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Is this you? Shrinking Toilet Paper By Trina Machacek life happens and things change. we all know that. in recent years covid changed the way we did a lot of things. ings tht affected our pocket books and wallets. Not just our personal monies, but monies of big businesses too. But! Yes, a quietly shrinking “but.” here’s my tale of tail woe! oh my Goodness. my other half and i owned a hardware store that we sold in the early 2000’s. Because i could i ordered a bunch of what you might call “back stock” that i would have as i went through the withdrawals of not having a store of my own. some of the things i ordered were cases of paper products. Kleenex, the ones that were 3 layers and so as a kitten. Paper towels of course and much-needed toilet paper. at was some fieen years ago and i admit i still have some of my “exit order” stored. But i am coming down to the end of the last case of tP. Knowing that, i decided to buy just a little extra cushion (pun intended) of toilet paper for my stock room. Before putting the new stuff out with the old stuff i grabbed a few rolls to put in the closet with what was standing guard. waiting to be unrolled when needed. at’s when i saw it! i wear glasses and sometimes my eyes play tricks on me. like the mirror on the passenger side of our vehicles where there is a sticker that reads, “somethings may look smaller…” well my new rolls looked smaller than my older rolls. i thought, “No way. it’s toilet paper.” i will admit i was sitting down when i noticed this deviation. eventually i grabbed the two side-by-side rolls and yes, the new ones were smaller. Just the width. e package still touted the 1000 sheets and the strength and blah, blah, blah. But the width! e width was narrower. is is just wrong on sooooo many levels. to make sure i wasn’t imagining this change i did something you will really get a giggle out of. i have a roll of toilet paper that i got when i got married in 1976! Yes, it’s 50 years old-and it’s pink. it was stuffed up inside one of those crochet toilet paper covers that a lady made for a wedding gi. i don’t have the crochet cover, but i do have the roll of toilet paper. it was a full 3/8” taller! i remember when i noticed that my paper towels changed. oh yes they did! e size of each towel was smaller and the number of square inches changed by a number that you would only have noticed if you had a hand that weighed nails by the pound by taking them out of a nail bin for customers for years. i have that hand. (i introduced myself to the president of a Bofa from las vegas when he bought a ranch in our area, by measuring his nails with my weight conscious hand— such another story.) when i bought the “new” paper towels as my “back stock” was about to run out i noticed in the grocery store the difference in the weight. so to find my toilet paper was also given a shave down made me madder than a wet hen! i was quiet when the iced tea company i bought my tea from went from a full 2 quarts and downsized the amounts to something akin to a quart now measured in those danged metric measurements—and raised the price too! Price is not the issue. Prices increase. But to increase the price, and decrease the amount too? Quietly with subversiveness? and to the most sensitive and much needed items of life. haha ere are so many things in the world to get our hair in the air about. is toilet paper one of those things? i say maybe, because in our world we need to stop and realize the phrase popularized by author and psychotherapist richard carlson, who used it as the title of his massive 1997 best-selling self-help book, don't sweat the small stuff . . . and it's all small stuff is true. Not any truer today than it was when paper grocery bags became plastic. soon we began to tie them closed. en we all became frustrated and lost fingernail aer fingernail trying to get them untied! Yes, there will always be something to wag a finger at. Pull hair out about. squish our faces up at. learn the decisions made in board rooms to keep companies in the black so we can always have toilet paper. Because just think what the world would be like if toilet paper went away all together. 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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2026 Hunt Huge Success By Trina Machacek sometimes all it takes is an idea out of the blue to make amazing life altering events happen. chad Bliss of diamond valley was on the wildlife Board in eureka when he found himself at a state commission meeting. ere he listened to two hunters who had had life happen, leaving them unable to hunt because of disabilities. chad took it upon himself to reach out to the men just to hear more about their stories. at was “the out of the blue moment” chad needed. From that meeting and talking to farmers and ranchers in diamond and Newark valleys, he created Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs in 2008.
The Ryan Harris family from Salem UT—12 year old Maylie took her trophy. is year was a remarkable year for the annual hunt in diamond valley for a new group of men, women and kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a hunt. Nevada department fr wildlife is aware of the need for depredation hunts on farms where wildlife has grown in numbers where their existence caused farmers to be impacted by those numbers. to be eligible for tags on farms the farmers must be inspected by Ndow and be found to have at least 50 head of wildlife. in some cases in diamond valley there have been farms with more than 200 head of antelope eating the profits of farmers. enter local farmer lynford miller and chad Bliss and his organization, outdoorsmen in wheelchairs. miller who has a farm in diamond valley, has for several years aided chad in gathering depredation tags from farmers who donate them to this hunt. chad added that he is so grateful to the farmers who so generously give tags and access to their fields for the hunt. especially, he added, to ernie and heather Zimmerman of Newark valley. ey make sure there is no hunting on their farm before e outdoorsmen can get in to hunt there first. is year the hunt took place on august 22 and six families were invited to participate in the exciting hunt. some have been in wheelchairs since child hood, some more recently through accidents. it isn’t just that reason that brings these tough souls to the hunt. some have been diagnosed with possible life ending illnesses and they just want to hunt one more time. at is the magic of Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs. one wife said of her newly wheelchair bound husband that he had not smiled since his accident earlier this year is hunt, this experience with chad and the
TIDDLES-N-BITTLES EUREKA SCHOOLS ARE STRONG IN NUMBERS according to Kathy Porter, eureka high school, Principal Glover’s secretary, here are the number of students enrolled this year in our eureka county school district. Eureka High School: 148 Eureka Elementary School: 105 Crescent Valley Elementary School: 28 in comparison, in 1976 the district reported these numbers: Eureka High School: 66 Eureka Elementary: 50 Beowawe (now Crescent Valley): a whopping 53!
That smile! Casey, his wife and son from Spring Creek, NV. many volunteers brought him out of the blackness and into the light again. she could hardly contain her overwhelming gratitude to the group relayed miller to us when talking about the weekend. at is the magic of Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs. it certainly takes a village to create this type of magic. chad expressed his deep appreciation to so many who donated time, money, supplies and support this year as in the past, but wanted to especially thank Jerry white of Perdiz shooting range in eureka. Jerry started Perdiz in 1992 and has been the driving force ever since he and a group of local businessmen planned and built the range. Jerry has always been a huge supporter of this annual hunt put on in diamond valley. Quieter and in the background are also lynford miller and his amazing wife, sue. lynford has been able to not only go to farmers in diamond and Newark valleys to get the donated tags for the hunts, but goes out to spot animals too. he takes time to get the best places and ways to get the hunters to the animals. en assists the hunters to the fields and with the aercare of the harvest. his wife sue is instrumental in holding a bar-b-q dinner at their home in dimond valley. she and four other ladies, Kristi, Julie, Nicloe and lindsey served up meals to the hearty hunters and families. she also bakes cookies and her famous cinnamon rolls to get the hunters out on hunt day with full tummies. she even makes homemade granola and packages it for the day for her “hunters.” at, too, is the magic of Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs. if you would like to be part of this amazing experience, know someone who would fit into the parameters of the hunt, or donate please contact chad Bliss who works with mt. wheeler Power in eureka. or go to Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs | Providing experiential hunting adventures for those utilizing wheelchairs. with the support of our forward-thinking volunteers and sponsors, Nevada outdoorsmen in wheelchairs ™ is able to provide participants with a memorable and life-changing experiences thanks to: Nevada mines, au ranch, southwest Gas, Nevada Bighorns unlimited, Kinross, wild sheep, vortex optics, Perdiz sport shooting course, wade distributing, crystal Gibson Photography, eN vogue marketing, Gateway rv center, wonrate Gear, silver sage wildlife studio, and Gunworld.
WHO WILL START A RESTURANT IN EUREKA? is week we interviewed a representative of rNdc about the former Busy Bee, clementine’s restaurant on the south end of eureka. will you, or someone you know throw your hat into the food industry and become a restaurateur in eureka? read all about it on page 3. NEW AddITION TO THE STAR You may have noticed your star is fatter! we are happy to introduce you to the Great Basin sun and a sports section! e sun is an informational section about happenings and events in rural Nevada. e new sports section is put together and will cover rural schools and the athletic departments and games played throughout the school year. Yes, iNcludiNG the vaNdals aNd ladY vaNdals! e reporters writing the new sports section have a combined nearly 50 years of rural Nevada high school sports reporting. we hope you enjoy these two new sections to e Eureka County Star. we are growing and loving delivering the news weekly to eureka county and far beyond!
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WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR GENEROUS 2026 RODEO SPONSORS: Eureka County Recreation Board Ormat Nevada Gold Mines i-80 Gold Corp Pan Mine McCuen Construction Kinross Bald Mountain Eureka County Star Eureka Supply Eureka Vet Clinic Superior Livestock Lumos & Associates Fn’A Hay McMullen McPhee Marina Hills Dental Diamond Valley Hay RV Medics Eureka Gun Rack Silver State Repair Fiona’s Custom Leather Big Sky Exploration DiVa Farms Sierra Nevada Construction Mt Wheeler Rawhide Sheds
North Peak Resources Eureka Depot The Colt: Battle Mountain Raine’s Market BFE Screen Printing & Embroidery William Bee Ririe Hospital & Rural Health Clinics The Country Cottage The Rusted Shack Doran & Cindy Adams Dave & Karen Fitzwater John & Geneese McDowell Ken Stillman In Memory of Doug George, Jr. Dustin & Lisa Feyder Fred & Carolyn Bailey Tim & Sandie Halpin Gary & Melody Garaventa Fred & Jan Buckmaster Martin Ranch Pete Goicoechea, Board of Regents Dale & Debra Bugenig Sherri & Tanner Wilker: In Memory of Trigg Thompson
Cheri Sestanovich: In Memory of Trigg Thompson Jason Dunham Daniel & Mandi Venturacci Laurel Kleinman Tamisha Pena Chad & Rosie Bliss Patti Benson Jim & Vera Baumann Lance & Sierra Knudsen T & C Farms Jim & Susan Gallagher Richard & Priscilla Kyle Vicky Zubieta Marty Echevarria HAY DONOR: TIM & CONNIE BAILEY CUTTING CATTLE DONOR: LEVI & SARAH SHODA SPECIAL THANK YOU: EUREKA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AND ROAD CREW!
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Quil Filippini
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RESTURANT-RESTURANT WILL EUREKA EVER GET ANOTHER RESTURANT? By Trina Machacek Before beginning, let’s give our wholehearted thanks to the urban cowboy and e eureka depot for extending great food and service to our town with their restaurants. and to wish former eureka school district music teacher ralph cuda good things to come in his everchallenging efforts to open his dream italian epicurean retirement plan. we also wish eleny mentaberry the best in the uncertain future of the long-standing own club roadhouse and restaurant. Not to forget the stop and go goodies available at champs and the eZ stop gas stations/convenience stores, where types of fast-food choices are many and varied. with that all said: eureKa is screamiNG For a resturaNt. e undertaking of a business is not something for everyone. it takes guts, faith and a burning desire to create and sustain something that is created. Yes, it’s like have a child. so are you the one that will “birth” a new eatery in eureka?” e building at the south end of eureka has seen better days but according to michelle Beecher, lending Program manager of rural Nevada development corporation, (rNdc) who at this time is the owner by default of the old clementines, there is still life there. enough le there to start over and have a desirable and successful restaurant. we put several questions to michell and here is what she has to say about what rNdc might be able to do to help a new owner and to the possibilities of re-opening the building. TM: we asked loan types available, that type of thing. if possible, what outstanding loans on the property is a potential buyer looking at? i suppose that information is offered by the realtor, but i am not interested in realtor info. more from your side and the rNdc perspective. Michell replied (MB): so, i can’t give balances due or loan info, but i can say that rNdc has extreme flexibility to deal with a potential borrower to get financing. and, at least a portion of the funding (usually half) could fall under the i-80 fund, which is helpful because of the low rates. if you’d like to schedule a call to chat about how our funding works, i’d be happy to do that with you. or, i could even come over and present to a group (chamber, rotary, county commission, etc.) if you think that would be beneficial. at way we could get the word out about our program to several people at once? i told michelle i would like to add a section in this story about clementines. Not the ins and outs of the rise and fall of the girls who gave their all to the dream of clementine’s. at is their business and the local mill has ground it up one side and the other over the years since they closed.
TM: No, i am thinking more along the lines of what rNdc is set up to do and what they offered and did to help our hometown girls, leslie and carrie. i have known both of them since they were little girls, so i know to take everything each of them has told me with a huGe grain of salt. at is why i thought i would reach out to you ladies at rNdc. MB: i can imagine it was quite the hot topic at the time. e nature of rNdc is such that, because we’re not a bank, we have more flexibility to lend in these rural areas when it might be difficult to get approved through a more traditional route. is also means that we can offer a little more leniency and understanding when a business has trouble or gets behind. we are ultimately still responsible to our funding agencies, however, which is why we would need to make more aggressive collection efforts when a borrower is in default for that long. TM: how does rNdc work with borrowers, what types of loans can they receive, and what they need to do, put up, back the loans with and the plan they needed to have to get the loans. en if rNdc would be available to new owners? (rNdc started working towards opening clementines in 2021.) MB: we would absolutely love to help with a new buyer who was needing funding. we’re even able to partner with other institutions/banks. we do require that our loans are fully collateralized. we don’t have a minimum credit score requirement, but the borrower needs to be current on all of their existing obligations with no collections or judgments. and finally, we would need to show that the borrower has sufficient cash flow to service the debt. is can be tricky with a start-up, but we’re willing to work with people. TM: if possible, a bit of background information about what rNdc is set up for and what they offer. i know all this because we were an rNdc recipient a very, very long time ago. i am sooo old. (Jerry my husband and i were the first loan rNdc granted in 1992 to start eureka true valeuy hardware.) MB: at’s so fantastic that you were a past borrower. i started in 2015, so it must have been before that. and, you’re not old i think you went to school with my dad and that guy never ages. i don’t let myself see it, anyway. rNdc is a private non-profit that has been in operation since 1992. we’ve been doing this kind of work for nearly 35 years now and are passionate about bringing access and opportunities to these small communities that we love so much. a business in eureka county is eligible to be funded through both the i-80 Fund and rNdc’s regular loan funds (typically half from each). is is important to note because the i-80 funds come with an interest rate of 2% for the first two years, increasing to 3.75% thereaer.
our standard loan funds can range from 6-12%, but usually trend between 7-8% right now. TM: Next of course how long the building has been on the market. e asking price and if there is any wiggle room on it. everyone is always looking for a deal you know. MB: e building went on the market shortly aer the business closed, so a few years ago now. i believe the asking price was $325,000 when the listing was active. as far as wiggle room, i’m not a final decision maker, but i do know rNdc is committed to doing what we can to be helpful in this situation. TM: in your opinion, do you think it will ever sell and will it still be able to be used as a restaurant—with the older and questionable equipment and items le behind? or would a new owner have to start from scratch. it’s so hard to say. MB: i sure hope it will. i sure hope there is someone with a dream and some drive who might want to give it a go. and, not just for our sake, but for eureka. as far as it continuing as a restaurant, i would imagine it could. e bones are there. i’m just not sure what is le as far as equipment goes. TM: i know this seems like a lot of information i am asking for, but when it comes down to it, it is basic info that i am sure the readers will gobble up. aNd! maybe even prompt an entrepreneur who might--and really should—jump on it. MB: let me know if there is anything else i can answer for you. i’m happy to help where i can while also letting potential borrowers know that we do adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines for specific projects. Finally, in closing i asked michelle a bit about whether rNdc is still set up to help people with energy saving programs? she replied, so, we do have a weatherization program that can help low-income families with energy saving measures. if you would like a better quote for that, though, i think doreen or mary in our office could better touch on those programs. i’m just the lending gal! TM: ank you so many times, michelle for your time and all the great information you provided in this article. P.s. tell your YouNG dad “hi” from me! so reader, are You ready to jump on this? all it takes is a dream, determination, desire, and a willingness to get dirt under your fingernails to dig into your future and the future of eureka. michelle Beecher can be reached at: michellea@rndcnv.org and the crew at rNdc can be reached in ely. Give them a call at 775-289-8519. e biggest regrets in life are the regrets of not doing it!
