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  • Veterans Day at the Legislature

    Veterans Day at the Legislature

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    For the first time in four years because of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown two years ago, veterans convened on Wednesday at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records building not only to be recognized for their service to their country and state but also to honor a fallen comrade who died unexpectedly last year.

  • Backyard Fruit Tree Care

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    Growing fruit crops in the home garden can be a rewarding experience and a source of enjoyment for many years. 
    It can also be a disappointing venture and a source of frustration. The difference is most often due to the many diseases and insect pests that attack fruit crops and in understanding how to best avoid or reduce the damage, they cause. 

  • Farmers and ranchers affected by winter storms encouraged to share issues and challenges

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is seeking information on the needs of farmers and ranchers experiencing extreme winter weather conditions. 
  • The effects of high snowfall on responsible outdoor recreation in the Great Basin

    The effects of high snowfall on responsible outdoor recreation in the Great Basin

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    The Great Basin region has experienced an exceptional amount of snowfall this year, with some areas breaking records for snow accumulation. 
    While many people welcome this snowfall for outdoor recreation activities, there are concerns about how it will impact the environment, specifically wildlife and plant life in areas that are still affected by drought.
    This raises the question of the positive and negative impacts of high snowfall on outdoor recreation and the implications it has on responsible outdoor recreation.

  • State democrats mull enshrining abortion rights in its constitution

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro introduced a constitutional amendment Thursday that — over more than three years — could enshrine existing abortion rights in the state constitution, which would offer the highest level of state protection.
    Abortion rights up to 24 weeks are already codified into state law through a 1990 ballot measure, and it could be changed with another referendum vote.

  • Desk-a-vation

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    Taken from a phrase of Meggin McIntosh, I have glance around my office and realized that “desk-a-vation” is essential. 
    Actually, it will be an excavation project as I have piles of this and that stacked everywhere – and this extends far beyond the office to every angle of my home. 
    The simplest answer would be to purchase a new, down-sized home where all this junk would not fit, even with an extra-large garage and maybe even a shop. Then I’d be force to chuck a bunch.
  • Community partners teach students about the dangers of illicit drugs

    Community partners teach students about the dangers of illicit drugs

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    Sadly, illicit drug use is becoming more and more common among all ages, even kids and teens.
    The National Institute on Drug Use (NIDU) reports that one in eight teens has reported abusing illicit drugs in the last year, and that “alcohol is by far the most commonly abused substance among teens and young adults.”

  • NV Energy donates $20,000 to Nevada Outdoor School

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) received $20,000 from the NV Energy Foundation to support their Nature in My World school-based programs in Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, Elko, Eureka and White Pine Counties. 
    This funding will help provide rural Nevada students with high quality outdoor learning experiences that increase their “Time Spent Outdoors” and strengthen their critical thinking, problem solving and observation skills. 

  • BLM Elko Wells Field Office initiates 30-day comment period for greater sage-grouse habitat

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    ELKO –The Bureau of Land Management Wells Field Office invites public review and comment of the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed treatments and improvements to the greater sage-grouse habitat in Northeastern Nevada. 
    The 30-day public comment period began March 13, 2023 and concludes on April 11, 2023.
  • Nevada, VA pilot initiative for traveling veterans

    Nevada, VA pilot initiative for traveling veterans

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 AM
    A pilot program has been formed between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Nevada to connect veterans traveling the rural areas with telehealth and mental health resources, 
    The Nevada Department of Transportation has posted flyers at the many rest areas across the Silver State. 
    The flyers provide information on telehealth options, the closest VA location and the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may also access the care based on emergent, urgent or routine health care needs.
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