Nevada proud

As our state faces horrific effects from the recent global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our fellow Nevadans. Together we must stand united, stay positive, and support our fellow neighbors.

Throughout our 156 year history we have encountered floods, fires, mass shootings, recessions, and other disasters, and yet here we are taking on this latest challenge with creative ways while respecting social distance.

On Monday at the Capitol grounds in Carson City, Nevada made several historic firsts for both our state and our country with the inaugurations of members of state government.

The University of Nevada, Reno is thrilled to see its Nevada Wolf Pack make it into the Sweet Sixteen. In celebration, UNR has created these quick videos highlighting community and state support featuring Reno native and Olympic gold medalist David Wise, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.

Two from Carson City were recognized recently in Las Vegas for their contributions to a statewide art contest to raise recycling awareness.

A sea of blue at Carson Montessori School in Carson City Friday morning as they sang "Home Means Nevada." We are #NevadaProud.
Throughout the Silver State today people are wearing Nevada's state colors of silver and blue to show unity and support for the victim's of the Las Vegas mass shooting.

In the aftermath of the terrible shootings in Las Vegas, the broadcasters of the great state of Nevada present “Broadcasters Unite Nevada Day,” Friday, Oct. 6. All Nevadans are urged to be Nevada Proud and show your unity by wearing our state colors, Silver and Blue.

The Historical Marker Legacy Project, a part of Nevada’s year-long Sesquicentennial celebration of the State’s admission to the Union through more than 500 official, signature and legacy events, has been finished in record time thanks to the work of the Nevada 150 Commission, YESCO and other community partners.

My Family
We bleed the same
We did not start as one
But we end as one
And although our day to day paths do not always cross
the ties are tight; an invisible unbreakable bond
Some bleed blue, some red, some white
But together, we bleed silver
Always battle ready, as we were battle born
United we stand in the face of evil and adversity, we do not buckle
Our strongest ties, the farthest reaching
This is my family, the proud, the many, the few...

This is a letter I sent out to Gov. Sandoval, and multiple other State Representatives. I felt that the general public should know what our prison system is doing to multiple small business owners in Carson City and Nevada. I would be very pleased if someone would bring this to light and show what our tax dollars are doing in this economy.

Dear Governor Sandoval,

The legendary 1860s mail carrier trail known as the Pony Express, which used horses and riders to deliver letters and parcels from Sacramento to east of the Rockies, remains a big part of Nevada's Wild West history because the trail went through the Silver State. Beginning next month the Pony Express will become a permanent fixture and a Carson City visitor destination.

Many celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 18 through July 31.

Thank you Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota-Scion, Cumulus Radio Magic 95.5 FM, Carson City and all the organizers and contributors who made this year's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza at Mills Park in Carson City possible. The event was filled with great music, lights and amazing eye-candy.

Video below courtesy of Scott Schrantz at AroundCarson.com. The RSVP carnival at Mills Park continues through Saturday.