rural Nevada
Deadline for Rural Business Development Grant is May 15
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 1:46pmUSDA Rural Development Nevada is reminding rural nonprofits, public bodies and Tribes that the deadline to apply for USDA's new Rural Business Development Grant is May 15.
Grant money can be used to acquire or develop land, buildings, plants and equipment; build or improve access roads, parking areas, utility extensions and water and waste disposal facilities; provide technical assistance, establish revolving loan funds and to support rural distance learning programs that provide educational or job training.
Nevada landscapes of Dawn Dot Star in free exhibition at Legislative Building through May 15
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 3:52pmThe exhibition “White Pine County Artistry,” with landscape paintings of Dawn Dot Star debuts at the Nevada Arts Council’s LXS Gallery at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City on April 27. The artist specializes in watercolor and pencil depictions of rural Nevada.
Travel Nevada tourism officials honor top rural visitor supporters at statewide conference
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:48amThe Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, recognized outstanding members of the state’s rural tourism industry Thursday, April 16 at the VolunTourism Awards dinner at the Carson Valley Inn. The annual event was part of the state’s 25th Rural Roundup tourism conference.
State wants to help rural Nevada county in 15-year-old road fight
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 2:00amNevada's attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle with the U.S. government and environmentalists over control of a remote national forest road — one of the longest running of many similar disputes across the West....
Judge rejects wild horse lawsuit
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 11:55pmRENO — A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit filed by a coalition of rural Nevada counties that wanted to force the government to sell or otherwise dispose of tens of thousands of mustangs in U.S....
Independent living agency for disabled offers information, services in Carson City, Dayton
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 5:00pmThe Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living is partnering with various agencies to expand its services into the rural areas of Nevada.
Staff members be visiting a different rural Nevada area each week to share information about products and services available to rural residents who have disabilities. They’ll be at the Carson City Senior Center, Friday, March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Dayton Senior Center the second Monday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and the Dayton Library the third Thursday of each month, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Nevada behavioral psychology internship consortium announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 5:57pmHealth professional shortages have been a challenge in Nevada for decades. The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has increased health care access to hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, creating even higher demand for health care professionals.
In anticipation of this increase, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health facilitated a pipeline mapping project to identify challenges across multiple sectors, and to make recommendations for bringing more health professionals to Nevada.
USDA's community facility loans available for rural projects
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY, NEV. — USDA Rural Development Nevada has $14 million available to lend to rural communities for a variety of essential community projects, such as buildings, equipment or renovations. These low interest federal loans provide options for a community to finance projects over a longer term.
Central Nevada ranch uses solar-powered irrigation acquired with USDA rural funding
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 12:34pmIf you are a farmer or rancher with irrigation costs that are making you wince, it might be time to consider developing a more energy-efficient system.
Dianne and Lee Hutchens of Central Nevada took the plunge into solar energy using USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America grant, and are glad they did. This winter, they have been earning credits from NV Energy; in April they will begin using the credits to power two circle pivots on 160 acres of irrigated pasture.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority appoints Melody Harkreader to board
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/27/2014 - 3:36pmMelody Harkreader has been named to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority Board of Commissioners as its rental housing representative. She was jointly appointed earlier this month by the Nevada Association of Counties and Nevada League of Cities.
“What NRHA offers is wonderful. It has blessed and helped so many families,” Harkreader said. “The Home at Last program is fantastic for first-time homebuyers, by giving families the opportunity to have their own home. And I'm very excited about the work they do with the homeless.”
Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes in January
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 3:43pmOpen your heart and open your home. Foster Parent and Adoptive Parent Training is coming to Carson City. Please note that interested persons must call Lori Nichols, Foster Care Recruiter, at either 775-684-1967 or toll-free at 1-888-423-2659 to sign up for these classes. Attendance at all three classes (27 hours) is required in order to receive the application for General Foster/Adoptive care.
Class Times:
Saturday, Jan. 7: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 18: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Rural Nevada programs awarded nearly $415,000 in state grants for tourism marketing
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/10/2014 - 4:01pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — A project to support air lift to Elko and another to create webisodes about Ely’s historical railway are among the 70 proposals approved for funding from the state’s Rural Grants Program, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday. The Nevada Commission on Tourism has authorized $414,854 in grants for programs and activities designed to deliver more tourists to rural Nevada.
USDA program Invests $987 million in rural Nevada loans since 2009
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:48pmMore than $161 million was invested in rural Nevada in 2014 by the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency to support housing, business and community facilities. Since 2009, the rural agency has provided more than $987 million to strengthen rural Nevada’s families and communities.
RSVP Volunteer Training set for Friday at Cooperative Extension in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 4:26pmRSVP will hold quarterly training for volunteers on October 24, 2014 from 9:00 am –12:00 pm. The training will be hosted at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office 2621 Northgate Lane Ste. 12 in Carson City. RSVP volunteers, persons caring for a loved one 24/7, and other interested parties are encouraged to join us for this free training.
Foster and Adoptive Parent Training coming to Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 1:35pmFoster/Adoptive Parent Training is coming to Carson City.
Please note that interested persons should call Lori Nichols, Foster Care Recruiter, at either (775) 684-1967 or toll-free at 1-888-423-2659 to sign up for these classes:
Dates/Times:
Saturday, Nov. 8: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 15: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 16: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Please note the training will be at our NEW Location:
Division of Child and Family Services
2533 North Carson Street, Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89706
NDOW seeks to hire 7 new game wardens for mostly rural duty stations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 11:57amThe Nevada Department of Wildlife has seven openings for entry level game wardens, most of which are in rural Nevada duty stations. This is the largest recruitment of game wardens in NDOW’s history.
