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a proposed plan of operations for the project was submitted in 2006.
e most recent major setback for the project came in 2023, when the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada vacated the project’s 2019 BLM record of decision. is ruling was based on the Rosemont decision.
e Rosemont decision was a 2019 district court ruling in Arizona which was upheld by a court of appeals in 2022. e decision says while federal mining law allows companies to mine on federal land where economically valuable minerals are present, if federal land is going to be used for dumping mine waste that land must also have valid mining claims and contain valuable minerals.
Since the Rosemont decision, lawmakers have introduced a Mining Regulatory Clarity Act in 2023,2024 and 2025 in an attempt to reverse the effects of the Rosemont decision. So far, the act has not made it through both houses of Congress. e latest version was passed in the House on Dec. 18 and went on to the Senate.
e BLM wrote in the new decision on the Mount Hope Project that Great Basin Resource Watch, Western Shoshone Defense Project and the Progressive Leadership
Alliance of Nevada challenged BLM’s 2019 record of decision based on their contention that the BLM failed to adequately protect springs and surrounding land because it approved Eureka Moly’s proposal to permanently dump its waste rock on the land even though Eureka Moly did not “have a valid mining claim for those lands and the lands do not contain metalliferous minerals.”
e district court agreed that the Rosemont decision applied to the plan of operations for the Mount Hope project, so the court vacated the 2019 record of decision and remanded the matter back to the BLM for further analysis.
U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks in Reno wrote the BLM “cannot skirt the Mining Law requirement that valuable mineral deposits must be found in order to occupy the land.”
Prior to this decision, Great Basin Resource Watch and Western Shoshone Defense Project had been protesting the Mount Hope Project for years, petitioning for review of the BLM’s 2012 record of decision approving the proposed mine and filing a complaint with U.S. District Court.
e BLM won at the district court level, so the organizations appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which remanded two issues back to the BLM over air pollutants. e BLM also assessed an amendment to the company’s plan of operations in 2015, as well as a dra EIS on air quality issues.
e dra supplemental EIS was issued in 2019, followed by BLM approval.
e BLM says the latest plan modification incorporates a redesign of facilities to avoid any use or occupation of the withdrawn lands associated with three public water reserve sites and relocates waste rock dumps to address Rosemont issues.
In its new record of decision, the BLM reapproves the four previous BLM authorizations of the Mount Hope Project and approves the 2025 amended plan of operations.
Project detAils
In 2019 General Moly said the Mount Hope Project was expected to employ more than 700 people during the construction phase and about 400 people for the mining operation. e company said the mine was expected to start out producing around 40 million pounds of molybdenum per year, which would be about 5% of the molybdenum produced worldwide.
In the latest decision, BLM says the Mount Hope project is expected to last about 80 years, with a construction period of up to two years, 44 years of mining and ore processing, and 30 years of reclamation, along with five years of post-closure monitoring.
General Moly agreed in 2010 to set up a trust fund of up to $12 million for a cooperative of growers in Eureka County in exchange for the growers agreeing not to protest the company’s proposed Mount Hope molybdenum mine.
at agreement was between Eureka Moly and the Eureka Producers’ Cooperative for a trust aimed at enhancing agriculture in Diamond Valley that could involve buying and retiring water rights, according to the Elko Daily Free Press.
e BLM said the new decision on the Mount Hope Project was issued in support of President Trump’s order to increase mineral production in this country and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, enhance national security and create jobs.
e planning documents are available at the BLM National NEPA Register. Go to: eplanning.blm.gov a nd search for Mount Hope Project Plan of Operations Amendment. BLM Planning and Environmental Coordinator Jeff Kirkwood can be reached at BLM_NV_BMDO_P&EC_NEPA@blm.gov or 775-635-4164.
Eureka County Commissioners News&Notes
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When Was the Last Time You Attended a County Commissioners Meeting?
