Move Over Gold and Silver Here Comes Uranium (Maybe)
By Trina Machacek
Just talking about mining uranium brings up memories of the ree Mile Island incident in New York in March of 1979. Or maybe e China Syndrome movie in that same year. Both the fears and fallacies of uranium ring in the minds of anyone who has lived through the discovery or learned of uranium and its history and mystery.
Uranium was discovered in 1789 and was used primarily to color ceramic glazes and in early photography. en in 1896 Henri Becqurele discovered uranium had radioactive properties.
In Nevada uranium has been mined since the 1950’s. e Apex mine near Austin was the center of that mining.
Geologist Charlie Steen made a big splash in the 1960’s in Reno, Nevada when he built a mansion with his fortune, he accumulated from uranium mining. Steen’s mining interests, however, were held in Utah.
e Apex mine south of Austin produced Nevada’s pocket of the fuel, and is again being looked at for the rich deposit there.
Kracken Energy Corp., has valid existing claims, to pursue a Uranium Exploration Project that includes construction of seven (7) drill pads for core drilling to be initiated and reclaimed within 1 year of initiation. A Safety Plan has been prepared to mitigate potential impacts at the project.
Kracken Energy Corp. was a junior uranium exploration company focused on high-grade US assets like the Apex Property in Nevada, but it was acquired by Aero Energy Limited in June 2025, becoming part of a larger North American uranium developer.
On January 7,2026 the U. S. Forest Service held an informational public meeting in Austin, Nevada in regards to the possibility of a resurgence of a uranium mine south of that town.
Eureka County Offices Have New Hours
Be sure to read the Eureka County Commissioners News and Notes in this edition to see the new schedules on page 5 for several county offices and services. And we added the Post Office hours there too.
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By Trina Machacek
New-ish Internet Service Provider in Eureka
For those who haven’t heard, Kyle Moore who started Internet Express and brought the internet into Eureka County some years ago, sold his company to Rango Broadband. To get information, hooked up with Rango, or for problems with the service call 775-847-4000. VP of Corporate Development is Mark Herr, email him if you have more questions: mark.herr@rango.net.
Have You Stopped Along Highway 50
Have you stopped along Highway 50 lately? Seen what amazing Nevada items are made only in Nevada? Followed the riders of the Pony Express Association? If you look at the top of the front page of e Star you will see three logos. We are proud to support Made in Nevada, Pony Express Territory and Pony Express Association. If you have a chance, we urge you to visit these three great organizations:
HOME - Loneliest Road in
We all think, say and do things that we think are unique to ourselves. Rewards in life come when we least expect it. Here’s the story. Some time ago I wrote about something I have thought would be such fun. I got a lot of input aer I wrote of my “thing.” But. Yes, an individualized “but.” I like that I can cause a bit of a bubble with my words. When I get replies and notes and letters, it can and sometimes, means I am right about my thoughts; that we all have something in common. Not everything. at would be like saying we were all Stepford wives— or husbands. at would be too weird. And spooky. No, we all have differences.
What I wrote was, as I travel the highways and bi-ways, and I see a UPS or FedEx freight truck, I can’t help but wonder what is in all those packages inside the trailers? Going one step further I mentioned that wouldn’t it be a blast to open them all? Not that I wanted anything that was in there. I just am nosey enough to want to see all the stuff. Well, okay. I might want what would be in the little packages. Like little jewelry sized, diamond carrying packages. I am, aer all, a girl.
e possibilities are nearly endless as to what one might find packed and, on its way, to be delivered. At least I can say I wouldn’t come across some cremations as they are only allowed to be sent via the U.S. Post Office. But the world, absolutely anything else in the world that fits into the acceptable parameters of those two shippers could be in those packages. How exciting.
