Press Release

Carbon County Library System

The Carbon County Library System is pleased to announce new operating hours for all seven library locations. The new schedules took effect August 1, 2026, and reflect the remarkable support of communities across Carbon County.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Semiquintential Carbon County Celebration in Rawlins saw the Sunday evening come to a close with music and food.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Art, music and community came together June 24 as Valley Creative Collective celebrated its grand opening with an Art Walk that highlighted local artists and four Saratoga businesses dedicated to creativity.

Press Release

NorthEast Planes Aviation, Inc.

NorthEast Planes Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the company’s arrival in Rawlins!

As of July 1, the company has opened it’s administrative office in downtown Rawlins at 405 W. Cedar St., Suite B. We are now open for business as the Rawlins Flight Academy, with trade name registration with the state pending our first operations.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Steve Priest, resident of Elk Mountain and educator, will tell you he is not an expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI), although after listening to him, that might be disputed.

He points out that the term AI has been around since the 1950s. 

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hibiscus, Rosehips, Roasted Chicory, Orange Peel, Blackberry Leaves, and Raspberry Leaves are all in this product.

Is it tea?

No, it is soap.

The brand is Beautiful Bubbles by Livvy B.

It can be found in the store Mystical Wonders at 2100 E. Cedar Street.

Olivia Bowen is Livvy B, the founder of these products.

Press Release

City of Rawlins

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“The Cafe Cawek is named after my family,” Alma Magallanes, the owner of the cafe, said. “It is a combination of all initials of my husband and my children.”

The Cafe Cawek is located in the shopping mall at 2100 East Cedar Street that houses Rawlins Glass, Mystical Wonders, Raw Store and other businesses.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute released the first comprehensive outdoor business needs assessment ever conducted for the state of Wyoming.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In Laramie, one of the best restaurants to eat burgers and pizza is the Crowbar. It has a casual, laid-back atmosphere and is also known for good drinks.

Carbon County residents don’t have to drive to Laramie to eat there because at Rochelle Ranch Golf Club, there is a Crowbar and Grill located there.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute at the University of Wyoming, in collaboration with the UW College of Law’s Gina Guy Center for Land and Water Law, has released a new resource to help Wyoming communities identify and implement sustainable funding strategies for recreation infrastructure.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Come

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mukwano Coffee Cafe, which means “friendship” in Ugandan, has been a Rawlins place to not only get excellent coffee, but also some delicious breakfast/lunch meals. Recently, the Mukwano Coffee Cafe was bought by a mother and son team, Eduardo Perez and Aracely Baker, at the beginning of April.

The reason for the Ugandan name is that it is where Mukwano sources its coffee.