From honoring veterans to a Wild West parade, sports, family activities and a spectacular fireworks finale, Alamo celebrated America’s 250th birthday with days of patriotism, laughter and community spirit. More than 30 activities filled the celebration throughout the week, including the Heat Scorcher Golf Tournament, Alamo’s Got Talent, volleyball, a Slip ’N Slide and motorcycle… Read more: Alamo Celebrates America’s 250th with days of hometown traditions

The Caliente Clover Creek Grand Prix returned to the streets, trails and creek beds of Caliente over the Fourth of July weekend, bringing racers from across the western United States to Lincoln County for one of the community’s longest-running Independence Day traditions. Held in conjunction with Caliente’s Fourth of July festivities and serving as the… Read more: Caliente Clover Creek Grand Prix returns to 4th celebrations

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a safe Independence Day weekend, with no major traffic accidents recorded on county roadways during the Fourth of July holiday. The announcement comes as the Sheriff’s Office continues participating in Nevada’s statewide “Joining Forces” traffic safety campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort aimed at reducing speeding and other dangerous… Read more: Sheriff’s Office continues speed enforcement campaign

A reported altercation between a parent and a coach during the recent Little League season prompted the Alamo Town Board to discuss who has the authority to remove disruptive individuals from town-owned recreational facilities. During the board’s June 18 meeting, members discussed the incident and the question of how similar situations should be handled in… Read more: Little League incident prompts Alamo Board policy discussion

Lincoln County first responders handled a busy Fourth of July week, with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responding to 122 calls for service and the Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District answering four additional calls between June 29 and July 5. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported several vehicle accidents during the week.  On June 29,… Read more: First Responders Handle 126 Calls Across Lincoln County During Holiday Week

This Independence Day marks a milestone few generations have the opportunity to witness, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Two hundred and fifty years ago, delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that the American colonies would become a free and independent nation. It was a… Read more: America at 250: A nation reflects 

Firefighters continue making steady progress on the four active wildfires burning across Lincoln County, with containment increasing on three of the incidents as crews work around the clock to strengthen fire lines and extinguish remaining hot spots. The most significant progress has come on the Grapevine Fire, where containment increased to 55% on Tuesday. The… Read more: Firefighters gain ground on Lincoln County wildfires