By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Information provided by Lynda Johnson

Press Release

University of Wyoming

STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for all ages, continues this month at the University of Wyoming, with events including Toddler Tuesdays, Senior Science Fridays and fun-filled family Science Saturdays.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

A sweeping University of Wyoming study of wild horses on federal lands across seven Western states has found that the animals have a high ability to gain nutrition from a variety of plants and, by so doing, maintain good body condition, even in winter.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

This fall, the University of Wyoming is launching the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Network, a transformative initiative to accelerate workforce development, research and innovation in one of agriculture’s fastest-growing sectors.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Bobbie Herman is a rancher a little ways from downtown Elk Mountain. She grew up on a ranch, and knew this was the life for her even when she was small.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Siara Hatch is in her first year as Saratoga’s Ag teacher, but she has lived in the Valley for 12 years.

Hatch said her students have been very supportive, the families excellent and the administration welcoming and encouraging as she teaches the programs of Ag.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Siara Hatch is in her first year as Saratoga’s Ag teacher, but she has lived in the Valley for 12 years.

Hatch said her students have been very supportive, the families excellent and the administration welcoming and encouraging as she teaches the programs of Ag.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Honestly, this year, I have spent a lot of time getting people into the classroom to talk to the kids about certificate degrees,” Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Ag teacher Ranelle Hindman said. “One year you go and get a technical skill and you can walk away with the equivalent of a degree, that says this person is certified in whatever it is.”

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Encampment’s Ag teacher Mandy Westerman has been teaching Ag for five years, although this is her first year at Encampment K-12.

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Iron Creek Bison Company (ranch) is a remarkable place in many ways. First, the land is raising bison. Those magnificent animals that were found on the plains of the United States and even in the woods of the East, which were slaughtered to almost extinction.

By Byron Barkhurst

Carbon County Comet Contributor 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Taylor Malcolm is one of those impressive kids Carbon County who has been involved in a lot of activities. Recently she received the honor of being the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer at the Carbon County Fair.

Malcolm said she started showing off lambs when she was six or seven. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

8/19/2023

Not Glue Horse Rescue, Inc. (NGHRI), a non-profit based in Medicine Bow, has just started its mission to rescue, re-home or offer sanctuary to horses who have been abused, abandoned, and or neglected.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The recently concluded 2023 Carbon County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale showcased remarkable achievements in livestock raising, as evidenced by the substantial sale results that left both participants and spectators in awe. The auction, held at the fairgrounds, saw a total of $713,349.25 in sales, demonstrating the dedication and hard work put forth by young livestock enthusiasts.