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mr. ciriaca herrera and mis rose tognoni were married at the home of the bride/s parents in eureka on saturday evening, august 28, by Judge w. r. reynolds. witnesses to the ceremony were mr. and mrs. edward herrera, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served to the relatives and a number of invited guests. e bride is the eldest daughter of mr. and mrs. antonio tognoni of eureka, where she was born and raised; she graduated form the eureka county high school with the class of 1925 and is a popular member of eureka’s younger set. e groom is an industrious young man who has been a resided of eureka for several years, and is at present an employee of the eureka-holly mining company. e couple will make their home in eureka.
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on august 25 eureka county schools received what is known as a *swatting call. e eureka county sheriff ’s office responded and found the call to be unfounded aer a full and comprehensive investigation at the schools. e main and most important issue was and will always be the safety of our children and residents. e eureka county sheriff ’s office issued the following press release on wednesday morning, september 26:
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Press Release August 26 on august 25 eureka county dispatch received a call from eureka elementary school. eureka elementary informed dispatch that they had just received a call about a threat to the school. eureka county sheriff ’s office deputies arrived on scene within minutes of the call from the school. eureka elementary and high school were then placed on a lockdown to ensure the safety of the students. ecso worked with Nevada state Police, Nevada division of investigation, and white Pine sheriff ’s office to make sure there was no threat to our children and community. when it was deemed there was no longer a threat, the schools were removed from lockdown. all law enforcement stayed in the area until the students were let out for the day. ecso treats any threat to our children and community as our top priority. ecso will exhaust all avenues to find the person responsible, and eureka county will prosecute them. ecso is working with Nevada division of investigation to locate this subject or subjects that made this swatting call. is investigation will be ongoing, and ecso will provide updates as progress is made on this case. ecso would like to thank Nevada department of transportation, Nevada division of investigation, white Pine sheriff ’s office, elko county, eureka ems, eureka county school district, and Nevada state Police. we are honored to have these agencies as our partners. in partnership with the community, we endeavor to operate a sheriff ’s office with a focus on preventing and investigating crime in a moral, ethical, and legal manner. our primary focus is the safety and well-being of our citizens. Editor’s note: At press time the ECSO reported the matter is still under further interior investigation and no further details were available. *A swatting call is a dangerous hoax where someone makes a fake emergency report to draw a heavy, armed law enforcement response— such as a SWAT team—to a specific location. Perpetrators usually fake high-stakes emergencies like active shooters, hostage situations, or bomb threats to target schools, public figures, or online adversaries.
e eureka high school rodeo was a great success! we had over 150 entries over the weekend. e rodeo was august 14-16. e following are our club members and how they placed in our rodeo. 5TH GRAdE • ronald archuleta – first time .22 rifle shooting, placed 11th. • louie venturacci – Goat tying - 8th saturday, 10th sunday, and 7th in the average
11TH GRAdE • henry Buccanann – 3rd in the average in tiedown, and 6th in the average in cutting. • Natalie Bliss – injured • Nicholas Bliss – 2nd in trap, and 5th in .22 light rifle shooting. • annie tibbitts – 3rd on sunday and 10th in the average in Pole Bending; 2nd saturday, 10th sunday, and 3rd in the average in Breakaway roping.
7TH GRAdE • hadley Bliss – 2nd in Breakaway saturday and 5th in average; 5th in Pole Bending and Barrels saturday • leila venturacci – 7th in Goat tying, 5th in Breakaway on saturday 8th in the average in Breakaway.
12TH GRAdE • Quil Filippini – 1st in Barrel racing in the average, 3rd in cutting in the average, and 1st in Pole Bending on saturday. • leeah osterhoudt – 6th saturday, 1st sunday, and 5th in average in Breakaway roping; 4th saturday, 5th sunday, and 4th in the average in Goat tying; 7th in team roping sunday.
8TH GRAdE • Boone tibbitts – team roping 5th saturday, 6th in the average, and 8th in the Breakaway.
we would like to give a big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers. without their support and help, our rodeo would not be possible!
9TH GRAdE • Frank Buccanann- 4th in the average for tiedown roping. • Kaycee osterhoudt – 7th in team roping on sunday • Jed callister
Editor’s Note: Hadley is the Rodeo Club Reporter and was kind enough to put these results together for e Star. We at the Star are blessed by the kids of our communities. We are excited that the 7th and 8th graders from the Eureka Middle school with their teacher Ms. Mello, have invited us into their classroom to work with the students again this year. Having the opportunity to introduce the world of journalism to the school is something we treasure. e students will be working with Winnona Eversgerd this year. Winnona has been part of the educational world as a teacher and school counselor.
10TH GRAdE • hunter dixon – team roping • charlee sestanovich- 9th on saturday, 8th on sunday, and 7th in the average for team roping.
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Your Choice Matters–Choose A Color! is is your chance to be part of the big decision. e last time the eureka county courthouse was painted we were all much, much younger. e poor old gal is in dire straits in the faceli department. well fear not friends. e paint is being chosen, getting ready to be mixed and is nearly in the can! First though, the county is asking for input on the red color choice. see the picture below and if you have a preference as to the color on the le or right, stop in, or call the eureka county recorder’s office and give them your two cents! e county commissioners have chosen and awarded a contract to custom Painting and decorating of reno, Nevada to paint the eureka county courthouse at a cost of $99,000. e last time the building was painted was 2010 by the same company. e new job is scheduled to begin with the prep work towards mid-september. e painting should begin the first part of october. of course our eureka weather will have the last say if the painting will be started and completed this fall, or be put off until spring of 2027 breaks. lester Porter who works for the county and handles the needs of our buildings told e star that the owner of custom Painting assured him that over in the past years since the last paint job, paint has come a very long way. Paint has undergone many changes making its life, especially with the darker colors, last longer and be more vibrant over the life of the job.
The red paint on the left side? Or the red paint on the right side? Be part of the choice and process. Photo courtesy Katelyn Zimeman.
Honorable dylan V. Frehner Running For 7th Judicial district department 2 e med-term election is coming to a head and e Star is active in introducing the hardy souls who have thrown their hats into the ring of fire of public service. November 3, 2026 is election day and the time is growing short to meet and get to know those who are on the upcoming ballot. Frehner reached out to e star to introduce himself to eureka county and surrounding area residents. dylan Frehner became a judge by way of being tapped to fill the position emptied by the honorable Gary Fairman when he retired from the bench in april of 2025. at that time the call went out from Nevada Governor lombardo to fill the seat. e commission on Judicial selection posted the notice and the long tedious application and selection process was started. e process of filling the seat was undertaken by five lawyers and the application was long, involved in the law and showed the strengths and desires of each applicant. see Frehner’s application in its entirety here commission on Judicial selection application seventh Judicial district department 2 aer discussing the move with his wife and children, aged 18 to 27, Frehner entered his name to the pot. at the time he and his family were living in Pioche. Frehner has worked on both sides of the judicial system. he has been a defense attorney and a prosecutor. so when asked why move from the attorney to the judgeship roll his answer came easily, “Because i love the law,” he said with ease and conviction. Passing the application process was followed by personal interviews by the Governor aer which Frehner was tapped to fill the position in 2025. Frehner’s love of the law would now really be challenged and put to the test. he was ready. most interesting to eureka county may be that Judge Frehner is well versed and passionate about the Nevada water laws. his stance is strong on the fact that Nevada water laws have been known as strong but there has, in the past, been some ball dropping in the strength of enforcement within the department. he hopes to be part of what might be able to be fixed. only time, the law and the conviction and strength of those in the positions to move those laws forward will tell those outcomes. Frehner has worked towards those ends by attending the classes and gaining his certification on water laws to become a Nevada water law Judge. Aer extensive study, including reviewing adjudication models from other jurisdictions and gathering input from various sources, the Commission to Study the Adjudication of Water Law Cases concluded that Nevada would benefit from providing district court judges special training to preside over water law cases. As a result, the commission proposed the certification of specialty water law judges and developed rules for assigning water law cases. e pilot program, launched in January 2024, mandates that certified judges hear water law cases. e certification process involves judges submitting an application and undergoing specialized training on key topics in water law, conducted by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (Nevada Courts.gov)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FILE NO 25-12-030-FCL | DATED: August 26, 2026 On September 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Nevada Trust Deed Services, as duly appointed or substituted Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) recorded as Instrument No. 2021-245531, and as modified or amended, if applicable, in the Office of the County Recorder of EUREKA County, Nevada executed by LOCE Enterprises, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (as to Parcel 1) and Leslie Trevino, an unmarried woman (as to Parcel 2) by reason of now continuing default in the payment or performance of obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including the Notice of Breach and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust which was recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of EUREKA County, Nevada, by the beneficiary and the undersigned more than three months prior to the date thereof, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States of America) at the front entrance to Eureka County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT D OF PARCEL NO. 3 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP FOR MARION AND LENA VAN VLIET, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA ON APRIL 6, 1989, AS FILE NO. 126926, LOCATED IN A PORTION OF LOT 11, SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 53 EAST, M.D.B.&M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THE OIL AND GAS LYING IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, AS RESERVED BY THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, IN PATENT RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1965, IN BOOK 9, PAGE 422, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA. FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL MINERAL RIGHTS, OIL OR GAS LYING IN AND UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED BY EDWIN C. BISHOP AND LETA B. BISHOP, HIS WIFE, IN DEED RECORDED AUGUST 23, 1978, IN BOOK 65, PAGE 317, OFFICIAL RECORDS, EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT AND APPURTENANCES, IF ANY, LOCATED ON SAID LAND. Together with any and all improvements, personal property and fixtures located thereon or otherwise described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of the Beneficiary, and all singular tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining, rents, issues and profits thereof. Commonly known as: 617 Sharrow Circle Drive, Eureka, NV 89316, APN: 007-380-55 If a street address or common designation of property is shown, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal balance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, to wit: $170,322.89 together with interest, fees, premiums and charges thereon, as provided in said Promissory Note and related loan documents, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and of the Trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NEVADA TRUST DEED SERVICES By: Michele Dobar, Foreclosure Officer. Published in The Eureka County Star September 3, 10, and 17, 2026
Judge Frehner and his family have moved from Pioche to ely where they found a great community. e 7th Judicial court covers our tri-county area of lincoln, white Pine and eureka counties. he and his law clerks travel extensively handling both civil and criminal cases. what are his thoughts about what is in store for eureka county aer the election and the retirement of district attorney ted Beutel, with none running to fill that position? Ferhner let out a puff of exasperated air and said he wished the county commissioners and hollie else could have filled the upcoming position but that was not the case. his hope now is that the county will be able to contract out the needs of the county as the future growth of eureka county will no doubt see many changes that may need the court’s attention. eureka county has had a strong district attorney in mr. Beutel’s shoes for the 7 terms spanning 28 years of his service. his will be quite an act to follow. if Judge Frehner is elected to continue the position he has been appointed to by Governor lombardo, eureka county will certainly fill his docket. Editor’s Note: VOTE-VOTE-VOTE. REMEMBER ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 3, 2026. (e Star is open to report on and give time and attention any candidates during this mid-term election.)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FILE NO 25-12-032-FCL | DATED: August 26, 2026 On September 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Nevada Trust Deed Services, as duly appointed or substituted Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) recorded as Instrument No. 2022-247908, and as modified or amended, if applicable, in the Office of the County Recorder of EUREKA County, Nevada executed by LOCE Enterprises, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company by reason of now continuing default in the payment or performance of obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including the Notice of Breach and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust which was recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of EUREKA County, Nevada, by the beneficiary and the undersigned more than three months prior to the date thereof, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States of America) at the front entrance to Eureka County Courthouse, 10 S. Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 28 OF THE TOWN OF EUREKA, COUNTY OF EUREKA, STATE OF NEVADA, AS THE SAME APPEAR ON THE OFFICIAL MAP ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL URANIUM, THORIUM OR OTHER MATERIAL WHICH IS OR MAY BE PARTICULARLY ESSENTIAL TO THE PRODUCTION OF FISSIONABLE MATERIALS LYING IN AND UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN PATENT RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1947, IN BOOK 23, PAGE 226, DEED RECORDS OF EUREKA COUNTY, NEVADA. Together with any and all improvements, personal property and fixtures located thereon or otherwise described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of the Beneficiary, and all singular tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining, rents, issues and profits thereof. Commonly known as: 501 S Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316, APN: 001-167-01 If a street address or common designation of property is shown, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal balance of the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, to wit: $49,260.29 together with interest, fees, premiums and charges thereon, as provided in said Promissory Note and related loan documents, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and of the Trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NEVADA TRUST DEED SERVICES By: Michele Dobar, Foreclosure Officer. Published in The Eureka County Star September 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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: August 28, 2026
First Crop 2026 Dairy Quality
Alfalfa Tested Big Bales $220 - $240 per ton Alfalfa Tested Sm Bales $250 - $320 per ton Timothy Hay
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Copper
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF STATUTE REGARDING PRE-STATUTORY CLAIMS OF VESTED RIGHT, NEVADA
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Senate Bill 270 of the 79th Session (2017) Legislature was approved by Governor Sandoval on June 9, 2017. Pursuant to Section 1 of the bill, any claimant of a pre-statutory water right must submit proof of the water use to the State Engineer on or before December 31, 2027. If a claimant fails to submit such proof by that deadline, the claim is deemed abandoned. Forms for filing Proofs of Appropriation of Water may be obtained at http://water.nv.gov or by contacting the Nevada Division of Water Resources. Joe Cacioppo, P.E., State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources Published in The Eureka County Star August 13, 20, 27, and September 3, 2026
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 95079
APPLICATION FOR WATER NO. 95341
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nevada Gold Mines LLC (60% UDI) and Goldcorp Dee LLC (40% UDI) made application on March 6, 2026, to change the point of diversion and place of use of 1 c.f.s. and 645.2 a.f.a. of water from Permit 57757 from an underground source in Boulder Flat (061) for mining and milling purposes. Diversion is to be made within the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 14, T.36N., R.49E., M.D.B.&M., approximately 24 miles NW of Carlin, NV. Joe Cacioppo, P.E., State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nevada Gold Mines LLC made application on July 16, 2026, to change the place of use of 0.0234 c.f.s. and 16.8 a.f.a. of water from Permit 89863 from an underground source in Pine Valley (053) for stockwatering purposes. Diversion is to be made within the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, T.26N., R.48E., M.D.B.&M., approximately 19 miles SSE of Crescent Valley, NV. Joe Cacioppo, P.E., State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources Published in The Eureka County Star August 20, 27, September 3, and 10, 2026
Published in The Eureka County Star August 20, 27, September 3, and 10, 2026
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September 2026 Events Calendar Sponsored by: William Bee Ririe Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinics SUNDAY
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Food Bank Eureka
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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.
