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FCC's remodel and beautification project brings needed updates

The Frontier Community Coalition (FCC), in partnership with Lander County, has completed a significant remodel and beautification project at the FCC Family Resource Center. The initiative aims to create a more welcoming and confidential environment for both staff and community members who rely on the critical services offered at the facility.

Lander County looks to fill advisory boards

Lander County is inviting civic-minded residents to get involved and help shape the future of the community by joining one of the county's advisory boards. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to important decisions that affect local residents.

Battle Mountain FFA wins in UNR wildfire preparedness program

RENO — Nevada Youth are taking action to prepare their communities for wildfire. This summer, teams of Nevada youth from grades K-12 participated in the first ever Nevada Youth Wildfire Preparedness Challenge organized by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program. This year’s grand prize-winning team, the Battle Mountain Future Farmers Association (FFA) walked away with a whopping $1,500 prize, sponsored by the NV Energy Foundation in recognition of the team’s outstanding work in their community.

Lander considering ways to revitalize community

While small towns often grapple with how to update and revitalize, Lander County is doing so through collaboration and beautification, all while honoring its history and preserving its unique character. And the next step? Success depends on you being part of it.

Lander County holding Beautification Watch Party on Oct. 17

Lander County is excited to announce a Beautification Watch Party on October 17th at noon. This engaging event will take place at the Lander County Meeting Room or you can Zoom in and attend.

Lander County announces meeting for Austin Realignment Project landowners

Lander County officials have scheduled a critical meeting for landowners involved in the Austin Realignment Project. The meeting is set for August 1, 2024, at Marquis Aurbach, located at 416 Ridge Street, Reno, Nevada, 89501.

Lander officials tell NV lawmakers they can’t keep up with flood of proposed energy projects

The federal push to build large-scale renewable energy projects on public lands is in full force, and Nevada’s rural counties fear they may be on the chopping block. As of June, there are over 130 pending applications to build renewable energy projects across Nevada’s public lands. Most of those projects are in rural counties, where as much as 80% of land is federally managed.

El Aero services LLC agrees to pay over $2.1 million for response to Sheep Creek Fire

LAS VEGAS – El Aero Services, LLC has entered into a civil settlement agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to pay over $2.1 million dollars for fire response and suppression costs arising out of the Sheep Creek Fire in 2018.

Bengoa nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV — Samuel Bengoa, a Senior at Battle Mountain High School of Battle Mountain is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 26 - June 28, 2024, just outside Boston, on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus.

Battle Mountain dancers featured at festival

The Winnemucca Basque Festival returned for its 44th annual event at the Winnemucca Convention Center on June 8-9.

Battle Mountain High School honors Class of 2024

BATTLE MOUNTAIN — A year ago, Mother Nature provided tears from the sky, as the skies opened up during the Battle Mountain High School graduation. This year, she provided a gorgeous sunset background, as the Class of 24 met one last time on Thursday, May, 30, at Tim Knight Field. “Well graduates, I am so glad you guys made it to this but none of our homecoming clean ups,” joked senior class president Jenna Chopp. “On a serious note, we did it. As a group, we started at the very bottom, as a group we walked into kindergarten not knowing a single person and scared out of our minds. To now as a group, getting our names called and walking across the stage to get our diplomas.”

Great Basin College closing Battle Mountain Center

BATTLE MOUNTAIN – Great Basin College, the leader in distance education for Nevada, continues its commitment to students and the communities it serves by meeting the evolving education needs of the region. After careful consideration and planning, Great Basin College has made the decision to close the Battle Mountain Center, located at 835 N 2nd St., as of July 2024.

Battle Mountain General Hospital announces data security incident

Battle Mountain General Hospital ("BMGH") has become aware of a data security incident that occurred on January 25, 2024, potentially affecting the electronic records of both employees and patients, including personal health information (PHI).

Virtual foster parent training begins statewide to address shortage of rural foster homes

With 400 children in the rural foster care system, Humboldt County is among those in dire need of more foster homes, with only four total to support displaced children. Virtual training provided by the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) for potential foster families is taking place March 19, March 21, March 26 and March 28, 5:30-8 p.m. on the Microsoft Teams application in order to introduce new, streamlined parent training in Nevada’s 15 rural counties.

Lander County chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship program

After awarding scholarships to 35 students across seven counties in 2023, the Cypress Creek Renewables' program — Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders — is being expanded significantly for 2024 to students in 27 counties, including Lander County.

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