Twilight in the hinterlands of northern Nevada. Photo courtesy of Scott Mortimore. It is less than ninety miles, as the raven ...

Unlike California, Nevada lacks a FAIR Plan, an insurer of last resort for homeowners whose insurance companies have dropped ...

The Justices of the Peace presides over a justice court that handles cases such as traffic tickets, misdemeanors, small claims and evictions. They can also issue protective orders and officiate ...

The treasurer collects money owed to the county, including property taxes, keeps track of public dollars going in and out of the county, and pays the county’s bills. The treasurer is also responsible ...

The County Assessor identifies taxable property and assesses property values. Properties are reappraised at least once every five years. The assessor also tracks new construction, assesses business ...

The county record keeps the official public record of property ownership and other legal documents.When you buy a home, take out a mortgage or have a lien placed on a property, the paperwork is ...

The public administrator manages the estates of people who die without a will and when no family member or other qualified person is able or willing to do it. Public administrators work under the ...

The county clerk is responsible for keeping county’s official records. They serve both the county commission and the district court, and also run elections in some Nevada counties. They also issue ...

Commissioners in Washoe County make important decisions around budgets, policies and rules for county residents. Washoe County Commissioners also sit as the Board of Fire Commissioners for Truckee ...

The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly, and serves as the tie breaker in City Council votes unless otherwise stated by City Charter law. City Council votes on ...

Most people will never try rock climbing, much less big wall climbs like El Capitan, and especially not speed climbing that greatly increases risk. Fewer still would ever consider free soloing, which ...

City council is the city’s legislative body. Specific responsibilities vary from city to city, but may include passing ordinances, approving the budget and making decisions on development, contracts ...