Martin's Cove Lease Decision Expected Soon

Casper, WY – The U-S Bureau of Land Management may issue a final decision next month on leasing Martin's Cove the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The site about 55 miles southwest of Casper is considered hallowed ground by the Church. In 1856, a company of Mormon pioneers were trapped by an early winter storm there and many died. Congress has already authorized the lease, but some have questioned the deal.