Our View: County is on the right side of debate

As a politician, it’s easy to find oneself on the wrong end of a newspaper editorial.

However, this week, we’re applauding the stance the Sweetwater County Commissioners have taken in opposing the land grab a few state legislators want to push.

Federally-managed lands comprise a majority of the land available in Sweetwater County.

A lot of that land is available for multiple uses and give residents and visitors the chance to recreate at treasured locations like Little Mountain, Pine Mountain and the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

According to a 2015 study conducted by the University of Wyoming invol...