Well now I have been vindicated in my dream of at least seeing all the things that might be and could be riding down the roads in some of those trailers being pulled by those big rigs. I have found that there is something available that has been out there for some time, but I was unaware of it. Be still my inquisitive heart. I recently learned about buying bags full, and boxes full, and pallets piled high, with unclaimed, lost, or returned goodies. ere are businesses that sell that stuff. Yes!
ese various businesses have been around for quite some time. Amazon occasionally has returned and unclaimed pallets full of these types of goods, as does the post office. But most of the “lost and not found” stuff is handled through companies. It’s a big business. I am not interested in buying a bag, box or pallet of these things. Why? Because in my world, I have not wanted the stuff, I just want to see what is in the packages. Have the fun of opening them. Like Christmas without having to have that “Oh, how nice of you” reaction you need to portray when you really are not that excited to see the sugar free fruitcake from Aunt Shirley—again. In our ever growing and changing electronic world there are a few people who have started blogs and YouTube channels who buy these items and then turn their new hobby into entertainment. What a country. Recently, because I was curious about this new adventure, I watched a lady somewhere in Wisconsin buy, bring home and open a pile of this kind of stuff. Oh, stuff was exactly what she got. Over and over again. Package aer package. Rip and tear aer rip and tear. It was so funny to see what I had only imagined. Just what all the stuff in all the packages that at one time rode in freight truck trailers turned out to be.
It is not too oen that you get to have a daydream come full circle. Have that curiosity turn into a catharsis in your being. e best thing? I got to actually see some of the things that might have been in a UPS or FedEx truck, and unlike that poor lady that now has piles of stuff, I don’t have to figure out what to do with all that junk!
Yep. What a country we have right?
Photo by A. Vargas/IAEA.
EUREKA COUNTY CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Today We Introduce: Miles Umina
By Trina Machacek
Running for Eureka County Sheriff | Term: 4 Years
As the mid-term year progresses, we will endeavor to bring you as many interviews with those hardy souls who wish to commit to public service and run for the several offices that will be part of the election process in 2026.
Umina came to Eureka October 2020 as a Deputy when he was hired by our former sheriff Watts. Later he was moved up as acting Seargent and then moved to full Sargent in October of 2021. When Watts was r emoved from office on the heels of a successful recall, Umina was a Lieutenant and he was made Acting Sheriff on November 1, 2021. On April 1, 2025 Umina was appointed Sheriff by the Eureka County Commissioners to fulfill the term which will end the end of 2026. He has made great strides in organizing the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office since he was appointed into the position following a very lengthy and ugly dismissal of Watts.
Sheriff Umina and his wife Kristan sat down with me and were open and willing to answer questions without hesitation.
Born in Ohio and moved to Nevada when he was young, Umina has followed in his father’s footsteps in public service of policing. Towards the end of what he hopes will be his full term of service as Sheriff of Eureka County, in 2030 he will have 25 years of service under his belt. During his now 21 years he has been a firefighter in the Panaca Fire Department then a captain and then the Assistant Fire Chief.
In law enforcement his list of duties and positions reads like a who’s who. From a Detentions officer and Patrol Deputy, he is proud of his time as a K-9 handler, member of the Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force and an investigator of misdemeanor to major felony crimes.
Asked what he enjoys about living in Eureka County?
He talked of the welcoming atmosphere he noticed right away when he moved here.
e worst part of Eureka?
“Well, I am not a fan of the sometimes-brutal winters,” he added. His wife, Kristan fully agreed with that assessment.
What does he see as the most problematic parts of our county?
“As a whole, the county is very safe. But drugs, of course, are an issue as they are in any community,”
said the Sheriff. “Drugs, lead to petty crimes which lead to larger crimes,” he told e Star. “Drugs are a major concern in all areas of law enforcement.” en he went on to note that one other big thing he and his team see is domestic violence, one of the worse calls to respond to.
What does he see as a problem that he wants to concentrate on?
Without a breath Umina said, “Speeders.” He wants to hit the problem of speeders on both ends of the county. In Eureka the number of speeders through town has been cut by more patrols and in Crescent Valley with increased patrols there, he hopes the number of accidents that occur from the Horseshoe Ranch through town and out toward the mine, he hopes can be curbed.
Umina took time to learn all about what was wrong with the Sheriff’s Office budget when he took over, by sitting down for hours with Eureka County Comptroller Kim Todd. Between the two of them they found where money was being spent in areas that were no longer needed and put into places to bring the office into alignment of today’s new budget needs.
