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Is this you? Over and Above By Trina Machacek
The structures on 9th Street & Highway 278 were used as training for DVVF.
Diamond Valley Fire Department Training Day Pictures and story from Griffin Bussian and Jack Sutton
On Saturday morning, December 13th, the corner of 9th and 278 in Diamond Valley, North of Eureka, Nevada, fire trucks, EMT vehicles and an ambulance gathered around two abandoned mobile home that were donated to the Diamond Valley Volunteer Fire Department for training purposes. A large black plume of smoke gave the activity away. It’s feathery shape, visible for miles in Diamond Valley, pointed at a structure fire. e training activity had begun. e trailers were donated by the Co-Op for Diamond Valley firemen to perform a controlled burn. Diamond Valley firefighters were able to observe fire behavior, review building construction, self-rescue methods, train with SCBA’s and of course stretching hose line. J.D. Damele joined in the exercise by bulldozing down the trees that had succumbed to the lack of water over the years.
Fire Chief, Ty Sestanovich added that the clean-up of the iron and debris will be hauled off or buried and the land will be le in good order aer winter. “We get to kill two birds with one stone” remarked Ty Sestanovich, Fire Chief for Eureka Fire Department Volunteer Firemen. “ose old trailers, some folks considered an eyesore, needed to be removed and this is a training activity on a controlled burn that doesn’t come along everyday.” [ Continued on page 3 ]
Learning about how fire acts and how to run each piece of equipment.
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Sometime ago my refrigerator was smaller than the one I have now. It was shorter and much smaller. Over the years my refrigerators grew. Bigger and bigger until I maxed out the size available at the time I bought the one I have now. It’s a monster. In cubic feet I suppose it is over 25 but less than 30. In other words, it could possibly hold enough food for a herd of hungry teenagers. But! Yes, a cold and double handled “but.” It’s the outside of the refrigerator that is the center of attention this week. When the fridge was smaller, one of the ways it was smaller was that it was shorter. Enough so that my sixfoot-tall husband could see the top of it. More than once he let me know the top of the ice box was in need of cleaning. My shorter frame needed a stool to see the tiny bit of dust, wink, wink, that needed to be wiped off. Up I would go, clean it and move onto other things. Some other things that I didn’t clean either. Now, with the monster refrigerator I have it has been some time since I became aware of what was going on up there. A few weeks ago I ordered new flooring for my kitchen. My 30-plus year old linoleum was finally starting to give out. e guys coming to install would need to move my refrigerator out and then back so I needed to clean it off. First of course, was too de-magnify the three sides that were holding such grand information in place, like appointment cards from two years ago. Little do dads and cut out funnies that have yellowed with time. Pictures and lists and in some cases, just the magnets. at done it was time to clear off the top.
Not everyone has cabinets above the refrigerator, but I do. ey have been empty since I sold a stash of 18 heavy duty beer Schooner glasses on E-bay about 12 years ago. ose Schooners were earned over many of my younger years. But I digress. Over and above the refrigerator, in those empty cabinets I stuffed most of the things that I found on top of my refrigerator. Not many things, but enough things to almost fill the extra small cabinet. Also up there was a nice layer of dust. Oh, who’s kidding who? It was dirt. ere is dirt up there. A nice layer covers the top of the refrigerator, with nice blank spots where displayed things were. I saw the dirt, of course I did. en I stopped. My brain told my body that actually cleaning the top would be a waste of time. Aer all, the installation of the new flooring would surely just get the top dirty. I could get aer it, aer the flooring. When I would surely climb back up there to take the things out of that cabinet and put them back on display. Well. I have been enjoying the new flooring for over two weeks now. Would you believe that I have not re-upped myself to finish that little bit of cleaning. I have not re-instated the items from the little over and above cabinet to the top of the fridge. All the magnets, notes, pictures, snips of this and that are all still in a bowl on the counter and a pile of bigger papers and pictures lay under that bowl. I am in awe of how big that box is. And how white it is. e refrigerator is not the only over and above place we have in our homes. When was the last time you took a look at that pretty and delicate glass that is on your ceilings? Or over the bathroom sinks? Above dining room tables. Yes, they too all need cleaning. I don’t clean them either. Especially in the bedrooms. Not until I need to change a light bulb. I also admit I wait until both light bulbs go out before I do anything. We must pace ourselves aer all. Believe me, over and above things are many. Do you put as much effort into washing the top of your car or truck? If you actually do wash your own vehicle. Next time you are at a motel, on the second or higher floors, take a look down at the cars in the lots. You may see that many vehicles have a streak down the middle of their car that some of the owners can almost reach. Leaving the center couple of inches, we tell ourselves is okay, because nobody will see it. Out of sight, out of mind could easily cover all the over and above spaces we all have. Trina lives in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, Nevada. She loves to hear from readers. Email her at itybytrina@yahoo. Really!