As the Chairman of the Commission bangs his gavel to bring the meeting to order the first and wonderful thing that happens is that all present are asked to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance. In this day and age, that pledge means as much if not more than it has since its inception into our daily lives in the USA in 1942.
e Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 and officially adopted by Congress in 1942. It was composed by Francis Bellamy to mark the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. Now that’s a tradition.
e meeting then gets underway with the call for any comments from the public. Our north end of the county is included in every meeting by video link. e link in Crescent Valley is set up at the town hall in their meeting room. So public comment is called for from the audience in Eureka and those in Cresent Valley.
e Commissioners have a section in each meeting. Here they talk about events they have attended or things that they want to discuss with the other commissioners. is is usually an interesting part of the by-monthly meetings. It is a look inside the commission.
From there the meeting is moved to approval of the last meetings minutes, then to reports from the various departments. Finance from your comptroller, Kim Todd, and the county treasurer, Pernecia (Necie) Johnson. Also in that line of reports will be information and request from Jeb Rowly, Scooter Mentaberry with the Public Works and Road Department. Sheriff Miles Umina; EMS Director Nichole Cooley; Eureka Senior Services Director, Linda Gordon; Human Resources Director, Christina Lopez; Misty Rowle, IT Director; and Natural Resource Manager, Jake Tibbetts. Each person that comes before the board reports on the business of Eureka County. We
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have a great group of individuals who make this county run orderly keeping in mind what would be the best in policy, purchases and use of all resources the county has in its cache of remarkable assets.
Also in each meeting there will be visitors giving information of upcoming services or events.
ese can be from mines or private businesses or recently a company gave a presentation on how the Green Leaf project will affect Eureka County. Each meeting has something different that would have something to do with our county and the residents.
Updates from ongoing projects are discussed. is oen deals with contracts for work being carried out. Budgets are hammered out when the budgets for all departments are discussed annually.
en, the subject matter is to deal with requests from different individuals and groups asking for support of the commission. Each request is thoroughly discussed.
e Commissioners question the reason for the support, the amount, how the funs will be used and what those funds will do for the county.
e commission will then hear from the Clerk about any and all correspondence and they discuss if there are any matters that need special attention.
When all the business on the agenda has been exhausted the Chairman will again call for public comment from both the audiences in Eureka and in Crescent Valley.
Aer all comments are concluded the date for the next meeting is set and then the meeting is adjourned.
One of the best things about our County Commissioner’s meetings is, if you have a question about what is being discussed you can raise your hand and ask it. In an orderly and respectful way of course. But you have the opportunity to bring up your question, values and ideas. at is not the way it is in all governments. We are blessed in this county by being individuals who respect each other.
e County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.
e agendas are available from the County Clerk, Kathy Bowling usually the ursday or Friday before the meeting.
If you would like to receive the agenda by email, contact the clerk’s office. Also, if there is a matter you want to bring up to the County Commissioners you need to be put on the agenda. To do that you need to contact the commissioner that represents your district, or the Eureka County Clerk’s office can guide you on how to get on the agenda.
If you are interested in seeing your county business at work for you, attend a meeting. ey begin at 9:30 a.m. on the dot. Lots of space to sit and watch. We are a very sound county with people in place to see that our todays and the tomorrows for our county are up to date, in good working order and funds are used with knowledge and with our future in mind.
Mt. Hope distant view.
Johnny’s Tech Corner dash cams: Your Silent Witness on the Highway
By Johnny Fitzgerald
Anyone who spends time driving the long highways of Nevada knows the road can be unpredictable. Between wildlife crossings, sudden weather, and the occasional careless driver, situations can change quickly. at is one reason many drivers, including myself, will not travel any real distance without a dash camera running.
ough I think most people are familiar with the idea of dash cams, just in case, a dash cam is a small camera mounted on your windshield that continuously records the road ahead while you drive. If an accident happens, the video can provide clear evidence of what actually occurred. In disputes with insurance companies or law enforcement, that footage can make all the difference.
e technology has improved dramatically in recent years, and good dash cams are now affordable and easy to install. If you are considering one, there are a few features worth understanding before you buy.
MeMory cArd vs. cloud storAge
Most dash cameras record video to a small microSD memory card. e camera records short clips and automatically deletes the oldest footage when the card fills up. is is known as loop recording. If the camera detects a sudden impact, it locks that clip so it cannot be erased.
is system has a big advantage. It works anywhere and does not require internet service or monthly fees. For many rural drivers, that simplicity is exactly what they want.
