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Uplift Rawlins

Please join us in celebrating the November Homes of the Month and Business of the Month winners, and make sure to stop by and enjoy them! These homes and business were selected for going above and beyond to make their properties shine—check out the photos and read the captions to see why they stood out!

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Tim Hofmann has been named the October 2025 Community Builder Award recipient, honored for more than 30 years of steady leadership and hands-on service throughout Rawlins.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Holiday season is upon us.

It won’t be long before residents of Carbon County will go into a new year, but before that happens, Thanksgiving and Christmas will happen. It will be a time when many families get together and enjoy being with each other.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County officials recently recognized three public safety employees for exceptional service, highlighting both split-second decision-making and behind-the-scenes dedication that strengthened emergency response across the region.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Although it is not December yet, driving down Interstate 80 by the town of Sinclair, the lights of the refinery, which are always eye-catching when dark takes over, have another head turner that just came on November 24. The town of Sinclair lit its Christmas tree.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Sometimes friendship pops up when least expected. Last week, when honoring Veterans Day, one of those friendships came to light.

Retired veteran Josh Welch met retired veteran Mike Lujan, owner of Mike’s Big City Steakhouse, at an exercise by the military to keep the nation operating in case of heavy military strikes on USA’s airfields.

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Rev. Dr. Peggy Hotchkiss, Platte Valley Ministerial Association

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Saratoga Council of Catholic Women

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School was the scene for honoring veterans on November 11 with a breakfast and tribute to all those who served in the military. The event was the 14th National Honor Society’s (NHS) Annual Celebration at HEM.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County is a patriotic place, and as Veterans Day approaches, local residents are preparing to show their appreciation in simple, meaningful ways.

By Connie Patterson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Saratoga celebrated the retirement of Fr. Bruce Clapham and the installation of its new pastor, Fr. Linh Vu, on Saturday, November 1, with a Mass, followed by a dinner hosted by parishioners of St. Ann’s.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County is joining a nationwide effort to honor veterans this November. Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to take part by simply turning on a green light.

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Connie Patterson, Valley Service Organization

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Uplift Rawlins

It’s spooky season and Uplift Rawlins is honoring Halloween decorations for the October Homes of the Month and Business of the Month competition! Please join us in celebrating this month’s winners, and make sure to stop by and enjoy them! 

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City of Rawlins

 Please join us in congratulating Jay and Connie Grabow on receiving the Community Builder Award for their decades of service and dedication to Rawlins and Carbon County.