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Regional Planning Commission to hold special meeting Thursday

Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:16 PM
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  • Gardening in Nevada class discusses training in two new classes

    Gardening in Nevada class discusses training in two new classes

    University of Nevada, Reno Extension and their certified Master Gardeners offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” 
    The series, online this year via Zoom, is for anyone who wants to garden – those with big yards, small yards, or just patio or balcony space.
    These classes, offered in partnership with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, are free and run 6-8 p.m., every Tuesday, March 2-30.     Continue this story
  • Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for Nevada at virtual workshop

    Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for Nevada at virtual workshop

    With Nevada’s harsh weather and low precipitation, producers are considering crop and irrigation options that use less water than traditional crops such as alfalfa, that maintain a high yield and profitability. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have been exploring sorghum as an alternative crop for Nevada, and are offering a free virtual workshop on their findings. Continue this story
  • Now is the time for pruning mature apples and pears

    Now is the time for pruning mature apples and pears

    If you haven’t pruned your fruit trees, time is running out. The optimum time for pruning is during the dormant season (December thru the middle of March). Remember, a good fruit tree should not make a good shade tree. However, when pruning is neglected, many apples and pears become better shade producers than fruit producers. Standard-sized trees often outgrow the reach of ladders or pruning hooks. Backyard and commercial growers have come to prefer dwarf or semi-dwarf trees, which are not as tall and are easier to prune, spray, and harvest without the use of ladders. Continue this story
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Colton Wanner runs the ball against CASR in 2019 in Lovelock.
Colton Wanner runs the ball against CASR in 2019 in Lovelock.
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Pershing County to play Coral Academy at home this Friday
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:00 AM
It’s a rookie mistake to underestimate your opponent, an error the Pershing County Mustangs are unlikely to make.
 In 2017, the CASR Falcons (Coral Academy of Science — Reno) became the first charter school in Nevada to field a football team.
The last time Coral came to Lovelock, on Oct. 24, 2019, the Mustangs sent them packing 50-0.
But the Falcons have persevered. They’re eager to challenge the Mustangs this Friday at 7 p.m. under the lights of Joe Yanni Field, dimmed for nearly a year now. 
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  • Pershing County volleyball and soccer begin play on the road

    Pershing County volleyball and soccer begin play on the road

    The Pershing County volleyball team heads to Yerington on Friday.
    They’ll play the Yerington Lions at 4 and 5 p.m. Pershing’s varsity girls are Andrea Canchola, Presley Burrows, Cheyeanne Diaz, Aledda Sam, Senicka Happy, Kaylen Halverson and Kaydance Happy.
    “With only two varsity players returning from last year, it’s important we trust each other on the court and play hard,” said coach Monica Halverson. 
    Sam and Burrows are returners. The others stepped up from JV.     Continue this story

  • Tickets for 2021 Reno now on sale

     The “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” is set to return to Reno June 17–26, 2021 pending COVID-19 restrictions and tickets are now on sale.
    “After an incredibly difficult year we are optimistic that we will be able to bring ‘the toughest sport on dirt’ back to the Biggest Little City and are grateful for the support from our rodeo family and community,” said George Combs, general manager of the Reno Rodeo. “While this year’s rodeo may look a little different, we know it will still deliver the exhilarating experience the Reno Rodeo is known for.”     Continue this story

  • Garijo, DeLong win events at Pahrump High School rodeo

    The Nevada High School Rodeo Association started up its spring portion of the schedule on Feb. 20-21 in Pahrump. A pair of Humboldt County Rodeo Club members claimed average wins over the weekend.
    Emma Garijo was first in the pole bending average with a combined time of 41.996 seconds. She was second in the first go-around at 20.891 and she won the second go-around with a time of 21.105.     Continue this story
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