Some newer dash cameras also offer cloud storage.
ese models connect to your phone or a vehicle hotspot and upload important clips to an internet cloud service. is allows you to access footage remotely and ensures it is preserved even if the camera or memory card is damaged.
e trade-off is that cloud services usually require a subscription and a reliable data connection, which are not always available along long stretches of rural highways. ough some will cache to your phone or device and upload later.
For most people, a good camera with a high-quality memory card will do the job just fine.
Key feAtures to looK for
When comparing dash cams, a few features matter more than others.
• Video quality of at least 1080p resolution
• Good night recording performance
• A wide viewing angle of around 140 to 160 degrees
• A G-sensor that automatically saves footage during an impact
• Heat resistance for vehicles parked in the Nevada sun
ese features help ensure the camera actually captures usable footage when something important happens.
good, Better, And Best oPtions
If you are looking for a reliable dash cam, here are a few models that are consistently well reviewed. All are available on Amazon.
good option (Around $70 to $90):
e Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is a compact and dependable entry level model. It records in 1080p and is extremely small, making it easy to mount without blocking your view.
Better option (Around $150 to $200):
e VIOFO A119 V3 records in sharp 1440p resolution and offers excellent night performance. Many drivers consider it the sweet spot between price and performance.
Best option (Around $350 to $400):
e BlackVue DR970X is a premium dash cam that records in 4K and offers optional cloud connectivity. It can also be paired with a second camera to record behind the vehicle.
Installing a dash cam usually takes less than ten minutes. Most plug into your vehicle’s power outlet and mount to the windshield with a small adhesive bracket.
Hopefully, you will never need the footage it records. But if something unexpected happens on a lonely stretch of highway, that little camera may turn out to be the most reliable witness you have. Safe travels!
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
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Eureka has a varied and long history. e snippets we offer here are drawn from the Eureka Sentinels of our past. Enjoy!
FROM OUR PAST 25 Years Ago
March 15, 2001
History Day Event Winners Announced e junior-senior high school students at Eureka High school recently held their history day contest. e competition was rigorous with some very interesting research having been completed.
e theme for the competition was “frontiers in history.”
Topics ranged from the Comstock to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Students addressed issues such as atomic testing in Nevada.
With the completion of the local contest, winners may now advance to the State contest to be held in Carson City at the Nevada State Museum on March 24.
In the research paper category, eighth grader
Julie Etchegaray will represent our school.
Clint Tognotti and Shane Moody will advance in the seventh grade group project division.
Katie Buffington will go as high point individual project.
In the seventh grade, group performers will be Matt Hoekenga, Wesly Goodwin, and Kyle Rodgers.
Heather Burnham will represent the seventh grade with an individual project.
For the fist time a senior division winner was a participant. Samantha Taylor competed with a project on space.
A congratulations should be extended to all those participating. Many interesting projects were completed.
50 Years Ago
March 13, 1976
Sale of Eureka Ranch Reported
Reports received here indicate the JD Ranch in Pine Valley has been sold to Frank Paxton and family, a general partnership of Kanosh, Utah, by Diamond Land and Cattle, a ranching and farming partnership in Eureka County which has faced recent foreclosure actions by a variety of creditors, the Elko Free Press reported.
e reports indicate that as a result of the sale of the JD ranch, which represented only a portion of the holdings of Diamond Land and Cattle, a decision of an earlier notice of default has been filed in Eureka County. Recordings in that county also indicated some of the partners in Diamond Land and Cattle have withdrawn from the partnership. ey are Charles H. Damele, and R.D.F. Damele and Arlene W. Damele, his wife.
Remaining partners in Diamond are omas H. Gallagher and Dorothy S. Gallagher, his wife: and G.W. Garrett and Christine F. Garrett, his wife. e partnership reportedly will retain the same name and continue in the ownership of farming property situated in Diamond Valley, north of Eureka, formerly known as Liberty Livestock.
Sale price on the transaction involving the sale of the JD ranch to the Paxton family is theirs to disclose.
100 Years Ago
March 13, 1926
New Election Plant
Kelley & Rebaleati have their new lines of poles placed through the streets of Eureka and are now engaged in stringing two heavy wire cables on the poles.
eir new direct current lighting plant has been shipped from Salt Lake and is now due to arrive here shortly, when the new plant will be put into operations.
