In the late 1960s, scientists, governments, and citizens were becoming more concerned about the impacts of 150 years of industrial growth. Concerns grew over devastating industrial disasters like the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969, polluted waterways, smoggy skies, and growing evidence of pollution’s negative effect on health. In response, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson partnered… [Read More]
Indy Explains: Which Nevadans can now file their taxes for free?
New online program is part of the Biden administration’s effort to ease the filing process and comes amid opposition from for-profit tax preparation companies. Nearly half a million Nevadans are eligible for a new service allowing them to directly file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for free. Nevada is one of 12… [Read More]
Senior Citizens Learn Mobile Tech Skills in Spanish Thanks to New City Initiative
Half a dozen elderly Latinos sat using their cellphones in a small conference room at the Neil Road Recreation Center on a recent Thursday during phase one of a two-day technology course taught in Spanish. The free classes focus on teaching older adults how to use their iPhones and Android mobile devices as part of… [Read More]
City of Reno hosts forum on street vending; Latino business owners raise concerns
The city of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health hosted a sidewalk vending permit public forum on Feb. 22. About 40 small business owners showed up for a bilingual presentation about the permitting steps for sidewalk vendors and recent changes to the Reno municipal code. The meeting provided essential information for those who are looking… [Read More]
Don’t Want Mail Processing to Move to Sacramento? Public Comment for USPS Closes Thursday
The Barbara F. Vucanovich United States Postal Service (USPS) Reno facility on Vassar Street could undergo some significant changes soon and may need to move outgoing mail processing operations to the Sacramento location, the postal service confirmed recently. The last day for the public to give leave their comments about the proposed changes is Wednesday, February… [Read More]
Pieces of Nevada’s history are endangered. Historians are raising awareness to help save them.
Every other year, Preserve Nevada lists 11 of the state’s most threatened sites. Sometimes the sites are saved. Other times, they disappear. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo, the environment reporter for The Indy. What makes something worth saving? Is it age? Sentimental value? Cultural significance? Everyone has something that… [Read More]
City of Reno launches a virtual map of areas where sidewalk vending is prohibited
The City of Reno launched a virtual map of areas where street vendors cannot operate. On Jan. 17, the city of Reno approved new regulations for sidewalk vendors. The updated ordinance decriminalizes street vendors in residential areas. However, it prohibits vendors from operating within 1,500 feet of resort hotels and convention facilities. According to the map, sidewalk vendors… [Read More]
Departing consul looks back on his 3 years representing Mexico in Las Vegas
From processing passports to promoting Mexican art, the consulate plays a key role for Nevada’s many Mexican-born residents. Julián Escutia Rodríguez, the consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, is leaving the post and the city on Jan. 31 after three years — during which he helped organize COVID-19 vaccination and testing events at the consulate,… [Read More]
Nevada polls on working class, Hispanic voters highlight 2024 battlefield
In 2016, Donald Trump’s presidential victory was powered by the support of a constituency historically aligned with the Democratic Party — the working class. In 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump through an electoral coalition that despite attempted Republican inroads relied heavily on Latino support — particularly in Nevada, where he won 60 percent of the Latino vote. Since that… [Read More]
Local nonprofit uses horses to provide therapy to kids
A mental health nonprofit based in South Reno provides therapy to local kids and young adults with some special help: a herd of horses and miniature donkeys. Jeane Spada-Allgood, executive director of LEAD with Horses, walked through the nonprofit’s arena, barn, and pasture. She pointed out where and how LEAD with Horses hosts group educational… [Read More]
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