Carson River

Carson City officially opened Morgan Mill Road River Access Area today with a ribbon cutting and a whitewater float down the Carson River to Dayton.

Those who braved the cold temps were treated to a wild ride down the swollen river. Check out the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbo_-uz4JFk

CARSON CITY — In an effort to attract local riders and welcome the opening of the 2010 season, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is offering $5 off adult tickets on all Friday train rides. The discount is available on adult tickets, May 29 through June 25, providing an affordable, $24 round trip voyage on a vintage diesel train between Carson City and Virginia City.

Various road construction projects will be causing delays and closures next week, with some working continuing even longer.

Here is the list of projects for next week, via Carson City Public Works Department:

Road Report as of May 7, 2010. The following information applies to the period of May 10 - 16, 2010:

The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin work to add a third northbound lane on US 395 between Jacks Valley Road and Lupin Drive. The following activity is expected for this project.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/05/bentlykirman_trails_open

News Release:

Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/18/morgan_mill_river_park_opens_this_weekend From the Nevada Appeal, Morgan Mill river park opens this weekend:

The 2010 season for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is rolling down the tracks toward its May 27 opening, with online tickets available now at www.VisitCarsonCity.com.

After a number of years of drier than normal winters, it appears that Carson City may be in for a more normal summer water season in 2010.

Carson River Community Bank, located on Highway 395 next to Home Depot and Target, was declared a failed institution Friday by Nevada state banking regulators and the Federal Depositors Insurance C

Carson River Community Bank in Carson City was closed today by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Financial Institutions Division, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio

Despite recent snow storms, the snowpack in the Carson River drainage remains below normal at 92%.

Two recent snowmakers have left additional snow in the Sierra, bringing snowwater levels along the Carson River to 107% of normal.

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The weather may have been dreary lately, but it’s delightful for those who know that tough winters make for bountiful summers.

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An open space crowning jewel along the Carson River is poised to be added to Carson City’s growing family of outdoor recreation areas.

by Scott Schrantz

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Open Space officials say that after months on end they are still trying to come to an agreed-to price for the 400 acre Garrard Ranch off Carson River Road.

River access project nears completionBy Sandi Hoover shoover@nevadaappeal.com

Supervisors to explore using redevelopment funds for balletsBy Sandi Hoover shoov