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Carson City's Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital receives Pets of the Homeless recognition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 4:05pmLone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Carson City received special recognition from the national nonprofit, Pets of the Homeless for donating pet food and supplies this year.
Declining salmon populations in the Northwest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 1:04pmGot salmon?
The pacific salmon fishing industry is a $3 billion dollar industry that has had a significant cultural and natural impact on the Pacific Northwest and the United States as a whole.
Unfortunately, populations of pacific salmon in the Pacific Northwest have declined significantly in the last century.
This not only poses a significant threat to the local economy, but it has had major repercussions for the ecosystem and the cultures of the native peoples of the Northwest.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 21 - 22
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:28pmWelcome back to the weekend, readers. Halloween stuff is plentiful (go HERE for a complete list of upcoming activities), pumpkins are patched, the ghosts are walking, and there are loads of events to keep you, your friends and family entertained. The Harvest Train at the Nevada Railroad Museum is a fun treat for kids of all ages. It’s time for the annual all-day downtown Ghost Walk. From 10 a.m.
Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute Presents Holistic Land Management Workshop
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 1:01pmFALLON, Nev. — Holistic land management can help farmers and ranchers better manage their resources to reap environmental and economic benefits.
Mac the Naw: Fall fishing brings blast of Sierra colors, great angling along rivers and streams
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 8:27amHello fellow anglers, fall fishing is in the air. This is an awesome time of year to fish the Carson River in Alpine County and nearby Sierra lakes. The waters are running perfect and the colors are spectacular. Plus the fishing is downright fantastic.
Reader asks: Is this a Cooper's Hawk that visited our backyard?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:46pmFall brings heightened bear activity around western Nevada and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:54pmFall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible, according to wildlife officials in Nevada and California.
Mac the Naw: Fall fishing in the Sierra has arrived, cold nights if you're tent camping
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 2:10pmHello fellow anglers, fall has fallen and brought the down the temperatures with it. Last week camping with the Ness family, we hit a whopping low of 24 degrees one night. That is hardcore camping when you are in a tent. For those that want to get in a few last camping trips, you have better hurry up.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center at Lake Tahoe hosts Fall Fish Festival
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 3:35pmCelebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon at the 2017 Fall Fish Festival held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8.
Nevada and federal land managers to lift fire restrictions Saturday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 1:14pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office, Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Nevada Division of Forestry in conjunction with Nevada State Parks announce the lifting of fire restrictions that have been in place since June 30, 2017. Restrictions will expire at 12:01 a.m., Saturday morning, Sept. 23, 2017.
Fill a Pickup with Pet Food at Michael Hohl’s
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 9:53amDuring October, Michael Hohl Motor Company will be holding a pet food drive to fill a pickup for the national nonprofit Pets of the Homeless, based in Carson City.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 16 – 17
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 6:19pmEnjoy these September days, it will be blustery and cold before we know it. Celebrate our neighbor to the east during their annual Dayton Valley Days street festival. Tour their museums, pan for gold, and enjoy samples at their Chili cook-off. Downtown Carson is a hotbed of fun tonight with two pub crawls and the Ghost Walk Haunted History Tour. Keep reading for all of the happenings.
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Cat and Kitten Food Donations Urgently Needed at Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 11:15amEach day, Nevada Humane Society has dozens of cats and kittens arrive at the shelter. This time of year, those numbers are especially high — and right now your help is needed as the supply of cat and kitten food is running critically low.
Ross Clinic at FISH receives donation from Carson Douglas Medical Society Alliance
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:45amThe Carson Douglas Medical Society Alliance presented FISH, also known as Friends in Service Helping, with a donation of $2,000 dedicated to the Ross Clinic.
Carson City Feds Feed Families brings in 2,722 pounds of food for local pantries
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 11:48amThe Sixth Annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive to benefit the hungry in Carson City brought in 2,722 pounds of food in August, including 1,346 pounds of fresh produce at the Third Street Farmer's Market. All donations benefitted families and individuals served by the Ron Wood Family Resource Center and Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH.
Mac the Naw: Late summer fishing in the Sierra brings in big catches
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:49amHello fellow anglers, I just returned from fishing Topaz Lake with friend Tom Blotter. We had a great day of fishing, but to see the devastation from the Slinkard Fire was hard to accept. We saw where the fire came within feet from homes in the Topaz area.