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Rail Aware Nevada Promotes Crossing Safety
By Sydney Trainor
Rail Aware Nevada is bringing attention to railroad crossing safety in Northern Nevada, particularly for mining and heavy-truck operations. With mining throughout the region and trucks hauling material around the clock, large vehicles regularly encounter railroad crossings along their routes. Fully loaded mining trucks differ from passenger vehicles and require more time and distance to stop, accelerate and maneuver. Rail Aware is a nonprofit, grantfunded organization working to increase awareness of railroad crossing risks and promote safe crossing practices for truck drivers and train crews. For drivers, railroad crossings present several risks. Visibility can be limited by blind corners or other obstructions, making it difficult for drivers to see an approaching train. Train speeds can also be difficult to judge from a distance. According to Rail Aware board member Lynn Sandell, a train traveling about 50 mph can take up to a mile to stop, a distance she compared to roughly 14 football fields. Unlike a vehicle, a train cannot steer around an obstacle, leaving train crews with limited options when a person or vehicle is on the tracks. While train crews can be physically injured in collisions, Sandell said the psychological effects are often more common when crews are unable to stop in time. “More so than the physical harm, it is the psychological harm,” she
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said. “You see someone on the tracks. They’re not moving. You can’t do anything about it.” The Federal Railroad Administration recommends several safety tips for drivers to prevent incidents. Motorists should be prepared to stop at railroad crossings, slow down, look both ways, listen for approaching trains, understand warning devices and make sure there is enough room on the other side of the tracks before crossing. Drivers should never attempt to race a train or stop on the tracks. For mining and heavy-truck drivers, Rail Aware emphasizes making sure the entire vehicle can clear the tracks before entering a crossing. Their size, weight and length can require additional time and space to move completely through a crossing. According to Rail Aware, drivers
FORGE Nevada Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities
By Sydney Trainor
On Aug. 19, Nevada’s Department of Business and Industry announced a $1.54 million federal grant to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities and develop new career pathways in several high-demand industries. The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner received $1,536,681.76 from the U.S. Department of Labor through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant. The funding will support the launch and implementation of FORGE Nevada, which stands for Future Opportunities through Registered Apprenticeships, Growth and Education. FORGE Nevada was created to expand apprenticeship opportunities beyond traditional occupations and industries while helping employers develop skilled workers to meet current and future workforce needs. The initiative will be carried out through the Nevada State Apprenticeship Council in collaboration with Nevadaworks, Northern Nevada’s workforce development board. “Registered apprenticeships provide Nevadans with a proven pathway to a rewarding career while allowing employers to develop the skilled workforce they need,” said State Apprenticeship Director Toni Giddens. “FORGE Nevada takes that model a step further by bringing together state government, workforce development partners and industry to create apprenticeship opportunities in fields where Nevada’s economy is growing. This innovative approach will help more Nevadans earn while they learn and build careers in high-demand industries.” The initiative will focus on
apprenticeships for nontraditional jobs in Nevada’s high-demand industries. These include advanced manufacturing, domestic mineral production, education, hospitality and information technology. FORGE Nevada aims to increase the total number of registered apprentices in the state by 225 and support a total of 300 pre-apprentices and apprentices. The initiative also plans to develop three pre-apprenticeship programs and three new Registered Apprenticeship Programs. These programs will be designed to provide accessible pathways for Nevadans to gain industry-recognized skills and credentials while gaining work experience. FORGE Nevada will also use a different sponsorship model for its apprenticeship programs. Registered Apprenticeship Programs are traditionally sponsored directly by employers. Under FORGE Nevada, an intermediary entity will instead serve as the apprenticeship sponsor, allowing organizations and industries to establish programs without requiring each participating employer to take on that role. According to project partners, the intermediary-sponsored approach will be the first program of its kind in Nevada. This model is intended to help expand registered apprenticeships into industries and occupations that historically have had limited participation in apprenticeship programs. The new model is also intended to make participation easier for employers that may not have the administrative capacity or resources to independently sponsor an apprenticeship program.
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should ask themselves one question before crossing: “Can I completely clear the tracks?” If the answer is not 100% certain, the truck should not enter the crossing. Additionally, blue-and-white Emergency Notification System signs are on both sides of railroad crossings. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, each ENS sign includes the railroad’s emergency contact number and a crossing identification number, which allows the railroad to identify the exact location of an emergency or unsafe condition. Sandell explained that every railroad crossing across the country has ENS signs, with unique identification numbers specific to that crossing. If a vehicle becomes disabled or stuck on the tracks, the first priority
is to leave the vehicle immediately and get clear of the tracks. Once out of the vehicle and a safe distance from the tracks, the Federal Railroad Administration recommends calling the railroad using the number posted on the ENS sign. Drivers should give the railroad the crossing identification number and explain the emergency. Sandell explained that calling the railroad emergency number before 911 can get the information to the train crew more quickly. “The reason you call the emergency number for the railroad first is that you have almost instantaneous connection to the railroad to the train crews who can then act immediately,” she said. Once the railroad receives the report, dispatch can contact the approaching train so the train crew can be aware of the incident and respond accordingly. “Taking a few extra seconds to stop, look, listen, think, and make sure the tracks can be completely cleared may be the most important decision a driver makes all day,” Rail Aware stated. Rail Aware was started about 15 years ago by Rich Gent, who brought experience in rail and public safety from his military career. The organization trains volunteers to serve as additional eyes and ears around railroad infrastructure, identifying and reporting potential safety hazards, emergencies and suspicious activity while providing railroad safety education and training to the public and other organizations.
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Hawk Fire Updates
Photo Taken North of Somersett- Photo Courtesy Paul Petersen.
By Sydney Trainor
On Aug. 22, the Hawk fire began just north of Reno. The fire started off Hawk Meadow Trail, approximately one mile north of Cold Creek Trail in the Somersett area. It has been identified as human-caused, with investigations still underway. Due to the fire, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in
Washoe County. “This is an active and rapidly evolving situation, and I urge everyone in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow the direction of local officials,” he said. “The state is fully engaged, and we are working alongside local authorities and first responders to deploy every available resource to protect lives, safeguard communities, and keep Nevadans out of harm’s way.” As of Aug. 25, the fire had burned over 15,000 acres and was at 27% containment, with 816 personnel assigned to the fire. Over the weekend roughly 90,000 Washoe County residents were affected due to evacuations. On Sunday Aug. 23, officials said that 42,000 residents were evacuated under “Go Now” orders, and roughly 45,000 more were in the evacuation warning zone.
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The Great Basin Sun COMMENTARY
Nevada’s Latest Endangered Species: Local Pharmacies
By Alice Heiman
Our area is losing its locally owned and operated pharmacies. Over the past decade, Northern Nevada has experienced a significant number of pharmacy closures that are sadly consistent with national trends. Many independent and even national chain pharmacies have been impacted, with hundreds of closures across the U.S. since 2014. Rural areas in particular have been hit the hardest, with many losing their last remaining pharmacies due to financial challenges and competition. Nationwide, more than 16% of independently owned pharmacies in rural areas closed between 2003 and 2021, and this trend is visible in rural Nevada. I understand that there is only one compounding pharmacy left in all of Northern Nevada: the Sierra Compounding Pharmacy in South Reno. It attracts clients from all around Northern Nevada and is one of the only places patients can go to obtain medications that corporate pharmacies don’t carry. I have been a client of Sierra Family Pharmacies for well over a decade, and I watched them close three retail pharmacies in 2017 and 2018, leaving the South Reno store as their last pharmacy. I was just there earlier this month, getting some medications I can’t get anywhere else, and of course my insurance won’t cover those medications. Why are our local pharmacies
closing? Well, one main reason is the reimbursement challenges from Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs, which act as intermediaries between insurers, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers, often dictate the reimbursement rates for medications. Many independent pharmacies report that these rates are too low, sometimes even below the cost of the drug itself, leading to unsustainable profit margins . PBMs force local pharmacies into “take it or leave it” contracts, often forcing them to sell medications for below cost. Even if a pharmacy can survive these anticompetitive practices, they must dedicate more time to dealing with PBM issues than with serving their patients. Smaller pharmacies also face significant regulatory hurdles, including compliance with health insurance regulations, safety standards, and other federal guidelines. These requirements can be difficult to manage without the resources of larger corporations. These factors, combined with ongoing changes in health care policy and economic pressures, are contributing to the closure of many independently owned pharmacies, particularly in rural areas. But it’s not just pharmacies that are being hurt by PBMs. So are patients. PBMs work with insurance companies to decide what medicines patients can get and how much people pay out of pocket. While PBMs “negotiate” for lower prices, they are not passing those cost savings on
to their customers. Just three PBMs control 80% of the market. They rely on opaque business practices that experts warn can lead to higher costs for patients. For example, they collect exorbitant fees tied to the price of medicines, which means they can benefit more from preferring higher-priced medicines, even though that may mean higher costs for patients. A recent analysis found the share of PBM profits from these fees paid by pharmacies, employers, and other entities increased 300% over the last decade. To rein in these powerful middlemen, Democratic and Republican senators have introduced the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act (S. 1542). The bipartisan bill would end incentives that experts have noted may drive PBMs to prefer higher-priced medicines when cheaper versions are available. Instead, PBMs would be required to charge flat fees based on the services they provide, making the system more competitive, transparent, and affordable. I urge our Nevada delegation to help ensure that Nevadans, especially rural Nevadans, have pharmacies in their communities. I urge them to pass legislation when they return to Congress after the summer break to protect our local pharmacies. Nevada patients will benefit from lower drug costs if they take action. Alice Heiman owns a sales consulting business in Reno and is a health care advocate.
“Not My Cup of Tea”
Amodei isn’t endorsing his Republican successor, and has a few things to say about how candidates should face the people they want to represent.
By Rachel Dahl
Congressman Mark Amodei has never been particularly tortured about saying what he thinks. With only months remaining in his tenure representing Nevada’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, he doesn’t appear inclined to start now. Asked on Nevada Newsmakers whether he was ready to endorse Republican congressional nominee David Flippo, Amodei’s answer required exactly one word. “No.” Then, perhaps realizing host Sam Shad might require elaboration, Amodei added: “Not my cup of tea.” And things pretty much went downhill from there for Flippo. Amodei, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek another term in Congress, took issue with Flippo’s decision to jump from the 4th Congressional District race into CD2 shortly after Amodei announced his retirement. “You pull out of CD4 72 hours after I say I’m not coming back,” Amodei said. “Oh, there’s a Republican seat. I’m going to go run for it.” He was equally unimpressed with the primary campaign Flippo ran against former state Sen. Heidi Gansert, although Amodei acknowledged the final authority belongs to Republican voters. “The voters are never wrong,” he said. But respecting their decision, Amodei made clear, does not require him to endorse it. “I wish him all the best,” Amodei said. “No way. No thank you.” Asked whether he had spoken with Flippo since the primary, Amodei was even more Amodei. “No. What’s there to talk about?” Then he caught himself. “As you can tell from this, I’m trying
to be nice because you’re recording.” Gov. Joe Lombardo has endorsed Flippo, something Amodei attributed partly to the governor’s position as the Republican standard-bearer heading into November. “Republican unity is a good thing,” Amodei said. But he added: “I don’t speak for anybody but myself when it comes to this election. And speaking for myself, no thanks.” Amodei has not said whom he will support instead. Democrat Teresa BenitezThompson is running against Flippo, along with an independent candidate, Lynn Chapman, and Amodei said he would make up his mind closer to early voting. “I am not endorsing Mr. Flippo,” he reiterated. The conversation became even more interesting when Shad described his efforts to get Flippo on Nevada Newsmakers. According to Shad, campaign consultant Rory McShane told him Flippo was too busy to appear but offered to go on the program himself. Shad said campaign chairman Woodrow Johnston later told him Flippo would not be available “until he was Congressman David Flippo.” Shad pointed out the obvious. “He has to win the election first.” Shad said Johnston also offered to appear in Flippo’s place. He declined both offers. Shad also said the campaign indicated it was not looking at debates. Benitez-Thompson, by contrast, told Shad she would debate “anytime, any day, anywhere” and has agreed to appear on Nevada Newsmakers. Amodei said he had not known about Flippo’s apparent reluctance to debate or sit for interviews. But he clearly had an opinion about it. Amodei recalled that during his own
campaigns, he did not refuse debates, including some hosted by Shad, and said interaction with people who may disagree with you comes with the territory. “That’s the essence of asking for the responsibility of representing people,” Amodei said. Then came perhaps the most important line of the interview: “The job isn’t going to allow you to only serve under circumstances which you control.” Amodei said he has found himself holding impromptu town halls with people who did not particularly like him, sometimes in parking lots outside Elks lodges or his congressional offices. That, he suggested, is part of the job. “You’re going to do public service, but you’re not — that’s an interesting style,” he said of avoiding those encounters. And of campaign surrogates offering to speak instead of the candidate? “Wow,” Amodei said. “That’s close to the people.” The rest of the interview was classic Amodei: part policy seminar, part Nevada history lesson, and part running commentary from a politician who no longer has another election to worry about. On the Colorado River, Amodei warned that states that continually fail to reach solutions eventually invite Washington to make decisions for them. “When you demonstrate that you are incapable of solving the problem, guess what?” he said. “Twenty-five hundred miles away, there we go.” And on data centers, increasingly contentious across Nevada, Amodei was considerably more measured than much of the current debate.
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Military Briefings
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VALife Insurance
Staff Report
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Veteran Career Employment Team
Staff Report
The new webpage provides details about the employment services our team can deliver; any individuals who wish to receive services need to complete the short online interest form to get started. The Veteran Career Employment Team is now live at: https://detr.nv.gov/ Page/Veteran_Employment_Services. There is also a shared mailbox at veteransemployment@detr.nv.gov that we will be monitoring, and we will be happy to respond to any general questions that candidates might have. Additionally, they will provide business services for businesses and employers who would like to hire veterans, and they are always welcome to contact us.
