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What Lincoln County is talking about, planning for, and doing next.

Guide Countywide

How to research a Lincoln County property before buying

A practical sequence for checking the parcel, taxes, recorded instruments, zoning, permits, access, water, septic and insurance before buying rural property.

Real-estate due diligenceRead Story
News Countywide

Lincoln County School District lists open-until-filled positions

Lincoln County School District's careers page lists student-support, teaching and transportation positions as open until filled.

August 12, 2026Read Story
Water Right Panaca

NDWR temporary application 95209T — Wadsworth

NDWR lists Temporary Application 95209T as READY FOR ACTION in Panaca Valley; its 43.75-AFA cap remains a pending change, not approved new supply.

43.75Read Story
Real Estate Caliente

Recorded transfer: Rainbow Canyon Lodge

The Assessor displays a June 16, 2026 warranty-deed transfer for the primary parcel at 17236 SR 317 Highway, with a declared value of $2,225,000.

$2,225,000Read Story
Business & Place Caliente

Shady Motel

Shady Motel is a family-owned Caliente motel offering online reservations and rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, Wi-Fi, and satellite television.

MotelRead Story
Things to do

Plan your week

Upcoming fairs, meetings, activities, and community traditions—organized so you can see what is next.

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August 2026

August 1, 2026

Aug1
All dayRachel$50–$230; confirm current registration options

ET Full Moon Marathon returns to Rachel August 1–2

Extraterrestrial Highway near Rachel

Aug1
3:00 PMCalienteNot stated

Children’s Story Time at the Caliente Depot

Caliente Nevada Community and Visitor Center

August 3, 2026

Aug3
8:00 AMPanacaNot stated

4-H Dog Show at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds

Lincoln County Recreational Park and Fair Grounds

August 5, 2026

Aug5
All dayPanacaNot stated

2026 Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo: dates and official schedule

Lincoln County Recreational Park and Fair Grounds

August 13, 2026

Aug13
5:30 PMPioche

Lincoln County Planning Commission Meeting

Lincoln County Planning Department

August 14, 2026

Aug14
All dayCalienteFree; park entrance fees apply

Park After Dark at Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Kershaw-Ryan State Park