He has updated the entrance into the ECSO to protect the officers, visitors and those in custody. He is in the process of getting the jail re-certified to handle prisoners instead of “farming” our incarcerated over to White Pine County. “at will, in the end, save the county money and time.” He sees this as a needed process with the possible increase of people moving into both ends of the county over the next few years and beyond.
Miles and Kristan have three boys. ey split some of their time off between Eureka and Caliente where both of their sets of parents live. Kristan owns and runs their antique shop in Eureka, Eureka Antiques and Oddities and she is also the President of Eureka Main Street, the organization set up to work on making Eureka appealing to tourists. She also works part time at the hospital in the billing department in Caliente. To contact Miles about anything you are concerned with or interested in talking to him about the office, his qualifications, plans, and his campaign email him at umina4sheriff@gmail.com
Remember: If you are going to be a candidate in 2026, contact e Star to be part of our Meet Your Eureka County Candidate series. 775-778-5829 or email, trina@theeurekacountystar.com. Let’s talk!
News from Secretary of State e State of Nevada Voters
Submitted Information
To keep up with being transparent and keeping voters informed, different orgainzations and outlets recived the following information as a press release.
e Eureka County Star, with the mid-term elections coming up in 2026, will endeavor to pass along as much information that is presented to us concerning the upcoming election.
2026 ElECtiOn YEar Off tO a nEw Start
Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announces an increase in active registered voters in December 2025 CARSON CITY, NV – Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar reports an increase of 11,092 active registered voters during the month of December 2025 as compared to November 2025. e total number of active registered voters in Nevada is 2,116,453, an increase of (0.53%).
Nonpartisan active registered voters increased by 11,938 (1.54%). Republican Party active registered voters statewide decreased by 962 (-0.16%). Democratic Party active registered voters statewide increased by 64 (0.01%). Independent American Party active registered voters increased by 39 (0.04%), and Libertarian Party of Nevada active registered voters increased by 7 (0.05%). Active registered voters from a compilation of “other” minor political parties increased by 6 (0.02%).
Of the 2,116,453 active registered voters in nevada:
• 787,853 are Nonpartisan (37.23%);
• 596,164 are Republicans (28.17%);
• 593,029 are Democrats (28.02%);
• 90,291 are members of the Independent American Party (4.27%);
• 15,002 are members of the Libertarian Party of Nevada (0.71%); and
• 34,114 are members of other minor political parties (1.61%)
e latest voter registration breakdown can be found under the Elections tab at www.NVSOS.gov or scan the QR code.
Sheriff Miles Umina.
Ask A Doc!
With Dr. Ty B. Erickson, M.D. FPMRS
“Ask A Doc” is written by Ty Erikson M.D. FPMRS. Besides his practice in Las Vegas, Ty travels the world helping women with medical needs. He and his family have been Nevadan’s developing mining enterprises. His son also has a farm in Diamond Valley. We are over the moon excited to have him be part of our family. Dr. Ty is straight forward with a smile.
I need my toenails cut but don’t have the money, or really want to go to have a pedicure. What do people do when they can’t see or reach their toenails? I have medicare but not sure a podiatrist is the right kind of doctor to see. How expensive do you think it will be? ank you for the help.
is is a great question and a concern of many people. Toenails serve important functions. ey protect the bones and skin of toes from injury. ey assist in walking balance. ey are made of keratin, found in skin and are found in most primates and other mammals.
Common problems include nail fungus (onychomycosis) and affect about 10% of our population. e older you are the more likely you are to experience it. Half of all people over age 70 develop this infection. It presents slowly with thickening and
discoloration of the nail. e nails can become brittle. Fungi thrive in dark and damp environments, so people whose feet remain wet for extended periods have an increased risk of toenail fungal infections. is can happen when wearing the same sweaty shoes or boots every day or working in wet conditions. ere are over-thecounter treatments. ey do take a long time, so be patient. People with diabetes are also at high risk for this infection.
