Press Release

University of Wyoming

The Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute at the University of Wyoming, in collaboration with the UW College of Law’s Gina Guy Center for Land and Water Law, has released a new resource to help Wyoming communities identify and implement sustainable funding strategies for recreation infrastructure.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Come

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mukwano Coffee Cafe, which means “friendship” in Ugandan, has been a Rawlins place to not only get excellent coffee, but also some delicious breakfast/lunch meals. Recently, the Mukwano Coffee Cafe was bought by a mother and son team, Eduardo Perez and Aracely Baker, at the beginning of April.

The reason for the Ugandan name is that it is where Mukwano sources its coffee.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Aspen Sky Merchants Mall took home top honors at the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards on April 15, earning the New Business of the Year Award in a moment owners said felt both unexpected and deeply meaningful.

Press Release

Discover Carbon County

Press Release

West Fiber

All West Fiber announced today the expansion of its multi-gig fiber broadband network, bringing high-speed internet access to more than 3,700 homes and businesses in the previously underserved Rawlins, Wyoming community. This investment is focused on bridging the digital divide and delivering future-ready connectivity typically found in larger metropolitan cities.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Skinny’s in Hanna went through some transitions after COVID hit. Like many restaurants/bars, it had to close.

Owners Lenny and Katrina Powell had a place that many locals like to hang out and like many places in Carbon County towns, it has a very loyal following.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Michal Lujan’s family’s first restaurant in Rawlins was downtown and called the Chilli Parlor. This was 1972.

In 1973, his father, Joe, was looking to expand, and he was going to purchase a restaurant that was on the edge of the downtown area.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Jufri Uttma has been working at Ichiban in Rawlins since it first opened its doors five years ago.

He is the general manager and has been so since the grand opening.

Uttma has come to enjoy living in Rawlins and introducing customers to cuisine and spirits in which they may not be familiar.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Perry and Linda Goodrich have been working with the consignment and antique shop, Wyoming Woman for over a year, where they put in a booth in February of 2025.

The couple, who live in Hanna, are collectors of antiques and items that are rare. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Discover Carbon County (DCC), along with other organizations and businesses from Carbon County, attended the Governor’s Convention on Tourism from February 22 to 24.