The Famous Garcia World’s Fair Gold Medal Saddle from Elko
The book follows the journey of G.S. Garcia and J.M. Capriola, two legendary saddle makers in northeastern Nevada who made their living from the working cowboys and ranchers in the Great Basin. Entering into...
In Elko: Barrick and Newmont Combine
Image: Nina Riggio/High Country News
Originally published by High Country News.
by Nick Bowlin, High Country News and Daniel Rothberg, The Nevada Independent
In the final days of 2019, Ches Carney noticed something strange on the bulletin...
Skiing Elko’s SnoBowl
by Curtis Fong, "the Guy from Tahoe"
When skiers talk about skiing in Nevada, they bring up well know resorts such as Heavenly, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe and Diamond Peak. but, no one ever mentions...
NevadaGram #228 – Venturing out into the Sagebrush Sea
After gamely sheltering in place for months, Robin and I decided to hit the road again during the last week in October. It was a relief, but it wasn't a return to the way...
The Death of Indian Johnny
by David Toll
Now for some time travel. Buckle up, please.
While cleaning out an old building in Virginia City not so long ago, Winson Hong made a fascinating discovery. He found an advertising calendar from...
2019 Elko County Fair
We're on our way to the Elko County Fair but you'd never guess it from our route. Elko is on I-80, about 100 miles from the Utah line. Heading out from Gold Hill, about...