Ingrown toenails are common and oen painful toenail problems. It occurs when the corner or edge of your toenail grows into the skin and flesh along the side of the toe. is can be caused by cutting your toenails too short or on a curve instead of straight across. ey present with redness, pain swelling and oen the tissue can become infected. If you suffer from either of these two problems generally Medicare will cover treatment under part B.
Medicare generally will not provide coverage for toenail clipping. However, it may be medically necessary, or you have a high risk of a serious foot infection such as people with diabetes or kidney disease. If a patient is unable to perform self-care due to health risks, this service can be covered, along with treatments for other foot problems like bunions, hammertoes, and heel spurs.
Talk with your health care provider. ey can investigate if you are a candidate. Podiatrists are specialists that manage these problems. If you have to pay out of pocket it will most likely cost hundreds of dollars.
From a practical perspective, YouTube has many videos on managing your toenails. Enlist your family members to assist you. Aer my airplane crash 5 years ago nearly all my foot bones, including my toes were broken. I also could not reach them. So, I joined the “family and friends” program of asking for help. People who care about you would love to assist you with foot care.
Please send in your questions to Ask A Doc! Send questions to: trina@theeurekacountystar.com
Johnny’s Tech Corner Four Consumer Electronics Show Gadgets at Are Useful
By Johnny Fitzgerald
Every January, the tech world descends on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Usually, the headlines are dominated by flying car concepts or robots that fold your laundry—fun to watch, but useless for real life in rural Nevada.
However, CES 2026 was different. is year, the focus shied to “practical resilience.” Manufacturers appear to have recognized that people no longer just want entertainment; they also want tools that help them maintain their health, safety, and independence within their own homes.
Aer siing through the noise, here are three standout items from the show that would be right at home in Eureka.
tHE “dailY CHECKUp” SCalE: witHinGS
BOdY SCan 2
In Eureka, seeing a specialist oen involves a long drive to Ely, Elko, or Reno. at makes at-home monitoring vital.
e standout health gadget this year was the withings Body Scan 2. is thing isn’t your parents’ bathroom scale. It features a retractable handle that you hold while standing on it, allowing it to perform a “6-lead ECG” (checking your heart rhythm) and analyze your body composition by segment (arms, legs, torso).
It tracks over 60 biomarkers, including nerve activity (to detect signs of diabetic neuropathy) and vascular age. It effectively gives you a mini-physical every morning. You can share this data directly with your doctor via an app, providing them with essential information to guide your healthcare.
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wHY UraniUM nOw?
Withings Body Scan 2.
tHE “MOUntain GOat” MOwEr: SEGwaY naviMOw X4
is thing is cool. Robotic lawn mowers have been around for a while, but they have had two major flaws: they required you to bury a wire around your yard (a pain in the rear, even on smaller lots), and they couldn't handle hills.
At CES 2026, Segway introduced the navimow X4 is new model uses satellite GPS and AI cameras to stay in your yard—no buried wires required. More importantly, it is built for rough terrain. It includes “all-wheel drive” and can climb slopes of up to 84% (roughly 40 degrees).
Most yards in our area aren't perfectly flat, manicured squares. We have slopes, rough patches, and uneven ground. Finally, there is a grass gobbling robot rugged enough to handle a high-desert landscape without getting stuck on a tumbleweed or sliding down an embankment.
In the meeting in Austin, the announcement containing information was as follows:
is proposal has been determined as emergency action under Executive Order 14156 Declaring a National Energy Emergency issued on January 20th, 2025, by President Donald Trump, in which he declared an energy emergency regarding the availability of domestic energy resources and domestic energy production, transportation, refining, and generation.
e Forest Service hosted the public meeting for the purpose of providing the Proposal Scope of the Apex Exploration Project. e Apex mine operated until 1968, however, and during this time produced 45 metric tons of ore, making it Nevada's largest producer of uranium.
