Nevada’s Spanish place names & the stories behind them
Nodding to snowy mountain ranges and cottonwood trees, many places in Nevada have Spanish names (including the state itself!).
Nodding to snowy mountain ranges and cottonwood trees, many places in Nevada have Spanish names (including the state itself!).
From riding to roping and reining to heeling, local charrería teams carry on the folkloric tradition of charreada in Nevada.
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is Reno called the Biggest Little City? It all has to do with a growing town, a contest, and a street-spanning arch.
Sarah Winnemucca was a member of the Northern Paiute and served as a peacemaker for her people. Learn all about her life and legacy.
NV Energy says it wants to ensure “that customers understand daily demand, have the information and tools they need to assess the impact of daily demand on their utility bill, and understand how energy use affects daily demand.”
See a sky full of stars, nocturnal wildlife, and more on a guided or self-guided moonlit hike at Valley of Fire State Park.
As President Donald Trump plunged the US into a war with Iran without Congressional approval, Nevadans—including lawmakers—express mixed feelings.
The summer months bring a slew of exciting festivals to Nevada, including music, psychic readings, heritage, honey, and barbecue.
The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, introduced by Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, directs the Department of the Interior to grant the Southern Nevada Water Authority rights-of-way for the construction and operation of a 40-mile water pipeline beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
Reno’s reputation as one of the speediest divorce mills during the first half of the 20th century helped shape the city as we see it today.