NEVADA NEWS ARCHIVE
2022
Pony Express to ride across Nevada
The National Pony Express Ride is on its way across the West, and riders are expected to cross Nevada June 13-14. Read More…..
2021
Conservation easements on 1,800 acres in Carson Valley making progress
Conservation easements on nearly 1,800 acres including two historic ranch properties could be done by next summer. Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Director Ken Collum told county commissioners on Thursday that documents required to prepare a purchase agreement for 420 acres on the Van Sickle Station Ranch. Dating back to the early years … Continued
Pony Express hands off mail in Genoa, now heading to Carson City, Dayton and Fort Churchill
The historic Pony Express re-ride is underway, as Old West enthusiasts gathered Thursday afternoon at Genoa State Park to witness the hand off between riders……. Read More….
Pony Express on time but Internet running behind
The technology of the 19th Century was galloping along, leaving the 21st Century in the dust……. Read More….
Pony Express rides through Valley today
The Pony Express will be riding through Genoa around 3:30 p.m. today where riders will exchange the mochila on their way to Carson City. Read More….
Pony Express arrives in Northern Nevada next week…………
The Pony Express will make its way through Northern Nevada next week as part of its annual historic re-ride when enthusiasts trace the route………….. Read More……..
Nevada Pony Express Scholarship Presentation
Nevada Pony Express presents scholarship to Graduating Senior.. See Presentation Picture Here
2020
Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations, part 4
In Part 3 of my series on eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations, I described Mountain Springs Station (7), Ruby Valley Station (8), and Jacob’s Well Station (9). The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of stations from the Utah State line. This will conclude my series of Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations. Those in the western … Continued
Pony Express honored with special medallion Saturday in Carson City
A special medallion honoring the Old West Pony Express mail route will be stamped on historical Coin Press No. 1 Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. Medallions will be minted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pony Express, in operation from April 1860 to October 1861, used horse-mounted riders to deliver … Continued
Stories of Old Nevada: Memories of Elko
For 19 years, I worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation. During that time I made numerous trips to Elko County Nevada while working on the Interstate 80 Freeway when it was under construction through Carlin, Elko and Wells. Many of the NDOT employees I met in Elko became good friends of mine and I … Continued