By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rochelle Ranch Golf Course is a treasure to many golf enthusiasts in Wyoming and the Country, for that matter.  A person largely responsible for this golf course in Rawlins is Kevin Gannon, the golf pro of the facility.

Gannon is a Wyoming guy, but he was born and raised down the road in Laramie.  

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A new downtown business is bringing an unusual combination of sewing, handmade goods, loose-leaf teas and traditional apothecary products to Saratoga.

Stitchcraft Haberdashery & Mercantile, owned by Jess and Brad Doudna recently opened its doors on Bridge Street, offering everything from custom clothing and alterations to incense, herbs, teas and handmade products.

Press Release

Brush Creek Distillery

Brush Creek Distillery, the award-winning small-batch craft distillery set on a working cattle ranch in Wyoming’s Platte River Valley, which is also home to Brush Creek Ranch, announced today the promotion of two of its longstanding distillers. Philip Mundt will now serve as Market Development Manager and Head Distiller Emeritus, and Ethan Whitman will step up as Head Distiller. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When Shane Mispel talks about banking, he rarely starts with numbers.

Instead, he talks about people.

As Wyoming Market President for RNB State Bank, Mispel believes the true measure of a community bank is not found in balance sheets or interest rates, but in the relationships it builds and the trust it earns.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County’s economy is changing, but speakers at the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting said the county has both the assets and opportunities to build its next chapter.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On October 3, starting at 6 p.m. in the Livery Building at the Grand Encampment Museum, the Carbon County Comet is welcoming readers and supporters to a celebration of the paper going into its 4th year of publication.

Dana Davis will be supplying some eats that have been featured in the Comet’s Sip and Savor section.

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Historic Elk Mountain Hotel

The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel welcomed women from across Wyoming and the Mountain West for the 2nd Annual Prairie Wife in Heels Women’s Retreat, held September 11–13. Led by media personality Cathy Holman (“Prairie Wife”), the retreat offered a dynamic mix of themed festivities, outdoor exploration, hands-on creativity, and personal-growth programming.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It is always heartening to see businesses make special efforts to reach out to their communities and show that they care about the community they serve.

This was the case when RP Lumber had a customer appreciation day along with different vendors to interact with people coming into the store. It happened in late August on the 25th of the month at RP Lumber in Rawlins.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Platte Valley Community Center’s 19th annual Party on the Platte brought the community together Sept. 11 and raised a record amount to support improvements at the facility.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A couple of months ago, if you were going down Cedar Street and saw a standalone building across from the Motel 6 with a lot of cars in its parking lot and a line going out the door and wondered what was going on, a new restaurant had opened.

It was Wings Asian Express.

By Mike Armstrong

Peporter, Carbon County Comet

Christine “Crissy” Cruz-Ford opened Prairie Treasures Thrift Store in the business district of downtown Rawlins in February and the address is 311 W. Cedar Street.

She is open Tuesday to Saturday and starts business at 11 a.m.

She is happy to be in her location for several reasons.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Energy Day at the Carbon County Fair is an opportunity for kids to get to learn about different companies that supply utilities in a fun and educational way.

There are electric companies, gas companies and engineering and consulting companies that give the kids the opportunity to ask questions.

Press Release

Carbon County Library System

The Carbon County Library System is pleased to announce new operating hours for all seven library locations. The new schedules took effect August 1, 2026, and reflect the remarkable support of communities across Carbon County.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Semiquintential Carbon County Celebration in Rawlins saw the Sunday evening come to a close with music and food.