By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Matt Hall was informed at the Rawlins Town Council meeting that was held on January 6 that he was the new permanent city manager. This occurred at the end of the meeting when the Council came out of Executive Session.

Press Release

Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken

Each January, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office recognizes a community partner from the past year that has radically impacted our office and positively altered the landscape of public safety and emergency response here in Carbon County. 

By Mike Armstrong  

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council started the new year by hearing the results of their audit. Carver, Florek and James (CFJ), CPA’s, conducted the audit, and the Council approved the findings of the report.

The audit covered the period through June 30, 2025. The document presented and approved is 56 pages.

Press Release

Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Chuck Gray, Wyoming’s MAGA conservative Secretary of State, announced today that after prayer and conversations with Wyomingites, he is seeking the Republican nomination for Wyoming’s At-Large seat in the United States House of Representatives.

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Alex Bakken, Carbon County Sheriff

On the afternoon of Friday, December 19th, dispatchers with the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center were contacted by an oil and gas worker who believed they had found human remains near a well site.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“This May Be the Most Underrated Winter Town in Wyoming—and It Has Natural Hot Springs, Epic Snowmobiling, and a Private Ski Mountain -Winter is the best time to visit Saratoga, one of the Cowboy State’s most surprising destinations.”

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Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Secretary Gray announced his endorsement of Congresswoman Harriet Hageman on his social media accounts with the following statement:

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Secretary of State Chuck Gray

In a statement following United States Senator Cynthia Lummis’ announcement that she would retire at the end of her current term, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray made the following statement:

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Riverside Town Council met at 5 p.m. on December 11 at the Riverside Town Hall. Mayor Leroy Stephenson was in attendance, as were council members Linda Brown, Lisa Lorenz and Ed Golden.

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Rep. Harriet Hageman

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Emergency responders from the Saratoga Police Department, the Volunteer Fire Department, and other local agencies responded Saturday to a report of a truck lodged on the safety railing of the Highway 130 bridge in Saratoga.

By Dana Davis    

Writer, Carbon County Comet

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

The Elk Mountain Town Council convened on Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. to conduct its regular monthly council meeting. Mayor Morgan Irene presided with councilmembers Joe Neel, Angie Hobbs, Linda Crane, and Craig Mustard all present. 

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Alzheimer’s Association Rocky Mountain Region 

Tracy Hayes of Saratoga, Wyoming, has been elected to the national board of directors of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman