The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency announces Kris Casillas as April Volunteer of the Month

Last Updated 5/1/2023


The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is pleased to announce Kris Casillas as their Volunteer of the Month for April.

Kris was born and raised in Rock Springs, along with his two younger siblings. He has been involved in recreational and school sports for most of his life, including his involvement with Boy Scouts Troop 8.

“Out of all the activities I have tried,” said Kris, “Scouts is what I have stuck with and enjoyed the most. Being a part of the troop is like having a second family.”

Troop 8 assisted him in completing a landscaping Eagle project in April in an effort to help with Downtown beautification. The project took place around the “Globe” sculpture beside the Front Street overpass.

“I couldn’t have done it without the help from these amazing people. I like that we will be able to look over whenever any of us drive by, and remember all those hours of work we put into that area.”

The Kris’ family has been part of the Downtown community for most of his life. Inalvez Chavez, the owner and chef of Casa Chávez is his grandfather. Almost all of the family, however, has worked at and supported the business to make it a restaurant staple in Rock Springs. Kris himself has worked as a waiter and dishwasher along with Maria Velasquez, his grandmother, and Cecelia Velasquez, his aunt, who is also the manager of Casa Chávez.

He will be attending the University of Wyoming in the Fall of 2023, studying Geology and Earth Science. He will also be joining the Western Thunder Marching Band.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Rock Springs Main Street/URA, send an email to [email protected] or give their office a call at 307-352-1434 to be added to the volunteer emailing list. Opportunities are also periodically posted to their Facebook and Instagram pages. Be sure to give both a follow.

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