By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Byron was very good as a commissioner,” Sue Jones, Carbon County Commissioner Chairwoman said. “He learned the job and took it seriously.”

Chairwoman Jones is referring to Byron Barkhurst, until October 17, a Carbon County Commissioner. 

His term was due to end on January 1, 2025.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment Town Council convened on October 12 for a meeting that covered a range of topics affecting the local community. Here are some of the key highlights from the meeting:

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In a recent congressional update call on October 16, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman shared her insights on several critical matters. 

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saratoga Town Council Meeting - October 3, 2023

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council convened at 7:30 p.m. on October 17 at City Hall.

During the public session, Debbie Weickum, the wife of the mayor, informed the Council that the underground walking tunnel she and the mayor had painted had been successfully completed. The Council expressed gratitude to both her and the mayor for their dedicated efforts.

By Aaron Voos    

Public Affairs, US Forest Service

As part of a region-wide effort, the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests are assisting in the recruitment of new members for the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). 

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet 

The Medicine Bow Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on October 9 at the Medicine Bow Community Center.

Mayor Bradley Buum, Councilmembers Justin George and Trevor Strauch were in attendance. Councilmember Sharon Kahl was absent. There is a vacant council seat.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council convened at 6:30 p.m. on October 10 at the Hanna Town Hall, with a remarkable turnout. Over 70 residents packed the meeting room, forcing nearly a dozen attendees to stand throughout the proceedings. Mayor Jon Ostling presided over the meeting, joined by Council members William Dys, Jayson Nordquist, Roger Hawks, and Sammy Sikes. 

By K.J Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Baggs Town Council convened on September 12, 2023, with Mayor Matt Howell presiding. Present at the meeting were Council Members Shan D. Ferguson and Mike McAllister, along with several employees and concerned citizens.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Town Council met on Tuesday and discussed what the town should do with the funds they will be getting from Wyoming Community Gas, the American Legion got their non-profit bingo permit, but the highlight of the meeting was honoring Kella McCuddy for her work with the community.

By K.J. Schricker    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet 

The air last Friday was marked with the sweet smell of wildfire smoke. The sunset was in the deep reds and grey-purple that most Western people have grown to know and understand. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

City of Rawlins

Press Release

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Senior Center coordinated with the Carbon County Office of Emergency Management (CCOEM) to bring together first responders and residents on September 21 at 6 p.m. at the Hanna Miner Memorial Recreation Center.

The Hanna Senior Center provided a free chili dinner to the attendees before the meeting began.