SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded 111 grants worth more than $662,000 to help rural communities promote attractions that draw visitors and generate revenue for local economies, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki announced today. “NCOT’s rural grants program has endured decades of economic ups and...
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Rural Nevada communities receive tourism grants to promote local attractions
Officials to cut ribbon on first-ever Carson River Aquatic Trail whitewater rafting, kayaking facilities
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton. For the first time, boaters have a developed area to...
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Gibbons Administration implementing SAGE Commission recommendations
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, Nev. – Gov. Jim Gibbons today commended the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission (SAGE) for its hard work and efforts to review Executive Branch operations and evaluate solutions for efficiencies. Just four months after completion of the SAGE Commission’s work, 27 of the 44 recommendations have been either fully...
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Text of Sen. Reid’s remarks to kick off ‘Driving Nevada Forward’ tour
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS – Nevada Sen. Harry Reid kicked off his “Driving Nevada Forward” bus tour in his hometown of Searchlight Monday. Following the morning event with more than 100 of his neighbors, Reid boarded the campaign bus and headed for a solar plant in El Dorado Valley, an event with first-responders...
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Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts annual Santa Train Dec. 12, 13
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, NEV. — A ride with Santa aboard historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment will help get the holiday off on the right track when the Nevada State Railroad Museum hosts its 22st Annual Santa Train on Dec. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Santa Train...
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Thanksgiving steam train at Nevada State Railroad Museum this Friday and Saturday
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will run the historic steam train in honor of Thanksgiving. Avoid the crowds and chaos of post-Thanksgiving shopping and take an old-fashioned ride aboard historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment on Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. The train...
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Nevada State Museum celebrates Nevada Day
Minting of commemorative Lincoln medallion Free admission October 31 NSM NEWS RELEASE: CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum celebrates Nevada Day with several activities to honor the birth of the Silver State. Free admission, as well as the minting of the Commemorative Lincoln Medallion is part of the celebration. The Nevada State Museum...
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V&T, rebuilt after 71 years, rides again
Nevada Tourism news release By Chris Chrystal Northwestern Nevada has a major new attraction with the long-awaited opening of the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad, rebuilt 71 years after being shut down. The railroad is now carrying passengers between the famous mining town of Virginia City and the state capital, Carson City. Rides began...
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