City to hire new admin Tuesday

The city officially hired a new city prosecutor Tuesday night and looks to hire a new city administrator next week.

Prior to hearing a presentation by the Flaming Gorge Days Committee, the council met in an special session to approve Bobby Pineda as its new prosecutor. The vote was unanimous, with no discussion about Mayor Pete Rust’s appointment prior to the vote. After the meeting, Councilman Ted Barney said Pineda will represent the city well, having known him while working for the public defender’s office.

Barney said the candidates applying for the city contract were all qualified,...