Press Release

University of Wyoming

“Painted for Illustration: Paintings and Published Western Art from the Collection of Naoma Tate” is now on display at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC). The exhibition -- about Western art in its original and published forms -- is on display through Tuesday, April 15.

By Nancy Anderson

Carbon County Historian

Some years ago, I asked Frances Miller of the TB, legendary rancher and woman of a thousand talents, for an interview. The goal was for her to describe life in the country north of Medicine Bow. “Why?” she answered, “No one would understand us anyway.”

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Elk Mountain Hotel had a dinner with author C. J. Box as the guest. Guests came from all over, including visitors from Tennessee, Nebraska and Texas. There were plenty of locals too.

Aries

(March 21 – April 19)

Something may not be turning out as easily as you first imagined. There could be a lot more information attached than initially presumed or what seemed simple could take up a lot of time. You will not be interested in having to handle more obligations than is necessary. Your own priorities will be more important.

Taurus 

(April 20- May 20)

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Thursday the streets were filled with ghoulies, ghosties and favorite characters from literature, stage, and screens as they haunted the streets on Halloween across the county.

The businesses in Saratoga got together to make a safe, exciting trick-or-treating experience for kids of all ages. Owners and employees dressed for the day in fun costumes.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

From November 1 until November 3, there was a murder mystery going on at the Virginian Hotel.

Jet Hospitality promotion director Maddie Benton decided several months ago to do a murder mystery where patrons would be the detectives.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Halloween is a day that is celebrated in a big way in the USA.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The 2nd Annual Saratoga Fall Festival, held on Saturday, October 19, brought a perfect mix of family fun, delicious food, and community spirit to downtown Saratoga. With activities ranging from pumpkin painting to pony rides, there was something for everyone at this year’s event.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On September 27 at 7 p.m. at Cooper’s Garage in Medicine Bow, JB’s Stop-N-Shop and The Old West Bar, along with other sponsors, presented the fourth annual Water Stop Jamboree. The event that started on Friday with live music by the Cul-De-Sac Cowboys continued on September 28 with a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Cul-De-Sac Cowboys played music later that evening. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last Friday’s highly anticipated Party on the Platte, benefiting the Platte Valley Community Center Foundation, has officially sold out. The event, set to take place at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) in Saratoga, is expected to draw a full house of 350 attendees.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Ranchers, distillers, and local businesses came together Saturday to support the local 4-H chapter with a community-driven event, the Wyoming Born and Raised Beef and Whiskey. The event, held in Riverside, drew residents and visitors alike to celebrate Wyoming’s agricultural roots with food, drink, and music.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The annual Copper Days Festival brought tractor enthusiasts and community members together on Saturday, September 7, at the Lions Club Arena for a weekend full of events, including the highly anticipated Tractor Parade and Tractor Pull competitions.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Town of Elk Mountain and its Park and Recreation board decided this Labor Day, they were going to have a get-together with food and games for all the town’s residents to enjoy at the town park.

Brett Larson, who is Chairman of the Recreation and Parks board said the town had done this party in the past, but in the mid-2000s, the tradition stopped.