City Update With Mayor Reece Keener

Center Director Matt McCarty provided an overview of the center reopening as residents continue COVID-19 response. The center is offering three options for receiving meals, is considering an expansion to serve Spring Creek residents 60 and older and is looking for specific donations to the pantry to augment meals. The Elko Senior Center is also facilitating ongoing vaccination efforts by answering questions and providing resources for anyone interested in receiving a COVID-19

The Elko City Manager provided an overview of recent council business to include city concern over legislation to discourage expansion of natural gas, Anthem Broadband commitment to develop internet capacity, and the opening of the City Golf Course, Ruby

NDOW Conservation Educator Joe Doucette hosted his monthly program with news of quota-setting, a reminder to apply online for big game tags, outdoor safety while recreating and an invitation to view education programs online at the department YouTube

Elko City Manager Curtis Calder hosted the radio show for an ongoing discussion on budget, a legislative update, and a preview of the afternoon City Council session which will be held in-person at City

Elko-area Chamber of Commerce CEO Billie Crapo hosted business guests sponsoring the Business After Hours event. The Chamber is continuing to help local, small and big business navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chamber Government Affairs Committee is also leading a regionwide campaign to educate voters and urban communities about the mining industry and the impacts a trio of proposed mining taxes would have on rural

Elko County Commission Chairman Jon Karr discussed several topics leading into the regular county meeting. The county governing board is considering options for American Rescue Plan funding as the county is set to receive $10.24 Million dollars in federal relief money. Commissioners were also set to get an update on the ongoing Nevada Legislative

Elko City Mayor Reece Keener hosted City Financial Services Director Jan Baum for an encore discussion of the city budget. Discussion focused on American Rescue Plan funding and the economic impact on the city budget for 2021-22. The City of Elko is expected to receive $18.34 million dollars in federal relief

Elko BLM District guests including Tammy Owens, an Outdoor Recreation Planner, and Clint Mothershed, Fire Mitigation Specialist and Investigator discussed several aspects of spring activities. From clearing defensible space in advance of wildfire season to discussion of online programs highlighting the California Trail Interpretive Center, the pair encouraged the public to recreate