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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Throughout October, Carbon County Treasurer Lindsey West and Assessor Renee Snider hosted several community meetings across the county to discuss property assessments and various relief programs available to Wyoming residents.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said on October 17 at the Fall Summit in Laramie that he was alarmed by a statistic read that day.

He said that it is no secret Wyoming has an aging population, but there is a trend for 18 to 26-year-olds to migrate out of the State.

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Rocky Mountain Power

Thanks to Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program participants, the popular renewable energy program ranked first in overall green pricing sales in a national study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A massive plume of dark, acrid smoke filled the sky above the Saratoga Gun Range on Wednesday as a tire fire of unknown origin broke out within the facility’s earthen berms, alarming residents for miles around.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Bob Kelley addressed the Encampment Town Council during the meeting on Thursday, October 10.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga Town Council convened on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, addressing a wide range of community projects and events. From a tribute to a beloved local musician to updates on public works projects, the meeting covered topics important to residents and the future of Saratoga.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council held a work session Tuesday before the regular Town Council Meeting to discuss plans for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel located just north of Interstate 80 on the town’s south side. The 20-acre parcel has been designated for use by the Streets Department, but modifications to the land’s use are under consideration.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The County Commissioners convened in Hanna Tuesday to discuss, among other things, the wind farm projects that dot the landscape in the north of Carbon County. This, along with the day-to-day of running the county was the focus of this 45-minute meeting.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On October 4, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman had field representative Tyler Harrison schedule appointments in the town of Hanna to talk with constituents about any help she herself and her office could do concerning dealing with the Federal Government.

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Rocky Mountain Power 

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Wyoming Highway Patrol

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

On October 9th, the State Building Commission voted to promulgate rules allowing concealed carry in some areas of the Capitol Complex. The State Building Commission is made up of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Chuck Gray, Secretary of State

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Wyoming County Commissioners Association

The Wyoming County Commissioners Association has presented Senator Tara Nethercott and Representatives Barry Crago and Bob Davis with the group’s 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual fall awards banquet.