Wednesday, DECEMBER 10, 2025 |
Photo – Town of Medicine Bow website – Courtesy Town of Medicine Bow
If you want a professional website, you have to turn to professionals who do that kind of work for a living. Medicine Bow town officials are just learning this lesson and explore different options.
Over the summer, officials in Medicine Bow discovered that no current town employees were able to update or modify the official Medicine Bow website, medicinebow.org. Councilwoman Crystal Mayfield suggested partnering with H-E-M High School to have students design a new website, providing them with real-world experience.
The governing body approved Mayfield’s plan and waited to hear back from H‑E‑M business and computer teacher Stephanie Scott, who had initially expressed interest in the idea. However, it took Scott four months to provide her official response.
During Monday evening’s Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Mayfield announced that the H‑E‑M computer teacher doesn’t believe her students are qualified to build a new website. Even if an agreement could be reached, the school would require payment.
Councilwoman Mayfield said the town could wait for Carbon County School District Two officials to discuss the matter further. Otherwise, the governing body should come up with an alternative plan.
Medicine Bow Clerk and Treasurer Karen Heath said Carbon County Comet reporter Dana Davis had offered to design a new website. Responding to a question from Councilwoman Kristi Wickizer, Treasurer Heath said the town does not currently have funds to pay someone for the work. However, in light of Councilwoman Mayfield’s news, the money will have to be found.
Councilwoman Mayfield recommended using a design template program, such as Squarespace or Wix, to build a new website. The councilwoman explained that once operational, updating the site is a simple process.
Mayor Justin George said notices could be posted around town, asking residents with web design experience to help.
Town Attorney Cameron Smith suggested contacting the Carbon County Visitors Council for a grant to fund the website design, adding that the site would serve as a tool to attract tourists to the area. Mayor George said the governing body should wait to make a decision until they get a response from the Visitors Council and learn how much the template programs will cost.
Councilman Lee Cook also recommended reaching out to nearby towns, such as Hanna, to learn how they manage their websites. Mayor George left the matter tabled until the governing body has more information.