Note" by Mark McClain
Eureka Meetings, Courts and Arrest Recaps March 4—11, 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 March 4, 2026 – March 11, 2026, there was 1 arrest reported.
Friday, March 6, 2026 Phoutherro Yok was arrested by Eureka County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Harris on suspicion of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. A pretrial custody hearing was set for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Justice Court News
Wednesday, March 4, 2025, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a plea and sentencing hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada v. Breanna Marie Vest, Case Number 25 CR 00066 7D.
Present via Zoom was the Defendant with her appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present in person at 701 South Main Street in Eureka on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq.
The Court canvassed Defendant and accepted her plea of guilty to count III: driving under the influence, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 484C.105, NRS 484C.110(2), and NRS 484C.400.
The Court then proceeded to sentencing. After hearing from the parties, the Court sentenced Ms. Vest to serve 2 days in jail with credit for time previously served of 2 hours, pay $585 in fines and fees, and Vest was also ordered to attend a victim impact panel and a DUI education course.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Eureka County
Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, conducted a pretrial custody hearing in the matter of State of Nevada v. Phoutherro Yok in Case Number 26 CR 00016 7D.
Present via Zoom was Defendant Yok with his defense counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Theodore Beutel, Esq., Eureka County District Attorney.
The Court conferred with the parties about a date for a preliminary hearing, then set the preliminary hearing to begin Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
The Court then consulted counsel regarding bail or other pretrial conditions for Mr. Yok. After consideration of the arguments, the Court ordered Defendant be held on $25,000 bail (cash or bond) and if Mr. Yok bails or bonds out, he must obey certain conditions outlined in open court.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Eureka County Justice Court, Justice of the Peace Dorothy Rowley presiding, was present and prepared to conduct a misdemeanor bench trial in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Devin Canale, Case Number 25 CR 00058 7D.
Present at 5041 Tenabo Avenue in Crescent Valley was Defendant Canale’s court appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender. Present on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. Defendant Canale was not present and was not excused.
The State of Nevada, along with law enforcement officers subpoenaed to testify, was prepared
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA
DC Engineering vs. Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy. Complaint regarding Rule 9 deadlines. Docket No. 26-01032
NOTICE OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE
On July 29, 2025, Darryn Crawford (“Crawford”) submitted a written complaint to the Consumer Complaint Resolution Division (“Division”) of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) Regulatory Operations Staff (“Staff”) against Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“Sierra”) regarding Sierra not abiding by deadlines set forth in its Tariff Rule No. 9 for electric and gas main extensions.
Crawford filed the consumer complaint pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703 and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 703.172 and 703.310.
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.
Interested and affected persons may file petitions for leave to intervene pursuant to NAC 703.578 through 703.600 at either of the Commission’s offices on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to NAC 703.655, the Commission has scheduled a PREHEARING CONFERENCE in this docket to be held as follows: TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 And VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS
The parties will appear and otherwise participate in the prehearing conference either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. The parties should provide the email address, title/role in associated business or organization, and business address for each person who intends to participate via Microsoft Teams to Administrative Attorney James Newcomb at jnewcomb@puc.nv.gov no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Members of the public can access the prehearing conference at the time noticed herein either in person or via the Commission’s live stream link on its website at https://puc.nv.gov.
The purpose of the prehearing conference is to formulate and simplify issues involved in this proceeding and set a hearing and procedural schedule. At the prehearing conference, the Commission may take any action authorized by NAC 703.655.
The Commission is not responsible for providing clerical or administrative assistance or materials to parties during Commission proceedings. If such assistance is necessary, parties must make other arrangements for this type of assistance.
The filing 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 request in writing 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
3/4/26
to move forward with a misdemeanor bench trial on charges of count I: registration required, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 4825.545; count II: proof of insurance required, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 485.187; count III: criminal contempt, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 199.340; and count IV: failure to register as a felon, a misdemeanor in violation of NRS 179C.100, NRS 179C.110, and NRS 179C.220. The Court heard from counsel and issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Defendant Canale to secure his appearance in Court.
District Court News
Friday, March 6, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a change of plea hearing in the matter of Case Number CR 2505-244, the State of Nevada vs. Breanna Marie Vest.
