Opinion

Mechanic’s Corner: Don’t forget your car’s other air filter

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Did you know that most cars have more than one air filter? The average vehicle owner is familiar with an engine’s air filter. What most people do not know is that there is also a cabin air filter for the driver and passengers.  Located in the dash of your car, usually accessible through or under the glove box, you will find a cabin air filter. This filter catches and … [Read more...] about Mechanic’s Corner: Don’t forget your car’s other air filter

Homecoming

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Submitted by Bonni Smith Rose Rowan was a longtime resident of Caliente. When she was 90 years old, she was living in Bountiful, Utah, and shared the following memories with her friend Janet Gray, who lived in Caliente. Rose stated that in 1950, she and her husband, Dan Rowan, along with their friends Kathryn and Bud Duffin, Bill and Doris McGhie and Ross and Betty … [Read more...] about Homecoming

Engine Oil: How often does it need to be changed? Why is it important? 

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Imagine two flat and smooth pieces of metal sliding or rubbing against each other. Because of the friction between the two, they don’t slide very well. They can also create a lot of heat and wear. Now imagine adding oil between the two surfaces. The two pieces of metal move much more freely as a result.Car Think of your engine oil as a barrier, protecting the hundreds of … [Read more...] about Engine Oil: How often does it need to be changed? Why is it important? 

Exposure to asbestos may affect Nevada veterans even today

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Cristina JohnsonNavy Veteran Advocate The U.S. armed forces resorted to asbestos products throughout the last century as WWII demanded affordable materials for military equipment. Asbestos was abundant in the markets, was cheap and versatile, and became the material of choice for the military industry. All five branches used these durable products, putting many service … [Read more...] about Exposure to asbestos may affect Nevada veterans even today

What Happens to Debts When I Die?

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The last thing anyone wants after the death of a family member is calls from debt collectors attempting to collect from the loved one's estate. While some family members can be contacted by debt collectors, the family is protected from abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices. Usually the estate is responsible for paying any debts the deceased may have left. If the estate … [Read more...] about What Happens to Debts When I Die?