The storms in Lincoln County this summer have been seen as both a blessing and a destructive force. From Pioche’s main street being turned into white … [Read more...] about County receives above-average rainfall in July
Drought
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
Opinion: If the water goes, the desert moves in
By Dave Marston Paonia, a small town in western Colorado, with a handful of mesas rising above it, wouldn’t green-up without water diverted from a … [Read more...] about Opinion: If the water goes, the desert moves in
Let Water Seek its Price Level in a Free Market
The West has been parched by drought for 15 years. Lake Mead stands at 39 percent of its capacity. Thousands of acres of agricultural land lie fallow. … [Read more...] about Let Water Seek its Price Level in a Free Market
Drought taking its toll on local cattleman
The lingering drought, the third consecutive year, throughout the western states and most of Nevada, is taking its toll on cattle grazers and … [Read more...] about Drought taking its toll on local cattleman