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Ty added, “is helps newer members learn and those who have been around for years practice these skills. ey all have full time jobs but do this for the good of the community. It’s a lot of work, but very rewarding. We’ll get the metal pieces picked up and take to the landfill. I’m very proud of everyone, they are a good group of guys”. e fire fighters are all volunteers; members are voted in for membership. e requirements are the same as most agencies. Candidates must be a high school graduate or GED, at least 21 years of age, physically strong and of good character, but the experience and training are acquired at the department level. Diamond Valley Volunteers are called out for fires as is the Eureka Fire Department. Wildland or structure fires and medical and auto accidents on all of our hundreds of miles of roads, highways and to the north, A brotherhood; Firefighters depend on each other Fully engulfed and ready to be extinguished. Interstate 80. in life saving moments. e Crescent Valley Fire and Pine Vally Fire Crews have their territory to cover too. In Eureka County the spirit of volunteerism is strong. e residents are confident that whether a fire is in the brush or a structure, the men and women who train and volunteer will be ready to fight fire side by side with neighbors and when needed BLM. It’s that spirit of rural living that is given freely and felt in every citizen of Eureka County.
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2026 is HERE – Happy New Year! One of the first orders of business the commission has in the new year is to re-appoint people to appointed positions on various committees and boards. is year there will again be several seats that need to be filled on advisory boards and committees that are in place to help the commissioners make informed decisions as to how to run the business of Eureka County. If you are community minded and want to take part in the decision-making process, take a look at the positions to be filled by the county commissioners during the first part of January 2026. To see all the county boards and committees go to the county web site: eurekacountynv.gov.
Click on Departments, then navigate to the Commissioners page, scroll down and find Eureka County Boards and Members 2025. Take a good look and see if there is a board where you feel you might have interest and input. Will a seat need to be filled in 2026? If there is, then contact your commissioner and tell them you would be willing to be a part of your county’s future by sitting on a board. (Your interest should be relayed to the commission in writing, but to begin the process call, text or email your commissioner.) is is an area that is open to all the residents of our county. is is an area where your voice can be added to the decision-making process that will shape our future. ese next handful of years and beyond, we are about to have a huge influx of people, services needed and supplied, growth. Not to mention all that comes with those
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OUR MARKET AND PRICES Eureka produces some important products that are delivered world wide. Here we will endeavor to report up-to-date market prices for Eureka County produced products. Let us know how we are doing or if we need to adjust our list. These are spot prices as of our Friday Deadlines. Prices: December 23, 2025
Alfalfa Tested Big Bales $185 - $215 per ton Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales $225 - $300 per ton Timothy Hay
$15.00 - $20.00 per bale
Live Top Cows
$1.416 per pound
Gold
$4,502.95 per ounce
Silver
$71.43 per ounce
Copper
$5.57 per pound
Vanadium
$24.60 per US/kg
Brent Crude Oil
$61.74 per barrel
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Eureka Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Story and Pictures Submitted by Jamie Pritchett
On December 5, the 9th Annual Eureka Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Christmas Banquet. Which continues to be a sold-out event. A great night was had by all! e FFA Floral class did a beautiful job on our center pieces. We are so thankful for Darlene and Chae, they always make an amazing dinner! We are so great full for having so many donors/sponsors for our event: Ormat McEwen Mining Gonzalez Maintenance Solutions CMC Tire Nevada Bighorns Unlimited SNC Beautiful Jewelry made by Ken Olsen Two Bitch Bourbon Sundown Lodge Cold Trail Outfitters Scheels Sage and Pine Outfitters ank you to Brenna and Cindy for the beautiful Christmas decorations and all the tedious work no one sees.