Post-9/11 M2VA Program
Staff Report
The Post-9/11 M2VA program is designed to meet the needs of post 9/11 veterans, including National Guard and Reserve service members. The Post-9/11 M2VA team will assist veterans, their families, and caregivers in navigating the VA healthcare system, while supporting veterans to achieve their goals. The Post-9/11 M2VA program offers a complete and team-based approach to meet the needs of Post-9/11 veterans. The program also works closely with other VA departments and community partners in Northern Nevada. For more information, contact (775) 786-7220, ext. 2771.
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EVENTS
Nevada’s Got It All: Cantaloupes, Cowboys, Racing, & Burning Man
By Doris Rodriguez
Howdy, folks! If you’re fixing to get out of the house and kick up a little dust this weekend, rural Nevada’s got a full plate of good times waiting. From sweet melons and carnival lights to horse races, medieval festivities, and a mining-town hoe-down, there’s something for just about everyone out there. Kick things off in Fallon with the Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair running Aug. 28–30 at the Rafter 3C Event Complex. The gates swing open on Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Sunday also open at 9 a.m., wrapping up around 5 p.m. This longtime agricultural celebration centers on Fallon’s famous Hearts of Gold cantaloupes and delivers the real deal country-fair experience: carnival rides, live music, a car show, 4-H and FFA critters, truck and tractor pulls,
By Sydney Trainor Distance runner Kutoven “Ku” Stevens hosted the 2026 Remembrance Run Aug. 14-16 in collaboration with Remaining Native, bringing participants on a 50-mile journey from the Yerington Paiute Tribe Reservation to the Stewart Indian School Museum. The Remembrance Run was described by organizers as a prayerful journey rather than a competition, welcoming people of all backgrounds to participate. The run was completed over two days, with overnight camping and storytelling at Sunrise Pass. The first day began with a prayer at the Yerington Paiute Tribe before runners traveled southeast toward Mason Pass Road. From there, they headed west for approximately 15 miles before turning north onto
and enough melon treats to make your belt buckle strain. For all the bucking fun, head over to eastern Nevada, where the 105th Elko County Fair is in full swing from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7 at the Elko County Fairgrounds. The weekend kickoff brings horse racing, livestock shows, home arts exhibits, and all the usual fairground magic, with racing post times typically starting in the early afternoon. Aug. 29 is Veterans Day at the fair, meaning free admission for all veterans, complete with a color guard and national anthem right there on the racetrack. Just down the road in Lamoille, the Robin Hood Renaissance Faire takes over Lamoille Grove on Aug. 29–30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Presented by the Rotary Club of Elko, this familyfriendly journey through medieval times features knights, merchants, minstrels, food, and games! Costumes
are encouraged but not required, so if you’ve been itching to wear a cape or a crown, now’s your chance. Proceeds help local youth programs, meaning you can have a good time and do a little good at the same time. Further south, the Tonopah Historic Mining Park hosts its Summer Soiree on Saturday, Aug. 29. Free walking tours run all day starting in the morning, with food trucks rolling in from 6 to 8 p.m., live music by local favorites Lie For Fun, and a cash bar from Tonopah Liquor Co. It’s a relaxed evening under the big desert sky celebrating the area’s mining roots. Closer to Winnemucca? The Regional Raceway fires up Saturday night with dirt track action, including the Mike Scott Memorial Race. Gates and racing usually get rolling around 7 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce is throwing its second annual dinner that same Saturday evening at the historic
Remembrance Run 2026
Motivational signs along the route, Photo Courtesy Our Town Reno
Artesia Road and then west onto Sunrise Pass Road. Participants traveled another five miles to the Remembrance Run camp, where they stayed overnight. The second day began with a prayer before participants continued west over Sunrise Pass, traveled south toward Stewart, and crossed the river.
The group then regrouped across from LifeChurch before walking the final stretch to the cemetery at the Stewart Indian School Museum in Carson City. Stevens and his family created the Remembrance Run in 2021 after news broke in Kamloops, Canada, of 215 unmarked graves containing the remains of Indigenous children. The run was created to bring the community together and retrace the journey Stevens’ great-grandfather took when escaping from the Stewart Indian School. This year, the run returned as a community event, hosted by the Stevens family in partnership with
Humboldt Museum. This year has a live murder-mystery experience mixed in, complete with cocktail hour starting at 5 p.m. Guests will be eating, drinking, and trying to figure out whodunit all at the same time, so keep your eyes peeled for clues between bites and don’t let the dessert distract you from the plot. Finally, for the cosmic wanderers, Burning Man’s gates swing open Sunday, Aug. 30, calling kindred spirits to the Black Rock Desert. Here, you won’t find spectators; only creators, dancers, artists, and seekers, all gathering to raise a city of light, music, art, and radical self-expression Most of these events go on rain or shine, but schedules can shift quicker than a horse at the sound of the gate. Check the individual event pages for the latest ticket info and any lastsecond changes before you hit the road.
Remaining Native. Remaining Native is a documentary told from the perspective of Stevens as a 17-year-old Native American runner pursuing his goal of becoming a collegiate athlete while learning how his great-grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school connects his family’s past, present and future. This year’s Remembrance Run also included “Art in Motion,” in which eight artists were invited to create works reflecting the message of the run. During the two-day journey, participating artists visited rest stops along the route to give demonstrations of their creative processes. Their work was then exhibited at the Stewart Indian School Museum and Cultural Center during the closing ceremony and offered through a silent auction. According to organizers, proceeds from the auction supported the impact campaign for the Remaining Native documentary. To learn more about Remaining Native, visit remainingnativedocumentary.com/ rr26.
“Adopt a Cow” Program Returns to Nevada Classrooms
Photo Courtesy Nevada Dairy Farmers
By Sydney Trainor
Students in Nevada will have the opportunity to get a close-up look at dairy farming through Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program during the 2026-27 school year. Early enrollment for the program is available through Sept. 1. Adopt a Cow is a free, yearlong educational program that pairs participating classrooms with a calf from a working dairy farm, allowing students to follow the animal’s growth throughout the school year. According to Nevada Dairy Farmers, the program has reached more than 1 million students worldwide and is taught in classrooms across all 50 states. In Nevada, participating classrooms are paired with a calf from Cottonwood Dairy Farm, run by Fallon resident Tim Sorensen. During the last school year, 444 classrooms in Nevada registered for the program, reaching 18,110 students. Throughout the year, teachers and students will receive photos,
video updates and activity sheets featuring their calf. The program is designed to teach students about dairy farming, agriculture and where their food comes from through hands-on activities, as well as a free curriculum provided by Discover Dairy. Several of these lessons also align with Common Core standards in math, reading and science. “The Adopt a Cow program is one of the most meaningful ways we connect Nevada classrooms to the real story of dairy farming,” said Libby Lovig, RDN, LD, general manager of Nevada Dairy Farmers. “For many students, this is their first chance to see where their milk actually comes from. When kids can follow their own calf ’s growth through photos, videos and live farmer chats, they receive a hands-on connection to agriculture that they simply can’t get from a textbook.” The program is available to schools in both rural and urban communities and can be taught through in-person or virtual instruction. Teachers who enroll will receive an introductory update in the fall with information about the calf assigned to their classroom. Additional updates will be provided every two months throughout the school year, along with suggestions for incorporating portions of the Discover Dairy curriculum into lesson plans. Teachers can enroll through the Discover Dairy “Adopt a Cow” program website or contact the Dairy Excellence Foundation at 717-3460849 for more information. For more information, visit discoverdairy.com/adopt-a-cow/.
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LEGISLATIVE
Nevada Communities Weigh Data Center Development
Photo Courtesy DRI- Data Centers In Nevada
By Sydney Trainor
Data centers have quickly become a hot topic of conversation and controversy throughout the state. According to data center maps, Nevada currently houses 72 data center facilities, 52 of which are operational, while seven are under construction and 13 are planned. Counties across Nevada are deciding how to handle new data center facilities while residents voice concerns. Many discussions center around implementing regulations, code changes, moratoriums and bans. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo backs data center development, stating, “I support data centers because they bring jobs, investment, and economic growth to Nevada.” He said, “At the same time, we have to put the right parameters in place to ensure they don’t raise costs on Nevada residents or businesses. As governor, I’m focused on growing our economy responsibly while protecting rates for families.” Storey County also supports data center development and actively welcomes tech campuses. Storey County is home to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, or TRIC, which hosts several data centers in different stages of development. Major data center campuses are currently operating within the county, including Novva, Fleet, Switch, Vantage, Google and
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Since its beginning, Rail Aware has grown to about 80 members, primarily in Washoe County, with members also in Storey and Lyon counties. According to Sandell, Rail Aware is currently the only organization of its kind in the United States, though the group hopes to expand its reach by helping organizations in other communities establish their own teams. Rail Aware also partners with local agencies, businesses and community organizations to provide railroad safety education and expand its reach.
Continued from Page 1- FORGE. “FORGE Nevada gives us the opportunity to build on apprenticeship infrastructure that is already producing results,” said Milt Stewart, CEO of Nevadaworks. “Nevadaworks will help employers develop and administer apprenticeship programs, connect people to those opportunities, and provide the navigation and support that help apprentices succeed. The goal is to make apprenticeship easier for employers to use and more
more. Other counties have held discussions and public meetings on data center facilities before making decisions. Churchill County hosted a public workshop on June 17 to gather community input and hear from speakers. Commissioners discussed balancing private property rights with protections for residents, agriculture, water, wildlife and the county’s rural character. Storey County Commissioner Clay Mitchel explained potential benefits to bringing in data centers, highlighting that Storey County’s two longestoperating data centers each generate approximately $3 million to $5 million in annual property taxes after state abatements. He also noted that large facilities may bring in 500 to 800 construction workers, while campuses developed in phases could provide five to 10 years of construction work. GOED Director Tom Burns presented some economic impacts, including approximately two years of construction work and 50 to 80 permanent jobs at a typical data center. He said many permanent positions pay more than $100,000 annually. Burns also said data centers can provide stable property tax revenue and diversify rural economies that rely heavily on agriculture and mining. Meanwhile, Pershing County is also having discussions surrounding data centers. Commissioners discussed a new hyperscale data center proposed by Dunlieh Infrastructure Group, while County Manager Kristin Gonzalez urged commissioners to consider a six-month moratorium to allow for research and information gathering. Members of the public raised concerns about groundwater, electrical demand, tax incentives and the potential industrialization of rural Sandell said the organization offers free training to groups, including law enforcement agencies, fire departments, churches and more. “If a company or a sheriff ’s department or any organization like that would like free training, we are more than happy to offer that free training,” Sandell said. Larger organizations interested in forming a team can also receive assistance from Rail Aware to get the program started. To learn more or for partnership opportunities, visit nvrailaware.org.
accessible to Nevadans.” The Office of the Labor Commissioner and its apprenticeship partners will collaborate with employers, workforce development organizations, educational institutions and industry stakeholders to identify areas where new pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Programs can be developed. More information about Nevada’s registered apprenticeship system and current apprenticeship opportunities is available at labor.nv.gov/Wages/ Nevada_State_Apprenticeship_ Council.
land. Commissioners stressed that no construction or operating permits have been approved and that the proposal remains in its early stages. There will be a community meeting about data centers for residents on Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the community center in Lovelock. Community members must RSVP to save a spot. Email lovelockcommunityactiongroup@ gmail.com to RSVP. Other counties and cities have taken action against allowing data centers in their areas. On June 1, 2026, the city of Reno approved a moratorium pausing approval of future data center projects until August 2027. After listening to more than five hours of public comment, council members voted 6-1 to approve the moratorium, with Councilmember Kathleen Taylor opposing. The moratorium is intended to give the city time to review regulations and restrictions before approving new projects. Humboldt County also passed a temporary moratorium concerning data centers. On July 6, county commissioners adopted a temporary moratorium on data center applications in Humboldt County through July 13, 2027, while officials update land-use regulations addressing water, power, infrastructure and other impacts. However, the moratorium does not apply within Winnemucca city limits, as Winnemucca is an incorporated city with its own land-use authority. Additionally, Nye County became the first county in the state to pass an
outright ban on data centers. On Aug. 18, 2026, the Nye County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to ban the construction and operation of data centers in Nevada’s Hydrographic Basin 162. The ban came after a temporary moratorium was put into place in June. In May, the Nye County Water District Governing Board unanimously approved an emergency order requesting a moratorium on data centers in the Pahrump Valley. The order applies to Nevada Hydrographic Basin 162, where groundwater resources are critically over appropriated. Under the order, using groundwater for data center projects is considered an impermissible use within the Pahrump Regional Planning District. “Data centers can work in certain parts of the country, I just don’t see why when you have our water problem, why Basin 162 would be a place to do it,” said board member Michael Lach. Other commissioners considered the tax benefits these facilities could bring. “I want to remind you that you only have 2% of the taxable land in Nye County, everything else is federally owned,” Commissioner Debra Strickland said. “Somewhere we got to make money, guys. So, let’s put data centers somewhere, come up with a place that’ll work.” Commission Chair Ron Boskovich agreed, stating, “I know that our president wants more of these, and I know that our governor wants more of these.”
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bad,” he said. “It’s just like any other development. You’ve got to do it responsibly.” At press time, the Flippo campaign was actively seeking a time to appear on Newsmakers with Shad, and had done interviews with FOX news and the Nevada Independent. See the complete interview with Rep. Amodei at NevadaNewsmakers. com
Nevada does not have unlimited water or power, he said, which makes local planning and zoning critical. He said proposals involving small modular nuclear reactors or other on-site generation could help data centers avoid placing additional burdens on the electric grid. Water must likewise be addressed. But Amodei rejected the idea that data centers themselves are inherently harmful. “Good stuff to have,” he said, “but you’ve got to do it responsibly.” Shad agreed. “Data centers aren’t inherently
Continued from Page 1- Hawk Fire. As of Aug 24, All Washoe County school activities remained cancelled. Truckee Meadows Community College also cancelled all operations, including in person and remote. Although the “Go Now” zones have reached the edge of the University of Nevada, Reno, the University continues to stay open. There are limited resources available for evacuees. Evacuation shelter is available at the RenoSparks Convention Center, Hall 4 4590 S. Virginia Street. To access the evacuation center, use Kietzke Lane and enter through Door 20F on the Kietzke side. Note that pets cannot be
accepted at this site. Small animals may be taken to Washoe County Regional Animal Services at 2825 Longley Lane. Large animals can be evacuated to the Ironwood Event Center 5600 Whiskey Springs Road Reno, NV 89510. Some hotels and casinos are offering discounted rates for evacuees as well. Call ahead of time to check availability and prices, as many are fully booked. For current road closures and evacuation zones, go to https:// perimetermap.com/data/142-162943polygon/ For power outage updates, visit https://www.nvenergy.com/outagesand.../view-current-outages/
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Bigger than sports For this week there is no poking at anybody, no sarcasm and I am not bashing anybody. This is a brief overview of an interview I did at the end of last week, on a topic that goes unnoticed. Last Friday, during the Lowry High School girls soccer game with Truckee, I conducted the most emotional and thoughtful interview I have done in some 30 years of doing this. I did little — only providing the questions — but it was Neveah Gerhard that did all the work. All this young lady wanted to do since she was little, was play soccer. She made on her way to the varsity team in 2025, only to see her career end quickly after a collision on the field. Gerhard suffered a serious concussion. No one knew how bad it was until later on. After getting back up and continuing to play, she wasn’t right, as teammates called for help. With the help of players and coaches, she got back up. Little did Gerhard know, she would never see the field again. I had seen Gerhard at the Buckaroos alumni game in early August and she was talking about it a little bit. Afterward, I thought to myself, others need to her story. I texted head coach Chris Entwistle and asked what he thought of me doing a story.