NDOW allowing 20 black bears to be hunted; Demonstration planned in Reno
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 12:05pmOn September 15, 2017 the annual Nevada bear hunt season opens, and this year 45 hunters have been issued tags to participate in the season that lasts until Dec. 1, or until the quota of 20 black bears has been met, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The quota in 2016 was 41 bears.
Monday, Labor Day 2017: Things to do in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 8:48amLabor Day commemorates the men and women whose sweat made this such a great country and has been a national holiday since 1894. Celebrate this unofficial end-of-summer with a trip to the lake, a backyard bar-be-que, the parade in Virginia City, or one of the many fun events going on around town. Head over to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for their annual Inter-faith Potluck Picnic and don’t forget to bring some silverware and something yummy to share.
MONDAY: Labor Day
Sunday, Sept. 3: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 7:22amThe great thing about Labor Day weekend is that it just keeps going. The Best in the West Rib Cook-off offers up family fun, live music, and plenty of bar-be-qued delights all the way through Monday. For those with younger kids, consider a day at Mills Park. This is the last weekend for summertime train rides through the cottonwoods. Join Muscle Powered at Silver Saddle Ranch by the Carson River for a bike or hike this morning. Bring water and a camera, you never know what wildlife will make an appearance.
SUNDAY:
I Love Carson City’s Labor Day Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 2 - 4
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 6:04pmSummer is holding on for dear life, and sending a miniature heat wave our way for this long weekend. For those of you not in Black Rock City, the Carson City region offers plenty of recreation and entertainment. Downtown will be hopping with the Farmers Market, monthly Wine Walk, and this season’s last outdoor concert at the Brewery Arts Center – and that’s just Saturday! Keep reading for three days of good times.
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Farmers Donate 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:18amFarmers at the Third Street Farmers Market donated 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to the Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive that runs through Aug. 31.
Mac the Naw: Fishing strong at Sierra lakes; Heenan opens Sept. 1, plus adventures in Oregon
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 2:04pmHello fellow anglers, I have been away for a couple weeks fishing in Oregon and northern California. Oh did we get into some nice fish, which I will give you the full story at the end of this report.
Carson City 4-H 4 Paws Dog Club at Benson’s Feed Store
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 9:53am4 Paws 4-H Dog Club leader, Annamarie Thompson and club members will be selling their wonderful homemade dog biscuits beginning at 9 am this Saturday, August 26, at Benson’s Feed Store, 2750 Highway 50.
This is a club fundraiser for their upcoming 2017 – 2018 4-H year. Drop on by and treat your canine pal to some homemade and nutritious goodies and help support 4 Paws.
Senator Square: Rise and shine for a new school year at Carson High
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 2:02pmYoung people like to sleep in, and so do some eccentric teachers for that matter, but it is time for everyone, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2017-2018 school year at Carson High School.
Just Ask Who Carson City: Museum lecture focuses on owls
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/14/2017 - 12:10pmCARSON CITY — Nevadans might be surprised to know their state is home to nearly a dozen species of owl, including the great horned owl – the largest nocturnal bird of prey in the state. Owls occupy a variety of habitats throughout Nevada but are seldom seen by the public because much of their activity occurs at night.
Pike illegally reintroduced again at Comins Lake, $10,000 reward offered
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 12:30pmWith the discovery of illegally planted Northern pike in Comins Lake, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the person(s) responsible. Conviction for this crime would be a misdemeanor, but the crime also carries hefty civil penalties that can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Wildlife officials offer seminars addressing Nevada’s urban coyotes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 11:00amOn any given day, the Nevada Department of Wildlife receives multiple calls from people expressing their concerns and asking questions about the wildlife they see in their communities. While the nature of those calls varies, a common focus of concern is the urban coyote.
Business Spotlight: Carson City's Lazy Hog finds place among food trucks
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:35pmThere are food trucks, and then there are food trailers pulled by trucks.
Fernando and Cherrie Palacios' bright yellow trailer looks a bit different among the growing community of mobile food vendors in Carson City.
Mac the Naw dishes on the heat, sunstroke, hydrating and the best times to fish
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 12:50pmHello fellow anglers, is it hot enough for you? Recently it has felt like the line from that Mark Chesnutt country song, where he sings "It's Too Hot to Fish."
Rare discovery of three new toad species in Nevada’s Great Basin
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 12:15pmThree new species of toads have been discovered living in Nevada’s Great Basin in an expansive survey of the 190,000 square mile ancient lake bottom.
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