Pioche office, new managing editor and roundtables for The Record

The Lincoln County Record has officially opened a new physical office in Pioche. A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, Nov. 21, with a group of staff and long-time supporters to mark the milestone for the historic newspaper. 

Located in a downstairs room at the Pioche Town Hall, the new space is designed to bring the community closer to its local newspaper. The Record invites those with a story to share, who need information about upcoming events or who are looking for advertising opportunities, to stop by the local office.

The office will be available for walk-ins on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In person and virtual appointments are available by request. Visitors should use the downstairs side entrance to the town hall and follow posted signs.

Residents are encouraged to stop by whenever they have a news story, announcement or event they want covered. The office is also a resource for those seeking information about local happenings, from fundraisers to government updates. Business owners and organizations can visit to explore advertising opportunities and promotions. Community members who want to discuss press coverage of important local issues are also welcome. 

It was also announced at the ribbon-cutting that Jessica Hernandez-McCabe has been promoted to managing editor of the newspaper. Hernandez-McCabe joined the Record in 2023 as a reporter and has been a key contributor to the paper since that time. “I’m honored to be stepping into this role and to continue serving the community I love,” Hernandez-McCabe says. “My focus is on strengthening local storytelling, supporting meaningful conversations and making sure the Record remains a trusted home for Lincoln County news.” As managing editor, she will oversee weekly production and work directly with the community on each week’s local coverage. 

As part of the Record’s commitment to interactive local journalism, the newspaper is launching a monthly LCR Roundtable Review. These gatherings will serve as a forum for residents to review top headlines, discuss current events, suggest future coverage, and share public insights on key issues. Information from these discussions will help shape future articles and keep the public informed about ongoing stories.

The Lincoln County Record was founded in 1870, as part of the then-called Ely Record. It was later published as the Pioche Record. It has changed ownership and names through the decades, and complete archives of the publication are available at the Lincoln County Recorder’s office. 

Current publisher Ben Rowley of Alamo began working with the newspaper in 2013 after selling his website, LCCentral.com, to then-owner Battle Born Media. Rowley took over as Managing Editor of the paper in 2015 and assumed ownership in March of 2020.

The Record has seen some changes over the last five years, with the underlying goal to ensure long-term sustainability for the publication. Locally-produced content remains a top priority.  Freelance writers, including long-time reporter Dave Maxwell, the late Mary Cordle, Collin Anderson, Jessica Hernandez-McCabe, along with others, have been instrumental in providing local coverage. Most recently, Anderson helped the newspaper through the challenging times of the pandemic with consistent local coverage and as the managing editor before moving on to a full-time teaching position.

“I’m grateful for all those who have contributed to our community newspaper through the years,” Rowley stated. “That includes all those producing content and all those supporting us through subscriptions and advertising.”

With the new office and roundtable discussions, The Lincoln County Record hopes to make community storytelling more personal and accessible. For more information, call (775) 725-3232 or stop by during office hours.

“I’m excited about what the future holds for the Record,” Rowley said.