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After what many considered a successful week of hosting the National High School Finals Rodeo, several Sweetwater County residents received quite a shock. At least two locals found the campers and RVs they had rented out to rodeo contestants and their families in disrepair, and several others struggled to obtain full payment. It has long been the practice of many local residents to rent out their campers and RVs to rodeo families as thousands flock to the event and are often hoping to stay on si...
A Green River cowboy has been chasing his dreams and is now gaining attention at the national level. Jacob Cook, a 2024 Green River High School graduate, has been involved with rodeo for most of his life. This week he is competing with Team Wyoming during the National High School Finals Rodeo. The 76th National High School Finals Rodeo kicked off on Sunday at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. Primarily held in Rock Springs, with shooting competitions held in Green River, this is the seventh...
Local Junior Golfer Isabell Salas represented Wyoming at a Colorado Junior Cup series event at 3 Crowns Golf Course in Casper this past week. The event was a two-day, 36-hole competition. Salas shot a three over par 75 to secure the win on day two after finishing day one tied for third. According to Samantha Crawford, manager of the junior cup series, this is the third year that the CO PGA has hosted the event at 3 Crowns. "We are always looking for opportunities to get more Wyoming junior...
It's been almost two months since crews broke ground on the Skyline Trail in Green River, and work is steadily progressing. The Skyline Trail is an extension to the current Greenbelt trail system and will encompass three different access points, starting with a parking lot off Upland Way, as well as having a parking lot at the top of South Hill and another access point behind Western Wyoming Community College's Green River campus. The trail will have one switchback near the Upland entrance,...
The Wyoming State Golf Association (WSGA) hired golf professional Matt Kantor as their new Director of Operations and Tournaments this year. This position was previously held by former Green River resident Dave Snyder, who was also the former Head Golf Professional at Rolling Green Country Club from 1998-2004. Snyder served as the Executive Director of the WSGA from 2014 to 2023. Kantor, a Colorado native, has been a PGA Professional for over 15 years. He and his wife Miranda, who is originally...
This past week I was lucky enough to visit Washington D.C. with my daughter as part of The Gold Medal Summit for Congressional Gold Medal award recipients. The Congressional Award Program was actually started here in our great state of Wyoming in 1979 by Wyoming Senator Malcom Wallop. It is the highest civilian honor awarded to the youth of our country for participating and recording nearly one thousand hours of Voluntary Public Service, Physical Fitness, Personal Development along with...
After 16 years of commitment and service, Jim Zimmerman is retiring as the Sweetwater County Fire Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer — a position Jim himself helped to create. When asked about his most notable career highlights, Jim thoughtfully explained: “This position has provided me with many opportunities to work alongside numerous Sweetwater County agencies, but most importantly it’s allowed me to build relationships with the citizens of Sweetwater County.” Zimmerman also noted t...
Green River High School incoming senior Isabell Salas will be representing Green River High School Golf at the PGA National High School Golf Association, National Invitational at the PGA Campus in Frisco Texas, July 10-12. Salas received a Merit Invitation based on her outstanding performance during the 22/23 high school golf season. She went undefeated in the regular season and placed second at both the 3A West Conference Championship and the 3A State Championship. Salas is a three-time All...
Green River High School incoming junior Isabell Salas was one of four high school golfers in the state chosen to be a part of Wyoming Girls Junior America's Cup golf team. Players were chosen from a combination of high school and WSGA/WJGT scores, personal statements and a written essay. The Girls Junior America Cup includes 18 teams and each team consists of the top four girls from each state or country. The tournament is a 54-hole competition with teams counting three scorers and throwing out...
