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CARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) and the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) are seeking public input regarding the 2027-2036 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which will help guide the Silver State’s outdoor recreation future. Every 10 years, Nevada is required to develop and submit an updated SCORP to […]
Public input sought to prioritize outdoor recreation investments in Nevada
August 22, 2025
Ormat mandates strict speed limit and new route for Crescent Valley workers
This reporter joined Commissioner Mike Schoenwald and Vickie Etchinek, for a visit at the Ormat Crescent Valley Geothermal Plant work site, where Ensign Drilling is installing two production wells. They visited with Dustin Boyd, Ormat site manager, to address concerns. In response to concerns about speeding on McDaniels and Dean Dann Spa Road out to […]
Annual Fair and Rodeo rumbled Eureka County Fairgrounds over the weekend
With delicious food vendors, live music and rodeo shenanigans, the Eureka County Fair and Rodeo bustled over the weekend of Aug. 7-10. Hundreds of county fairgoers participated in a weekend-long itinerary full of rodeo competitions with free entry. The fair included a rodeo, concert performances, 4-H livestock show and youth team branding. The Eureka County […]
Grant freezes, traffic spikes and community projects discussed at commission meeting
At the Aug. 5 Eureka County Commission meeting, citizens and officials addressed a wide range of issues, from public safety concerns to grant funding delays and long-term infrastructure planning. One local resident, Laura Shivers of Crescent Valley, opened the public comment period by reporting an incident involving the local Crescent Valley clinic. According to Shivers, […]
Eureka Early Learning Center project in final funding stretch
Operated by the experienced Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (BGCTM) and supported by strong local partnerships (to include hiring, training and HR), the Eureka Early Learning Center is preparing to break ground in the next few months. However, funding commitments totaling $300,000 to $400,000 are still required from philanthropic partners, industry leaders and […]
New DMV features let Nevadans do more online
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced its feature enhancements for Rapid Registration and Turbo Titles, the largest DMV Transformation Effort (DTE) products to date, which include specialty plate selection, emission exemptions, trailer registration and more. Both services can be found online on the DriveNV portal. With the latest product updates, […]
August 15, 2025
Rising like a phoenix: From India to Eureka, Shawn Bansal creates community
Bhushan “Shawn” Bansal, a 42-year-old native of India, has become a cornerstone of Eureka County, Nevada. From the EZ-Stop to the Urban Cowboy restaurant in Eureka and now the Phoenix Rising store and Bunkhouse Station restaurant in Crescent Valley, Bansal’s journey to rural Nevada is a story he is asked to tell often. “It’s like […]
Annual barbecue funds a lifeline for the community
Over 80 people gathered for the 43rd Annual Crescent Valley Emergency Fund Barbecue, a tradition that helps support community members facing unexpected crises. The event, held at the Crescent Valley Town Park, featured a dinner of tri-tip or burgers, salads, and dessert, with a raffle drawing as the main event. A Lifeline for the Community […]