On Feb. 19, George Borden, economic specialist with the University Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension, Las Vegas office, gave a presentation to the county commissioners about the new statewide Nevada Economic Assessment Project. He said, ?For the past year or two we have been working with state agencies, public land agencies, as well as the university […] This … [Read more...] about Cooperative extension assessment project to begin in Lincoln County
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Cooperative extension focuses 2018 efforts on increasing tourism
Lincoln County University of Nevada, Reno, Extension Educator Holly Gatzke gave her end-of-the-year report at the county commission meeting Dec. 17. Gatzke said, in 2018, the extension office really focused on tourism and trying to discover what outdoor recreation is about and how to take advantage of it. She stated that she collaborated with extension […] … [Read more...] about Cooperative extension focuses 2018 efforts on increasing tourism
Good Vibes Surround New Trail System
A positive buzz exists among local business owners as they learn about and plan for new mountain biking trails under construction in Caliente. A third in a series of workshops on the trails was held in Caliente Nov. 27-28, where businesses agreed on the need to work together to prepare, as the 40-mile trail system […] This article is available to Lincoln … [Read more...] about Good Vibes Surround New Trail System
Opportunities from New Trails Discussed
As more miles are added to the new trail system near Caliente, the community is considering ways to accommodate the thousands of mountain bikers expected to visit the area annually. Restaurants to keep them well-fed, kiosks, signs, and brochures to keep them well-informed and coffee shops to keep them well-caffeinated were some of the many […] This article is … [Read more...] about Opportunities from New Trails Discussed
Funding concerns for UNCE discussed
Concerns were expressed at the latest county commission meeting by Holly Gatzke, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Educator in Lincoln County, regarding a bill now in the Nevada Assembly and how it would likely affect funding for the extension service in the county. She said AB 407 calls for splitting the extension department into north […] This … [Read more...] about Funding concerns for UNCE discussed


