ELY - The Arbor Day Foundation named Ely a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 … [Read more...] about Ely earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
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Chamber Highlight: The Great Basin National Heritage Area
In honor of the hardest working entrepreneurs, retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, beauticians, vendors, cottage industries, community leaders, non-profits, and everyone contributing to the success of the White Pine Business Community, The White Pine Chamber of Commerce is holding an OPEN HOUSE on May 7th, 8th, & 9th. All day, each day, from 9 am - 5 pm, all are welcome … [Read more...] about Chamber Highlight: The Great Basin National Heritage Area
Governor Lombardo lowers Flags in honor of National Fallen Firefighters memorial weekend
LAS VEGAS – At the direction of the President of the United States, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered the flags of the United States and State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.The proclamation from President Trump is below: NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND, 2025BY THE PRESIDENT OF … [Read more...] about Governor Lombardo lowers Flags in honor of National Fallen Firefighters memorial weekend
Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues a fire prevention order Urging the public to help prevent wildfires
RENO — A new Fire Prevention Order went into effect in Nevada on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This order, issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), prohibits certain fire-related activities on BLM-managed lands, which cover about 63% of the state, totalling nearly 48 million acres.“Most wildfires in Nevada are caused by humans*, often accidentally, and too often are entirely … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues a fire prevention order Urging the public to help prevent wildfires
BLM seeks input on Railroad Valley mineral exploration project
BATTLE MOUNTAIN – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for proposed mineral exploration in Railroad Valley northeast of Tonopah in Nye County.If approved, 3PL will drill across about 40 acres of public lands. The company would look for lithium, boron, and tungsten, as well as explore for leasable minerals, like sodium, … [Read more...] about BLM seeks input on Railroad Valley mineral exploration project