Monthly Archives: July, 2014
Black Rock Desert to feature artist-in-residence exhibits
GERLACH -- From July 26 through August 9, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management invites the public to the inaugural exhibit of artwork by...
Science Writer Kristin Ohlson to read at Sundance Books and Music July 15
Journalist and bestselling author Kristin Ohlson will sign and discuss her new book, The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies are...
Dealing with Drought part 3 of 5: What’s the status of flat-rate customers?
About this series
This is Reno sat down with Kim Mazeres, Truckee Meadows Water Authority’s director of customer relations, to explore the complex topic of how...
Highlights from Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting July 8, 2014
The following report highlights several important agenda items from the Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 8, 2014.Merger of STMGID and TMWA:...
VIDEO: Sheriff’s RAVEN helicopter and HASTY team rescue downed paraglider
WCSO NEWS--The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN helicopter successfully rescued an injured paraglider who had gone down in the steep mountainous terrain above Marlette...
Seven Troughs Distilling Co. releases Black Rock Rum
By Michael HigdonA new rum for Burners to enjoy on the playa
Rum quickly conjures the image of Johnny Depp screaming at Keira Knightley for burning...
Upward Bound & Dean’s Future Scholars summer programs at the University
Two programs at the University of Nevada, Reno are giving underrepresented students in the Truckee Meadows the opportunity to attend summer camp and become...
Three Human Caused Fires reported in Western Nevada over the Holiday Weekend
Carson City, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District along with other agencies responded to three human-caused wildfires this past...
Dealing with Drought part 2 of 5: What’s the best way to conserve water?
About this series
This is Reno sat down with Kim Mazeres, Truckee Meadows Water Authority’s director of customer relations, to explore the complex topic of how...
2014 Pirate Crawl sets sails again for downtown Reno
Thousands of nautically-clad partiers will head downtown Reno Saturday, July 12 for the 2014 Reno Pirate Crawl. The event will feature drink specials, costume contests,...