In information gathered from Dee Brewer Helming, Lander County Commissioner, regarding this announcement, she informed e Star that “it’s not a mine, it’s just a drilling program taking core samples to see if there is a possibility of a future mine. It’s an old uranium mine that was open in the 50-60's.” I was told through the grapevine that the mine was in Grass Valley. However Dee let us know, “It’s not Grass Valley, it’s at the base of Veatch Canyon, just south of Austin, in Reese River Valley.” She also added, “IF anything does occur it could be 5-10 years before it happens. A lot of it depends on the drilling and what they find.”
wHat waS tHE pUrpOSE Of tHE pUBliC nOtifiCatiOn MEEtinG?
As per the notice from the Forest Service:
“is Project will adhere to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) NEPA regulations that went into effect July 3rd, 2025.
Under the new USDA NEPA regulations 7 CFR Part 1b, public scoping is no longer considered; however, the Responsible Official may consider a Public Notice when deemed appropriate. In addition to references for the USDA NEPA regulations 7 CFR Part 1b, a presentation on the background of the proposal area, proposal description and timing of planned implementation, the developed Safety Plan, and reclamation of exploration activities.
e Forest Service will not be accepting comments; however, questions following the presentation will be taken from the participants. What are the Forest Service’s Next Steps in Proposal Planning? Once the proposal is accepted, the Forest Service documents with a Findings of applicability and no extraordinary circumstance (FANAC). e FANEC is made available to the public by posting on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Project Webpage.
ey are just doing some drilling. If what they find is viable then they will begin the permit process to do more. Right now just pulling samples.”
Mining uranium is not to be feared. e guidelines and safety aspects of all mining is fully regulated and the urgency to adhere to those guidelines is held in great regard.
e CDC (Center for Disease Control) states,
“Everyone is exposed to low amounts of uranium through food, water, and air. Exposure to high levels of natural or depleted uranium can cause kidney disease. Uranium has been found in at least 67 of 1,699 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).”
It should be noted though that uranium is just a part of the mix used in making nuclear power. It needs to undergo nuclear fusion to become the end use fuel to create electricity.
tHE “SEniOr SafEtY” GUardian: i-GUard StOvE & ai firE SEnSOrS
One of the biggest themes this year was “AgeTech”— technology designed to help seniors stay in their own homes longer. Two devices stood out for safety.
First, the I-Guard stove sensor. It connects to your electric or gas stove and uses motion sensors. If you walk away from the kitchen and forget a burner is on, it starts a countdown. If you don't return, it shuts the stove off automatically.
Second, the Hansunst ai fire detector. Unlike old smoke alarms that scream every time you burn toast, this unit uses AI to “smell” the air. It can distinguish between “cooking smoke” and a “real fire.”
When the fire department is all-volunteer and response times vary depending on where you live, early and accurate detection is everything. ese tools provide peace of mind for families who want to ensure their elderly loved ones are safe living alone, without constant intrusion.
In the end, the best technology doesn't change your life; it just makes it a little easier. Whether it's catching a health issue early or mowing a steep hill while you drink your coffee, the class of 2026 offers some welcome help for the rural homeowner.
Johnny is an insufferable Gen-Xer who escaped Southern California before the next Big One sinks it into the Pacific. He now calls Eureka home and refuses to leave. He can be reached for questions, comments, and ideas at JohnnyFEureka@gmail.com
Uranium is also used in the medical field in diagnosing and treating some cancers. e military uses uranium in developing nuclear weapons and in propulsion of nuclear submarines. Uranium’s extreme density also makes its industrial uses as a shielding element valuable.
in a CO-pilOt BinG SEarCH it iS BEliEvEd:
“Uranium's versatility as a resource has made it a critical element in modern energy production, medical technology, and military applications. Its unique properties and isotopecontinue to play a significant role in various sectors, highlighting the importance of careful regulation and management of this resource.”
In the money world, uranium is selling today at approximately $59-$83 per pound.
e value is found in the fact that the deposit is easier to mine and produce.
In comparison to the Nevada gold rush, uranium is as viable as the lithium, vanadium and other rare earth minerals being mined throughout the state.
