The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners worked through a series of policy adoptions, funding approvals and community concerns during recent meetings. During the Jan. 20 meeting, commissioners approved a $10,000 allocation from the General Fund to the Alamo Town Board for improvements to the cemetery after land was donated by the local LDS Church. Discussion […] … [Read more...] about Commissioners’ Corner

The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Jan. 5, at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche. The meeting included departmental updates and public comment. An insurance update was presented to the board by Cory Wadsworth, who reviewed current coverage and related cost impacts for the county. The discussion included changes in insurance expenses […] … [Read more...] about Commissioners Corner: Sheriff provides revenue update; Fire Chief details weekend incidents

During November meetings, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners continued discussion on revisions to the county’s Special Events Policy following the cancellation of a race hosted by the Nevada State Racing Association and concerns surrounding special use permits for large-scale events. The denied NSRA permit application fell outside the 60-day window after flooding … [Read more...] about County Commission reviews special events policy following race cancellation

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners denied the permit for the upcoming Wild West Team Challenge, originally scheduled for Oct. 18 near Pioche. The decision came by a 4-0 vote during the Oct. 6 commissioners meeting. Commissioners Lisa Poulsen, Keith Pearson and Mike Reese joined Chair Janine Woodworth in voting against approval. Commissioners cited missed […] … [Read more...] about Commission denies permit for Wild West Team Challenge Race

Lincoln County officials convened on July 21 for the latest coalition meeting, reviewing a full agenda of funding initiatives, infrastructure projects and community development efforts. Rural Housing One of the first items addressed was a resolution to transfer the county’s 2025 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA). Bill Brewer … [Read more...] about Rural housing, fire district growth and facility upgrades among topics at commissioners meeting