Sheriff’s Corner
Celebrating with Friends
As the holiday season gets into full swing, please remember to call a friend or family member if you need a ride aer you imbibe. Take the keys from a friend so aer the holiday season, you still have a friend to celebrate the next holiday with. Be the designated driver. Be the life of the party, by keeping the party goers alive and delivering them home safe and sound. Happy Holidays!
noVEMBER 2025 paTRol STaTS Total incidents Calls for Service Deputy Initiated Incidents Traffic Stops Other OIA Incidents
1,575 1,041 534 144 390
Total Deputy Cases Coroner Report Information / Incident Offense Traffic Accident Traffic Crash Unclassified Cases
Bus/Building Checks Veh/Ped Check
204 98
Citations Moving Vehicle
28 0 8 12 0 6 2 54 54
Editor’s Note: Sheriff Umina has opened up the department to serve the community with respect and openness. Let us know what other information you would like to see in his Sheriff ’s Corner. If you have any concerns or questions for him please send them to him at: mumina@eurekacountynv.gov, or to me at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com with Sheriff ’s Corner in the subject line.
EUREKa SEnioR CEnTER MEnU 20 W GOLD STREET, EUREKA, NV | 775-237-5597 Lunch Served Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Non-seniors lunch is $7, Suggested seniors donation is $3. Monday, January 5 Pig in a Blanket French Fries Baked Beans Applesauce
Tuesday, January 6 Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce Cauliflower Garlic Bread Mixed Fruit Cake & Ice Cream
Wednesday, January 7 Salmon Rice Pilaf Green Beans Fruited Jell-O
Thursday, January 8 Beef Roast Potatoes & Gravy Corn Mandarin Oranges Roll
Friday, January 9 Breakfast 9 a.m. Eggs Ham Hashbrowns Yogurt & Fruit
Fa n n i E KoM p SE n ioR C E n T E R 28 7TH STREET, CRESCENT VALLEY, NV | 775-468-0466 | Non-seniors lunch is $7, Suggested seniors donation is $3. Monday, January 5 Sweet & Sour Chicken Brown Rice Pilaf Broccoli Colorful Salad WW Bread Fresh Peach
Tuesday, January 6 Lasagna Steamed Spinach Garlic Toast Apricot Halves
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Wednesday, January 7 Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese 3 Bean Salad Sliced Peaches
Thursday, January 8 Beef Enchilada Spanish Rice Refried Beans Fresh Salsa Pear Crisp
Friday, January 9 Pancakes Spinach Quiche Yogurt & Fruit WW English Muffin
Declutter [ dee-kluht-er ] To remove unnecessary items from places to places that are cluttered with items that were once thought to be necessary. Send your word of the week to Trina at: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
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25 Years Ago JANUARY Robert Martin, Dec. 20; Kenneth P. Stenton, Dec 16; Thelma Irene Solaegui, Nov. 30. MARCH Mary F. Minoletti Drake, Feb. 20; Miriam M. Hull, Feb 18; Kathryn Elizabeth Hunter Baldwin, Jan 25; Mary j. (Blair) Jewell, Feb 22. MAY Louis Medina, April 12. JUNE Joseph Schultz; Katrina Frances Jacobsen Gardner, June 20. OCTOBER Dowell Ward, Sept. 11. NOVEMBER Richard Robert Welch, Nov. 13. (Editor’s Note: The following monthly listings record the order in which obituaries appeared in the newspaper and not chronological order. In some instances the month of the obituary was known but the exact date of the death was not listed.)
