Bookworms within Eureka County are encouraged to join the Mindfulness Bookclub organized by Eureka local, Josie Hoekenga, who is eager to create a bookclub that encourages self-reflection and growth. Intending to create a space for individuals to meet monthly to expand on their mind and awareness, Hoekenga announced she is organizing a Mindfulness Bookclub, beginning […]
Eureka local invites community for Mindfulness Bookclub beginning Jan. 2025
Outdoor Education Advisory Working Group releases recommendations on bringing the outdoors to Nevada schools
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Outdoor Education Advisory Working Group (AWG), a coalition of diverse stakeholders committed to integrating outdoor learning into PreK-12 education, has released its report to the Nevada Legislature. The report includes actionable recommendations to expand outdoor education opportunities throughout Nevada and marks a significant step towards improving systems of support for […]
Extension urges Nevada livestock producers to prepare for disease outbreaks
Recent virus outbreak in dairy cows highlights the need for increased livestock biosecurity efforts LAS VEGAS – Friday, Dec. 6, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a new federal order pertaining to the testing and surveillance for the H5N1 variant of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in all U.S. dairy herds. The […]
Extension offers combined small-acreage and farm-to-fork certification program
Program offers support for new or up-and-coming Nevada farmers and ranchers LAS VEGAS – University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is providing a certification program Jan. 22 – March 19 geared toward new or up-and-coming ranchers and farmers that will allow them to obtain a Nevada Beginning Farmer & Rancher Level 1 […]
Red Cross urges caution and preparedness for holiday travel
300+ traffic deaths and over 35,000 injuries predicted nationwide during the holidays, with National Impaired Driving Prevention Month highlighting Christmas & New Year’s driving safety LAS VEGAS — With over 100 million people anticipated to travel by car this holiday season, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is reminding drivers to prioritize safety on […]
December 20, 2024
Diamond Valley locals host Christmas light show
This holiday season, Eureka County is a shining example of the Christmas spirit, fostering a sense of warmth and togetherness. Mike and Jonica Gonzalez, with their children Jayton and Jade, have created a spectacular show that lights up Diamond Valley. Using approximately 7,500 light bulbs, the display is run from control boxes fed via ethernet […]
Eureka County High School hosts fall sports awards
The fall sports awards ceremony was held on Monday, Dec. 9 at Eureka County High School. The Vandal football team, coached by Fred Minoletti, Josh Auch and Joe Whimple, won the 1A East Regional title for the eighth year in a row. They lost to Pahranagat Valley in the state semi-final. Athletic awards were presented […]
Eureka Elementary hosts Christmas concert
Led by Mr. Ralph Cuda, Eureka County School District’s K-12 music teacher, the children from Eureka Elementary School performed their annual Christmas concert on the night of Dec. 11. Dressed in their finest Christmas attire, the singers and musicians took to the elementary school stage to celebrate the holiday season with each other and the […]
Great Basin National Park offers internship opportunity
Interested in working outside and preserving nature? Great Basin National Park is actively looking for scientist-in-park (SIP) positions. The park will be hiring two astronomy assistants to partake in a 12-week astronomy program. Astronomy assistants live at Great Basin National Park, conduct research on dark sky preservation and learn about being park rangers. An astronomy […]