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The last thing I wanted to do is stir up bad memories or create an uncomfortable position. As we sat in the one shady spot, under the scoreboard, on the sideline it was evident, she was the much stronger person. I wanted to cry during the 15 -minute or so interview. I felt horrible. Gerhard was articulate, funny and open at all times. She still feels like she has let her team down by not being on the field for her senior year. Gerhard said that is who she is as a person. Hearing that, I was thinking to myself, goddamn that’s a tough statement to say. We went through some dark moments that she has gone through in the last year. It’s a conversation that you never want to have with a young lady that is set to graduate this coming up June. She has gone through a lot in the past five years or so, stuff that no one should have to go through. I have always said, I do this job because of the kids. If I had to deal with the adults, it would be over. All I know after taking to Neveah is that she’s going to be OK. After talking to her, I am going to be OK.
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Lowry cross country squad starts season at Douglas Class Races Hoagland, Thomas pace Buckaroos; squad runs in California on Saturday By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
The Lowry High School cross country began its season this past Friday in Minden, with its annual trip to the Douglas Class Races. The event is shorter race at 2.5-miles, with the classes broken up 9-12th grade. After a frustrating start, where she was stung by a bee and fell to the ground, Buckaroo senior Alyla Thomas battled back to finish fourth, stopping the watch at 16 minutes, 31 seconds. She was the highest-finishing, smallschool runner. Reno’s Avery Johnson won the race at 15:22 followed by Spanish Springs’ Taizley Felsted (15:46) and Reno’s Sophie Cliffe (16:01). Lowry’s Adel Hall placed 21st in the senior race with a time of 20:49. Azure Sagers was the lone runner in the junior race, placing 18th at 19:22. In the freshman girls race, two more Thomas’ joined the fray, as Ajerra Thomas placed seventh in a time of 18:06 and Makaylah Thomas was 11th at 18:51. Spring Creek’s Gianna Salisbury ran away with the victory with a time of 16:16. With Damonte Ranch’s Abigail Cowles (17:13) second. On the boys side, Cooper Hoagland finish 24th with a time of 14:59, while Patrick Moses placed 13th in the junior race in a time of 15:14. The Buckaroos featured three sophomores in the 2.5-mile race, with Josia Merki (17:03) and Edward Moyer (17:04) hitting the finish line at almost the same time, finishing 23rd and 24th, respectfully. Andrew Lockie placed 55th in a time of 21:51.
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Battle Mountain quarterback Daniel Lara hands off to Damian Solis during Friday’s game at White Pine.
Battle Mountain football cruises to season-opening win at White Pine By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
If you take away the first couple minutes of the Battle Mountain High School football season-opener in Ely against White Pine, it was near perfect for the squad afterward. White Pine stunned Battle Mountain, scoring on a 61-yard run on the initial possession of the contest to lead 7-0 but it was all Longhorns after that. Battle Mountain answered back one play later, as senior Damian Solis took the hand off from Daniel Lara and weaved his way through the Bobcat defense and a 62-yard run for an 8-7 lead, 90 seconds into the contest. The Longhorns did not trail again. The Longhorns were gifted great field position moments later, as the White Pine punter could not handle the snap and fell short of a first down. Three plays later, Lara connected with Chase Liutz for a 32-yard throw and catch for a 14-7 advantage after the missed 2-point conversion. Another Bobcat miscue later in the first quarter, an interception by lutz led to another touchdown and a 22-7 advantage. Battle Mountain capped off the short 34-yard drive on a 3-yard run. Early in the second quarter, the Longhorns took of advantage of good field position, as the Bobcats failed to convert a fourth-down play at their own 30-yards line. Lara added a 14-yard pass to Lutz across the middle of the field to increase the lead to 28-7 and later in the first half,
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Battle Mountain’s Chase Lutz picks off a White Pine pass.
Lara took the ball himself into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and 36-7 lead. The scoring barrage continued in the second quarter, with White Pine cutting the lead to 36-13, when Lara added a 43-yard touchdown pass, once again to Lutz at the end of the half to make the score 42-13. Ten seconds into the fourth quarter, sophomore running back Jeremiah Goodman took the hand off and scampered for a 53-yard touchdown. Battle Mountain has three off weekends, with one of those this week. The Longhorns travel to Beatty High School on Sept. 5, to play The Meadows at 6 p.m.
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Alyla Thomas with here medal from the state championships in November 2025. Lowry brought four freshmen on the trip, with Francisco Renteria finishing 13th at 15:30, for the second quickest time for the Buckaroos on the day. Quincy Hall (17:46) was 32nd and Sebastian Fuchslin (18:44) placed 38th. Dominique McClerkin rounded out the times at 25:01. Lowry heads into California on Saturday for the Oakmont Invitational at Johnson-Springview Park.
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Battle Mountain quarterback Daniel Lara fends off the White Pine pass rush.
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Mustangs shake off slow start, rally past Portola in season opener PCHS begins league play Friday at home against Coral Academy
sideline for a touchdown, extending the Mustangs’ lead to 20-13. The defense again kept Portola out of the end zone, and Pershing County’s running game helped make sure the Tigers didn’t get another opportunity. The Mustangs ran the final four minutes off the clock by continuing to pick up first downs.
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The Pershing County High School football team may have needed a half to shake off their opening-night jitters, but once they did, Portola couldn’t slow them down. Trailing 13-0 at halftime, the Mustangs scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to rally for a 20-13 season-opening victory. Coach Mike Brooks said Portola came into the game as the kind of well-coached, physical team the Mustangs expected. “We had a slow start, a lot of first-game jitters and some younger kids making their first varsity appearance,” Brooks said. The Mustangs wasted little time changing the momentum after halftime. On the second play of the third quarter, sophomore quarterback Ryan Houston broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run. Amare Rosas then connected with Jaxson Happy for the extra point, cutting Portola’s advantage to 13-8. The Pershing County defense held, and Happy’s strong punt return put the Mustangs back in Portola territory. Pershing County marched down the
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Pershing County head coach talks with quarterback Ryan Houston in between plays, during Friday night’s game in Portola. field, with Houston finishing the drive on a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Mustangs their first lead of the game, 14-13.
The comeback continued in the fourth quarter when Houston connected with Jorden Fitch on a long pass down the
Brooks credited Israel Knight and Fitch with strong defensive performances and said strong running from Eddie Aceves, Houston and Quinton McKinney helped carry the Mustangs to victory. Houston finished with 107 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns while also throwing a touchdown pass. Fitch had 40 receiving yards and a touchdown reception and added an interception on defense. After giving up 13 points in the first half, the Pershing County defense shut out Portola in the second half while the offense put together three scoring drives to complete the comeback. On Friday, the Mustangs host the Coral Academy Falcons for their first home game of the season. It also the Northern 2A opener for both teams. Coral Academy comes into the matchup following a 45-0 loss to the Fernley Vaqueros on Aug. 14. The JV game begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 7 p.m.
Blocked extra point preserves Greenwave win at Reed Fallon back on the road for a third straight week, opens Northern 3A slate at South Tahoe By Robert Perea Range Media
For the second straight week, the Churchill County High School football team came up with a big play when it needed it most. Alijah Juarez blocked an extra point attempt with 2:44 left in the game to preserve a 1-point lead as the Greenwave again held off a comeback attempt to beat Reed last Friday night, 14-13. “Alijah was able to get through and be a playmaker and block it and change the
whole momentum and trajectory of the game,” Fallon coach Calvin Connors said. The Greenwave are now 2-0 on the season with both wins coming on the road against 5A opponents. They open league play this week, with a game at South Tahoe at 7 p.m. Friday. After Juarez blocked the extra point, the Greenwave recovered Reed’s onside kick attempt and was able to get two first downs before taking a knee to run out the clock. The matchup was an old-school defensive battle from the start, but Fallon scored twice in the second quarter to take a 14-0 halftime lead. Quarterback Camden Richardson and Calin Anderson connected on an 8-yard touchdown with 8:03 left in the second quarter.
“It’s a great moment going into our league play and I think it just speaks volume to, first and foremost, our players. It’s the players that are able to get it done and they’re the ones who believe in themselves and they’re able to fight through adversity and fight through the highs and the lows of a game and come out on top.”
— Fallon head coach Calvin Connors
The Greenwave went up 14-0 on a 35-yard run by Juarez, on which he scooped up a bobbled pitch from Camden Richardson and was able to get just inside the pylon. Reed cut the lead in half in the third quarter, with a 14-play, 70-yard drive, capped by a 5-yard run by quarterback Peyton Smith with 1:47 left in the quarter. An interception by Reed near the goal line with 9:34 left in the game thwarted a chance by Fallon to extend the margin, and after another exchange of possessions, Smith connected with Jesse Douglas for an 84-yard touchdown pass and appeared it was going to tie the game with 2:44 left. “It’s a great moment going into our league play and I think it just speaks volume to, first and foremost, our players,” Connors said. “It’s the players that are able to get it done and they’re the ones who believe in themselves and they’re able to fight through adversity and fight through the highs and the lows of a game and come out on top.” Connors credited the defensive effort, which forced two critical turnovers. “It was just one of those kind of oldschool games that’s just a grinder, and our defense, coach (Trent) DeBraga does a stellar job of calling the defense and our players were able to get an interception
and a fumble recovery that was huge for our momentum as well.” The Greenwave committed three turnovers of their own and Connors said the Greenwave had to fight to overcome those as well as several penalties, “Wins can kind of cover up a lot of mistakes,” Connors said. “We have a lot of things that we need to clean up offensively, defensively, and special teams-wise.” While beating a pair of 5A foes to open the season has garnered the Greenwave some attention, it’s what comes next that matters most. “When you beat two 5A schools people might believe that we’ve arrived,” Connors said. “And the fact of the matter is that we’re not even close to as good as we can be, and that we will be.” Next up is South Tahoe (2-0), a team coming off consecutive wins against North Valleys and Wooster. “We’re going to their house, and they’ve played us tough for the past two years, and this year’s gonna be no different,” Connors said. “When you look at that 3A schedule, everyone’s gunning for each other and everyone’s kind of used to the playing each other year in and year out. So, it’s exciting and we’re excited to head up to Tahoe.”
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Heavy smoke from the Hawk Fire in north Reno could be seen from Mackay Stadium this past Saturday, as Lowry took on North Valleys. The fire quickly spread into the North Valleys area.
North Valleys knocks down last-second Lowry pass to win 13-7 at Mackay Stadium Buckaroos open Northern 3A play Friday in Dayton By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
RENO — What was to be a good day for football in northern Nevada, ended with fire engine sirens blaring, roads closing and heavy smoke eerily covering northern Reno. It was still a good day for football for eight Nevada teams, as the Lowry High School football team and North Valleys hit the Mackay Stadium field at 4 p.m. By the time the last play came, mandatory evacuations were being announced in the North Valleys area, including the school. With sirens blaring in the background, the Panthers knocked down a fourth-down pass from Ben Marvel at the goal line with less than a minute to play. North Valleys took two kneel downs to win 13-7 and after a quick handshake, the Panthers were back on the bus to get back to their school. After the teams punted on their first possessions, the Buckaroos began their second drive at the Panthers’ 42-yard line and nearly scored on the first play. Ben Marvel tossed a long pass to Nathanael Gordon but the receiver had the ball go off the tips of his fingers near the goal line. Lowry held on to the ball for more than five minutes, only to see the drive stall out at the North Valleys’ 14-yard line. Both offenses continued to struggle into the second quarter, until North Valleys went on a 66-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead, Quarterback Trenton Reyna connected on a short pass out in the flat and Albert McCoy did the rest, scoring from 33 yards out. The Buckaroos (1-1) finally got in the scoreboard with 1:18 left in the third quarter, capping off a methodical drive with a 7-yard pass from Marvel to Gordon, which was first tipped by Lowry’s Juan Mendoza to tie the game at 7-7. North Valleys had an opportunity to go back in front early in the fourth quarter, when the Panthers failed to convert a 4th and 10 play at the Lowry 22-yard line. The Buckaroos could not take advantage of the turnover on downs and quickly punted. North Valleys turned it over on downs
Lowry’s Teyo Gomez finds room to run in the North Valley’s secondary.
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once again inside the 50-yard line, setting up Lowry in excellent field position. After a Buckaroo holding penalty. The Panther defense broke through the offensive line to cause a fumble and started what would be the 39-yard, game-winning drive. Reyna gave North Valleys a 13-7 lead after a 3-yard run, when the Panthers missed the extra point with 3:16 to play. Aided by a facemask penalty, Lowry took over at the midfield and quickly gained 10-yard on a run by Teyo Gomez. Gomez then reeled off nine more yards on the next play. On 2nd and 1, a pass interference penalty by the Panthers put the Buckaroos at the 15-yard line. On third down from the 11, a pass to Keston Unrein was knocked down at the goal line. On fourth down, Marvel was hit as he through the ball and his pass was once again knocked down near the end zone. The Panthers then went on the eventual game-winning 57-yard drive. Lowry is back on the road for its third straight contest, opening Northern 3A on Friday against Dayton at 7 p.m. TONY ERQUIAGA • Range Media
North Valleys defenders converge to knock down a last-second pass from Lowry’s Ben Marbel to secure the 13-7 victory.
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Above left: Lowry’s Nathanael Gordon stretches out in an attempt to catch the ball in the first half of Saturday’s game against North Valleys. Above right: Ben Marvel makes his way through the North Valley’s defense.
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Fallon volleyball opens with win at Sparks
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Fallon’s Sutton Yost stretches to keep ball in play during Fallon’s match at Sparks on Aug. 19.