Time will tell if uranium will make a splash in central Nevada over the next 5, 10, 20 or more years.
e Eureka County Star is a weekly community newspaper that shows the life and times of all aspects of living in rural Nevada. We welcome subscribers from everywhere to
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20. Magazine that features a “Sexiest Man Alive” issue
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24. Stockings 25. Bear 28. Comic Sandler 30. One-time electronics giant
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FROM OUR PAST
Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!
25 Years Ago
January 18, 2001
Passing is Noted
elma Irene Solaegui, 73, died ursday, Nov. 30 at a Las Vegas hospital. She was born to William and Pearl Robinson March 11, 1927 in Jiggs.
A devoted homemaker, she was a 31-yer resident of Las Vegas.
Mrs. Solaegui attended school in Eureka and graduated from Eureka County high school in 1945. She was a member of American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary and Pythian sister’s lodge.
She is survived by her husband, Frank and son, Daniel, both of Las Vegas: her sisters, Katherine Wilson of Winnemucca and Ruth Widnier of Las Vegas: and two grandchildren San and Tobe and three great-grandchildren…
e family wishes to thank each and every one or their gracious kindness and sympathy,
“Our beloved elma will truly be missed by all of us.”
50 Years Ago
January 17, 1976
Photo Needed on New Drivers License
Beginning this year, all motorists obtaining a new Nevada license or having their license renewed will be required to have their photo taken and place on the document.
e new state law does not require everyone to have the photo taken this year, but does when they are issued a new license.
e photo process takes approximately five minutes and includes having a colored picture of the applicant and license information taken on film, developing the film, cutting the license to pocket size (about two by three inches) and covering it with a plastic lamination.
100 Years Ago
January 16, 1926 (A KEEN time!)
e Star regrets the misspelling of Flanagan (error Falnnagan) in the January 9, 2026 edition. Mr. Flanagan is a candidate for Eureka County Sheriff. We apologize for the error.
“Seeing Red”by Allen Vaughan Across
Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes
Market Prices and Notes Sponsored by your Commissioners: Rich McKay, Marty Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald
New Office Hours Are Now Implemented
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: January 16, 2026
Alfalfa Tested Big Bales $185 - $215 per ton
Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales
- $300 per ton
Hay $17.00 - $21.00 per bale
Top Cows
per ounce
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Over the past few months a change of hours for Eureka County offices has been talked of, public meetings were held, discussions with various departments were held. In a recent meeting the Commissioners thanked all who were involved in dealing with the new scheduling. ere will be bumps and water marks to deal with as the new schedule gets ironed out.
While we are all aware that change is always a struggle. We as a county and within our communities can work together to see everyone is served efficiently and respectfully.
If you feel like making someone’s day, thank the county employees when they help you in their respective jobs.
HErE iS tHE nEw liSt Of EUrEKa COUntY HOUrS
County Offices: Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer & Comptroller, District Attorney, Justice Court: Monday through ursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Crescent valley town Hall: Monday through ursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
public works: Monday through ursday by appointment, call 775-468-0326. Friday through Sunday 3:30 to 4 p.m. open with no appointment needed.
Eureka landfill: Monday through Sunday 12 to 1 p.m.
Eureka Sentinel Museum: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Opera House: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Swimming pool: Monday 2 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And just as a note of information, the Eureka Post Office window is open Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m. am to 4:15 p.m., and is closed for lunch for 12:30-1:30 p.m. e post
office window is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Josh and Jamie did a great job over the Christmas holiday. Be sure to thank them when you stop in!
Editor’s Note: If you are going to run for an office in Eureka County contact me, Trina Machacek, so we can get your name and information out through a press release or interview—and of course advertising too. Trina Machacek, Editor, trina@theeurekacountystar.com
Urban Cowboy dresses Up for dinner
Daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the restaurant is for take out only, and take out is always available from 11-9. To order for take-out call 775-237-5774.
By Trina Machacek
Shawn Bansal owner of e Urban Cowboy restaurant in Eureka has recently added new seating for guests. He says the new seats will “give more privacy” and comfort to his customers. Changing out the very old and used seats has made an amazing change in the restaurant.
e Urban is now open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please note that the dining room opens at 4 p.m. Shawn notes that daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the restaurant is for take out only, and take out is always available from 11-9. To order for take-out call 775-237-5774, or stop in and enjoy a juicy burger or some amazing and authentic Korma or Masala.
