Between 2020 and 2025, every state across the country is expected to experience an increase in the number of people 65 and older with dementia, according to a report by the Alzheimer’s Association. In the Mountain West, Arizona and Nevada are the states most at risk, as are people of color. The report estimates that… [Read More]
Meet Gil Velazquez, the new Reno Aces manager
Are you ready to play ball again Reno? After the chaos that the pandemic caused for the Reno Aces in the last two seasons, this April 12, 2022 marks a new year at home for our local team and luckily, although cold, the weather is cooperating. Another novelty? The Reno Aces, along with the Arizona… [Read More]
Our Jobs: Exploring Geysers and Hot Springs with Geologist Carolina Muñoz-Saez
“When I was little, I used to visit southern Chile with my family, and at night I could hear a volcano crackle and see the top of it on fire. All of that seemed amazing to me,” said Carolina Muñoz-Saez when she explained how she found love for the earth at a very young age. … [Read More]
‘A Shero’s Journey:’ The play that invites you to explore Afro-Latino roots
“A Shero’s Journey or What Anacaona and Yemayá Taught Me,” written by Dominican-American playwright Guadalís Del Carmen, is an invitation to explore self-love and Afro-Latino identity. For a little over two hours, the play, performed by theater students from the University of Nevada, Reno, and directed by Professor Yassi Jahanmir, addresses the generational scars left… [Read More]
Our jobs: Ecuadorian studies how water and ice affects bridges
Most large structures, such as bridges, are protected from earthquakes by seismic isolation bearings, but in some parts of the country, such as Alaska, temperatures remain below zero most of the year. A Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno, is trying to find out whether water or ice could change how well the… [Read More]
Nevada to strengthen OSHA heat standards to protect employees, businesses push back
In a virtual workshop held on February 2, state regulators discussed Nevada’s current heat illness rules in order to prepare for the expected excessive heat of summer 2022. However, the proposed regulations have received pushback from industries that say Nevada businesses already follow guidelines to prevent heat illness. According to a summary of the meeting… [Read More]
Wells Avenue: A neighborhood rich in history and multiculturalism (4 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the fourth article of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Walking down Wells Avenue feels different. It is one… [Read More]
The changing Wells Avenue: What residents think
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the third of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Ana Alvardo’s boyfriend in 2004 purchased a house in the… [Read More]
The challenges faced by new and old businesses on Wells Avenue (2 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the second of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. There are 200 businesses in the Wells Avenue area and… [Read More]
The changing face of Wells Avenue (1 of 4)
Wells Avenue is one of the most popular and picturesque neighborhoods in the city of Reno. It is known as a great place to see art murals, visit small Latino restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors, clothing and pet stores. Over the past few years, Wells Avenue has seen numerous new businesses flourish and has also begun… [Read More]