Greenwave head to Reno Sept. 4-5 for High Sierra Volleyball Invitational By Robert Perea Range Media
The Churchill County High School volleyball team overcame early jitters that led to a slow start to sweep Sparks in three sets in its season opener last Wednesday. A dominant service performance from Kalaya Downs and strong play at the net by Audrey Fruzza helped the Greenwave recover from their slow start. Coach Tristin Johnson praised her team’s resilience in turning things around,
winning 25-21, 25-9, 25-11. “They were a little nervous, which is fine, but they pushed through and that’s the thing,” Johnson said. “You’ve got to be able to handle a little bit of pressure.” After Sparks opened the match with a 7-3 lead in the first set, the Greenwave scored seven consecutive points and 17 of the next 21 to take a 20-11 lead. Then with Kalaya Downs serving to open the second set, the Greenwave scored the first 13 points of the second set. After Sparks scored two points, Fallon scored six in a row to lead 19-2. Fallon also had 9-0 and 6-0 runs in the third set. “If we serve and pass and play good defense, we’re going to be all right, and then we did a really good job of keeping our swings in the court,” Johnson said. “We didn’t have to kill it super hard, but they were good ball placement and we hit most of our balls in, and most of them were kills.” The Greenwave have 10 seniors on the roster, although only eight players were available for the first match. Johnson said the team will only get stronger once everyone returns to action. “We’ve got lots of different lineups we’re going to try, so once we get everybody back, we just get more options, and that’s a good problem to have,” she said. “The new players are getting more experience, and then we’ll start to figure out what exactly is our best lineup.” The Greenwave is scheduled to play at 6 p.m. at Wooster this Thursday, then next Thursday at South Tahoe. They are also scheduled to play in the High Sierra Volleyball Invitational at the Swift Sportsdome in Reno Sept. 4-5, where they are guaranteed six matches in a best-of-3 format that includes pool play followed by bracket play.
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Fallon’s Kalaya Downs sets the ball while her teammates prepare to attack.
Fallon’s Sutton Yost tips a free ball over the net.
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Davis posts best finish for Oasis Fallon girls tie North Tahoe cross country at Douglas Class Races By Robert Perea Range Media
With runners competing in four categories, Freshman Riley Davis had the best finish for the Oasis Academy cross country team at the Douglas Class Races last Friday. Runners in the meet were divided by grade for the 2.5-mile races. Davis placed 16th in the freshman girls race with a time of 19:23. Oasis had two runners in the sophomore girls race, with Sonora McInturff finishing 44th in a time of 31:03 and Faith Torres-May close behind her in 45th place (31:07).
The boys had seven runners competing, three in the freshman boys race and four in the senior boys. The fastest time for the Bighorns was by Leonidas Arcoraci, who came in 40th with a time of 16:12 in the senior boys race. Other Bighorn senior boys were Elijah Jones (20:43) in 66thplace, Jose Montalvo finished 70th (22:00) and Kamron Bracken was 71st (22:01). Vincenzo May had the best finish by place for the Bighorns, taking 36th in 18:04 in the freshman boys race. Behind him, Connor Tolman came in 42nd (19:09) and Zayden Maynez finished 59th (24:26). Next up for the Bighorn runners is the Reed High School Invitational on Sept. 5.
in opener, lose to Truckee By Robert Perea Range Media
The Churchill County High School girls soccer team opened its season with a 0-0 tie against North Tahoe last Friday and lost 8-0 to Truckee on Saturday. This week the Greenwave are scheduled to play at Incline at 4 p.m. Friday and at South Tahoe at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. The Fallon boys soccer team played to a 1-1 tie with the Debbie Smith CTE Academy on Aug. 21 and was scheduled to play at Dayton on Aug. 25, but the score was not reported before press time. Next week the Greenwave is scheduled to play at Truckee at 4:45 p.m. Sept. 4.
Oasis volleyball begins league play this week By Robert Perea Range Media
After playing in two tournaments to open the season, the Oasis Academy volleyball team was scheduled host Lovelock for its first home game to open Northern 2A League play on Wednesday. The Bighorns went 0-2 in a tournament at Hug last Saturday, losing 25-9, 25-18 to North Tahoe in the first match and to Portola, 25-10, 25-18 in the second. Against North Tahoe, Kylie Moya and
Avery Laca both recorded two kills, LyannRose Goss made six digs and Sophia Moya had five assists. Laca had four kills against Portola, while Moya had three kills and four assists, and Goss had four digs and received 10 serves. The Bighorns are 1-4 overall. After hosting Lovelock, the Bighorns are scheduled to play at North Tahoe at noon Saturday, then next week they travel to Sierra Lutheran on Sept. 4.
Silver Stage football rolls past Coral JV in season opener Staff Report
The Silver Stage High School football team began its season in a big way, with a 52-12 win over the Coral Academy junior varsity squad, this past Friday in Silver Springs. The Nighthawks, are coached by Battle Mountain High School grad Mason Fuller. Once again, Silver Stage is playing an independent schedule, in attempt to rebuild the numbers in its football program. The Nighthawks are playing a scaled-down Northern 2A schedule, facing Incline, Coral Academy and North Tahoe. Silver Stage is also playing three JV teams. Silver Stage travels to Incline on Friday, Sept. 4, for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
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Fallon’s Karlie Simper tries to get past North Tahoe’s Lyla Denis and Ivy Wilson during their game in Fallon last Friday ker
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Fernley’s Kayden Paredes and Julian Bill - Ramireztackle a Bishop runner during last Friday’s game
Vaqueros left frustrated after loss to Bishop
The Pyramid Lake football team had the opportunity to fine tune its play with a scrimmage this past Friday against Coleville, Calif. Pyramid Lake begins its season with a trip to Indian Springs on Friday. After a trip to Hawthorne , Pyramid Lake hosts Carlin on Sept, 17, at 7 p.m.
Fernley travels to Elko in Northern 3A opener By Robert Perea Range Media
As he and a few of his assistants who were still waiting for him left the field last Friday night in Bishop, CA, Fernley High School football coach Anfernee Sloan couldn’t wait to watch the game film during the 4-hour ride home, even though he knew that doing so would probably drive him crazy. In a game they dominated statistically, running twice as many offensive plays and gaining almost twice as many total yards, the Vaqueros somehow trailed most of the game and came away with 27-20 loss to the Broncos. Adding insult to injury, the game ended in controversy on the final play, when the officials ruled that Fernley quarterback Elijah Devold fumbled at the Bishop 1-yard line when he was trying to spike the ball on third and goal with 8 seconds left. “He told me that it was a fumble,” Sloan said of the referee. “I argued that being the head white hat, you should know in your mind in this situation, the kid is trying to spike the football. And he clearly threw his hands forward, he clearly threw the ball forward, which is considered a forward pass.” Sloan argued to no avail, as he did two plays earlier when Fernley’s Jayse Jones was ruled down short of the goal line on a play where Sloan believed he had hit the pylon for a touchdown. As frustrated as he was with the calls, Sloan was equal parts pleased with the way his team responded to adversity throughout the game and aware that much of that adversity was self-inflicted. “Excuses or results, you can’t have both,” Sloan said. “I’m going to accept the result. There’s a lot of facets of the game that we can be better about.” Two minutes into the second quarter, the Vaqueros found themselves trailing 13-0, even though to that point they had run 24 offensive plays to Bishop’s nine. After recovering a Bishop fumble on the first play of the game, the Vaqueros held the ball for nearly eight minutes, moving from the Bishop 46-yard line to 1st-and-goal at the 1, only to lose five yards on the next two plays and then had a touchdown pass nullified by a holding penalty. They ultimately turned the ball over on downs when they were unable to convert on 4th-and-goal from the 16-yard line. Two plays later, Bishop running back Hunter Dailey ran 76 yards for a touchdown. Fernley went 39 yards in 10 plays on its second possession but again turned the ball over on downs, and Biship made it a 13-0 game with a 53-yard pass from Dom Barlow to Devaun Mitchell. Fernley struck back in one play, an 80-yard touchdown pass from Devold to Keaunue Tolliver, then after forcing a Bishop punt, they drove 58 yards in seven plays to go ahead 14-13 on a 5-yard touchdown run by Jayden Esparza with 4:34 left in the first half. “By that point, they had already battled so much adversity,” Sloan said. “That’s why I said, I think it’s going to kind of kill me when I watch this, because I’m just going to be like, wow.” The adversity was just beginning, however. A 4-yard touchdown run by Dailey put Bishop back on top 19-14 with 43.9 seconds left in the half, and, knowing the Vaqueros were going to receive the second-half kickoff and were moving the
Wilson leads Fernley runners at Douglas Class Races ball well offensively, Sloan opted to take a knee and regroup. When the Vaqueros took that first second half possession 80 yards in 13 plays on a drive that lasted more than seven minutes, capped by a 20-yard touchdown run by Esparza, the Vaqueros seemed to have things under control with a 20-19 lead. They felt even better when they forced a 3-and-out by the Broncos. With a chance to extend the lead, the Vaqueros drove from their own 47 to the Bishop 20 before coming up short again on 4th-and-1. But facing 2nd-and-20 from their own 25, the Broncos got a 45-yard run by Dailey, and on the next play he covered the remaining 30 yards for a touchdown that put the Broncos back up 27-20. When Fernley again couldn’t convert on a fourth down, Bishop took possession needed just two first downs to put the game away. Instead, after a 9-yard run on first down by Oscar Henriquez, the Vaqueros stopped the Broncos three straight times on 2nd-and-1, 3rd-and-1, and 4th-and-1. After an agonizing debate between the officials and a measurement that proved the ball was about 6 inches shot of a first down, the Vaqueros had one last chance with a little over three minutes left. A 20-yard scramble by Devold and a 23-yard run by Esparza got them to the Bishop 22, and with a little over a minute remaining, Jones picked 3 yards and a few inches on 4th-and-3. A pass from Devold to Jones took the ball to the 2, and on 1st-and-goal, Jones was ruled down at the 1-yard line. During a timeout for an injured player, Sloan instructed Devold that if the Vaqueros didn’t get in the end zone on second down, they needed to line up in a hurry and spike the ball on third down. Devold was tackled for no gain on second down and the Vaqueros quickly lined up, but his attempt at a spike was instead ruled a fumble. The last call was the topic of conversation, but Sloan said that wasn’t what he was thinking the most about. “We can’t give up the big third downs. We can’t mis-execute on fourth down right here, where if we get that we probably seal it because we’re going to go up two scores,” he said. “I mean, there’s just other factors that play a role in that game.” Sloan’s said his message to his dejected team afterward was that he liked the way they fought back and gave themselves a chance time and time again. “Sometimes you are going to be dealt some cards that you don’t want to deal with, that you don’t want to have to face, but you have to get through it and it’s not going to just go away,” he said. “And I told them, tonight you learned a little about yourselves, not because you got punched in the face, by any means, but because you guys learned when things get hard, we can move past this.”
Vaqueros in California for Oakmont Invite; host Fernley 4K on Sept. 4 By Robert Perea Range Media
Senior Cael Wilson led Fernley at the Douglas Class Races on Aug. 21, with the team’s fastest time and an 18th place finish in the 2.5mile senior boys race as the Vaqueros opened their season with gradelevel competition across all divisions. Fernley also placed third in the sophomore boys team race with 57 points. Zachary Petersen led Vaqueros’ sophomores with a 12thplace finish in 15:49, followed by Logan Petersen in 30th (17:34), Mason Varner in 33rd (17:55), Addison Davis in 47th (19:51), and Cameron Farr in 54th (21:50). In the freshman boys race, Parker Johnson finished 51st in 21:52, and Kirkland Mix placed 62nd in 25:08.
Fernley had two runners in the junior girls race. Regan Scott finished 28th in 21:50, and Wynter Angus placed 34th in 22:45. In the senior girls race, Corbyn Gillespie finished 24th in 21:20. “It was a good first meet to get our legs under us and test our fitness against quality competition,” coach Kristian Slater said. “The biggest high of the day came from Cael Wilson and his performance that really displayed how when we are consistent with our training the results will follow.” Fernley’s next meet is the Oakmont Cross Country Invitational on Saturday in Rocklin, CA. Next week the Vaqueros host the Fernley 4K on Sept. 4. “Now we can use this meet as a stepping stone and move forward in our season,” Slater said. “It is a nice set up where we get a few weeks in a row on short courses to help us build into the season and then jump into our first 5k up in Truckee at the end of September.”
Pair of Fallon runners claim top 10 finishes at Douglas Class Races By Robert Perea Range Media
The Churchill County High School cross country teams opened the season at the Douglas Class Races on Aug. 21, with runners competing in 2.5mile races grouped by grade level. The Greenwave collected a pair of top10 finishes and placed fifth as a team in the senior boys race. Freshman Issabelle WalterChicasGaribay led Fallon’s girls with a thirdplace finish in 17:27. Aubrey Strickland placed 16th in the sophomore race in 19:53, while Kylee Moore finished 35th among juniors in 23:08. In the senior race, Abigail Lacow placed 29th in 22:46 and Ella Bassham finished 30th in 23:07. Freshman Cayson Lacow paced the boys team with an eighthplace finish in
14:59. Michael Lister finished 33rd in 17:47, and Nikko Martinez placed 65th in 34:07. In the sophomore race, Cody Frey finished 15th in 16:12, and Landon Liston placed 34th in 18:06. Fallon had four runners in the junior boys race. Isaac Frederick finished 32nd in 16:27, Tayven Martinez placed 33rd in 16:33, Lars Rasmussen finished 37th in 17:09, and Levi Bradford placed 54th in 19:35. The senior boys finished fifth as a team with 137 points. Jackson Barbee led Fallon with a 33rdplace finish in 15:43, followed by Alex Sorensen in 56th (17:55), Alexander McBride in 61st (19:01), Vernon Harper in 64th (20:09), and Alex Bacallo in 65th (20:30). Fallon’s next meet is the Fernley 4K on Sept. 4.
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Fernley Women’s Golf Club Results, Aug. 18 Game: Stroke Play Back 9 Twice Red Tees
1st Gross: Susan Kinstler, 84 1st Net: Bonnie MacQuarrie, 66 1st Gross: Verl Ely, 96 1st Net: Karen Holcher, 75
Purple Tees
Birdies: Patty Liljeberg, #10; Susan Holcher, #16 (2 times); Linda Garrett, #16 Low Putts: Patty Liljeberg, 29 Closest to Hole #11: Susan Kinstler, 22’10” Closest to Hole #14: Patty Liljeberg, 30’6” Chip-Ins: Patty Liljeberg, #10
Storms, scheduling conflicts keep BMHS soccer teams at home
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The Battle Mountain High School boys and girls soccer teams were scheduled to travel to Ely last Friday to play in the oneday White Pine tournament but did not make the trip. Battle Mountain athletic director Mackenzie Schrool stated in an email that the Longhorns did not travel, due to schedules being moved around and storms in the area. Battle Mountain will play at Tim Knight Field on Friday and Saturday to begin Northern 2A action. Dayton visits Friday, with the girls playing at 5 p.m. and boys 7
Nevada High School Rodeo Association starts 2026-27 season with Eureka rodeo Staff Report
p.m. Saturday’s games against Yerington start at 10 a.m. with the girls and the boys will follow.
