This is the hardiest lot the world has ever seen. They are the whole-hearted few that see winter through up on the Comstock Lode. They are the squirrels that wear dusters. They make their money in the summer, then squirrel it away to see them through the long Comstock cold.

Some photos and a video taken on Sunday, the last day of the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge. See the video below.

With Christmas a week away, the creator of Carson City's Historic Building Ornament Collection reminds locals that The Clemens House, home of Mark Twain Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2022 is available for giving or for your own tree decoration collection. The ornament is a collector's item and is filled with a tremendous amount of detail with its 3-dimensional appearance.

The Nevada Association of School Boards honored employees of Carson City School District and Carson City community partners with four prestigious awards at its annual conference and awards banquet last month. District officials took time to recognize each individual winner and introduce them to trustees at Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Dec. 13, 2022.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 19-25, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Around 3 p.m. a crash was reported on the off ramp of I-580 southbound near Highway 50.

NHP has taken over the scene from Carson City deputies.

No injuries have been reported.

Motorists should use caution while in the area.

A 30-year-old Carson City inmate was arrested for felony battery by a prisoner and a felony charge associated with bodily fluids after allegedly spitting on a deputy while knowingly having a communicable disease.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center's 2nd Annual Dream Christmas Toy Drive is in full swing and still taking donations of new, unwrapped toys for children age 0-18 through Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Most need items include board games, gift cards, makeup, craft supplies and room decor for teen girls and boys.

Wouldn’t you like to celebrate Christmas with a new forever friend purring by your side? Meet Finnegan, also known as Finn. This sweet little guy is quite the character; playful, intelligent, and eager to learn.

The 9th Annual Progressive Summit is a time for our community to come together to discuss current issues, strengthen movements, and learn how to achieve real progressive victories. On Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22, 2023 we will be hosting our two-day Progressive Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Again, we’re hosting this event virtually, streamlining the process and keeping us all safe from COVID-19. This way, you won’t miss any of the actions or discussions that are important to each and every Nevadan. Stay tuned for amazing keynote speakers and guests from across the country!

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “20K Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Doors open at 5:30 pm; after film trivia and discussion the film will begin at 7:00.

Exactly six years after Sierra Ceccarelli, a 29-year-old mother of two who grew up in Carson City, was murdered in the home of Robert Paul Eikelberger, her alleged killer has been arrested.

After the case was transferred from Washoe County to Lyon County due to a potential conflict of interest, Lyon County determined not to file charges against Eikelberger, who, until now, has been living as a free man.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors discussed a policy for street closures and special event policies going into the new year.

Following discussions, the Board directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would require any special event road closure requests to come before the Board of Supervisors if they were not selected from a preapproved "menu."

The final 2022 events for Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College are set for this weekend, Dec. 16-17. The premier facility in Northern Nevada to get up close and personal with the moon, stars and planets is hosting two Mike Thomas lectures and a Star Party.

The Salvation Army Carson City Corps provides gifts for children every year at Christmas. This year, the Corps is in particular need of gifts for teenagers and is seeking the community’s help.

“We are in particular need of items for teenagers — things like clothes, gift cards, sports equipment, makeup, jewelry and advanced LEGO sets,” said Captain Holly Beeson, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army. “At this point, we do not have enough gifts to distribute at Christmas for these local children.”

The Nevada State Police invites the Northern Nevada community to a “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive happening this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Nevada Highway Patrol Office, 357 Hammil Lane in Reno.

Nevada State Police troopers and officers will be collecting toy donations for children in need in our community. Refreshments will be provided as troopers attempt to "Cram the Cruiser" with gifts.

Clerk-Recorder Aubrey Rowlatt provided the Carson City Board of Supervisors with an update on her department Thursday, which covers elections, records, and public administration duties.

It was also Rowlatt’s final meeting as Clerk-Recorder as she chose not to bid for reelection this year.

Carlos Sotelo Angel’s first two years at high school were rough and he was struggling to find his motivation and success. That all began to change when he started at Pioneer Academy in Carson City at the start of his junior year. Carlos realized he needed a change and Pioneer provide the more intimate structure he needed to be focused on his academics.

GreenUP!, a non-profit working with businesses to reduce waste, announced that several Green Dining restaurants will host a charity drive in partnership with FISH – Friends In Service Helping, a non-profit that provides wrap-around social services to community members in need.

The charity drive will run from Dec. 15 through Dec. 25.

The location for Carson City Symphony Association's "Violin and Piano House Recital" on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2 p.m., has been changed due to icy conditions at the original venue. The afternoon of music, conversation, wine, and dessert with Brian Fox, violin, and Eric Kao, piano, will be at 191 Heidi Circle, Carson City.

Carson Tahoe Health and Carson City Health & Human Services, in partnership with several area health organizations, are now officially assessing community feedback, following the wrap-up of an in-depth regional health survey.

On Wednesday, the 18th annual Holiday with a Hero shopping spree took place at North Carson City's Walmart, serving 160 children throughout the school district.

Each K-8 student is provided with a gift card for $100 at the store so that their hero (a volunteer first responder from a variety of careers) can assist them in their shopping spree.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that the Board of Examiners granted the green light to implement and start building DETR’s new and modernized Unemployment Insurance system. The modernization aims to make the process of filing for unemployment easier for Nevadans.

Special thanks to all of the amazing volunteers, donors, and businesses that support our Friends to All holiday program. This year our organization had 15 teams of Santa's and Helper's visiting more than 150 seniors in Carson City.