Electrifying Rural Nevada
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the REA, which provided low-interest loans to communities so they could build power lines and manage them.
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Rhyolite: One of Nevada’s Ghost Towns
Did you know that Nevada is home to over 600 ghost towns? One of those many towns include Rhyolite, which was founded in 1904. Today, Rhyolite’s ruins remain.
Sun Valley CAB Meeting, August 3, 2026
Come join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.
Art in the Great Basin
The Great Basin has unique, high-desert art that reflects plants, animals, and natural elements specific to this region, showing how environment shapes culture.
Sparks & Spanish Springs Puzzle Swaps in August
Linda Ip is hosting some puzzle swaps at the following nearby Sparks and Spanish Springs locations during the month of August.
End of Summer Sun Valley Pool Activities
Join us for the Free Swim Day and the end-of-season Pool Party, both in August. Come down and cool off before the community pool closes for the year!
The Winnemucca Chinatown
Winnemucca’s Chinatown was born from hard work, dedication, labor and iron. During its peak in the 1890s, the town housed about 400 people.
The Glamour of Las Vegas
Bright lights, famous shows, pretty girls, and a city filled with glitz. Nevada’s booming gambling culture served as a catalyst for the rapid rise of Las Vegas.
Sun Valley’s Beautiful Regional Park
As the sun was coming up this morning over Sun Valley, I got on an e-bike and went to visit what I call a hidden gem here. Nestled in the hills above…
The Prohibition Problem in Early Reno
The experience showed that banning something popular can be difficult to enforce on the public and can sometimes create unintended conflict.