Also—Shawn is working hard to get the new EZ Stop opened up. Gas is now available to customers and the store—soon. Looking like this spring!
a light on all of Eureka County.
New seating in The Urban Cowboy. Photos by Kristan Umina.
Business Owner, Shawn Bansal inside the Under Construction Eureka EZ Stop to hopefully be re-opened spring 2026.
Just a peek at the Urban Cowboy menu!
Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps January 8–14, 2026
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.”
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Arrest Recaps
For the dates of January 8, 2026 – January 14, 2026, there was one arrest reported. Tuesday, January 13, 2025, Dale Austin Hair was arrested by Eureka County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Cobb, Sergeant Collins, Sergeant Shoaf, Deputy Hoggard, and Deputy Harris
Sheriff’s Corner Sheriff’s Corner
on suspicion of convicted person failing to register, possess dangerous weapon, possess a firearm by a prohibited person, driving on suspended license, and reckless driving. An initial appearance and bail hearing were set for Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Justice Court News
For the dates of January 8, 2026 – January 14, 2026, there were no court cases.
If You See Something, Say Something
e following is an open letter to the residents and those who live in another neighborhood that may be reading our Sheriff’s Corner.
Good aernoon, “If you see something, say something.” Eureka County Sheriff's Office are partners with our community. Sometimes our residents see things that ECSO may not see in our daily patrols around our community. ECSO encourages our residents to report any suspicious behavior and situations. Some things that we are looking for are any written or spoken threat of a crime, prolonged or unusual interest around residences or businesses beyond casual or professional interest, missing or stolen items no matter how small, or even someone that
presents false information or misusing documents to conceal possible illegal activity. ECSO will send out a Deputy to investigate the situation. ECSO asks that you call the Sheriff’s Office at 775-237-5330 or if there is an emergency 911.
ank you, Sheriff Miles Umina
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.
Man With Gun Arrested in Cresent Valley
Eureka County Sheriff’s Office Felony Arrest in Crescent Valley
By Sheriff Miles Umina of Eureka County Sheriff’s Office.
Crescent Valley, NV-On January 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. a Sergeant was contacted by a Phoenix Convenience store employee about a suspicious person that had come into the store. ey stated a male subject had a handgun tucked into his waistband. e same employee had told another Deputy earlier that they believed the male had just been released from prison.
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL, STATEWIDE AND MULTICOUNTY
DISTRICT OFFICES TO BE FILLED
In accordance with NAC 293.040, the following list of elected offices for which candidates are to be nominated at the June 9, 2026 primary election includes:
• United States House of Representative (2-year term) – District 2 & 4
• Governor (4-year term)
• Lieutenant Governor (4-year term)
• Secretary of State (4-year term)
• State Treasurer (4-year term)
• State Controller (4-year term)
• Attorney General (4-year term)
• District Court Judge (6-year term) First Judicial District Court – Multi County ▪ Department 1 & 2
• Fifth Judicial District Court – Multi County ▪ Department 1 & 2
• Seventh Judicial District Court – Multi County ▪ Department 1 & 2
• Eleventh Judicial District Court – Multi County Department 1
• State Senate (4-year term) Multi County District 14, 16 & 17
• State Assembly (2-year term) Multi-County ▪ District 32, 33, 36, 38, 39 & 40
• Justice of the Supreme Court (6-year term) ▪ Seat B & D EUREKA COUNTY OFFICES
• Assessor (4-year term) Filing Fee $100
• Clerk Recorder (4-year term) Filing Fee $100
• Treasurer (4-year term) Filing Fee $100
• Sheriff (4-year term) Filing Fee $100
• District Attorney (4-year term) Filing Fee $100
• County Commissioner District 2 Filing Fee $100
• School District Board of Trustees (4-year term) Filing Fee $30 Seats 2A (reside in county seat) & 2B (reside outside county seat)
• Television District Board of Directors Filing Fee $30 Seats 4B, 4C & 4D (4-year term) & 4E (2-year term)
• Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board (2-year term) Precinct 4, 3 Seats Filing Fee $30
CANDIDATE FILING DATES Non-Judicial: March 2, 2026 - March 13, 2026 For more information or to File a Declaration of Candidacy please visit: Eureka County Clerk Recorder’s Office or follow the link below https://www.eurekacountynv.gov/departments/clerk-recorder/elections/
**Please note the new requirement pursuant to Sec 2. of AB491 (2025) to be registered to vote in the " State, district, county, township, or other area prescribed by law in which the officer is required to reside and, if elected, over which he or she will have jurisdiction or will represent". Published
and 29, 2026.
