By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series, is without a doubt, a storyteller. He proved that at a Fathers’ Day breakfast book signing event at the historic Elk Mountain Hotel. He was introducing his 20th book which came out May 28. 

It is currently number 10 on the New York Times bestsellers list. It is titled “First Frost.”

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At Encampment’s 63rd Annual Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo this past Saturday and Sunday, there was a wide variety of competitions and spectacles to behold. 

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saturday, May 4 was an excellent spring day in Carbon County. The organizers of Sinclair’s Easter Egg Hunt looked very smart to have waited until after Easter 2024. For those who may not remember, that weekend gave a challenge to several Easter Egg Hunts in Carbon County.

This day could not have been more beautiful with a comfortable temperature, blue skies and warm sun.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rustic Bar in Saratoga has a longstanding tradition of celebrating the Kentucky Derby in style. When the first Saturday in May rolls around each year, this lively bar is transformed into its own version of Churchill Downs race track. Patrons dress to impress in colorful sundresses and fancy, decorated hats better suited to the actual Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is a festive holiday commemorating Mexico’s unlikely victory over the mighty French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although not as widely celebrated in Mexico as in the United States, it remains an important symbolic date honoring Mexican heritage and pride. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Fans of Southern Fryed were treated to an electrifying performance on Saturday, April 27, as the country band lit up the stage at the Parco/Sinclair Historical Theatre.

Hailing from Cheyenne, Southern Fryed has carved a niche for themselves with their unique blend of Rocky Mountain Country, Texas Red Dirt, and Southern Rock. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Museum is embracing the paint-and-sip phenomenon, offering locals a chance to unleash their creativity while enjoying a glass of wine.

By Dana Davis    

Director, Saratoga Museum

Every year the Saratoga Museum takes over the Saratoga Lake for its ice golf scramble, The Frozen Fore. Now in it’s fourth year, the event has turned into one of the museum’s most popular and important fundraisers the museum hosts.

By Dana Davis   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Library Foundation is gearing up for a fun-filled afternoon of winter bingo to support literacy and community programs.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Valentine’s Day is a special day for lovers that is celebrated on February 14. 

Most people know that it is named after St. Valentine, who was a Christian who preached his faith until 269 A.D. when he was executed in Rome. The day of his execution was February 14.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 37th Annual Sierra Madre Winter Carnival brought joy and excitement to the community, showcasing thrilling competitions and delicious treats. Held from January 26 to January 28, the carnival featured a wide range of events that drew participants and spectators alike.