Noticiero Movil

The return of Artown

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With summertime in full swing, Reno’s beloved Artown festival is back for a 27th consecutive season which kicked off this past Friday, July 1. The popular annual production aims to celebrate the rich arts and music culture of Reno by hosting and coordinating a series of artistic events, concerts, live shows and other family-friendly opportunities… [Read More]

Nevada will see a rise of 30% in dementia cases by 2025: report

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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]

‘A Shero’s Journey:’ The play that invites you to explore Afro-Latino roots

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“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

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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]

‘Those patients are still out there’: How COVID-19 complicated Latinos’ access to health care

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Latinos face high rates of COVID-19 and diabetes. But one community clinic in Reno is seeing sharp decreases in patient numbers, deepening the risk for people with chronic illnesses. On a recent weeknight in Reno, Sonia Figueroa was leading a class on nutrition for people with diabetes offered through the volunteer-run Student Outreach Clinic. She’s… [Read More]

Documentary captures the soul of Reno area Mexican dance troupe

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El Alma de Mexico, a documentary that debuted publicly at the 2021 Student Documentary Film Festival on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) last December, for the first time on film showcased the Ballet Folclórico Internacional de Reno, according to its artistic director. “Thank you so much for taking all of this… [Read More]

Exploring the terms Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx

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As you may have heard, National Hispanic Heritage Month recently wrapped up. It’s a time to celebrate Latino, Hispanic and Latinx contributions to the United States. Maybe all of those words sound the same, but have you ever wondered the differences between these terms? KUNR Contributor María Palma with Noticiero Móvil spoke with several community members and… [Read More]

COVID-19: the vaccines and children

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In the seventh episode of “Media hora con la Dr. Martinez,” this past Tuesday, Oct. 5, Noticiero Móvil editor Claudia Cruz spoke with pediatrician Crystal Castañeda and internist Elieth Martinez about the new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County and how it affects children. Dr. Martinez pointed out that the patients who are being most… [Read More]