Notice of workshop/public hearing to solicit comments on proposed regulations (NRS 233B.061) NIAA Press Release The Board of Control of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) is proposing possible amendment, repeal, or other action, regarding certain regulations pertaining to Chapter 385B of the Nevada Administrative Code. A workshop/public hearing has been set for 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22, virtually, and at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. The purpose of the workshop/public hearing is to solicit comments from interested persons on the general topics that may be addressed in the proposed regulations, including the repeal of certain regulations: 1. Proposed new regulation regarding spirit season dates 2. Proposed new regulation regarding spirit manual and championship 3. Proposed new regulation regarding spirit general requirements 4. Regulation regarding spirit squad definition: NAC 385B.046 5. Regulation regarding participation in certain activities: NAC 385B.376 6. Regulation regarding compliance with spirit rules book: NAC 385B.550 7. Regulation regarding spirit season duration: NAC 385B.552 8. Regulation regarding number and membership of spirit squad: NAC 385B.554 9. Regulation regarding spirit squad separate tryouts: NAC 385B.556 10. Regulation regarding participation in sanctioned sports: NAC 385B.558 11. Regulation regarding attendance in certain competitions: NAC 385B.560 12. Regulation regarding conduct of competitions: NAC 385B.562
Less than a month after the National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Neb., the new season to the Nevada High School Rodeo Association began Aug. 15-16 in Eureka. Alamo’s Raelee Christian was crowned as the all-around cowgirl, with Eureka’s Quil Filipini the reserve cowgirl. Moapa’sHazel Griffith was the rookie cowgirl. Fallon Stix Lee garnered all-around cowboy honors, with Henry Buchanan picking up reserve honors. Eureka’s Frank Buchanan was the rookie cowboy. There is a break in the schedule, with the next stop in Ely on Sept. 11-13 and Elko on Oct. 2-4.
High School Standings Following Eureka Rodeo BARREL RACING
1. QUIL FILIPPINI — EUREKA 29 2. RYLIE GENCHI — SP SPRINGS 27 3. HAZEL GRIFFITH — MOAPA 23 4. BROOKLYNN — SENA WHITE PINE 22 5. KIALA LOPEZ — WHITE PINE 17 6. AINSLEY MACPHERSON — FALLON 16 7. HUNTLEY BYRD — HUMBOLDT 9 8. KASHLIN HILL — FERNLEY 7 9. EMMA CARMACK — BOULDER CITY 5 10. REESE MOSER — LAS VEGAS 5 11. KORI SADABSENG— DOUG-CARSON 4 12. SHAYLA ROUKEY — WASHOE 2 13. AALIYAH O’BRIEN — SP SPRINGS 2 14. DANI PEDEN — PAHRUMP 1 15. AUTUMN TAECKER —SP SPRINGS 1
BOYS CUTTING
13. Regulation regarding application for sanctioning spirit competitions: NAC 385B.564 14. Regulation regarding attendance in spirit competitions: NAC 385B.566 15. Regulation regarding membership: NAC 385B.208 16. Regulation regarding games limits: NAC 385B.378 17. Regulation regarding sanctioned sports list: NAC 385B.390 18. Regulation regarding awards: NAC 385B.652 19. Regulation regarding required certification and courses: NAC 385B.798 20. Regulation regarding officials’ registration: NAC 385B.852 21. Regulation regarding limitation on football participation: NAC 385B.444 22. Regulation regarding multilevel team participation: NAC 385B.386 These regulations will result in no economic effect to the NIAA. These regulations do not overlap or duplicate any regulations of any other State of Nevada or local agencies. These regulations will not result in the establishment of a new fee or increase to any fee.
1. BENNETT STAHL — SP SPRINGS 28 2. QUAID SPRATLING — WELLS 25 3. CLAYTON HIIBEL — FALLON 22 4. STIX LEE — FALLON 20.50 5. LANE BYRD — HUMBOLDT 20.50 6. HENRY BUCHANAN— EUREKA 19
BREAKAWAY ROPING
1. RAELEE CHRISTIAN — ALAMO 22 2. KAYDEE LACEY ELKO — 21 3. LEEAH OSTERHOUDT — EUREKA 21 4. HAZEL GRIFFITH — MOAPA 18 5. ANNIE TIBBITTS — EUREKA 18 6. LAUREN GOINGS — FALLON 15.50 7. RYLIEGH COE — INDEPENDENT 15 8. CHLOE KENT — FALLON 11.50 9. AINSLEY MACPHERSON — FALLON 8 10. BROOKLYNN SENA — WHITE PINE 5 11. LOUISE DELONG — HUMBOLDT 4.00 12. BROOKE ALLISON — FALLON 3 13. KASHLIN HILL — FERNLEY 2 14. DALLIE GRIFFITH — MOAPA 1
GIRLS CUTTING
1. LOUISE DELONG — HUMBOLDT 27 2. RAELEE CHRISTIAN — ALAMO 27 3. QUIL FILIPPINI — EUREKA 24 4. JORDYN PROCESS — FERNLEY 22 5. KASHLIN HILL — FERNLEY 20 6. TAYLOR HILL — HUMBOLDT 15 7. AINSLEY MACPHERSON — FALLON 12
GOAT TYING
1. RYLIEGH COE — INDEPENDENT 28 2. BROOKE ALLISON — FALLON 27 3. CHLOE KENT — FALLON 21 4. LEEAH OSTERHOUDT — EUREKA 5. KASHLIN HILL — FERNLEY 16.50 6. RAELEE CHRISTIAN — ALAMO 14 7. BROOKLYNN SENA — WHITE PINE 12 8. MEGAN ALLISON — FALLON 10 9. SHELBY FRY — ALAMO 7 10. HUNTLEY BYRD — HUMBOLDT 6.50 11. ASHLYNN KAVANAGH — DOUG-CARSON 2 12. KAYDEE LACEY — ELKO 1
POLE BENDING
1. HUNTLEY BYRD — HUMBOLDT 27 2. SHAYLA ROUKEY — WASHOE 21 3. JOSIE BRODSHO — WELLS 20 4. RAELEE CHRISTIAN — ALAMO 18 5. QUIL FILIPPINI — EUREKA 13
6. KASHLIN HILL — FERNLEY 10 7. FIA TROMBETTA — SP SPRINGS 10 8. ADDISON ALLEGRE — FALLON 9 9. AINSLEY MACPHERSON — FALLON 8 10. ANNIE TIBBITTS — EUREKA 8 11. TANNER BRUNSON — ELKO 5 12. HAZEL GRIFFITH — MOAPA 4 13. BROOKLYNN SENA — WHITE PINE 4 14. AUTUMN TAECKER — SP SPRINGS 4 15. KORI SADABSENG — DOUG-CARSON 3
RIFLE SHOOT
1. CLAIRE CONINE — SP SPRINGS 10 2. COLTER RUNNION — WELLS 9 3. AVEREE BARRAGAN — SP SPRINGS 8 4. CASSIDY RUNNION — WELLS 7 5. NICHOLAS BLISS — EUREKA 6 6. HUNTER GALLEGOS — BOULDER CITY 5 7. VALERIE CHAPMAN — BOULDER CITY 4 8. TAYLOR HILL — HUMBOLDT 3 9. AUTUMN TAECKER — SP SPRINGS 2 10. BRAYTON BACKLUND — SP SPRINGS 1
STEER WRESTLING
1. STIX LEE — FALLON 20
TEAM ROPING
1. LOGAN LANCASTER — BATTLE MTN 30 2. CALEB EDGMON — FALLON 30 3. STIX LEE — FALLON 20 4. PETE MORI — ELKO 20 5. HUNTLEY BYRD — HUMBOLDT 16.00 6. CRAY TERVORT — ELKO 16.00 7. CHARLEE SESTANOVICH — EUREKA 13 8. DALLIE GRIFFITH — MOAPA 12 9. DAXTON MELENDEZ — ELKO 12 10. WYLIN MCLAIN — ELKO 12 11. KYLIE VELASCO — WELLS 12 12. SAWYER BLISS — WHITE PINE 12 13. CADE STEWARD — ALAMO 10 14. LANE BYRD — HUMBOLDT 10 15. CLAYTON HIIBE — FALLON 8 16. LUKE MATSON — ELKO 8 17. AIDEN BROWN — BOULDER CITY 7 18. FRANK BUCHANAN — EUREKA 7 19. HENRY BUCHANAN — EUREKA 7
TIE-DOWN ROPING
1. STIX LEE — FALLON 27 2. TRYAN DANNELLY — MOAPA 26 3. HENRY BUCHANAN — EUREKA 18 4. FRANK BUCHANAN — EUREKA 15 5. TUCKER NICOLL — WALKER RIVER 15 6. PETE MORI — ELKO 11 7. LOGAN LANCASTER — BATTLE MTN 9 8. WYATT LUSK — ELKO 9 9. EMMETT GORECKI — WELLS 7 10. CADE STEWARD — ALAMO 7 11. CLAYTON HIIBEL — FALLON 5 12. RYLAN SPROUL — MOAPA 4
TRAP SHOOT
1. LOGAN MARSHALL — HUMBOLDT 10 2. NICHOLAS BLISS — EUREKA 9 3. WYATT LUSK — ELKO 8 4. WYATT MCCOY — HUMBOLDT 7 5. COLTER RUNNION — WELLS 6 6. WYATT THOMAS — HUMBOLDT 5 7. LANE WHITAKER — ELKO 4 8. VALERIE CHAPMAN — BOULDER CITY 3 9. SAWYER BLISS — WHITE PINE 2 10. HUNTER GALLEGOS — BOULDER CITY 1
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Lowry volleyball has tough weekend at South Tahoe tournament
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Buckaroos start crossover play this weekend; home debut is Sept. 3, versus Incline By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
The Lowry High School volleyball team was in South Lake Tahoe this past weekend for a two-day tournament, finishing up its preseason schedule. The Buckaroos played five matches over the two days and came back home without winning a set. Lowry lost 25-20, 25-16 to Reed, 25-17-25-22 to Dayton and 25-23, 25-21 to Pershing County in pool play on Friday. Against Reed, Haxen Root and Josie Jenkins each had team-high three kills, with Raegan Terry adding two. Yarelli Ojendiz and Tessa Jenkins had two aces apiece, with Tessa Jenkins getting four digs. Josie Jenkins, Terry and Root each collected two digs. Tessa Jenkins and Root contributed four assists apiece. In the match with Dayton, Josie Jenkins and Terry knocked down three kills each, with Root adding two. Hadley Houston and Emma Deputy each added a block and Terry (14) and Emelia Mentaberry (7) paced the Buckaroos in digs. The defense was busy, with Ojendiz adding five digs. Josie Jenkins four and
Deputy and Root three apiece. Lowry finished with 17 kills in the match against Pershing County, with root leading the way with five and Tessa Jenkins four. Breylin Johnson, Terry and Deputy each had four kills. Cael Morton had a team-high nine assists and Josie Jenkins and Ojendiz added eight and seven digs, respectfully. Mentaberry contributed five kills. In the Buckaroos’ first match on Saturday, they lost 25-18, 25-19 to league foe Spring Creek. Lowry ended the tournament with a 25-16, 25-19 loss to Eureka. Lowry starts Northern 3A crossover play on Friday at Sparks at 6 p.m. and Saturday at Wooster, beginning at noon. The Buckaroos home debut is Thursday, Sept. 3, against Incline at 6 p.m. and South Tahoe on Friday, Sept. 4, at noon.
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It was even a further trip for the McDermitt volleyball team, who played in a twoday tournament at Beatty High School in southern Nevada. The Bulldogs won one of its four matches on Friday, beginning with a 25-15, 25-23 loss to Word of Life Chrisitan Academy, a school located in Las Vegas. McDermitt dropped two more matches
on Friday, before finishing the day with a 25-16, 25-12. On Saturday, McDermitt lost 25-15, 25-14 to host Beatty, eventually ending the tournament with win over a JV squad and a second win versus Carlin. McDermitt begins Eastern 1A play on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 5 p.m. against Jackpot and Carlin on Friday at 11 a.m.
Lady Bucks drop matches to Truckee, North Tahoe By Tony Erquiaga Range Media The young fall season is just a couple weeks ago and the Lowry High School girls soccer team is dealing with concussions and other injuries. It’s never a good time to have that happen to you, but the Buckaroos are playing through its toughest stretch of matches in the early part of the season. Northern 3A crossover play started this past weekend in Winnemucca, with Lowry hosting perennial power Truckee. The Buckaroos had to bring up a couple JV players to fill spots on the depleted varsity roster. Truckee netted three goals in the first half on its way to a 5-0 victory, as Lowry had trouble getting going on offense. North Tahoe made its way to Humboldt County on Saturday morning and held on for a 3-2 win. The Lakers held a comfortable lead, when Yareli Garcia and Ava Swensen netted goals to cut the gap to 3-2. The Buckaroos could not get any closer. Lowry traveled to Incline on Tuesday for a crossover match with the Highlanders and results were not available at press
Lowry boys soccer team splits with North Tahoe, Truckee Buckaroos home debit is Friday against Incline By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
The second trip to Lake Tahoe in as many weeks turned out to be a rollercoaster ride for the Lowry High School boys soccer team. The Buckaroos began Northern 3A crossover play last Friday against North Tahoe and came away with an impressive 2-0 victory. David Beccera netted both goals for Lowry, with Chris Arriola and Jonathan Leon picking up one assist apiece. Lowry moved on to Truckee on Saturday and suffered a 9-1 loss to the powerhouse Wolverines. The match was close at the end of the first 40 minutes, with Truckee leading 2-0. The Wolverines blew the game open in the second half with seven goals. Lowry makes its home debut this weekend with two more Lake Tahoe teams. Incline visits for a 2:30 p.m. start on Friday and South Tahoe arrives Saturday for an 11:45 a.m. kick. Lowry stands at 2-3-1 on the season.
The McDermitt High School football team made the long trip to Eureka this past Friday night to open its 2026 campaign. The Vandals, one of the top teams in the Northern 1A, shut out the Bulldogs en route to a 54-0 win. McDermitt is off this week and makes its home debut on Friday, Sept. 4, at noon against Carlin.
McDermitt volleyball team travels to Beatty
Lowry Boys Soccer
The Lowry boys soccer team gathers before the start of its game in Truckee, played this past Saturday in California.
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Lowry’s Maribel Uritz attempts to dribble past a Truckee defender. time. Lowry is in South Tahoe on Friday to play the Vikings at 4:45 p.m. The Buckaroos are 0-5-1 on the year.
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Lowry’s Riley Ball makes a save during Friday’s home match with Truckee.
Short-handed Battle Mountain volleyball team competes at White Pine Invitational Longhorns at home for two Northern 2A matches By Tony Erquiaga Range Media
Just like it was for its counterparts 52 miles to the West, the Battle Mountain High School volleyball team fought through its share of struggles, playing with just six players at last weekend’s White Pine Invitational in Ely. The Longhorns went 0-6-1 over the busy two days. “Overall, a great weekend for everyone involved,” said BMHS coach Julia Ramriez. “We appreciate preseason for allowing us to play teams we don’t usually see in our season and for receiving quality reps against the 1A and Southern 2A powerhouses. We have some sickness to fight through in the coming week, but we look forward to heading into our season.” It seemed like the Longhorns never left the floor on Friday, playing six of its seven matches. Battle Mountain opened with a 25-23, 25-17 loss to Lund, with Kamilia Farias picking up four of the seven kills the team recorded. Rami McGrath had a team-high four digs, with Mirana Lomeli and Farias adding three each. Next up, Owyhee defeated Battle Mountain 25-21, 25-15, as Farias knocked down six of the seven kills and contributed two aces. Keona Colver notched three digs and two blocks.