A Deputy arrived in the area and began to search for this male. e Deputy through his investigation was able to identify the male as Dale Hair of Fort Wayne, Indiana. e Deputy learned that Mr. Hair was a 7-time convicted Felon and Hair could not possess a firearm. Mr. Hair was also on Parole and Probation in Indiana. e Deputy was able to get a photograph of Mr. Hair, and he was able to confirm the suspicious male with the gun that was in the Phoenix as Mr. Hair.
Additional Deputies and Sergeants from Eureka and Crescent Valley plus Undersheriff Cobb arrived in the area to locate Mr. Hair. On January 14, 2026 at 12:16 AM Mr. Hair was seen driving on Fourth Street in Crescent Valley. Undersheriff Cobb attempted to stop the vehicle Mr. Hair was driving and Mr. Hair took off at a high rate of speed. Mr. Hair pulled into a residence and sideswiped a tree. Undersheriff Cobb took Mr. Hair into custody. During a pat down search of Mr. Hair, a handgun was found in his pocket.
dalE Hair waS arrEStEd fOr tHE fOllOwinG CHarGES:
• NRS 202.360.1 Possession of a firearm by prohibited person
• NRS 179C.100 Convicted person fail to register with local law enforcement within 48 hours
• NRS 202.350.1D Carry a concealed firearm without a permit
• NRS 484B.653 Reckless driving with disregard of safety of person or property
• NRS 483.560.1 Driving on suspended license
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF
On December 31, 2025, Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) an application under Advice Letter No. 689-E, designated as Docket No. 25-12032, to revise Electric Tariff No. 1 to modify Generating Facility Interconnections Rule No. 15 pursuant to the Order issued in Docket No. 24-05041.
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 703.400.
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, FEBRUARY 4, 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 at the Commission’s website at: 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 make a written request to be placed on the service list for this proceeding to receive any further notices in this matter.
By the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant
Commission Secretary
Dated: Carson City, Nevada 1/7/26
Eureka County Courthouse. Photo by Dana Lee Fruend.
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A PPLICATION 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
A PPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE WATER NO. 94837
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EUREKA COUNTY ROOM TAX ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Eureka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 3, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (during a regularly scheduled Board meeting) in the Eureka County Commission Chambers in the County Courthouse at 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada.
The reason for said hearing is to invite public comments and consider making changes to the County Room Tax Ordinance, specifically Title 4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Taxes, Chapter 50, .010 Definitions, G. Information on the proposed changes can be acquired from the Office of the County Clerk, by emailing ClerkRecorder@eurekacountynv.gov or by calling 775-237-5263.
Board of Eureka County Commissioners /s/ Rich McKay, Chairman
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.
State Engineer
January 2026 Events Calendar
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Eureka Senior Center Tuesday’s at 2:30 pm
Eureka Senior Center Jan.
Eureka Library
Mon. 10-4, Tue 10-4, Wed. 12-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 12-6 Adult Craft Program: Thursdays 4-8 p.m. Sewing machines are available for use. Story time Mondays at 2 p.m.
Crescent Valley Library
Thurs. 2:30-7, Fri. 10-2:30 Story time Fridays 10:30 Carlin Library Tues 9-12,12:30-3:30, Wed-Thurs 1-4, 4:30-7:30, Fri & Sat 11-2, 2:30-5 Send
