By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“The Cafe Cawek is named after my family,” Alma Magallanes, the owner of the cafe, said. “It is a combination of all initials of my husband and my children.”

The Cafe Cawek is located in the shopping mall at 2100 East Cedar Street that houses Rawlins Glass, Mystical Wonders, Raw Store and other businesses.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute released the first comprehensive outdoor business needs assessment ever conducted for the state of Wyoming.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In Laramie, one of the best restaurants to eat burgers and pizza is the Crowbar. It has a casual, laid-back atmosphere and is also known for good drinks.

Carbon County residents don’t have to drive to Laramie to eat there because at Rochelle Ranch Golf Club, there is a Crowbar and Grill located there.

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.

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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.