ROCK SPRINGS — The memory of a Rock Springs that has long passed is what fueled the vision and passion for community service Carl Demshar had during his years on the Rock Springs City Council and as the city’s mayor.

Demshar was recently honored by being named the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Rock Legend, a yearly distinction the chamber bestows on a resident who has provided a lifetime of community service to the area. Demshar told SweetwaterNOW he always thought about the Rock Springs he grew up in while serving elected roles and community service boards, saying he thought about what was best for Rock Springs.

“Rock Springs has always had a special place in my heart,” Demshar said.

Demshar was the city’s mayor from 2011 to 2018, serving two terms. He was a member of the Ro

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