July Events 

Fourth of  July fireworks- The City of Rock Springs presents the annual fireworks show Saturday, July 4th. Bill Valdez will provide musical entertainment from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The fireworks will start at 10:00 pm at the Paul J. Wataha Complex. The fireworks are visible from anywhere that the golf ball water tower can be seen.

International Day - Join us July 11th at Bunning Park for International Day. There will be performances throughout the day along with food and artisan vendors.

Wild Horse and Western Art Show and Sale -  The 7th annual event will take place July 10th and 11th at the SCM Parish Center, 624 Bridger Ave. Friday night includes the Artists' Awards Presentation, Reception and Quickdraw. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Catering provided by Currant Creek Ranch. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Fine Art Center, and high Desert Art Gallery.

Saturday July 11th the exhibits will be displayed for the public from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Famer's Market - This year's Farmer's Market be held Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Depot Park in Downtown Rock Springs, beginning July 9th.

Parks and Recreation Events 

Wyoming Senior Olympics - The City of Rock Springs is pleased to announce that it will be the host of the Wyoming Senior Olympics in 2009 and 2010.  All interested individuals, groups, volunteers and sponsors are invited to participate and volunteer. We are still looking for sponsors and volunteers to run the individual events.

Soap Box Derby - The Third Annual Soap Box Derby will take place on August 15th. The entry deadline is August 11th. We have added a "Business Challenge" category this year, so come out and beat your competitors!

     For more information contact the  Recreation Department at 352-1423.

Concert in the Park Schedule

Parks and Recreation Activity Guide

Golf Course Construction

Aquatic Center Plans

Mosquito Spraying to Begin 

On Monday, July 6 between 8 PM and 10 PM the City of Rock Springs will be controlling mosquitoes at the Rock Springs Cemetery using a truck mounted aerosol sprayer. Spraying will continue on Tuesday, July 7 in the Sweetwater Creek and Dog Park areas in Blairtown. If spraying is postponed for any reason, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday, July 8.

Full Details Available Here

City Employee Food Drive  

The Food Bank of Sweetwater County operates each month of the year. In the month of May alone, they assisted 256 families. Many people in Sweetwater county are faced with the reality of not being able to afford food. The Food Bank needs your help to keep their shelves stocked.

Cell Phone Use Ordinance Effective May 30th  

On May 19th the Rock Springs City Council passed a City Ordinance governing the use of mobile phones while driving. The ordinance, effective May 30th, prohibits the use of a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicle. This includes, talking, texting, and taking photographs.  The ordinance does not apply to persons using hands free devices, using a phone in a stationary vehicle, or using a phone to make an emergency call.

The official ordinance is available here.

Proposed Budget Released

The proposed budget, as presented at the June 16, 2009 City Council meeting, is now available.

Please contact Lisa Tarufelli at (307) 352-1500 if you have any questions.

American Heart Association CPR Training

Alcohol Awareness

FACE Program Educates Communities  

The Rock Springs Police Department is proud to announce that it is participating in the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) Program.  The mission of LEAD is to provide law enforcement and community coalitions with a comprehensive program that helps parents keep their children drug free.

This program can help parents move one step closer to keep their children drug free by offering information and convenient, affordable drug tests that produce immediate results in the privacy and safety of the home, and in the event of a positive result, directs them to appropriate community resources.  The parents have the choice of contacting the Rock Springs Police Department to start an investigation or direct them to Southwest Counseling for assistance.

The kits will be available free of charge and you will remain anonymous.  They can be picked up at the Rock Springs Police Department lobby, 221 C Street, Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-8:00PM. They also have free alcohol kits to detect if your child has been consuming alcohol.

For more information, please all the Rock Springs Police Department at 352-1575 or visit the LEAD website.

Bitter Creek Reconstruction

 When early settlers encountered Bitter Creek, they had little good to say about it. An 1867 journal of  William Hepworth Dixon in 1867 states, "the creek... is utterly abominable to man and beast; rank poison, which inflames the bowels and corrupts the blood.” Today, work is underway which will drastically change the way we view the creek. The “Bitter Creek Reconstruction Plan” study area includes approximately three miles of the Bitter Creek corridor from the South Side Belt Route bridge on the east side of Rock Springs to the confluence of Sweetwater Creek just west of Plaza Mall. It also includes potential storm water detention areas on Dead Horse Canyon Creek. For further information on the plan, please select the following links:

Bitter Creek Reconstruction Plan

Public Notice: Draft Final Environmental Assessment (EA)

Draft Final Environment Assessment (EA)

Draft Final Environmental Assessment (EA) Appendices

Fire Department Annual Report Released

Rock Springs is a subscriber to the  Federal Emergency Management Agency - Flood Insurance program  and thus land transactions are affected by FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps.  You can examine the map and determine your land's status by viewing the rate map or FIRM on FEMA's MSC Viewer web site.

FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps     Map Service Center    Web Viewer

2010 Census Jobs Available

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking employees to conduct the 2010 Census. Peak hiring will be from February 2009 through the end of May 2010. By working on this once-a-decade population headcount, residents have an opportunity to be a part of history. Conducted every decade since 1790, the constitutionally mandated census affects community funding and determines representation in Congress

To apply for a census job, call toll free 1-866-861-2010. For more information on the 2010 Census, visit http://www.census.gov/2010census/

Adopt a Pet

The Rock Springs Animal Shelter has a number of animals ready for adoption that would make a great addition to your family.  Check them out by clicking here.

www.rswy.net/Adopt