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The Mizpah
By Patricia Fua and Lorraine Clark
In Nevada where hospitality is king,
the Mizpah shines. The General
Manager Bruce Jabbour has been
entrusted with a Nevada Landmark,
and The Mizpah has been restored
to its former glory offering a
pleasant opportunity for
respite between Reno and Las
Vegas.( for full story click here )
By Patricia Fua and Lorraine Clark
In Nevada where hospitality is king,
the Mizpah shines. The General
Manager Bruce Jabbour has been
entrusted with a Nevada Landmark,
and The Mizpah has been restored
to its former glory offering a
pleasant opportunity for
respite between Reno and Las
Vegas.( for full story click here )
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News From Around Rural Nevada
Ghost Riders Board Train
by Lorraine Clark
Residents of White Pine and Eureka
counties were treated to a free steam
engine train ride this past weekend as
the Nevada Northern Railway kicked
off the 2012 season. ( click here to
continue article )
by Lorraine Clark
Residents of White Pine and Eureka
counties were treated to a free steam
engine train ride this past weekend as
the Nevada Northern Railway kicked
off the 2012 season. ( click here to
continue article )
Windmills on the Move!
Many large loads pass through Ely,
and have for years. Some you see,
while others creep through on stealth
mode in the wee hours. But these
windmills...(for more click here)
Many large loads pass through Ely,
and have for years. Some you see,
while others creep through on stealth
mode in the wee hours. But these
windmills...(for more click here)
Washington, DC – May 10, 2012 – The U.S. District Court
for the District of Columbia has rejected an attempt by the
Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
to withhold and ignore critical scientific evidence in its
decision-making process for the implementation of a
precedent-setting plan to castrate wild stallions (See
Press Release)
for the District of Columbia has rejected an attempt by the
Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
to withhold and ignore critical scientific evidence in its
decision-making process for the implementation of a
precedent-setting plan to castrate wild stallions (See
Press Release)
Ropers and Riders
by Louise Sutherland
Nevada ranchers had a saying that "riders" came
from the north, the "ropers" from the south.(see full
story)
by Louise Sutherland
Nevada ranchers had a saying that "riders" came
from the north, the "ropers" from the south.(see full
story)
Photo by Jeanne Bencich Nations
Preserving History Amid Economic Growth
By Lorraine Clark
Midway Gold is developing new mining projects
about 50 miles west of Ely on the west side of
Pancake Summit just before the Eureka county line.
This is an exciting part of the expanding mining
interests in Eastern Nevada that will result in jobs
and growth to the area. We all welcome the
projects.
At the same time, there is some history that needs
to be preserved in the area. This is the part of
Eastern Nevada where the Lincoln Highway travels
across Nevada.( See full story...)
By Lorraine Clark
Midway Gold is developing new mining projects
about 50 miles west of Ely on the west side of
Pancake Summit just before the Eureka county line.
This is an exciting part of the expanding mining
interests in Eastern Nevada that will result in jobs
and growth to the area. We all welcome the
projects.
At the same time, there is some history that needs
to be preserved in the area. This is the part of
Eastern Nevada where the Lincoln Highway travels
across Nevada.( See full story...)
West Wendover Events
May
Danger and Juke Box Cave; Are open to the public. This
once a year event takes place around the week of Mother
's Day Weekend. These caves have hosted some of the
oldest human occupation of the area, dating back over
10,000 years.
June
MDA Harley Davidson Ride for a Cure; this annual event
has been going on for more the 50 years. It is held the first
weekend in June.
Wendover Cruise Night/Vintage Ride & Car Show; Hosted
by the Rainbow Hotel & Casino. Attend this exciting
weekend with an attendance of 400 or more antique,
classic and custom vehicles to view.
May
Danger and Juke Box Cave; Are open to the public. This
once a year event takes place around the week of Mother
's Day Weekend. These caves have hosted some of the
oldest human occupation of the area, dating back over
10,000 years.
June
MDA Harley Davidson Ride for a Cure; this annual event
has been going on for more the 50 years. It is held the first
weekend in June.
Wendover Cruise Night/Vintage Ride & Car Show; Hosted
by the Rainbow Hotel & Casino. Attend this exciting
weekend with an attendance of 400 or more antique,
classic and custom vehicles to view.
Lincoln County Homecoming to be held in historic
Caliente May 24th through May 28th Click here for the
complete details!
Caliente May 24th through May 28th Click here for the
complete details!
Goldfield Days to be held August 17th Goldfield Days is
August 17th weekend. Festivities will include a bed race,
food, beer and vendors, as well as the inaugural
Independent Performer’s Showcase.
(see more here...)
August 17th weekend. Festivities will include a bed race,
food, beer and vendors, as well as the inaugural
Independent Performer’s Showcase.
(see more here...)
Pony Express Re-Ride
The Douglas County Historical Society’s Courthouse Museum
Genoa will be open at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14th to
honor the Pony Express re-ride. The actual exchange of riders
will be held in the Mormon Station Park stockade this year.
However, the museum will be open and has a Pony Express
exhibit downstairs and will show a visual presentation on the Pony
Express in the courtroom upstairs. Everyone is encouraged to
come early and visit the museum. There will be no admission for
the presentation.
The Douglas County Historical Society’s Courthouse Museum
Genoa will be open at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14th to
honor the Pony Express re-ride. The actual exchange of riders
will be held in the Mormon Station Park stockade this year.
However, the museum will be open and has a Pony Express
exhibit downstairs and will show a visual presentation on the Pony
Express in the courtroom upstairs. Everyone is encouraged to
come early and visit the museum. There will be no admission for
the presentation.
1st Douglas Co. Historical Society Flea Market
The first Flea Market of the year for the Douglas County Historical
Society is coming up June 16th. The spots are filling up already.
Get your junque together and get a spot in the parking lot at the
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center right on Hwy 395
where everyone can see us! You need to be set up by 8 a.m.,
and we close at 2 p.m. 10’x10’ spaces are $20.00. Spaces on the
day of the sale are $30.00.
The first Flea Market of the year for the Douglas County Historical
Society is coming up June 16th. The spots are filling up already.
Get your junque together and get a spot in the parking lot at the
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center right on Hwy 395
where everyone can see us! You need to be set up by 8 a.m.,
and we close at 2 p.m. 10’x10’ spaces are $20.00. Spaces on the
day of the sale are $30.00.
