Rainbows at the border?

The first gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) took place in July 1972 at Strawberry Lake, Colorado. Now, 50 years later, the counterculture movement may be returning to the area.

Other potential locations, however, could be closer to Carbon County and the Platte Valley.

The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) were provided information on the potential gathering during the May 3 meeting by Lenny Layman, Carbon County Emergency Manager.

“It came to my attention last week that they’re planning another very large scale gathering and it’s going to be, most like...