The V&T Railway’s Long, Slow Goodbye There once was a time when the Virginia & Truckee Railway puffed its way across Nevada like a proud old-timer telling tall tales—some true, some exaggerated, but all worth the price of admission. Today, however, the yarn it spins is one of dwindling dollars, political hand-wringing, and the ever-present…

1843, and Ethan Carver lived in a cabin near the Carson River, a mile from the water. He was a hunter and a trapper, quiet and sharp-eyed, with the endurance of a man who knew the wilderness well. For years, he lived alone, save for his dog. One winter, visiting a nearby Paiute Village, he…

The fine gentlepeople at Sun Silver Limited have set their sights on a grand undertaking in the wilds of Nevada, a land that has never lacked for folks with picks in their hands and gold dust in their dreams. With an eye toward fortune and formality, the company has commenced environmental surveys at its Maverick…

The Nevada Legislature, in its infinite wisdom, has set its sights on a grand and noble cause—enshrining a collection of taverns and dance halls as a historical landmark. A resolution, tendered by Democratic lawmakers on Thursday, seeks to recognize the “Fruit Loop” in Las Vegas, a cluster of establishments that cater to the city’s LGBTQ…

Why the VA Needs Fewer Hands to Do More Work It has come to the attention of Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen that the Department of Veterans Affairs is engaged in a most peculiar practice—dismissing those individuals charged with caring for the nation’s veterans. The unexpected development has left the senators and…

Admits It’s Worse Than Expected Well, dear reader, rejoice! Ever the paragon of forward-thinking, Nevada has generously decided that one solitary crisis call center for the entire state was perhaps not enough. After much deliberation, elbow rubbing, and undoubtedly a good deal of committee meetings where the coffee was plentiful and the solutions were scarce,…

If any man with a working set of morals ought to expect from his attorney general, it’s that he’ll spend his days making sure that criminals are made uncomfortable, the innocent are kept safe, and that law and order are as sturdy as a brick outhouse. But in Nevada, folks have a peculiar sort of…

It was a long road to disappointment for the Fernley Vaqueros as they saddled up for their season opener, only to get sent packing by the Galena Grizzlies in a 21-2 drubbing on Saturday. The loss extends a streak of misfortune that has dogged Fernley since last season, now stretching to an unlucky seven in…

Having soared through the regular season with the grace and dominance of a bird of prey, the Spring Mountain Eagles found their wings clipped when they met the Virginia City Muckers in playoff action. The Muckers, showing no inclination for mercy, steamrolled their way to a decisive 65-35 victory, handing Spring Mountain its most lopsided…

The richest life you can ev’r lead is always found in moments near. A morning breeze upon your face, a laugh that rings so bright and clear. The sun will set, the stars will rise, and time will pass like flowing streams. But if you hold the now within, you’ll find the gold within your…