The Weston County Commissioners on Dec. 16 approved a resolution backing the Newcastle Wyoming Veterans Memorial Committee's application for semiquincentennial grant funds to host the traveling Vietnam War Memorial in Weston County in 2026.

Commissioners discussed logistics, volunteer needs and site requirements before the vote. A county volunteer with prior memorial experience said the display "needs 3 or 4 acres" and that the memorial "needs to be guarded 24 hours a day," emphasizing the work required to host the traveling wall. Commissioner (S4) moved the resolution; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Supporters said the exhibit would offer a moving experience for residents and students and provide an opportunity for local schools and community groups to visit. The resolution in the meeting packet is recorded as Motion number 2025-30.

The board did not attach funding beyond support of the application; volunteers and local organizers will be responsible for daily staffing and site care if the grant is awarded. The next step is for the Veterans Memorial Committee to complete the grant process and, if successful, work with county staff on site planning and volunteer coordination.