Present via Zoom was Defendant Breanna Marie Vest. Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Ms. Vest’s appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., Eureka County Public Defender, and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.
The Court extensively canvassed Ms. Vest on the guilty plea agreement filed with the Court February 18, 2026 and accepted her plea of guilty to one count of possession of schedule I controlled substances, a category E felony in violation of NRS 453.336(2)(a) and NRS 193.130. The Court conferred with the parties and set a sentencing hearing for Friday, May 1, 2026.
Friday, March 6, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable District Judge Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of the State of Nevada vs. Kimberly Daniel, Case Number CR 2408-193.
Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka on behalf of the State of Nevada was Holli Else, Esq., Eureka County Deputy District Attorney. A member of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation was present via Zoom videoconference.
Both Ms. Daniel and Ms. Daniel’s attorney Lorien K. Cole, Esq. did not appear.
The Court heard from the State regarding Ms.
Daniel’s unexcused absence while on probation for her December 6, 2024 conviction for possession of methamphetamine, a category D felony in violation of NRS 453.336 and NRS 193.130. The Court reset the status hearing for Friday, March 20, 2026.
Friday, March 6, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted a status hearing in the matter of Case Number CR 2509-256, the State of Nevada vs. Leroy Paul Titus.
Present in person at 10 South Main Street in Eureka was Defendant Leroy Paul Titus, with his appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom.
A Jury Trial had previously been set for April 7, 2026 continuing through April 10, 2026 if necessary. Defense counsel and the State, by written stipulation, requested a continuance. The Court granted the request. This jury trial on charges of battery with the intent to kill, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.400(1)(a) and NRS 200.400(3), and battery with a deadly weapon, a category B felony in violation of NRS 200.481(1)(a) and NRS 200.481(2)(e)(1), will be rescheduled to a later date.
Friday, March 6, 2026, the District Court, the Honorable Steve Dobrescu presiding, conducted an arraignment hearing in the matter of Case Number CR 2602-286, the State of Nevada vs. Wayne Alan Harms.
Present in person was Defendant Wayne Alan Harms, with his appointed counsel Jane Eberhardy, Esq., and appearing on behalf of the State of Nevada was Eureka County Deputy District Attorney Holli Else, Esq. A representative of Parole and Probation was also present via Zoom. Defendant Harms was arraigned on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, a category A felony in violation of NRS 453.3385(1)(b); and possession of electronic stun device by a convicted person, a category B felony in violation of NRS 202.358. Defendant Harms plead not guilty to both felonies, and a jury trial is set to begin June 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF JOINT APPLICATION AND PREHEARING CONFERENCE
On March 2, 2026, Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“NPC”) and Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (“SPPC”) (collectively, “NV Energy”) filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (“Commission”) a joint application, designated as Docket No. 26-02034, for approval of their Joint Natural Disaster Protection Plan for the period 2027-2029. 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 NV Energy filed the joint application pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and the Nevada Administrative Code (“NAC”) Chapters 703, and 704, including, but not limited to, NRS 704.7983, Docket No. 19-06009, and Legislative Counsel Bureau File No. R181-24. Pursuant to NAC 703.527 - 703.5282, NV Energy requests confidential treatment of information submitted under seal with the joint application.
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, APRIL 8, 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to NAC 703.655, the Commission has scheduled a PREHEARING CONFERENCE in this docket to be held as follows:
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 1150 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE TO
Hearing Room A
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada 9075 W. Diablo Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89701
And VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS
The parties will appear and otherwise participate in the prehearing conference either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public can access the prehearing conference at the time noticed herein via the Commission’s live stream link on its website at http://puc.nv.gov.
Parties and petitioners seeking to intervene should provide the email address, company position, and business address for each member of their organization who intends to participate via Microsoft Teams to Commission Administrative Attorney James Newcomb at jnewcomb@puc.nv.gov no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the prehearing conference is to formulate and simplify issues involved in this proceeding and set a hearing and procedural schedule. At the prehearing conference, the Commission may take any action authorized by NAC 703.655.
The Commission is not responsible for providing clerical or administrative assistance or materials to parties during Commission proceedings. If such assistance is necessary, parties must make other arrangements for this type of assistance.