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1. Phillips or flathead 6. “Time to bring your ___” 11. Health retreat 14. “Windy City” hub 15. Martini’s winemaking associate 16. Was suffering from 17. Starting lineup 19. Disaster relief 20. Decorated fighter pilot 21. Judicious 22. Command central for the Mil. 24. Round fig. 25. “A ___ which will live in infamy” 27. Get the team fit for play 33. Late PGA golfer Stewart 34. Holds clear title to 35. Sandy mound 37. Left the scene of the crime 38. Ingredient for toast 39. Greek god of love 40. Woodstock harmonizing quartet: Abbr. 41. Latin I verb 42. Acute, obtuse or right 43. Screwball plan 46. Port city of Algeria 47. Engages in chat via AOL 48. Line at the grocery store 51. Soothing herb 53. Taxi 56. Spanish article 57. Chances, when odds are unlikely 61. “Now ___ my turn” 62. Watched over 63. Vital blood line 64. Piggy, to a toddler 65. Unfastens, as a door 66. Alternative to plane
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4. Hosp. treatment centers 5. Finger cleaner after eating barbecue ribs 6. Partner of crafts 7. Clinton’s running mate 8. “___ was about to say . . .” 9. Yahoo competitor, briefly 10. Amount of a cup to equal two tablespoons 11. Former Laker O’Neal 12. Unit of pants or scissors 13. Calculates a sum 18. iPhone respondent 23. Road blocks 24. Dr. Seuss’s character who was no more than two 25. Provide to Goodwill, for example 26. Valuated, for RE tax purposes 27. Coaching legend Bill, of the 49ers 28. Laughing predator 29. Bates of “Psycho” 30. Fine tune 31. Clear out the undesirables 32. W.W. II bomber ___ Gay 33. Army rank below Cpl. 36. WNW opposite
38. Ali of “Arabian Nights” 42. Set sights on 44. Wall painting 45. Singer Celine 48. Give up 49. Golden Rule preposition 50. Relaxation 51. Prayerful last word 52. Young men 53. Alice’s sister in “The Last of the Mohicans” 54. Con 55. Bop on the noggin (and hint to something hidden in the four long answers) 58. One trip around the track 59. Anger 60. Word with neither
100 Years Ago December 26, 1925 Mustang Bands to End in Soap
DIAMOND VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH Pastor Curvin Martin
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In a ruling this week, state engineer Roland D. Westergard has found that ground water is being depleted in portions of the Diamond Valley ground water basin and issued new rules to prevent further depletion. In his order, Westergard pointed out that the U.S. geological survey estimated that 30,000-acre-feet of water annually are available as a perennial yield from the Diamond valley ground water basin. “Existing ground water rights of record in the state engineer’s office total 127,526 acre-feet per year for the irrigation of 32.650 acres,” Westergard said. “Approximately 17,000 acres were irrigated during the 1975 irrigation season.” A three-point program was ordered to include: All applications north of the sought boundary line of township 22 south will be considered for approval on an individual basis and on their own merits; All applications filed to appropriate water for irrigation of additional lands south of the south boundary line of township 22 north that have not had a previous water right lost through forfeiture will be denied; All applications that had a previous water right lost through forfeiture will be considered for approval on an individual basis and on their own merits.
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Out of the glories of mountain range and plain into the soap vat or fertilizer bin is the ignominious destiny that seems in prospect for the Western mustang — small, mostly useless and numerous. For those in the Pacific Northwest this lowly end approached and appreciably close when a Portland company began the construction of a plant, in which this rendering will be done. The sturdy, roving bands of undersized horseflesh eat, off the range that is needed by stockmen and upon which depends, to a large extent, the game in the Western States. In Montana alone it was estimated that there are 250,000 of these wild horses. Other thousands perplex the livestock interests of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Colorado, swelling the total to a million or more for which no ordinary commercial market exists, except for the leather and by-products value. Dr. E. E. Chase, Portland city veterinarian, has added to the indictment against the mustang a charge that it spreads contagious diseases among cattle and sheep.
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Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps Dec. 18–23, 2025 Editor’s note from Trina Machacek, Publisher-Editor of e Eureka County Star Dear Residents and Readers, It is our intent to bring you local government information in a timely manner. We obtain local news as it comes to us from local individuals and our staff. If you take anything away from this note, as you read our reports of meetings and gatherings, remember this. When reading the recaps we publish: “Two people can hear the same things at a meeting or gathering and come away with two very different points of view. Just ask your family what you heard and what was said at your last family gathering. YIKERS! I am trying to report as best I can in our little community. If you ever feel the need to say something, have questions about things in e Star, please contact me about the content of our lovely and much-loved newspaper. I welcome your notes to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com.” Eureka County Courthouse. Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.
