Community Fuel
Step into a coffee shop owned by a Latino, and one thing becomes clear — it feels like you’ve stepped into another world. That’s because you have.
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Restoring the Walker River Basin
Long before state lines existed, the Walker River Basin watershed provided sustenance for the Walker River Paiute Tribe. Today, the lake that once teemed with Lahontan cutthroat trout, Nevada’s state fish, is too saline to support its native fish and wildlife populations.
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When Brotherhood Meets Purpose
What happens when two sets of like-minded, fit, and driven brothers cross paths in Reno? You get clean rivers, fresh produce, and a mentorship program that’s improving the next generation.
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Cheers to the Canyon
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (also called the V&T Railway) has been transporting passengers across Northern Nevada for more than 150 years. While train travel was once a necessary means of transportation, the V&T Railway has since been turned into a recreational outpost, inviting guests to ride the rails for pleasure.
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Barn-good Farm-to-Fork Meals
Tucked away in the town of Beckwourth, Calif., Sierra Valley Farms is a haven for visitors and locals alike. The 65-acre, certified organic farm and nursery sits on the Middle Fork of the Feather River. It’s a small, local farm with a focus on providing fresh produce to the community as well as a gathering space.
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TikTok Star Cook
In late 2023, Kevin Ashton traveled to rural Florida to visit his parents. While he was shopping for dinner in a local grocery store, the bagger recognized him from his TikTok cooking videos and excitedly told Ashton how much she loves his recipes.
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Key Ingredients
Ever walked into the home of a Latino friend and had your nose perk up at the complex aroma coming from the kitchen? After having your first bite, did you ask for the recipe?
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Toxic Tools
Black plastic cooking utensils recently have garnered national attention for their potentially toxic characteristics. These tools are accessible, easy to find, and look good, but not all are created equal.
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Stove Art
Inside a converted 1938 baggage car from the Carson and Colorado Railway located in Dayton, artist Steven Saylor captures Nevada governors, celebrities, and the cowboys and saloons that define the Nevada’s rugged spirit, one brushstroke at a time.
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Nourishing Hearts
In the shadow of Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, through a simple gate, sits the Ronald McDonald House — a warm, inviting, two-story haven with a welcoming front porch where, inside, guest families find comfortable bedrooms, cozy common areas, and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen.