The joint application is available for public viewing at 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 in order to receive any further notices in this matter.
By
the Commission, TRISHA OSBORNE, Assistant Commission Secretary
Dated: Carson City, Nevada 3/5/26
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Case No. CV2602-281 Dept. No. 1
The undersigned affirms this document DOES NOT contain a Social Security Number.
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTOF THE STATE O F NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EUREKA
MICHAEL KERSEY, Plaintiff, vs.
KENNETH JAY SCOTT, LAURA MAE SCOTT, AQUARIAN MINING EXPLORATION, INC., DALE HOPPER, MOLLY GERKE, TODD HOPPER, and HEIDI HOPPER, Defendants and STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, NEVADA MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION, Interested Party
SUMMONS
NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
TO KENNETH JAY SCOTT, LAURA MAE SCOTT, and DALE HOPPER: A Verified Complaint for Quiet Title has been filed by the Plaintiff, MICHAEL KERSEY regarding Manufactured Housing title number is B0213888, Serial No. NNID35758AB. Service shall be complete four weeks after the first publication.
1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 21 days after service is complete, you must do the following:
a. File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Verified Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court, with appropriate filing fee.
b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney/Plaintiff whose name and address is shown below.
2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff and failure to so respond will result in a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Verified Complaint.
3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.
4. The State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board members, commission members and legislators, each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to the Petition.
DATED this 25th day of February, 2026.
Submitted by:
/s/ Rendal B. Miller
Rendal B. Miller, Esq.
Attorney for MICHAEL KERSEY Nevada Bar No. 12257
115 West 5th Street, Box 7 Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
775-623-5000
/s/ B. Mahoney
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
Eureka County District Court
P.O. Box 540 Eureka, Nevada 89316
A PPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 94932
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 26th day of January 2026 Nevada Gold Mines LLC of Elko, Nevada made application to the State Engineer of Nevada for permission to change the point of diversion and place of use of 1.5 c.f.s., 192.1 a.f.a., of water heretofore appropriated under Permit 52884. Water will be diverted from an underground source (GQDW-22) at a point located within the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 35, T34N, R51E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 35 bears N 07 degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds W, a distance of 1,618.68 feet (approx. 7 miles NW of Carlin, NV). Water will be used for mining and milling purposes from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The existing point of diversion was located within the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 35, T34N, R51E, MDB&M, or at a point from which the NE corner of said Section 35 bears N 87 degrees 42 minutes E, a distance of 711 feet.
Chris Thorson, P.E.
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO DETERMINE WATER RIGHTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, the State Engineer issued Order 1342 initiating proceedings for the determination of the relative rights in and to all waters of Upper Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-056), excepting those claims subject to the Pony Canyon adjudication proceedings; Antelope Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); Middle Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-058); and Lower Reese River Valley (Hydrographic Basin 04-059), excepting those claims subject to the Humboldt River and Trout Creek adjudication proceedings, located within Lander, Nye, and Eureka Counties, State of Nevada. All claimants to rights in and to the waters of said sources, who have not previously done so, are required to make proof of their claims in the manner prescribed by law. At a later date, claimants will be notified of the period for submitting evidence to substantiate their claim(s) of vested right.
Chris Thorson, P.E. Acting
INVITATION TO BID-COOPERATIVE FARMING
Sealed bid proposals will be accepted for the leasing of a portion of the Overton Wildlife Management Area, Clark County, Overton, Nevada for the purpose of Cooperative Farming. The selected bidder will enter into a five-year contractual agreement, and the lease period will be from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031. Bids will be received in the Nevada Department of Wildlife Office (NDOW), 6980 Sierra Center Pkwy., Suite 120, Reno, Nevada 89511 until March 16, 2026, at 5 p.m., and then publicly opened on March 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Applications for bid proposals are available at the following NDOW offices: Overton Wildlife Management Area NDOW/Headquarters 1000 Waterfowl Rd. 6980 Sierra Center Pkwy., Suite 120 Overton, Nevada 89040 Reno, Nevada 89511 702-397-2142 775-688-1569
Date: February 12, 2026
Bennie Vann Wildlife Area Supervisor/Overton WMA Nevada Department of Wildlife
