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Winnemucca gears up for area's biggest event weekend Five spectacular events will accompany hugely popular Ranch Hand Rodeo competition

WINNEMUCCA - This week, horse trailer after horse trailer will be lined up across the grounds of the Winnemucca Events Complex.

Cow dog trial, sale to kick off Ranch Hand Rodeo weekend

WINNEMUCCA - Years ago, a little boy wanted to introduce his Border Collie, Mo, to his kindergarten class. His father readily agreed. After all, this was the family's ranch dog - a loving, gentle pet that not only provided hours of play at home, but was a loyal and kind protector of the boy and his younger brother.

Vaughan named field representative for RSVP in Humboldt County

WINNEMUCCA - Tim Vaughan was recently chosen as RSVP's field representative for Humboldt County, according to Susan Haas, RSVP program director.

Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference to be held in Elko

CARSON CITY - Nevada Indian leaders and others will gather April 3 - 4 in Elko to discuss tourism promotion at the Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference. About 60 participants from the western United States are expected at this event, now in its fourth year.

Artists talk planned for 'Great Basin Exteriors' exhibit

WINNEMUCCA - Nolan Preece and Adam Jahiel will give an artists' talk to accompany the Nevada Arts Council's Traveling Exhibition, "Great Basin Exteriors: A Photographic Survey" at the Humboldt County Library, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.

Hycroft presentation on commission agenda

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in courthouse meeting room #201.

Diabetes Self Management Series begins March 13

WINNEMUCCA - A Diabetes Self Management Series will be offered free of charge to those who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and family members that support a person with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Elko sage grouse symposium on Saturday

WINNEMUCCA - Anyone who is interested in learning more about the status of the greater sage grouse is encouraged to attend a free symposium this weekend in Elko.

Lowry announces February Students of Month

WINNEMUCCA - Each month there are four students from Lowry (one from each grade) that are selected for students of the month for being excellent role models at school and in the community. Also for having positive attitudes and displaying self-control. The students chosen for February are Auriana Criddle, Tytin Johnson, Anita Mercado and Cristina Montanez.

Lowry holds elections for class, student body offices

WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School held elections for class and student body offices on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Lowry hosts Winterfest

WINNEMUCCA - The Winterfest dance this year was hosted by the senior class. They did a great job on decorating, and the dance was way better than last year. It looked like all the students had a great time. Like last year many students left early but this year many students stayed very late. The DJ did a great job picking the right music that the students listen to now.

S.H.I.P. counselor now at Pleasant Senior Center Barbara Ludington has years of experience helping others

WINNEMUCCA - Barbara Ludington has recently begun as an AmeriCorps volunteer working out of the Pleasant Senior Center to help seniors needing assistance with government programs.

Award-winning musicians to perform in Winnemucca during Shooting the West Workshops kick off popular annual event

WINNEMUCCA - Never before has Shooting The West featured multi-award winning musicians who are also top-notch photographers.

'Anyone ... Anywhere ... Anytime' - National Problem Gambling Awareness Week observed in March

WINNEMUCCA - The week of March 4 - 10 marks the 10th annual observance of National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. This year's theme, "Anyone ... Anywhere ... Anytime" was chosen to remind the public that problem gambling is not only an issue for any one subgroup or community. Gambling can shift from something to do during an afternoon or evening out to a dangerous pattern of behavior for anyone.

Michelle Muguira - Class of 1986

OROVADA - Most of the time when you talk to someone about their life's work and they tell you that they are heavy equipment operators on construction jobs, you would probably be talking to a man. Not so in the case of McDermitt Combined School alumni Michelle Muguira, who has spent her adult years working construction and handling heavy equipment, a career that she has loved!