Tag: Elko
The Last Stagecoach Robbery
by David Toll
Jarbidge Nevada lies within the narrow steep sided canyon that channels the middle Fork of the Bruneau River, nine miles south of...
Elko Correspondence – October 2019
Fall is definitely here in Elko, and that means plenty of great events in October.
The Murals Are Done
The last week in September saw the...
Elko Correspondence – September 2019
End of summer hiking
September is one of the best month's for hiking in Elko County, and there are dozens of trails to choose from...
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...
Elko Correspondence – August 2019
Elko is full of fun activities during August and here are a handful worth checking out:
Movies in the Park
The Northeastern Nevada Museum is showing...
Elko Correspondence – July 2019
Art in the Park
Elko County Art Club's annual Art in the Park craft and arts show is coming! July 13th and 14th, 2019! There's...
Elko Correspondence – May 2019
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Club Mexicano de Noreste de Nevada invites everyone to come celebrate the 19th annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday May...
Elko Correspondence – April 2019
April Greetings from Elko. Spring has arrived and we are enjoying the warmer weather.
Real Sarahs Coming to Elko
Come join the fun as this Americana...
NevadaGram #212 – Boulder City 1935, Squaw Tom, Sourdough Slim, and the MaryJane Sisters...
See the Wind and Catch it
Based on the true story that Ila Clements Davey (Godby) told me, as I imagined it.
by Alan Goya
There was...
Elko Correspondence – March 2019
We have had a snowy winter in Elko, and I am ready for Spring. Regardless of the weather, there is plenty to take in...
Elko Correspondence – January 2019
Happy New Year from Elko.
The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The "Gathering" is less than a month away. ...
Elko Correspondence – December 2018
It is the Christmas season in Elko, and there are plenty of holiday events to take in. Below are a few of the favorites.
Creche...
Elko Correspondence – November 2018
Fall greetings from Elko. There is lots to do this month, and here are a few events that caught my eye.
Cozy Cocktail Walk
Get into...
Elko Correspondence – October 2018
Fall is in the air, and there is lots to do in Elko this month while the weather is nice.
Western Folklife Center Happenings
The Western...
Elko Correspondence – September 2018
Outdoors in Elko County
There is plenty of summer left in September and here are a few of my ideas to consider:
Berry picking
The wild...
Elko Correspondence – August 2018
Summer Greetings from Elko! There is plenty going in the area, and here are a few activities to check out.
Jarbidge Days
Head to Jarbidge...
Elko Correspondence – July 2018
Summer greetings from Elko. There is plenty to see and do in Elko this month, including 4th of July Festivities. Let this Independence Day...
Elko Correspondence – June 2018
Farmers Markets
The Elko and Lamoille Farmers Markets are ready to get underway! The markets run from June -- October, and local producers invite you...
Elko Correspondence – May 2018
Halleck Bar Party
The public is invited to the Annual party at the Northeastern Nevada Museum that starts at 6 p.m. on May 4th. It...
Elko Correspondence – April 2018
Spring Gardening
The snow is melting, the ground is thawing, and it is time to head outside and do a little gardening. My favorite place...
Elko Correspondence – February 2018
New Museum Opens in Elko
The Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum has its grand opening on February 2nd at 2 p.m. The museum is located...
Elko Correspondence – January 2018
Saddle Up for Cowboy Poetry
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The 2018 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering starts on the 29th of this month. Now is the time to get...
Elko Correspondence – November 2017
Edible Elko
Kennedy Ranch is raising great tasting grass fed beef, free range chickens and free range turkeys in Lamoille. Last week I picked...
Elko Correspondence – October 2017
Roll Out the Barrel
The Elko Downtown Business Association’s popular Beer Walk is coming back to Elko on Saturday October 14, 2017. It starts at...
Elko Correspondence – September 2017
September Camping
There is plenty of nice weather for camping in September. I recommend Angel Lake Campground for a quick weekend getaway. It is only...
Elko Correspondence – July 2017
Summer greetings from Elko. There is plenty to see and do in Elko this July. Here are a few of my favorites.
Wild about Flowers
This...
Elko Correspondence – June 2017
California Trail Days
On June 3rd and 4th, come experience western history as the California Trail Interpretive Center will be hosts its Annual Trail Days...
NevadaGram #190 – Ichthyosaur Digs, Rural RoundUp in Elko, Nevada Calendar
Rural RoundUp 2017
This year's Cow Counties Tourism Pro-Am convened in Elko. Story below.
More than 500 fans of a Reno-brewed IPA, and of its namesake —...
Elko Correspondence – May 2017
Edible Elko
The Fresh Fare Bistro has been open for a few months, and I finally tried it out, twice, during the past week. I...
Elko Correspondence – April 2017
Bighorns in the Rubies
Early Spring is the perfect time to see the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Ruby Mountains. Last weekend, I...
Elko Correspondence – February 2017
Old West Murals in Downtown Elko
In November and December, eleven photo murals were installed in downtown Elko. These photo murals, taken by Deon and...
Elko Correspondence – December 2017
It's beginning to look A Lot Like Christmas
Elko is jumping right into the Christmas spirit, and I wanted to share a few of...
Art “Placemaking” or Art “Placekeeping” in Downtown Elko?
By David Roche
Executive Director, Western Folklife Center
When the Western Folklife Center was awarded an art “placemaking” grant from ArtPlace America in the fall of...
Nevada Correspondence – October 2016
In this edition:
Boulder City, Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mesquite, South Lake Tahoe
Boulder City
Good Citizens
The biggest event of the year...
Elko Correspondence – October 2016
Fall Colors in Elko County
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Fall brings a lot of changes to the mountains of Elko County, and one of the best to take in...
Elko Correspondence – September 2016
September Hiking in the Rubies
September is often the best time to hike in the Ruby Mountains, as the temperatures have cooled off and the...
Ely Correspondence – September 2016
Great Basin College Fall Field Trips
Two field trips are being offered by the Great Basin College during the Fall Semester. These are introductory classes...
Elko Correspondence – August 2016
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Exploring Elko County’s History -- Aspen Tree Carvings
The back roads of Elko County are perfect for exploring in August. When I am out driving...
Elko Correspondence – July 20016
Elko
July Campouts
I'm paraphrasing a line from one of the poets who recited earlier this year at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Doris...
Elko Correspondence – June 2016
Elko
Waterfalls and wildflowers
June greetings from Elko. This is my first post, and I'm happy to be sharing stories about Elko and the surrounding area.
I've...
