Muley banquet deemed successful

Despite a depressed local economy, the fourth annual Southwest Wyoming Chapter of the Muley Fanatic fundraising banquet was a success.

The March 7 banquet at the the Sweetwater Events Complex generated nearly $107,000 in net revenue.

“The economic situation in southwest Wyoming is far different from a year ago. To yield similar results to that of 2014 is a success by all accounts,” Muley Fanatic Co-Founder Joshua Coursey, said. “There is no doubt that a steep decline in oil and natural gas prices has had a direct impact to the local economy. The success of this event is a direct refle...