“The agency has experienced several retirements and some turnover in the last few years,” said Tyler Turnipseed, Chief Game Warden at NDOW.
Outdoors with Don Q: Flowers, bird and animals are her favorites subjects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 11:52amBy now, you know that many of the photos attached to my outdoor articles at Carson Now are those taken by my wife, Elaine. She is not a professional photographer, does not have professional photo training or professional equipment, but does possess a great natural talent for framing her photo subjects with the proper backgrounds.
Between the two of us, we have a total of three "Point and Shoot" cameras: An old Pentax Optio 750Z (The one I use), a Cannon Power Shot Sx280 HS (her favorite) and a Sony HD VCHD (her backup camera).
Anti-fracking Suit Tries to Block Nevada Drilling
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 6:36amRENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada group is asking a federal judge to block the sale of oil and gas leases they say will be used for hydraulic fracturing and other development that poses a much greater threat to sage grouse and other wildlife than the U.S. government claims.
Nevada 150 events planned throughout July
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 1:57pmMany celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 1 through July 12.
Carson City area programs among Nevada Tourism grant recipients
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 3:51pmTwo local programs, Nevada Indian Territory and Ventana Sierra, Inc., received grant money from the Nevada Commission on Tourism designed to increase travel to the Carson City area.
The money is part of $985,146 in grant funding for projects throughout rural Nevada designed to increase travel to those areas, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday at the commission’s quarterly meeting.
Candidates for Nevada Legislature seats representing Carson City talk taxes, education funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 1:07pmFour Nevada legislative candidates who hope to represent Carson City took to the microphone Wednesday night at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce candidate forum.
Each touted their qualifications, noting their conservative credentials and their commitment as Republicans to tackle a legislative body dominated by southern Nevada Democrats.
Interview with John P. Rutledge, Democratic candidate for Nevada governor
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/03/2014 - 5:56amI had an opportunity to interview Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada, John P. Rutledge. He has been a supporter of the Downtown 20/20 organization, and has long been devoted to seeing our great and beautiful city grow and prosper.
Mr. Rutledge is a real estate and business Lawyer at Rutledge Law Center, which is headquartered in Carson City, and is active around our state.
I first asked him what he wanted people to know about him and his campaign, and here is what he had to say.
ROVER Reaches Out to Veterans in Rural Nevada
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 6:11amCARSON CITY, Nev. - Veterans living in rural Nevada will likely have the opportunity to meet with a Veterans Services officer without having to leave town. ROVER, which stands for "Rural Outreach for Veterans Enrichment and Resources," is the way the State Department of Veterans Services (DVS) provides Veterans Administration (VA) services in small towns. The ROVER program has upcoming visits scheduled in Battle Mountain, Hawthorne, Silver Springs and Winnemucca.
USDA's Grants Support Rural Economic Development: Application Deadline is June 30
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY - Economic development authorities, nonprofits and towns in rural Nevada that want to support rural business or create a revolving loan fund for business may now apply for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG). An estimated $82,060 is available. Applications are due by June 30, 2014.
USDA rural business enterprise grants available
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 10:53amEconomic development authorities, nonprofits and towns in rural Nevada that want to support rural business or create a revolving loan fund for business may now apply for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant. An estimated $82,060 is available. Applications are due by June 30, 2014.
The purpose of the RBEG is to support the creation and growth of sustainable rural business opportunities and jobs. Eligible entities are public bodies, private nonprofit corporations, rural development authorities, and federally recognized tribes. Individual businesses are not eligible.
First-time homebuyers grants available through Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/04/2014 - 6:41amThe Nevada Rural Housing Authority has 2013 Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership funds available to help first-time homebuyers with the necessary down payment to get into a home of their own, but they must be in contract by March 31, 2014.
In Carson City, the income limits are slightly higher and in Lyon and Churchill counties, they are slightly lower. Income limits can be found here.
Polar Express rides still available at Ely's Nevada Northern Railway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 12:51pmTickets are selling fast but there are still some left on Nevada Northern Railway's award-winning Polar Express in Ely. This magical ride, licensed by Warner Bros., follows both the book and movie; and features a vintage diesel locomotive pulling heated passenger train cars to the North Pole.
Including Friday, there are there are 13 remaining Polar Express rides through Dec. 28; except Dec. 24 and 25 when the railroad is closed. Polar Express holiday trains in Carson City have been sold out for several weeks.
Federal grants available to assist in rural economic development
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 11:47amCARSON CITY — Tribes, economic development authorities, non-profits and towns in rural Nevada that want to support rural business or create a revolving loan fund for business may want to consider applying for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Enterprise Grant.
Nevada Tourism awards more than $400,000 to assist rural areas in visitor promotion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 2:19pmLAS VEGAS — The Nevada Commission on Tourism has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to the state’s rural areas to support tourism efforts, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, NCOT chairman, announced Tuesday. The longstanding Rural Grants Program ultimately generates room tax revenue for the state, as grant recipients must use the monies to maximize their marketing outreach, bringing more travelers to Nevada’s rural areas.
Fall festivities abound at Fallon area farm
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 4:47amOctober is an exciting time in Fallon with the onset of fall and the area’s farms celebrating the changing of seasons.
At Lattin Farms, fifth generation farmers Rick and B. Ann Lattin invite the public to enjoy the annual Fall Festival, bringing the rural Nevada town to life every Saturday throughout the month.