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The Reno Gem and Mineral Society will be presenting their 58th annual Jackpot of Gems Show at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, September 16 & 17, 2023.

Hours are 10:00 - 5:00, Saturday, September 16 and 10:00 - 4:00 Sunday, September 17.

There will be 31 vendors from around the country Displaying and selling their crystals, rare minerals, and jewelry.

There will be a "Kids Corner" where the children can search for treasures. We will have Gold Panning and a Wheel of Fortune.

There will also be Displays by Members of RGMS showing off their treasures.

Carson City Public Works will be conducting water fire flow testing this Wednesday morning, Dec. 16. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water in the area surrounding the intersection of Coronet Way and Parkland Avenue.

Carson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments beginning Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. This may result in discolored water in the areas bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive and S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street, Roop Street and Silver Sage Drive.

Carson City Public Works will be performing water system adjustments the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 2. This may result in discolored water in the area bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive, S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street and Roop Street, Silver Sage Drive.

I have often written about my friend Laura’s fantastic gardens. She has always had horses and chickens. Then, also having a tractor, she was able to turn and aerate large piles — all the ingredients and tools for outstanding compost.

A special medallion honoring the Old West Pony Express mail route will be stamped on historical Coin Press No. 1 on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. Medallions will be minted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn more about the geology of U.S. national parks, including the Great Basin National Park here in Nevada, through a Geology of National Parks class this fall at Western Nevada College.

State lawmakers have taken the first steps to amend a cap on mining taxes in the state Constitution, a process that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue but was staunchly opposed by Republicans and the mining industry representatives who warned it would be a “death knell” for rural Nevada.

Nevada lawmakers are convening for a special session to address a long list of policy topics ahead of their regularly scheduled session early next year.

To help readers understand where bills stand in the sometimes chaotic world of the Legislature, The Nevada Independent is maintaining this viewer’s guide with brief overviews and status updates on the measures.

Carson City Public Works will be performing water main flushing and making system changes Monday morning near the intersection of Airport Road and Butti Way.

CARSON CITY — On Monday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law the final bills of the 31st Special Session of the Nevada Legislature.

Tens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.

Featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be Patrick Donnelly, Nevada State Director of the Center for Biological Diversity. He will explain the Center's opposition to the proposed expansion of the Long Canyon Mine near Wells.

Coin Press No. 1, which stamped coins at the Carson City Mint from 1870 to 1893, will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. This will be the first time the museum has operated Coin Press No. 1 since it closed temporarily in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carson City Public Works will be performing water system adjustments the morning of Thursday, May 14. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water in the South Carson Street, Curry Street area south of 10th Street and north of Colorado Street as well as in Lake Glen Manor.

It’s that time of year — water main flushing time! You might have noticed strange waterflow occurrences or discoloration, no need to worry, Carson City Public Works crews are conducting much needed maintenance on the main line pipes.

Nevada is home to more than 150 plant species that live exclusively in our state, including the Tiehm buckwheat, a rare desert wildflower that is only known to exist in particular geologic conditions in the Silver Peak Range of Esmeralda County.

Carson City Public Works is currently investigating discolored water in the Stanton Park and Empire Ranch areas in east Carson City. Discoloration is caused by naturally occurring minerals that accumulate in our water system. The water is safe to drink.

Knowing where you are when it comes to health and fitness is a challenge for many, but for residents of Northern Nevada, it just got a whole lot easier and convenient. Once only available in a mobile environment, Measured Fitness Lab is opening an office location right here in Carson City.

Carson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments this Wednesday, Nov. 20 near the intersection of South Carson Street and Sonoma Street.

CARSON CITY — Commencing this month, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be undertaking a comprehensive review to determine if enhanced protection under state law is needed for the rare Tiehm buckwheat, a native plant species that lives exclusively within the Silver Peak Range in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

Earlier this month, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak made three appointments — Robert Felder, Randy Griffin and Josh Nordquist — to the Commission on Mineral Resources.

Carson City Public Works will do water main flushing on Monday morning, Sept. 23. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water along Hot Springs Road between Roop Street and Northgate Lane.

Carson City Public Works will be conducting water main flushing and testing Tuesday, Sept. 3. There is potential for temporary periods of discolored water in the Stewart Facility and along Snyder Avenue.

Virginia City’s popularity as a “must-see” destination has never waned, and with the local tourist agency's focus on bringing more events to the Comstock, visitor numbers are certainly expected to grow.

One thing the historic mining town wasn’t prepared for, however, was a strain on one very-important utility.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Authority will be holding their next meeting on July 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, June 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from June 7 to Sept. 26, 2019.

My friend Marie was told recently it was illegal to harvest rainwater in Nevada. She was referring to putting large barrels under gutter downspouts to catch and store water running off a roof. Many people have done this for years, but actually it was illegal in Nevada until 2017.

CARSON CITY — Rockhounds, nature-lovers and adventure-seekers have their fun cut out for them this spring in the Silver State. Rounding out the recreation: a tasty food and beverage scene and a calendar full of festivals. All you need for spring in Nevada is a map, a buddy and a knockout playlist for your road trip. Here, TravelNevada offers suggestions for an epic experience.