Submitted Articles Arrest Recaps For the dates of December 18, 2025 – December 23, 2025, there were no arrests reported. District Court News Friday, December 19, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Arthur James Miles, Case Number CR 2307-121. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Mr. Miles representing himself. Also appearing in person was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney, for the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom. The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for one count of assault upon officers, a felony in violation of NRS 200.471 and one count of battery upon providers of healthcare, a felony in violation of NRS 200.481 and encouraged Defendant to continue contacting his probation officer and mental health counselor. No further status hearings were ordered unless requested by parole and probation. Friday, December 19, 2025, the District Court, Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of The State of Nevada vs. Tyson Eugene Steve, Case Number CR 2507-253, for one count of breach of peace, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 203.010, and one count of provoking assault, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 200.490. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Mr. Steve with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Also appearing in person was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney, for the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom. The Court reviewed with the parties Defendant’s progress on probation. The Court ordered Defendant to be released from house arrest beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and no additional status hearings were scheduled. Friday, December 19, 2025, the District Court, Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Chad Luther Fiorenzi, Case Number CR 2308-133.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF On December 15, 2025, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) under Advice Letter No. 687-E, designated as Docket No. 25-12010, to revise Electric Line Extensions Rule No. 9 to adjust the Tax Gross-up Rate. This notice serves only to notify the public that the Commission has received the abovereferenced filing. It is the responsibility of interested persons to review the filing and monitor the proceedings to determine their desired levels of involvement based on how this matter may affect their unique situations. The details provided within this notice are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be an all-inclusive overview of the filing. The Commission may consider and adopt alternative proposals not contained within the filing but which are related to the subject matter of the filing and supported by substantial evidence. Sierra filed the application in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to NRS 704.100 and NAC 704.6502 through 704.6546. Interested and affected persons may file comments or petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 on or before WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026. A person who wishes to participate as a commenter may file written comments pursuant to NAC 703.491. A commenter is not a party of record and shall not take any action that only a party of record may take. Pursuant to NAC 703.500, only parties of record are entitled to enter an appearance, introduce relevant evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, make arguments, make and argue motions and generally participate in the proceeding. The application is available for public viewing on the Commission’s website: https://puc.nv.gov; and at the offices of the Commission: 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 and 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. A person must request in writing to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter. By the Commission,
Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Mr. Fiorenzi without his Court appointed counsel. Also appearing in person was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney, for the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom. The Court reviewed Defendant’s progress on probation for assault with a deadly weapon in violation of NRS 200.471 and encouraged Defendant to maintain his sobriety. The Court set a follow up status hearing for Friday, February 6, 2026. Friday, December 19, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment and plea hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Antonio Jose Rodriguez, also known as Antonio Jose Bellanti, Case Number CR 2512-271. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom. The Court canvassed Mr. Rodriguez on the no contest plea agreement filed with the Court on December 15, 2025 and accepted his plea of no contest to one count of burglary of a structure, a category D felony in violation of NRS 205.060. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing Friday, February 20, 2026 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025 the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment and plea hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Antonio Jose Rodriguez, also known as Antonio Jose Bellanti, Case Number CR 2512-272. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was the Defendant with his counsel Kelly C. Brown, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney representing the State of Nevada. A representative of Parole and Probation was also available via Zoom. The Court canvassed Mr. Rodriguez on the no contest plea agreement filed with the Court on December 15, 2025 and accepted his plea of no contest to one count of burglary of a motor vehicle, a category E felony in violation of NRS 205.060(1)(c) and NRS 193.130. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing Friday, February 20, 2026 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE WATER NO. 94835 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 21st day of November 2025 Chad D. & Rosie J. Bliss of Eureka, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to appropriate 0.022 c.f.s. and 15.23 a.f.a. of the public waters of the State of Nevada. Diversion is to be made from the Big Tree Spring, aka Christansen Spring at a point located within the NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 11, T18N, R53E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the SW corner of Section 36, T19N, R53E, MDB&M bears N 23 degrees 23 minutes 22 seconds E, a distance of 4,855.84 feet (approx. 4 miles S of Eureka, NV). Water will be used for stockwater purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CT/mh Published in The Eureka County Star December 31, 2025, January 8, 15, and 22, 2026
APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE WATER NO. 94836 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 21st day of November 2025 Chad D. & Rosie J. Bliss of Eureka, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to appropriate 0.022 c.f.s. and 15.23 a.f.a. of the public waters of the State of Nevada. Diversion is to be made from the Clark/Cherry Sping at a point located within the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 2, T18N, R53E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the SW corner of Section 36, T19N, R53E, MDB&M bears N 51 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds E, a distance of 6,137.26 feet (approx. 4 miles S of Eureka, NV). Water will be used for stockwater purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CT/mh Published in The Eureka County Star December 31, 2025, January 8, 15, and 22, 2026
APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE WATER NO. 94837
TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary Dated: Carson City, Nevada 12/18/25 Published in The Eureka County Star December 31, 2025
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 21st day of November 2025 Chad D. & Rosie J. Bliss of Eureka, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to appropriate 0.022 c.f.s. and 15.23 a.f.a. of the public waters of the State of Nevada. Diversion is to be made from an underground source (Hay Ranch Well) at a point located within Lot 13 (NE1/4 SE1/4) of Section 31, T20N, R53E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the E1/4 corner of said Section 31 bears N 31 degrees 33 minutes E, a distance of 684.8 feet (approx. 2 miles W-SW of the intersection of US Route 50 and SR278, Eureka, NV). Water will be used for stockwater purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CT/mh Published in The Eureka County Star December 31, 2025, January 8, 15, and 22, 2026
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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That an ordinance amending the 2018 Eureka County Code, Title 3, Internal Control Policy, through revision and modification of Chapter 20, Purchasing Procedures, was adopted by the Eureka County Board of Commissioners during a public hearing conducted on December 16, 2025, and shall be in force and effect from and after the 1st day of January, 2026. A copy of The December 2025 Purchasing Procedures Ordinance is available for inspection at the office of the Eureka County Clerk.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The Eureka County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of four water right applications proposing to change the respective points of diversion and places of use of water rights to within or out of Eureka County. The four water rights applications are: • Application number 94738 proposing to change the point of diversion and place of use of water right permit 89232. The proposed point of diversion is within Lander County, the existing point of diversion and place of use is in Eureka County; the proposed place of use expands into Lander and Eureka Counties. • Application number 94751 proposing to change the point of diversion and place of use of water right permit 53715. The proposed point of diversion is within Eureka County, the existing point of diversion is within Elko County. The existing place of use is in Elko County; the proposed place of use expands into Elko and Eureka Counties. • Application number 94752 proposing to change the point of diversion and place of use of water right permit 58254. The proposed point of diversion is within Eureka County, the existing point of diversion is within Elko County. The existing place of use is in Elko County; the proposed place of use expands into Elko and Eureka Counties. • Application number 94753 proposing to change the point of diversion and place of use of water right permit 85554. The proposed point of diversion is within Eureka County, the existing point of diversion is within Elko County. The existing place of use is in Elko and Eureka Counties; the proposed place of use expands into Elko and Eureka Counties. In accordance with NRS 533.563, at its regularly scheduled meeting of January 6, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Eureka County Courthouse Commissioners Chambers, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider these requested water rights changes and any recommended course of action to the State Engineer regarding the requested changes including the provisions of NRS 533.438 and NRS 533.4385. Public comment will be accepted before the Board considers any recommended course of action.
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APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94851 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 3rd day of December 2025 Nevada Gold Mines LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion, place and manner of use of 0.137 c.f.s., 73.65 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 91748. Water will be diverted from an underground source (TSPP-1) at a point located within the NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 11, T33N, R48E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the E1/4 corner of Section 24, T33N, R48E, MDB&M bears S 35 degrees 59 minutes 21 seconds E, a distance of 12,756 feet (approx. 22.25 miles NE of Battle Mountain, NV). Water will be used for industrial purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 1, T33N, R48E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the W1/4 corner of said Section 1 bears S 88 degrees 40 minutes 59 seconds W, a distance of 2,610.69 feet. Water was used for construction purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting State Engineer CT/mh Published in The Eureka County Star December 25, 2025, January 1, 8, and 15, 2026
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January 2026 Events Calendar Sponsored by: William Bee Ririe Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinics SUNDAY
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Happy New Year! BINGO! Eureka Senior Center Tuesday’s at 2:30 pm
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County Commissioner Meeting
Happy Birthday Larry McMaster
Elko Museum (NNM) Free Children's Program 10 am - Noon
CV Women’s Shopping and Medical Trip
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Golden Groceries Eureka Senior Center
CV Clinic Open 7 am - 7 pm
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Food Bank Eureka
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