By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Starting on October 24, Halloween spirit began popping up across Carbon County as towns, schools, businesses and even municipal offices embraced the season.

In Medicine Bow, the Parks and Recreation Board hosted a Haunted House the Friday and Saturday before Halloween. Organizers put together a spooky walk-through that drew families looking for a seasonal scare.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Haunted Forest in Sinclair brought out a large crowd over Halloween weekend, with 546 people attending the evening event.

Families first enjoyed a carnival set up in and around the Parco Theater. Games and activities gave children a place to have fun before or after taking on the spooky attraction.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet 

A cold drizzle couldn’t dampen Saratoga’s spirit during the annual Fall Festival on October 11, where the smell of chili, the sound of laughter, and the sight of cowboy hats filled the day with small-town warmth.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Sinclair Recreation Hall came alive Saturday night, October 18, as the community gathered for a free Latino Music and Dance Night that had feet tapping and hips swaying.

Monte Thayer, director of the Sinclair Recreation Department, said he was thrilled with the turnout. “It’s great to see so many people enjoying music” Thayer said.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Wyoming author C.J. Box has entertained readers worldwide with tales of fictional Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett’s entanglements with predatory and other animals, nefarious humans and legal conundrums across the state’s wide-open landscapes.

Many of those legal issues are the focus of an upcoming symposium hosted by the University of Wyoming College of Law’s Wyoming Law Review.

By Dana Davis    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 3rd Annual Taste of Wyoming brought a mix of flavors, crafts, and family fun to the Carbon County Fairgrounds on October 4, drawing crowds from across the region. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering something for everyone despite a brief morning shower.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Downtown Rawlins came alive last weekend for the 9th annual Art Beat celebration, held in conjunction with the Wyoming Junior and High School Rodeo. Residents and visitors enjoyed two days of art, music, and community activities throughout the city’s central district.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Parco/Sinclair Historical Theater hosted a night of classic rock nostalgia on Friday, September 19, when “Rumours,” a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, took the stage for a show that drew praise from both organizers and audience alike.

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On September 6th, the Town of Elk Mountain and the Elk Mountain Hotel threw an event that started with a parade in the morning and concluded with bands at the hotel that had close to 400 people dancing and celebrating as nightfall came upon everyone.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Vintage sports cars turned heads Wednesday as the 36th Annual Colorado Grand rolled into Encampment, bringing more than 100 classic automobiles, international drivers and a philanthropic mission that has raised millions of dollars for communities across Colorado and beyond.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“I have been doing paranormal stuff for close to two decades in total,” Steve Cutter, founder of Broken Wings Paranormal said. “When I moved to Utah, I met a person and we started Broken Wings Paranormal, but when he left, Erica Mckinney run the show now.”

Cutter said the team that works with Broken Wings, brings something to the table.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Washington Park park and downtown streets of Sinclair filled with music, laughter and the smell of food on Saturday, August 16, as the Sinclair Summer Arts and Music Festival returned for its fourth year.

Press Release

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will sponsor a weeklong Navajo weaving workshop Aug. 25-29 at the Platte Valley Community Center, offering participants the chance to learn from master weaver Anita Hathale.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast, followed by the Carbon County Fair Parade on August 2 was the kickoff for the 2025 Fair, although there had been some horse competitions earlier in the week.

After the parade was the dog show, which was very well attended and had a lot of cute pups.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Engines roared and metal collided as the Carbon County Fairgrounds once again hosted the Carbon County Khaos Demolition Derby Saturday night, delivering a high-octane spectacle that had fans on their feet. Spectators cheered as vehicles smashed and crashed in scenes reminiscent of a post-apocalyptic gladiator movie.