Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort-Children’s hands-On History
Sat, November 14, 10am – 2pm
500 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (map)
Celebrate Native American Indian History month with children’s activities. Call the park at 702-486-3511 for more information. Entrance fee is $1 for over 12 years of age and ages 12 and under are FREE.

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07/19/2009 5:30 p.m.
Elayn Briggs Information Officer
Location: Burning on the California-Nevada border, east of U.S. Highway 395 at CA State Route 70 and NE of Cold Springs
Start Date: 7/15/2009
Start Time: 2:13 p.m.
Current Size: 10,549 acres
Fuel Type: Grass, brush, junipers
Jurisdiction: BLM
Assisting Agencies: Forest Service, NDF, Calfire, Nevada Army Guard, CHP, Washoe County Sheriff,
Public Safety: Riders of off-highway [...]

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The NIFC is reporting as follows:
Redrock (Carson City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 6,200 acres at 10 percent contained. This is 25 miles northwest of Reno. Residences are threatened and evacuations are in effect.
Trailer 1 (Carson City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 700 acres at 15 percent contained. Residences are threatened.
The Reno Gazette [...]

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MINDEN, Nev. — Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist and noted historian, will present “Carson Valley Myth-Busting” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 18. The public is invited to attend this free outdoor program, which begins at 11 a.m.
Rocha will set the record straight about 19th and 20th century Carson Valley [...]

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SUMMER TOUR SCHEDULE
Through Monday, September 7, 2009
60 minute cave tour Daily at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:00
90 minute cave tour Daily at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
Details:
Join a ranger for a 60 minute tour of Lehman Caves.  Children under 5 are only allowed on this tour.  Advance tickets may be purchased up [...]

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On May 26, 2009, Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada vetoed Nevada Senate Bill 394, “requiring certain owners of off-highway vehicles to obtain certificates of title and registration for those vehicles” and which would have required the Department of Motor Vehicles to charge and collect the fees.

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Good afternoon to everyone in DCNR. I hope you are having a great spring. Here is the Director’s update for May.
Let me begin by noting that May is the time for employee appreciation. Once again, thanks to everyone in DCNR for your dedication, professionalism and hard work on behalf of the people of the State [...]

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Virginia City, Nevada will be celebrating the 150- year discovery of the Comstock Lode on June 5, 6, and 7 with numerous events and celebrations. Named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009 by the National Trust for historic preservation, Virginia City relives its historic beginnings with classic, well-preserved Victorian architecture.  Piper’s Opera House, constructed [...]

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CALIENTE, Nev. –  A new 15 unit campground at Kershaw-Ryan State Park will open Monday, March 30, 2009.
The opening of the new facilities adds to the park’s many amenities, including potable water, shade armadas, tables and grills, flush toilets, coin operated showers and an RV dump station.

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Lawmakers were told Monday that Gov. Jim Gibbons’ proposed budget cuts would result in limited state park operations, closure of a camp for prison inmate firefighters and an end to a commission that protects Nevada’s wild horse herds. [Clarification: The Wild Horse Commission's trust funds are running out because of the economy, which is irrespective [...]

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