Battle Mountain picked up a tie against a JV team after that but lost in two sets to Lincoln County, West Wendover and White Pine. Ella Mathues and Lomeli each had two aces versus Lincoln County and McGrath added block. Sofia Andrade, Farias and McGrath each had two digs. Against West Wendover, Farias collected three kills, with one each from Andrade and Matheus. In addition, Farias had two aces and a block and Matheus added two blocks and two digs. In the Friday finale against host White Pine, Andrade and Farias each had two kills and Colver added three digs. Battle Mountain took on White Pine once again on Saturday morning and lost 25-11, 25-10. Colver had four kills and Matheus a block. Battle Mountain returns home this weekend to start Northern 2A play, taking on Silver Stage on Friday at 5 p.m. Sierra Lutheran visits on Saturday for a noon start.
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The Nifty 50:
UNLV’s Jet again part of elite Walter Camp List UNLV Athletics LAS VEGAS — UNLV senior running back Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas is one of just 50 players in college football included on the 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List, released by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Thomas (Atlanta, GA) earlier this month found his name on the Maxwell Award Watch List and now is a repeat member of the Walter Camp Watch List, the nation’s fourth-oldest individual college football accolade. Thomas was previously named Preseason First Team All-Mountain West as he enters his fourth season ranked eighth in school history in career rushing yards (2,457) and fifth in rushing touchdowns (31) Players from 38 different schools representing 11 conferences (including independents) are represented on the preseason watch list. “We are proud to continue the great work of Walter Camp, considered the father of American football, and recognize the very best college football players in
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PCHS soccer player Josie Brooks works with a group of young campers during the Mustangs Soccer Camp. the nation,” Foundation president Michael Madera said. “This watch list is a great start to what is shaping up to be another exciting year of college football.” The 2026 Player of Year watch list will be narrowed to 10 semifinalists in early November and three finalists will be announced in early December. The 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, which is voted on by the 138 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will be announced in the second week of December. Under the direction of second-year head coach Dan Mullen, the Rebels will kick off their 59th season of football on Saturday by hosting Memphis in a highly anticipated Week Zero national match-up on FOX.
PCHS soccer players share their skills with youth campers By Peggy Jones Range Media
Young soccer players got a chance to learn from the Pershing County High School soccer team Friday, Aug. 21, during the 2026 Mustangs Soccer Camp. About 45 children from pre-K through fifth grade participated in the three-hour camp at the high school football field, with about 14 PCHS soccer players helping run the activities. Campers spent the morning learning and practicing soccer fundamentals. The schedule included warm-ups and stretching, ball work, drills and small scrimmages, with frequent water breaks throughout the morning. The camp wrapped up with stretching and ice cream. Coach Kelly Brooks said the players worked with the children on basic soccer skills, but one lesson stood out as more important than the others. “We worked on basic soccer skills, but the most important one we worked on was having fun while playing the game,” Brooks said. The camp also allowed the high school players to take on a leadership role with the younger children. “I was very proud of the way the soccer team treated the kids and led them by example,” Brooks said. “We have a great group of girls and it was a great group of
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PCHS soccer player Fatima Arteaga works with youth campers on trapping the ball during the Mustangs Soccer Camp. kids out there.” The camp also served as a fundraiser for the PCHS soccer program. Brooks said all proceeds from the camp go back to the soccer team and help pay for uniforms and team T-shirts. The soccer team hosted Yerington on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for its season opener. Results were not available at press time. The Mustangs will host Dayton on Saturday, at 10 a.m.
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Lady Mustangs build confidence at South Tahoe Fall Classic By Peggy Jones Range Media
The Pershing County High School volleyball team used a busy weekend at the South Tahoe Fall Classic to work through early-season nerves, fine-tune their rotations and build confidence heading into the regular season. The Mustangs went 1-4 over the twoday tournament, but PCHS coach Monica Halverson said the experience gave the team valuable opportunities to come together and prepare for the season ahead. “This is our second year attending, and the Vikings put on a really good tournament with lots of teams that are competitive and that we don’t see during our preseason,” Halverson said. “I can’t emphasize how important preseason tournaments are for any program.” Pershing County opened Friday with a 25-11, 25-8 loss to Dayton. “First-game nerves always hit hard,” Halverson said. The Mustangs showed improvement in their second match despite falling to Reed, 25-19, 25-14. “This game was a night-and-day difference from the first,” Halverson said. “More communication, plays and energy. You could see the girls fighting for every point.” That momentum carried into the third match, when Pershing County defeated Lowry in straight sets, 25-23 and 25-21. “We came in and played Mustang volleyball,” Halverson said. “The girls’ faces of absolute accomplishment was exactly what was needed to carry over to Saturday.”
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Khloe Montes and Jerzie Jones team up on serve receive.
The 2026-2027 Pershing County volleyball team huddles during their season opening tournament. The victory gave the Mustangs a boost heading into the tournament’s second day, when they competed in the Silver bracket. Pershing County opened Saturday against Spring Creek, falling in two close sets, 25-22 and 25-21. The Mustangs finished the tournament with a three-set battle against Debbie Smith. Pershing County dominated the opening set 25-8 before Debbie Smith came back to take the next two, 25-23 and 15-9. Halverson said the team worked through some difficult moments during the weekend, but she was encouraged by the way the players supported one another. She particularly credited the team’s six seniors with stepping up and helping the Mustangs enter their final match with purpose. The Class of 2027 includes Magdalena Ramirez, Arya Garland, Khloe Montes, Whitlee Diaz, Katelyn Elerick and Jerzie Jones. Halverson singled out Jones for her performance throughout the tournament. Although she did not keep individual statistics because the tournament was preseason. Halverson said Jones had the team’s most consistent games and showed significant improvement from last season. “She is going to be an all-around player that will make things happen for us,” Halverson said. “Even though we struggled in some areas this weekend, I see so much own-
Photo by Marti Nolan
Photo by Marti Nolan
Khloe Montes hits the ball with Cami Watson and Magdalena Ramirez moving towards her at the South Tahoe Tournament. ership from each of the girls to make this season great,” Halverson said. “Team is very important, and they need each other to make that happen.” The Mustangs begin league play on the road this week, traveling to Fallon to
face Oasis on Wednesday before taking on North Tahoe on Friday. “Both of these opponents will be prepared to play tough, but we will be, too,” Halverson said.
Mountain West announces 2026 women’s volleyball preseason poll and accolades Harris Named Preseason Player of the Year Mountain West Release
LAS VEGAS – The Mountain West announced the 2026 women’s volleyball predicted order of finish, preseason team and preseason player of the year as voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches. The 2026 season ushers in a new era of Mountain West volleyball with the additions of Hawaii, UC Davis and UTEP. The league enters the season with strong momentum, as four current members finished 2025 ranked among the top 100 in the NCAA RPI. Mountain West newcomer UTEP is favored to win the 2026 MW regular-sea-
son title with four first-place votes and a total of 84 points. Under the direction of Benjamin Wallis, the Miners finished the 2025 season 25-5 overall and earned CUSA’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Fellow newcomer UC Davis was picked to finish second with four firstplace votes and 80 points. Grand Canyon collected the final two first-place votes and 70 points to earn the third spot. Wyoming was fourth with 69 points, followed closely by Hawaii in fifth with 67 points. Rounding out the poll UNLV (53 points), San José State (40 points), Air Force (36 points), Nevada (26 points) and New Mexico (25 points), respectively. The top four teams in the league stand-
ings at the end of the season will compete in the 2026 Old Trapper MW Women’s Volleyball Championship presented by the Palms Casino Resort. The Conference tournament is set to begin Nov. 24 and conclude Nov. 25. The winner will earn the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA tournament in December. MW women’s volleyball has established a legacy of national success, earning 44 NCAA Tournament bids, nine Sweet 16 appearances and an Elite Eight berth since the Conference’s founding in 1999. UNLV junior Jaida Harris was named the 2026 MW Preseason Player of the Year. The Las Vegas native was named the 2025 MW Newcomer of the Year and
earned All-MW team honors. Harris recorded a .218 hitting percentage and logged 370 total kills. She also registered 215 digs, 52 total blocks, 38 service aces and 18 assists. Harris is joined on the 2026 Mountain West Preseason Team by Grand Canyon’s Bella Nunez, Hawaii’s Cha’lei Reid, UC Davis’ Ximena Cordero Barrand Mia Starr, UTEP’s Ema Uskokovic and Wyoming’s Paige Lauterwasser. The 2026 Mountain West women’s volleyball season begins Friday, August 28. The league continues to challenge itself against elite competition, with 19 matches against Autonomous 4 opponents in 2026, facing eight AVCA Top 25 teams, including No. 1 Nebraska. MW programs have combined for 24 wins over A4 foes since 2021.
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Fernley girls soccer blanks Debbie Smith Academy
Las Vegas Raiders announce $25 million game-changing gift to Intermountain Behind three goals by junior Bronwynn Garrett, the Fernley High School girls soccer team shut out Debbie Smith Acadamy 7-0 last Thursday. Health to help build Nevada’s first Garrett also had an assist as Dophir Mossner, Lillianna Perez and McKayla Marsh scored one goal each, while Tillie Gillespie and Angel Pochop each had two assists. Lillian Munger made six saves in goal, while Angie Rosas Rodriguez made two saves. stand-alone children’s hospital By Robert Perea Range Media
This week the Vaqueros are scheduled to play at Sparks at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, and host Incline at 4:45 p.m. next Tuesday, Sept. 1 and South Tahoe at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.
Cosmic Baseball takes over Greater Nevada Field in Reno Cosmic Baseball returned to Reno on August 20–22, at Greater Nevada Field, featuring the Cosmic Chili Peppers and Glow Mojis in a neon‑fueled, black‑light baseball spectacle. Cosmic Baseball is the world’s first UV‑reactive baseball experience, played entirely under black lights with glowing bats, balls, and uniforms. The Reno stop delivered a mix of baseball action, music, and high‑energy entertainment.
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Led by Raiders owners Mark Davis, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman, this marks the largest philanthropic commitment in franchise history Las Vegas Raiders Release
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health today announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital. The gift was led by Raiders owners Mark Davis, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman — each of whom contributed $5 million toward the development — and the Raiders, which committed the additional $10 million. “The Las Vegas Raiders are making our largest philanthropic commitment in franchise history because we are dedicated to building a healthier future for kids in Nevada,” said Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. “We want this gift to remind children and families that they have our team backing them and that the support of the entire Raider Nation is in their corner.” The hospital, located at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park, will be the first of its kind in Nevada, anchoring a new future for kids and families across the state and delivering comprehensive, high-acuity pediatric care. The 828,000 square-foot standalone children’s hospital will be located on a 33-acre campus and feature 180 patient beds, with room to grow. It will provide advanced emergency services designed specifically for children and a full spectrum outpatient center alongside inpatient and specialty care. “The Raiders are committed to excellence, and this gift is a generational investment that will keep families closer, strengthen our community, and give every kid every chance to thrive,” said Mitch Cloward, Intermountain Health region president. In recognition of this landmark gift, Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital’s physical therapy and rehabilitation space, along with its bistro — spaces designed for healing and recovery, will be named in the Raiders’ honor. The future Las Vegas Raiders Bistro, located adjacent to the hospital’s main lobby, will provide nourishment, comfort, and a moment of respite for families. This will be a space where caregivers and parents navigating the complexities of having a child in the hospital can pause. Whether gathering strength for the next
conversation, sharing a quiet meal, or seeking a moment of normalcy, families will find support here. “Sports remind us that we do our best when we have the right team around us,” said Michael Meldman. “Families deserve to feel supported every step of the way. In addition to the experts at Intermountain Health, the Raiders family stands with our community’s kids.” The Las Vegas Raiders Inpatient Rehab Gym will help children heal, grow stronger, and regain confidence through movement and play. Purposefully created to be both innovative and whimsical, the space will feature advanced therapeutic equipment alongside playful design elements. Here, therapy will feel empowering and fun, while supporting physical recovery, nurturing resilience, independence, and joy. The Raiders’ commitment to children’s health helps make every developmental milestone possible. “When we invest in children, we invest in everything that comes next — their education, their opportunities, and their future,” said Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders. “We want Nevada’s kids to know that their home team is cheering them on.” The Nevada Campaign for Kids will strengthen, address, and extend pediatric care for children across the region. Led by co-chairs Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle, this visionary effort will be accomplished through building a broad coalition of philanthropic, clinical, and community partners committed to exceptional care for children. The Raiders monumental gift will help make that vision possible by expanding access to exceptional pediatric care and creating a hospital experience designed around the needs of children and families. “This incredible gift honoring Raider Nation is among the largest contributed through an NFL franchise and serves as a pacesetting prelude to the region’s most impactful and galvanizing healthcare campaign for children ever,” said David Flood, president of Intermountain Foundation and chief development officer at Intermountain Health. “This great organization loves these communities, this state, their players and personnel, and of course, their incredible fans. From our very first conversations with the Raiders leaders, this gift was envisioned as a lasting investment in families for generations to come. We are honored, and hopeful, that many will soon be inspired to follow.” Intermountain Health has been the official healthcare partner of the Las Vegas Raiders since 2019. Construction is expected to start on the hospital in the coming months, with an anticipated opening date in 2030.
Las Vegas Stadium Authority weighs a $158M Allegiant Stadium north entrance LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is considering and almost certainly will approve a $158 million upgrade to the north entrance at Allegiant Stadium, with $75 million coming from a taxpayer fund and the rest from the Las Vegas Raiders. No action was taken on the agenda item Thursday at the Stadium Authority meeting, but instead a vote could occur Sept. 2. Construction isn’t expected to begin until after the Raiders’ season ends with the goal of it being completed in late 2028 or sometime before the 2029 Super Bowl at Allegiant. “Those are not aspirational goals,” Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan told the Stadium Authority. “They’re based on some educated conversations that our tech and design teams have had.” Funds would go to the 65,000-seat stadium that opened in 2020 at a cost of $2 billion to add pedestrian and event decks, a plaza and transportation enhancements. The public money will come from surplus room tax revenue. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said that while Stadium Authority owns the stadium, the Raiders are responsible for its upkeep. “We want to make sure the stadium
remains a world-class venue,” Hill said. “We want to make sure Allegiant Stadium is well-funded from both a private standpoint as well as a public standpoint.” Many fans walk over a nearby bridge from the Las Vegas Strip to attend Raiders games and other events. The new entry would create a more direct path to the venue by remaining on an elevated walkway. “The north side of the building has become one of the more pressure points in the guest experience,” Douglass Morgan said. “That infrastructure is stretched to capacity.” The stadium was constructed with $750 million in public money, with backers saying it not only would house Raiders games, but also be the home to UNLV football, major sporting events and concerts. Allegiant Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2024. This season’s college football national championship game is set for Allegiant, and the Final Four is scheduled for 2028. “When the Raiders came to Las Vegas (from Oakland, California), this was never about (just) bringing an NFL team to Nevada,” Douglass Morgan said. “It was a long-term commitment to this community and the state.”