Press Release

CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met at 9 a.m on February 4 at the Carbon Building.

Chairman Travis Moore, council members, Sue Jones, John Espy, John Johnson, and Gwynn Bartlett were in attendance.

The agenda, minutes of the January 17 meeting were quickly approved. The bills amounting to $794,589.95 were approved.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Gwynn Bartlett is the newest Carbon County Commissioner, but she is no stranger to the job’s responsibilities—she served as Carbon County Clerk for 18 years.

“I was elected County Clerk in 2006 and started the job in 2007,” Bartlett said. “Before that, I had been working in the Clerk’s office since July 1997, and I was happy there.”

Press Release

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stood alongside President Trump as he signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The signing marked a first step in the efforts to codify border security, and Congresswoman Hageman’s presence reflects her leadership and dedication to safeguarding the country. 

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On January 21, the newly elected officials in the town council and new Mayor had an open house for the Hanna residents to get a chance to come by and talk with them one-on-one.

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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

The Carbon County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is considering Rule CKA, which would allow approved employees to carry firearms on school grounds. During a recent meeting, Darren Jennings emphasized that the goal is to enhance student and staff safety, noting that seven other districts already have similar policies. A 45-day public comment period is underway, with the rule potentially taking effect in March.

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis

Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold office hours in Rawlins on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. Field Representatives will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. senate and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken met with the supervisor for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who is in charge of Carbon County. They met to talk about the partnership between ICE and the sheriffs department that would be implemented because of a new procedure.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County School District No 2 Recreation Board (CCSD2RB) may not be given a lot of attention by many residents, but quite a lot of nonprofits in the Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) depend on them for support. To these organizations, the CCSD2RB is extremely important for their continued existence.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council held its regular meeting on January 21, with Mayor Chuck Davis providing a year-in-review summary of the town’s accomplishments.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The new town council had their first meeting on January 14th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanna Town Hall. Mayor Charlie George and all council members were present. The minutes from the December 10, 2024 regularly scheduled meeting, January 7 special meeting minutes were approved along with the agenda.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor