This week saw kids returning to school in the Lincoln County District, and while many administrators are still adjusting to the new schedules and … [Read more...] about School begins around the county
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When not fighting fire, Ely Helitack finds home in Panaca
When the Ely Helitack crew is not on a fire, they are in Panaca, physically training, grilling steaks for lunch, and preparing. Their season starts … [Read more...] about When not fighting fire, Ely Helitack finds home in Panaca
Trees wrapped to protect species in Meadow Valley Wash
The Lincoln County Southeastern Habitat Conservation Plan Committee met Aug. 17 to discuss the efforts taken to protect endangered species in Meadow … [Read more...] about Trees wrapped to protect species in Meadow Valley Wash
Summer Lilly Salon officially opens
The grand opening for the Summer Lilly Salon took place Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 197A Clover Street in Caliente. Summer Bradshaw and … [Read more...] about Summer Lilly Salon officially opens
Lincoln County Fair offers range of activities
The Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo came to Panaca just last weekend, and it was full of fun and prizes. Some of the highlights of the weekend included … [Read more...] about Lincoln County Fair offers range of activities
Rodeo, a family sport
Fifty-four years ago, Connie Simkins went to a fair meeting to complain about the dangerous wooden bucking chutes. “I’m pretty fond of my bareback … [Read more...] about Rodeo, a family sport
Alamo’s “House of Solace” wins library’s summer reading program
The Harry Potter-themed summer reading program had a total of 186 participants across the towns of Pioche, Panaca, Caliente and Alamo. Sharron … [Read more...] about Alamo’s “House of Solace” wins library’s summer reading program
Families and state park staff play “old-school” games at Cathedral Gorge
Cathedral Gorge State Park is known for its slot canyons and tourists, but on Saturday, Aug. 6 local children visited the park for an afternoon of … [Read more...] about Families and state park staff play “old-school” games at Cathedral Gorge
Volunteers hang plywood at rodeo grounds
Country music star Garth Brooks once sang about rodeo, including the line, “It’s the ropes and the reins, it’s the joy and the pain, and they call the … [Read more...] about Volunteers hang plywood at rodeo grounds
A hint of Hawaii in Caliente
There’s a touch of Hawaii right here in Caliente. When Al Ribucan bought a summer home at 40 Main Street in Caliente, he planted a piece of his … [Read more...] about A hint of Hawaii in Caliente