By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

City of Rawlins

By Connie Patterson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Valley Service Organization has invited candidates for contested races to attend a voter’s forum on July 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Saratoga. 

Because there are contested races for Carbon County Commissioner and Saratoga Town Council, those are the only candidates who will participate in this primary election voter forum, according to VSO organizers.

By Vernon Lovejoy

Hass and Lovejoy Protected Area Advisors

Over the last 20 years I have had a vision about helping the people, economy, and heritage resources of Carbon and adjacent counties. This article describes that vision otherwise called the proposed Pathways National Heritage Area. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened on June 18, tackling a packed agenda that included approvals for upcoming events, public safety concerns, and departmental updates.

Public Items

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met on June 12 at the Hanna Town Hall. After quickly approving the amended agenda, and minutes from the regularly scheduled meeting on May 15 and June 4 special meeting and budget workshop, the Council went over the Board and Department reports.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis held a virtual town hall meeting June 10 to discuss critical issues affecting Wyoming residents, including the recent road collapse in Yellowstone, new EPA regulations, and immigration policies.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened promptly at 6 p.m. on May 7 at the Saratoga Town Hall, where an efficient session unfolded.

First on the agenda was the swift approval of the meeting’s itinerary.

Financial matters took precedence, with a thorough review and subsequent approval of the presented financial reports.

Press Release

Mira Miller, City of Rawlins Community Relations/Communications 

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Hanna Town Council was postponed by a day to May 15 due to a conflicting event, the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow, (HEM) Middle/High School Spring Concert. The meeting, which convened at 6:15 p.m. at the Hanna Town Hall, drew a sizable crowd.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Hanna Town Council was postponed by a day to May 15 due to a conflicting event, the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow, (HEM) Middle/High School Spring Concert. The meeting, which convened at 6:15 p.m. at the Hanna Town Hall, drew a sizable crowd.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Michelle Armstrong was listening to National Public Radio (NPR) in her car while driving in Colorado near the town of Johnstown.