Documenting the lives and history of Sweetwater County and Wyoming.
Sweetwater County, 2023
Mayor's Arts Awards, March 31, 2023 - Mayor Max Mickelson presents arts award to Marni Christensen, who was recognized for her work with the Sweetwater County Photography Club, Rock Springs Animal Control, and Red Desert Humane Society.
Mayor's Arts Awards, March 31, 2023 - Members
of the volunteer Rock Springs Box Art Committee were recognized for
decorating 30 utility boxes around the city. After members joked about
where the framed award would go, they said it should be displayed at the
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce since they were such a great partner. The
presentation included, from left, Mayor Max Mickelson committee
members Peg Larson, Bernadine Craft, and Susie von Ahrens and Chamber
CEO Rick Lee and J.T. Larson. .
Mayor's Arts Awards, March 31, 2023 - Mayor
Max Mickelson, center left, presents an award to Rocky Mountain Power
for its continual support of community cultural events and projects.
Community Fine Arts Director Debora Soulé, left, and RMP representatives Dean Long and Ron Wild, right, participated in the presentation.
Mayor's Arts Awards, March 31, 2023. - Longtime teacher and thespian David Gutierrez talks about the ongoing efforts to cultivate art in the desert.
Mayor's Arts Awards, March 31, 2023 - Jerad
Leisch on guitar and Kenny Starling McCormack perform "Wicked Little
Town" from the upcoming musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." The
performance at the Rock Springs Mayor's Arts Awards offered a preview of
the show that will run April 20-22 at the Broadway Theater.