Rattlesnake Vaccine and Summer Precautions for Pets  Submitted by Elko Veterinary Clinic As the summer months bring warm weather and outdoor adventures, they also increase the risk of rattlesnake encounters, especially for pets who enjoy hiking, ranching, or roaming rural properties. Rattlesnake bites can be fatal or cause severe tissue […]

Nevada’s First Rodeo! Submitted by Jan Petersen  A young saddle maker, G. S. Garcia and wife, Saturnina came to Elko Thanksgiving week, 1893 from Santa Marguerita, California. The couple set up a temporary shop in the parlor of the Gem Hotel (now the site of the Stockmen’s Hotel on the […]

113th Silver State Stampede Rodeo NEW DATES June 20, 21, & 22, 2025 Elko County Fairgrounds – Elko, Nevada Saddle Up for the Silver State Stampede – Where Legends Ride! 🐎 Welcome to Nevada’s oldest and boldest rodeo—the Silver State Stampede—where tradition meets adrenaline in the heart of Elko! This […]