting wage is $14.50 per hour if uncertified, $16.50 if SD state certified.  Training and certification provided and required for continued employment. Benefits include paid health & dental insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave and SD Retirement.  Apply at the Sheriff’s Office, 906 N River St, or see Law Enforcement Application on employment page.  Open until filled.

Lands Transferred from Public to Private Ownership

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The Department of Agriculture recently transferred several isolated properties in Fall River County into private hands.  These properties were previously under the care of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands and the BLM.

The map above shows in red the locations of these properties. All are in the south half of the county, most of them have little accessibility.

If you plan to hunt or hike in these areas please check the updated map book or the online interactive map, or contact the GIS Department at 605-745-7584 to ensure that you do not trespass on these recently purchase properties.

 

Legal Descriptions for the land transferred are listed below.

Township 9, Range 2:
Section 26: SW1/4SE1/4
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Township 10, Range 2:
Section 1: Govt Lots 1, 2, 3, S1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NW1/4, NE1/4SW1/4, N1/2 SE1/4, Less Hwy ROW
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Township 10, Range 6:
Section 10: SW1/4
Section 13: S1/2SW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4
Section 18: Govt Lot 4
Section 24: SW1/4
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Township 11, Range 4:
Section: 11: NW1/4
Section 24: N1/2N1/2
Section 26: SW1/4NE1/4, N1/2NW1/4, SE1/4NW1/4
Section 27: NW1/4
Section 28: W1/2NW1/4, Less RR & Hwy
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Township 12, Range 4:
Section 18: N1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4
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Township 12, Range 8:
Section 8: NE1/4SE1/4
Section 10: NW1/4
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Township 12, Range 9:
Section 8: SE1/4
Section 9: NW1/4
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