The archive
Conversations from 2024
51 episodes, newest first.
Episode 96Dick Harris (Part One)Dick Harris is passionate about education. Hear about his childhood and what made him decide to pursue a career in academia.
Episode 95Mayor Reece KeenerElko City Mayor Reece Keener reviews the Elko City Council Meeting held Monday, March 26, 2024, and looks forward to the Tuesday April 9, 2024, meeting. Items discussed include the Elko Inn public nuisance and the proposed expansion of the Northeastern Nevada Museum.
Episode 94Katie Knudson (Part 2)In Part II Katie Knudson shares favorite memories from her childhood and what it was like to raise her own family when life was slower paced.
Episode 93Katie Knudson (Part 1)In Part I, Katie Knudson traces her family history and how they came to be ranchers in Elko County.
Episode 92Lance WhitneyLance Whitney was recently appointed as the new Elko County Democratic Party Committee Chairman. Whitney has been involved for many years in civic engagement and discusses his goals for the Democratic Party in Elko County.
Episode 91Lois PortsLois Ports is a former educator, lifelong learner, and the President of the Bristlecone Audubon Chapter. Hear how you can appreciate the wonderful world of birding in Northeastern Nevada.
Episode 90Roma Louw (Part 2)In Part II, Roma Louw details her experience in America and what she cherishes about her South African culture. Hear how Elko, Nevada, became the next destination of her life’s journey.
Episode 89Roma Louw (Part 1)Elko County, Nevada, is home to people from all over the world. Roma Louw hails from South Africa. Hear about her evolution from the world of fashion design in South Africa to landscape design in the United States.
Episode 88Hilary SwartsRuby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Manager Hilary Swarts invites the public to visit this beautiful natural resource right in our backyard. She outlines the recreation and work opportunities available at Ruby Lake.
Episode 87Roche BushRoche Bush is a ski legend. Hear about his experience as an elite athlete and how Elko City recently recognized his efforts to establish ski access in Elko.
Episode 86Gregory HallAuthor Gregory Hall returns to discusses his WWII novel, Not Forgotten. Inspired by true events and individuals, Not Forgotten is a touching memorial to the over 2,000 American, Australian, and British civilians who were rescued from a Japanese prison camp in Manila, Philippines.
Episode 85Lee Hoffman & Cadie HatchLee Hoffman and Cadie Hatch share recent developments of the Nevada Classical Academy Elko. A public informational meeting will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Elko.
Episode 84Sunrise ToastmastersThe Sunrise Toastmasters celebrates 100 years of communication excellence. If you are looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills, while networking, consider joining this professional club!
Episode 83Ruby B. SuttonRuby B. Sutton has always been a leader. She began competing in pageants while pursuing a career in engineering. Now she invites women ages 13 to 30 to participate in the Ms. Elko County Pageant held June 1, 2024.
Episode 82Pastor Jeff SouthPastor Jeff South details his theological studies and how he came to watch over the congregation at Ruby Mountain Bible Church located in Spring Creek, Nevada.
Episode 81StarLIGHT ProductionsCarrie Snyder and the newly formed StarLIGHT Productions board discuss their vision for a Children’s Theatre offering in Elko County. Attend their upcoming production of Treasure Island on March 8 and 9, 2024, at the Elko High School Performing Arts Building!
Episode 80DeeAnn Jackson & Thurman RobertsDeeAnn Jackson & Thurman Roberts of Nevada Works & Good Jobs Northern Nevada connect employers and job seekers in the sectors of Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Digital Technology. Hear how they navigate both tribal and rural communities to help individuals realize their working potential…
Episode 79Wells High School FFAHear from Wells High School FFA students Carolina, Cristina, Hannah, Spencer, and Truman as they present their research on a massive Nevada land trade proposal between the federal government and the Winecup Gamble Ranch located in remote, Northeastern Nevada.
Episode 78Priscilla & Damaris FolkertsSisters Priscilla and Damaris Folkerts are in town for the 39 th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering held each year at the end of January in Elko, Nevada. Hear about their appreciation for and study of traditional cowboy arts and culture.
Episode 77Jan BaumElko City Manager Jan Baum reviews the Regular Elko City Council Meeting held January 23, 2024. Updates on Snow Bowl skiing, a recent Elko City Water System Modernization and Rate Study, as well as employee recognition and position updates are discussed.
Episode 76Nevada Institute of Forensic NursingChristie Youngblood, Cyndy Milligan-Lusk, and Norah Lusk head up the Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing—the first mobile trauma intake and assessment unit of its kind in the nation. Hear how their brainchild became a reality born out of a necessity for medical services in remote Nevada.
Episode 75Bill Webb (Part 2)In Part II, Bill Webb talks about how his military service in the Vietnam War, and then becoming the Elko County Coroner. Bill is also well-known for his sports officiating in Northern Nevada as well as his vocal talent.
Episode 74Bill Webb (Part 1)In Part I, Bill Webb describes his childhood in Elko and how he spent his days outside of school at the Elko Hospital where his mother was a nurse. His early exposure to the medical field and well-beloved, local physicians laid the foundation for his work as the Elko County Coroner.
Episode 73Lee HoffmanElko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Lee Hoffman clears up the confusion around the Nevada State Primary and the Nevada Republican Caucus—both being held in early February 2024.