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The Ruby Mountains are among the state's most beautiful ranges. With jagged, snow-capped peaks that dramatically rise above the surrounding valleys, the Rubies vividly illustrate Nevada's unique basin and range landscape.

Mitt Romney's victory in Tuesday's Florida Republican presidential primary undoubtedly will be replicated tomorrow in Nevada's statewide GOP caucus, predicts Dr. Bob Morin, professor of political science at Western Nevada College and an...

As Nevada heads into 2012, you are probably hearing that national and state economies are slowly improving. Tax revenues are up, and some companies are beginning to rehire. Most importantly, Western Nevada College's Fallon campus remains open and...

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines prejudice as, “a preconceived judgment or opinion, an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual.” Anyone who knows this old gal will tell you that she waits to see...

“The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, National Journal, Nov. 4, 2010

Caucus season is upon us. Before I get into my topic today I will impart what information I know about the caucuses. The Democrat caucus is first. It was held Jan. 21. It is my understanding that it was pretty low key, with mostly diehard Democrats...

Every day, in every town, no matter how large or small, many dogs and cats are on their death beds. I don't mean just at traditional shelters but from being severely neglected, abandoned and abused. Unfortunately, there is no training in pet...

A strange thing is happening within the GOP. A change is in the air. Many young Republicans are rejecting the social and military philosophies that until very recently dominated their Party's thinking, including that of many Tea Party...