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While many leaders recognize the importance of diversifying rural Nevada’s economy, the mining industry remains a primary engine that drives it. Major mining operations in Eureka County employ around 2,500 company and contract workers, according to the Nevada Division of Minerals’ Major Mines of Nevada 2024 report. With the United States in an era of […]
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Crescent Valley board tackles exotic rescue and rural crime
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board gathered for a meeting that spanned the spectrum from African servals to Indiana fugitives. The session highlighted the arrival of a major exotic animal sanctuary, a significant law enforcement crackdown on narcotics and the ongoing struggle to navigate a rapidly changing Medicaid system. The meeting was led by Chairwoman […]
Greenlink North and $5,000 gold highlight Eureka Commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission March 3 session, led by Chairman Rich McKay alongside Commissioners Martin Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald, featured a heavy focus on land use, public safety and rising tax revenues. Greenlink North A significant presentation came from Brian Buttazoni of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), who provided an update on NV Energy’s […]
EZ Stop owner announces spring opening for expanded facility
By Garney Damele Nearly three years following the fire that destroyed the EZ Stop, owner Shawn Bansal intends to relaunch the business with an expanded and enhanced operation. Bansal announced that his new 3,300-square foot facility is scheduled to open in the spring and will provide an extensive selection of food and grocery items. The […]
Lady Vandal softball gets frosh reinforcements
You’ll see plenty of new faces in new places around the diamond this season, as the Eureka County High School softball team returns just one senior and two juniors. A freshman class of five players – Avery Berg, Darianna Lopez Cebreros, Julianna Goicoechea, Charlee Sestanovich and Holly Sullivan – offers head coach Lindsay Stith a […]
Eureka track and field teams return champions, contenders
The Eureka County High School track and field teams return a pair of 1A State Champions and the 2024-25 Nevada NFHS Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year in Gio Minoletti, who took over the program last season and led the Lady Vandals to their first state title since 2022. The 2025 Lady Vandals […]
Eureka Community Church changes youth group time
Eureka Community Church holds a youth group on the first and third Sunday of every month, offered to youth aged sixth grade and up. Students gather at the old elementary gym from 4 to 7 p.m. and participate in activities like worship, games, food, life lessons and different activities. Gaylen Byler assists with rides to […]
Free historical publication available to the public
Grab free copies of “Landscapes Through Time: Eureka County Nevada,” by Barry L. Perryman and Craig C. Smith, available through the Eureka County Department of Natural Resources. The free publication showcases historical and present-day photos of notable Eureka landscapes within the region. Photographic evidence, both old and new, shows interesting ecological changes over time. Each […]
March 2026
Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan offering mammography screenings in Ely & Eureka
Nevada Health Centers (NVHC) has announced that its mobile mammography unit, the Mammovan, will visit Ely and Eureka this April to provide essential breast cancer screenings to local residents. Early detection remains a critical factor in the fight against breast cancer, making accessible screening services vital for rural communities. The Mammovan, which has been traversing […]