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June 24th, 25th, and 26th 2022 marks the 65th event for Flaming Gorge Days and this year’s theme is Wyoming Proud. The Committee knows the community will come out to show their pride and support of this iconic event. “I’m really looking forward to Flaming Gorge Days being a great event after two years of missing out,” Committee Member James Chavez said. “This year’s line-up is going to be a lot of fun,” Susan Mitchell, the grant writer for the committee said. Starting off “Flashback Friday” will be local favorite, Nowhere Fast: a classic r...
The fifth annual Intergalactic Spaceport Days are here. Did you know that the Green River Intergalactic Spaceport is one of the top 10 unique airports, as voted by pilots in Flying Magazine and it is right here in our own backyard? Also, the airport patches, stickers, and other merchandise (and directions to the airport) is one of the most requested items at the Green River Chamber of Commerce? This weekend you can see for yourself as we celebrate Spaceport Days at the airport. This event that is fully funded by a grant from the WYDOT...
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created in 1968 with the passing of the National Flood Insurance Act for the purposes of: guiding development away from flood hazard areas; requiring stricter construction standards for new and substantially improved buildings to minimize flood damage; transferring the cost of flood losses from the entire tax paying community to floodplain property owners through flood insurance premiums; and, providing aid to property owners after floods (including smaller flooding events which do not warrant...
The Frostbite run is quickly approaching so we thought it would be a good idea to give everyone some winter training tips to get you ready. Keep yourself motivated this winter by registering for a couple of races. This way you are sure to keep working towards your goals of fitness whether it be running or walking a 5K, 10K or the 1 Mile Family Fun Run. You can register at the Green River Recreation Center or at www.runnercard.com. Snowmen are better than just one Snowman Find a running partner to help keep you motivated. It’s much harder to s...
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” -- William Shakespeare With Halloween right around the corner, the Green River URA/Main Street Agency wants to share some tips to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone. These recommendations are from the American Academy of Pediatrics: -- Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. -- Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and tri...
From the City of Green River Recognition, the expressed appreciation by one person to another for that person’s behaviors, activities or impact that may or may not be accompanied by a physical or financial reward. We received a call today from a local resident that just wanted to say thanks to all the city employees and give recognition for the job they do. That person, a long time resident, understands the budget pressure the city and the state are under and they know we have been expected to do more or maintain with less resources. Yes, t...
