By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The scenic Snowy Range Scenic Byway, also known as WYO 130, officially closed for the winter season on November 26, 2023, according to an announcement made by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). The closure, an annual occurrence, is due to drifting and blowing snow, making road conditions unsafe and plowing impractical.

Press Release

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council convened on November 14 at the Hanna Town Hall to address several important matters, including the acquisition of an ice rink, potential volunteer opportunities, and various town projects.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

November 23, 1963, at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza, shots rang out; Governor Connally was wounded and President Kennedy was assassinated in one of the most vicious and, as yet, misunderstood plots in American History. We will never know what other forces were at work but the forensic case has been clearly made that the facts are:

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Stevie Osborn, the dedicated water supervisor responsible for water and wastewater treatment in the city of Rawlins, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Robert L. Champlin Award. This recognition for Osborn’s exemplary service in water treatment was presented during the Wyoming Water Operators Annual Conference (WWQPCA), which took place on October 23-24, 2023.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A Halloween hunting trip took a chilling turn when a truck malfunction left two hunters stranded in the unforgiving wilderness of Carbon County. One of them was forced to venture out in search of help, leading to a harrowing night of uncertainty.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At the Elk Mountain Town Hall, on November 2, the Carbon County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) met to decide who was going to take Byron Barkhurst’s position of County Commissioner. He resigned on October 17.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Living in Carbon County is getting more expensive with housing prices going up, meaning property taxes are also rising along with gasoline, food, consumer electronics, vehicles and the list goes on. 

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).