“The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face. Today, we present a Q+A with Caliente Mayor Steve Rowe.”
Victorville Daily Press Highlights Trip to Alamo
It was impressive. Beautiful green lawns and tall billowing trees set against the background of neatly painted and well-kept houses. The schools I drove by would be the envy of any larger town.
Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits Are Now Available
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public.
Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser. Purchase permits in-person at the Ely District and Caliente Field offices, online, or by telephone.
The offices will conduct over-the-counter sales through noon on Friday, Dec. 22. The Ely District Office is located at 702 North Industrial Way, in Ely. The Caliente Field Office is located at 1400 S. Front Street, in Caliente. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits will also be available at the Great Basin National Park Lehman Caves Visitor Center during regular business hours through Saturday, Dec. 23. Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, excluding Thanksgiving Day.
Permits are available for purchase online 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the BLM Special Forest Products Online Permit Sales Pilot Program. To purchase a permit online, go to https://forestproducts.blm.gov/. Click on Nevada, select the Bristlecone or Caliente Field Office, and select Christmas tree. Complete and submit the application. Enter your credit/debit card information. Your payment will be processed within minutes, and you may print your permit. Additional information, including stipulations and a map are available for download. All purchased permits are final, no refunds will be granted.
To purchase a permit(s) over the phone using a credit or debit card, call the Ely District Office at (775) 289-1800 or Caliente Field Office at (775) 726-8100.
Christmas trees may be harvested on all BLM-administered lands except those designated wilderness and wilderness study areas. The Ely (District) Resource Management Plan also prohibits Christmas tree harvesting in the Blue Mass, Lower Meadow Valley Wash, Mount Irish, Shoshone Ponds and Swamp Cedar areas of critical environmental concern. Only pinion-pine, juniper and white fir may be harvested. The cutting of all other trees is prohibited.
For more information, call the Ely District Office at (775) 289-1800 or Caliente Field Office at (775) 726-8100.
Only in Your State Highlights Panaca
“Panaca, Nevada is a small town in eastern Nevada that’s almost in Utah. The population of this small town is just around 1,000 residents. It was originally founded in 1857 as a Mormon settlement by scouts sent out by Bringham Young himself. As a result, it was not only the first permanent settlement by European Americans in southern Nevada, but it’s one of few places in the state where gambling is illegal, and it’s the only municipality in the state where alcohol is not sold…”
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Huckabee’s Jukebox Takes Trip to Area 51
Calling all earthlings! Are you ready for the ultimate intergalactic adventure? Well then, come with “Huckabee” to Nevada’s area 51, the land of mystery and excitement. Visit the famous Extraterrestrial Highway, where you can spot some of the most unusual flying objects known to man. And check out
the annual Area 51 Festival, where you can meet fellow enthusiasts, attend talks by UF0 experts, and even participate in an alien costume contest. Area 51 is Our Kind of Town!
Huckabee’s Jukebox posted the video to their YouTube channel in Feb of 2023.
Panaca Mentioned as One of the Most Beautiful Small Towns in Nevada You Should Visit
“Panaca is the oldest town in eastern Nevada, dating back to the 1860s. For those with a love of architecture, 19th-century buildings line the town’s streets, transporting visitors back in time. Cathedral Gorge State Park is a must-see destination, home to breathtaking natural rock formations, where campers and hikers flock to enjoy the quiet, serene atmosphere…”