Monthly Archives: December, 2009
BLM seeks public comment on Wild Horse Gather preliminary environmental assessment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Schell Field Office has released the preliminary environmental assessment for the Eagle Herd Management Area (HMA) Wild Horse Gather. The BLM is proposing to reduce the herd size to approximately 100 animals, to maintain a thriving natural ecological balance among wild horse populations, wildlife and livestock. The BLM invites the public to review the document and will accept comments through Jan. 27, 2010.
Mobile library services to be discontinued
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEAt its Dec. 16 meeting, the Washoe County Library System Board of Trustees voted to discontinue Mobile Services, including the bookmobile and...
Renown offers additional H1N1 flu shot events
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEIn addition to the Tuesday’s seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccination event, Renown Health will offer four additional flu shot events after Christmas....
Rural Nevada communities receive tourism grants to promote local attractions
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded 68 grants totaling more than $365,000 to help rural communities promote attractions that draw visitors and generate revenue for local economies.
Holiday season is a good time to go animal tracking with the kids
With winter storms dropping snow in the high country, the holiday season is an excellent time to take the kids outside for some snowy fun. It’s also a good time to teach the kids, and anyone else who’s interested, about Nevada’s wildlife.
Governor appoints new member to Public Utilities Commission
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY -- Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Alaina Burtenshaw to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN). Ms....
Gibbons: Reid is crushing Nevada families
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Senator Harry Reid’s payoffs to other Senators spell big tax hikes and misery for Nevadans
Gibbons to ask Attorney General to examine constitutionality...
Reid: Real people understand the urgency for health reform
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWASHINGTON, D.C.--Sen. Harry Reid delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor this afternoon. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:“The...
DRI receives $1.2 Million from Senate Bill to fund dust and air pollution surveillance
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DRI will build a mobile aerosol monitoring facility for U.S. Department of Defense
RENO — Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced this week that...
Gibbons podcast talks about working together to deal with recession
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEVIDEO: Governor Gibbons podcast on recessionCARSON CITY -- Governor Jim Gibbons today released a new podcast encouraging Nevadans to work together to...