Monthly Archives: August, 2009
Galena Creek at Dusk
Just posted: Mike Henderson has a nice video of Galena Creek at dusk. Here's the information from Youtube: "Evening @ Galena Creek in the...
CANFEST: Reno International Canned Beer Festival Oct. 23, 2009
Buckbean Brewing Company teams with Grand Sierra Resort & Casino for CANFEST- Reno International Canned Beer FestivalBuckbean Brewing Company, Nevada’s largest production microbrewery, will...
The Truckee River Operating Agreement Signing
It's been about a year since the landmark signing of the Truckee River Operating Agreement. This video shows U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Chair Mervin Wright gathering for the signing of the Agreement. It also features a welcome from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell.
Nevada Magazine announces winners in the 2009 Best of Nevada
The latest issue of Nevada Magazine has the winners of the 12th Annual Best of Nevada contest. If you haven’t picked up a copy, you can view the winners online and check them out yourself, as Nevada magazine links to the websites of just about all of the winners.
Library Web Site Gets a Facelift
The Washoe County Library Web site received a makeover recently. Twelve Horses writes about it on the company's Horse Power blog.
Outliers: A Review
Malcolm Gladwell is one of my favorite authors. Few have the ability to translate complex ideas into something readable. Even fewer have the ability to do it well. Gladwell is one of those rarities.
Governor Tours New Control Tower at Reno Airport
Governor Jim Gibbons toured the new air traffic control tower at Reno-Tahoe International Airport Friday.
“I am very impressed with the new tower facility,” Gibbons said. “When it is operational, air travel to and from Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be safer and more efficient.”
Dream Day(s) in Virginia City
Dream Days in Virginia City is two overlapping days, Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22. It (they) combine(s) memorable entertainment in hallowed surroundings, superb food, comfortable, even luxurious accommodations and a ride from Virginia City to Carson City on the new V&T track.
The Story Behind the New WalMart Site
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection with the U.S. EPA and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony have collaborated to clean up contaminated land in Reno, Nevada, which his now the site of construction for a new WalMart.
The Great Reno Balloon Race 2009
The Reno Baloon Race is around the corner. The races will be September 11-13 this year at Rancho San Rafael Park. Check out these amazine images and videos from last year.
