"Flaming Gorge Days Kicks of my summer"

With recent discussion about the future of Flaming Gorge Days and its committee’s financial woes, some have preemptively spoken up about how the weekend event supports their business.

Robert Berg, manager of Green River’s Arctic Circle, said he’s forced to start preparing for the June event as early as March.

“Flaming Gorge Days kicks off my weekend,” Berg told the Green River City Council last night.

He said Flaming Gorge Days is often the busiest time of the year, with sales traditionally being double or even triple their average amounts. Sales have been so brisk during the week...