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Editorial illustration of generic planning applications, a blank calendar and a parcel map beside a rural Nevada landscape.
News Countywide

Next Lincoln County planning deadlines: September 29 and October 13

Map applications for the November 12 meeting are due September 29; other listed application types are due October 13. Both cutoffs are 4:30 p.m.

September 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Next Lincoln County property-tax installment is due October 5

The second 2026–27 installment is due October 5, with October 15 listed as the last day to pay without penalty.

September 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Some farm entities face September 15 FSA operating-plan deadline

FSA’s September 15, 2026 farm-operating-plan deadline is approaching for covered LLCs, S corporations and other qualifying pass-through entities.

September 13, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

USDA extends Supplemental Disaster Relief deadline to September 30

FSA still lists September 30, 2026 for both stages of Supplemental Disaster Relief; producers should arrange application help before the deadline.

September 13, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Grover C. Dils listed for rural-health equipment and workforce projects

Nevada lists Lincoln County hospital projects covering facility equipment, an infusion center and provider recruitment.

September 7, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County fall turkey season runs November 1–30 for tagholders

Nevada’s limited-entry fall hunt includes Lincoln County, but the August application deadline has already passed.

September 7, 2026Read More
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News Panaca

Cathedral Gorge’s announced September 1–3 closure window has passed

The announced September 1–3 closure dates have passed. This does not independently confirm reopening or present facility access; check Nevada State Parks before traveling.

September 1, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County schools point families to anonymous SafeVoice reporting

Students, parents and community members can anonymously report student-safety threats, bullying or wellbeing concerns through SafeVoice online, by app or by phone.

September 1, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

September dove season opens at Pahranagat refuge with site-specific rules

Nevada's mourning and white-winged dove season runs September 1-October 30, while Pahranagat refuge allows dove hunting daily in September only in its designated hunting area.

September 1, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

BLM closes 22,987 acres near Badger Mountain for one year

A one-year BLM order closes about 22,987 acres south of State Route 375 and west of Alamo to public access while hazards are assessed.

August 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Current BLM fire restrictions apply to Lincoln County public lands

BLM's seasonal Nevada fire restrictions include Lincoln County's Caliente Field Office public lands and are currently scheduled through October 31 unless rescinded.

August 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Lincoln County duck season opens October 17; application deadline has passed

The September 7 Key Pittman application deadline has passed. The previously verified season information below remains a dated reference; check NDOW for current rules and permits before hunting.

August 31, 2026Read More
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News Alamo

Pahranagat refuge seeks visitor-center and campground hosts

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge has current federal listings for a fall visitor-center host and a September campground host.

August 31, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

BLM sale lists 17 Lincoln County geothermal parcels

BLM's amended October geothermal sale list identifies 17 Lincoln County parcels totaling 56,063.28 acres.

August 30, 2026Read More
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News Countywide

Nevada general-election mail-ballot opt-out deadline was September 4

The September 4, 2026 opt-out deadline described below has passed. This earlier notice is retained for reference; use official election sources for current voting options.

August 30, 2026Read More
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News Lincoln County

BLM approves three rights-of-way in Lincoln County

The BLM Caliente Field Office approved three Lincoln County rights-of-way involving an Alamo access road, fiber near Ursine and power for a communication site north of Hiko.

August 25, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Caliente’s Labor Day garbage-pickup notice covered September 8

The special September 8 collection date has passed. The earlier notice below does not establish a change to the ongoing weekly schedule or confirm that an individual pickup occurred.

August 25, 2026Read More
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News Caliente

Caliente visitor center seeks part-time customer-service representative

The Caliente Community and Visitor Center is accepting applications for an at-will customer-service position paying $16 an hour for up to 15 hours weekly.

August 18, 2026Read More
News Countywide

Lincoln County Bus offers weekday transportation and medical-appointment help

Lincoln County Human Services lists weekday bus transportation, a monthly Utah trip and medical-appointment transportation for residents over 60.

August 12, 2026Read More
News Countywide

Lincoln County Human Services lists emergency food help and monthly distributions

Lincoln County Human Services lists emergency food assistance, a monthly mobile pantry and monthly commodity-food distributions for local communities.

August 12, 2026Read More
News Countywide

Lincoln County Recorder requires Nevada's updated Declaration of Value form

The Lincoln County Recorder says filings that require a Declaration of Value must use Nevada's updated form in 2026.

August 12, 2026Read More
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 More
News Countywide

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office accepts applications for dispatch, patrol and corrections roles

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for dispatch personnel and patrol and corrections deputies.

August 12, 2026Read More
News Countywide

Lincoln County Victim/Witness Services offers free advocacy and court support

Lincoln County residents can contact Victim/Witness Services for free justice-system information, accompaniment and help finding victim resources.

August 12, 2026Read More