It may be the beginning of November and a little chilly outside but the Lowry High School girls soccer team rode one hell of a rollercoaster last week. The Buckaroos hosted their first home regional playoff match in more than 15 years, coming off of one their best seasons in program history. The high continued for the first 60 minutes of play against North Valleys in the opening round of the Northern 3A Regional Championships on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
The Frontier Community Coalition, Lowry High School Junior Class, and Christmas Cops have announced the return of the 12th annual Project Santa program, aiming to bring holiday cheer to families in need throughout Humboldt County. Over the years, the program has grown significantly, supporting more than 400 children and their families through gift distribution and resource outreach.
A win is a win is a win and Mario Bautista isn’t going to apologize for anything and is not listening to any of the critics from fellow fighters, to media and fans. In his last bout at UFC 307 on Oct. 5, in Salt Lake City, Bautista took on Hall of Famer Jose Aldo from Brazil and won by a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Construction of Nevada’s next big mine is well underway near the town of Orovada in Humboldt County. Lithium Americas is completing initial dirt work for a massive production facility at its Thacker Pass lithium mine at the southern end of the McDermitt Caldera, which lies about 60 miles northwest of Winnemucca. Construction of the processing facilities is expected to begin in earnest once Lithium Americas closes on a $2.26 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.
Great Basin College (GBC) will host the Winnemucca Center Celebration of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home on Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. The event, which coincides with Nevada Day, offers the community a chance to engage with Latino literature and participate in creative writing activities. It will take place at GBC’s Winnemucca Center, Room WHST 111, with an option to attend virtually.
Great Basin Arts & Entertainment will host Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin at the Martin Hotel in Winnemucca for an intimate evening of poetry and conversation on Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Griffin, a celebrated author and advocate, will share selections from his new work and reflect on his extensive career engaging with Nevada communities.
A fatal shooting in Winnemucca is under investigation after two men exchanged gunfire during an altercation, leaving one dead.
The Winnemucca Witchy Market is holding its inaugural Witches' Ball on Oct. 26 at the Lazy P Farm in celebration of “all things magical, mystical, and mysterious!” All are welcome to this gathering of artisans, healers, and practitioners in recognition of Samhain, or the Witches’ New Year, no matter the person’s background. Organizers Angie Van Drielen and Sierra Rose Cripps said the Witchy Market is slated to open at 10 a.m. at the Lazy P Farm, with a full day of enchanting attractions, such as Witchy Workshops, Spell Swap Meet, and activities for all the Little Monsters! Starting at 3 p.m., there will be trick or treating, scavenger hunts, pumpkin painting, rides, storytelling, and s’mores! The children won’t be the only monsters on the farm, though — Lazy P’s Farm of Terror haunted house will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. for those with the guts to wander through the frightful experience.
St Paul’s Catholic Church as been a long-time staple of Winnemucca on the corner of Fourth and Melarkey streets. The church turns 100 this year and is ready to show off its renovations.
Tiffany Christopher and Mollie Fischer to Perform at Martin Hotel
Leaders from northern Nevada will converge in Winnemucca later this month, bringing together business and government heads from Humboldt and Pershing counties for a high-impact event focused on economic growth and regional development. The Nevada 95-80 Regional Development Authority will host its annual Futures Economic Forum on Oct. 23, , at the Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca. Running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., this fast-paced, half-day event has become essential for business and government leaders in northern Nevada. The forum brings together key stakeholders from Humboldt and Pershing counties—an economic crossroads for the region—to discuss growth, community development, and future opportunities.
Come join the fun with Winnemucca Grammar School at our annual Halloween event, Spook Night, on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Winnemucca Event Center. Wear your costumes and be ready to win lots of Bingo and raffle prizes. With the help of our generous community sponsors there will be food, fun, and a very spooky trail. Purchase your game tickets at the door, and be ready to eat, drink, and be scary!
Humboldt County Composite Squadron 68 of Winnemucca Nevada hosted an Orientation flight day on Aug. 10 and took local cadets and even some from Elko Nevada for their first flight in a small powered plane. All of the cadets got to go through preflight and learn about what it takes to inspect the aircraft before flight and make sure it is safe to fly, as well as being in the cockpit learning about the instruments (gauges) and levers.
Note: The Montero family submitted this tribute to inform the community of Gracie's recent passing. The good ol' girl has been featured within these pages numerous times over the years, and the staff of Great Basin Sun are thankful to have witnessed the impact she had on those around her.
It’s not too often that Winnemucca’s Mario Bautista gets to fight close to home as part of his UFC career. The Lowry High School graduate gets the rare chance to do that, as he is part of the UFC 307 fight card set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. “It will be nice to fight close to home,” Bautista said. “The closest that I fought is probably Vegas. It gives family and friends the chance to make it out here to see me fight, which is nice.”