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News Alamo

Alamo Library announces an all-ages coloring contest

Alamo Library invites all ages to its coloring contest and says a winner will be chosen October 5. Contact the library for entry instructions.

Published Sep 29, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Caliente identifies an error in some September 28 utility bills

The city asks affected customers to allow 48–72 hours for corrections, then contact City Hall for an updated billing amount.

Published Sep 29, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Caliente council to consider fall events and bike-path funding October 1

The October 1 agenda includes fall-event requests, business-license applications and a proposed Kershaw-Ryan bike-path grant match.

Published Sep 25, 2026Read More
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News Lincoln County

County draft minutes record library and Human Services staffing decisions

September 21 draft minutes record two resignations and different next steps for library and Human Services staffing.

Sep 24, 2026Read More
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News Lincoln County

County draft minutes list Coyote Energy hearing and Alamo sports award

County draft minutes record an October 5 Coyote Energy hearing and September 21 approval of an Alamo Sports Complex construction agreement.

Sep 23, 2026Read More
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News Pioche

Prince Silver shares exploration update for Pioche and Caselton Heights

The company’s community page explains current exploration drilling and provides its September 10 town-hall presentation.

Sep 23, 2026Read More
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News Lincoln County

Water district minutes confirm Golden Metal banking agreement approval

Signed July 13 minutes confirm a banking-agreement vote for three Penoyer Valley permits; they do not establish a completed transfer or pumping.

Sep 23, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

USDA opens 2026 ARC and PLC enrollment through December 11

Eligible Lincoln County producers can review farm safety-net elections and enroll for 2026; the 2027 window opens November 2.

Sep 15, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

FSA's published September 15 operating-plan deadline has passed

The deadline reported in FSA's earlier notice has passed. Affected farm entities should ask FSA for current instructions.

Sep 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Next Lincoln County planning deadlines: September 29 and October 13

Map applications for the November 12 meeting are due September 29; other listed application types are due October 13. Both cutoffs are 4:30 p.m.

Sep 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Next Lincoln County property-tax installment is due October 5

The second 2026–27 installment is due October 5, with October 15 listed as the last day to pay without penalty.

Sep 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

USDA extends Supplemental Disaster Relief deadline to September 30

FSA still lists September 30, 2026 for both stages of Supplemental Disaster Relief; producers should arrange application help before the deadline.

Sep 13, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Grover C. Dils listed for rural-health equipment and workforce projects

Nevada lists Lincoln County hospital projects covering facility equipment, an infusion center and provider recruitment.

Sep 7, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County fall turkey season runs November 1–30 for tagholders

Nevada’s limited-entry fall hunt includes Lincoln County, but the August application deadline has already passed.

Sep 7, 2026Read More
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News Panaca

Cathedral Gorge’s announced September 1–3 closure window has passed

The announced September 1–3 closure dates have passed. This does not independently confirm reopening or present facility access; check Nevada State Parks before traveling.

Sep 1, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County schools point families to anonymous SafeVoice reporting

Students, parents and community members can anonymously report student-safety threats, bullying or wellbeing concerns through SafeVoice online, by app or by phone.

Sep 1, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

September dove season opens at Pahranagat refuge with site-specific rules

Nevada's mourning and white-winged dove season runs September 1-October 30, while Pahranagat refuge allows dove hunting daily in September only in its designated hunting area.

Sep 1, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

BLM closes 22,987 acres near Badger Mountain for one year

A one-year BLM order closes about 22,987 acres south of State Route 375 and west of Alamo to public access while hazards are assessed.

Aug 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Current BLM fire restrictions apply to Lincoln County public lands

BLM's seasonal Nevada fire restrictions include Lincoln County's Caliente Field Office public lands and are currently scheduled through October 31 unless rescinded.

Aug 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County duck season opens October 17; application deadline has passed

The September 7 Key Pittman application deadline has passed. The previously verified season information below remains a dated reference; check NDOW for current rules and permits before hunting.

Aug 31, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

Pahranagat refuge seeks visitor-center and campground hosts

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge has current federal listings for a fall visitor-center host and a September campground host.

Aug 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

BLM sale lists 17 Lincoln County geothermal parcels

BLM's amended October geothermal sale list identifies 17 Lincoln County parcels totaling 56,063.28 acres.

Aug 30, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Nevada general-election mail-ballot opt-out deadline was September 4

The September 4, 2026 opt-out deadline described below has passed. This earlier notice is retained for reference; use official election sources for current voting options.

Aug 30, 2026Read More
Non-documentary illustration of a high-desert access road, buried fiber corridor, communication tower and power line in rural Lincoln County.
News Lincoln County

BLM approves three rights-of-way in Lincoln County

The BLM Caliente Field Office approved three Lincoln County rights-of-way involving an Alamo access road, fiber near Ursine and power for a communication site north of Hiko.

Aug 25, 2026Read More