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Conversations from 2026
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Episode 294Your Path to Homeownership in Rural Nevada!Dreaming of owning a home in rural Nevada but not sure where to start? On this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, guest host Richard Hudson welcomes Kevin Hickey, Homeownership Programs Manager with Nevada Rural Housing (NRH). A fifth-generation Nevadan originally from…
Episode 293Elko PD Domestic Violence AwarenessOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on this episode of Community Conversation, Megan Ray is joined by Amber N. M. Huff, Detective Cassie Barainca, and K9 Trigger with the Elko City Police Department. The conversation focuses on staying safe at parties, bars, on dates, and around…
Episode 292Great Basin College Continuing EducationOn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, host Megan Ray sits down with Gail Rappa, Director of Continuing Education at Great Basin College, to explore opportunities for people looking to build new skills, advance in their current career, or take a completely new path. They…
Episode 291Forever HugsOn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Jeannie Barnard, founder of Forever Hugs Foundation, as the organization celebrates three years of helping children during difficult and traumatic moments. Jeannie shares how Forever Hugs has grown through…
Episode 290Elko Lion’s Club Trick or Trail 2026Join Megan Ray on Community Conversation as she welcomes Chuck Stout, Jen Bowman, and Brent Johnson from the Elko Host Lions Club to discuss their 1st Annual Great Trick or Trail: Cabins of Curiosities! Hear about this brand-new Halloween tradition, what families can expect, sponsorship and…
Episode 289Justice 4 StephanieDUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THIS EPISODE’S TOPIC, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED Megan Ray welcomes Shania Cortes, President of Justice for Stephanie, back to Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada for a deeper discussion about domestic violence, its lasting impact on families, and the long…
Episode 288Whole Body PsychiatryOn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Tuni Theonnes, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Whole Body Psychiatry inside Bridges Health & Wellness, to talk about treatment-resistant depression and newer treatment options for people who may not have…
Episode 287NV Tami & NV ExpeditionsOn this episode of Community Conversation, Megan Ray sits down with Tami of NVTami and Austin of Nevada Expeditions to explore Nevada’s ghost towns, mining camps, historic sites, and some of the forgotten stories hidden across the Silver State. They talk about what inspired them to start documenting…
Episode 28625 Years After 9-11, A Constitution Week EventJoin us as The Elko County Republican Party, Elko County Democratic Party, and the Independent American Party of Nevada discusses the tragic events on September 11th. and the effects, then, and now, 25 years later.
Episode 285CareSourceOn this episode, Megan Ray sits down with Tara Burfoot, Manager of Rural Health for CareSource Nevada, to talk about Medicaid managed care and what rural Nevadans should know as open enrollment approaches. Tara helps clear up common myths about Medicaid, explains how health plans can differ, and…
Episode 2849-11, 25 Years Later with The History GuyOn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray is joined by Lance Geiger, The History Guy, for a look at the stories of September 11th that are often overlooked. As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, they discuss the massive FBI investigation, the devastating…
Episode 283Ruby Mountain WrestlingOn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Ruby Mountain Wrestling for a conversation about youth wrestling, competition, sportsmanship, discipline, and what it takes to grow both on and off the mat. Special guests Bentley Haye, Jaxon Martinez, Justis…
Episode 282Labor Day with Scott GavorskyOn this special Labor Day edition of Community Conversation, Megan Ray is joined by Scott Gavorsky for a look at the history behind the holiday, including why Labor Day began, working conditions in the late 1800s, child labor reform, the New York newsboys, Theodore Roosevelt’s role in labor history…
Episode 281Aaron Winters of LifequestIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Aaron Winters, Nurse Practitioner with LifeQuest Elko, to talk about primary care and the importance of taking a proactive approach to your health. Aaron discusses what a nurse practitioner does, the role of…
Episode 280American Legion 9-11, 25 Years LaterIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Brenda Horton and Brian Riley of the American Legion to remember the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. They reflect on the lives lost, the courage of first responders and ordinary Americans, the…
Episode 279Justice For StephanieTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Shania Cortes, President of Justice for Stephanie, to share the story behind the nonprofit and the family…
Episode 278United Readers with United Way of Northern Nevada and the SierraIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Krystal Nevada, Senior Director for United Readers with United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, to talk about the work being done to support students throughout Elko County. We discuss United Readers, an…
Episode 277Elko Community GardenIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Alana Basso and Robin Wignall, Treasurer and Director with the Elko Community Garden, to talk about the garden’s history, its mission, and the role it plays in bringing people together throughout the Elko…
Episode 276K9 Mission ImpawsibleIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Bill Bauer, Vice President of the K-9 Mission Impawsible Foundation, to talk about the organization’s mission to support law enforcement and public-service K-9 teams. Bill shares more about the needs working K-9…
Episode 275Communities In Schools of Northeastern NevadaIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Trisha Webb, Erin Christensen, and Kaitlyn McLeod from Communities In Schools of Northeastern Nevada to talk about the work being done to help local students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. We…
Episode 274Social Powwow for Fentanyl AwarenessIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Karla Dick and Brett Badger to talk about the upcoming Social Powwow for Fentanyl Awareness and the importance of prevention, education, cultural connection, and community support. This episode discusses the…
Episode 273Nevada Northern Railway MuseumIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, host Megan Ray sits down with Angela Stevens, Superintendent of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, to explore the history and lasting legacy of the railroad in Ely and White Pine County. We talk about the important role the Nevada…
Episode 272Palau & Love ElkoIn this episode of Community Conversation for Northeast Nevada, Megan Ray sits down with Tom Miyashiro and Lucas Mayfield to talk about Palau and Love Elko. They discuss the mission behind the outreach, how Palau became connected with the Elko and Spring Creek communities, the importance of bringing…
Episode 271Zero Suicides Elko CountySome listeners may find these topics difficult. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In this episode of Community Conversation, Megan Ray sits down with Lynette Vega, Founder/President, and Louri Lesbo, Vice President of Zero Suicides Elko County, to…