Fifty-two large fires are currently burning 748,987 acres this week in the western United States, with many fires showing few signs of containment. … [Read more...] about Western wildfire season in full swing
Rare zonkey born at Western Elite
A cross between a donkey and a zebra has been born at the Western Elite Ranch south of Alamo. Company vice president Scott Seastrand said the female … [Read more...] about Rare zonkey born at Western Elite
Higbee running for state Republican Party office
Michael B. Jack of Reno has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Nevada Republican Party, and he has chosen Lincoln County Commissioner … [Read more...] about Higbee running for state Republican Party office
County commissioners request change to weekly court schedule
County commissioners have sent a letter to the 7th District Court in Ely requesting the court change the judges’ appearances in Pioche to allow the … [Read more...] about County commissioners request change to weekly court schedule
Shooting death in Pioche
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports on July 2, “Officers were dispatched to a report of an adult male with a gunshot wound in the Pioche area. … [Read more...] about Shooting death in Pioche
Big turnout for Alamo’s Independence Day celebration
Two hundred forty-five years ago a new nation was brought forth on this continent, marking a new beginning. President John Adams once wrote that the … [Read more...] about Big turnout for Alamo’s Independence Day celebration
Monsoons predicted to ramp up across the southwest
A press release from AccuWeather Global Weather this week stated, “As the Pacific Northwest continues to bake under a record-shattering, triple digit … [Read more...] about Monsoons predicted to ramp up across the southwest
Cattle ranchers struggle under record drought
Stock Photo As reported recently in the Elko Daily Free Press, “Nevada ranchers are doing what they can to mitigate the impact of the current drought … [Read more...] about Cattle ranchers struggle under record drought
Fourth of July events this weekend
Caliente and Alamo are both enjoying Fourth of July activities this weekend. Caliente’s activities are put on by the Volunteer Fire Department and … [Read more...] about Fourth of July events this weekend
Pahranagat Valley ready to host Fourth of July festivities
The annual Fourth of July observance this year is on a Sunday, so you have the whole week to get ready to enjoy several days of festivities in … [Read more...] about Pahranagat Valley ready to host Fourth of July festivities