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Cuando creamos esta revista mensual, en mayo de 2025, la intención siempre fue nutrir sus páginas con relatos de otros países y lograr que nuestra realidad de la región más chiquita del continente dialogara en cada número con historias de otras latitudes. Lo hemos hecho, pero menos de lo que quisiéramos.
Leticia vs. ICE: “They’re hunting people”
El Faro published this chronicle in Spanish on April 1, 2026. February 16, 2026, night As we make our way to The Bunker, driving a road that parallels the Mississippi River and the railroad tracks, Leticia Casildo’s cell phone rings. “Hoy en la mañana?” she asks. “Do you know how many people?” she asks. “That’s our reality now, hermana, every day. We have to be smart; they’re on the hunt,” she says, and her gaze drifts back out the van window. “What happened?” I ask.
Los cielos oscuros de Nevada atraen a los amantes de la astronomía y la creciente preocupación por la contaminación lumínica
La observación de las estrellas en Nevada está recibiendo mucha más atención, sobre todo en los últimos días, en parte gracias a la misión Atrems II. Esto también nos recuerda que los habitantes de Nevada viven en uno de los estados más oscuros del país.
¿Es probable que Nevada sufra un terremoto de fuerte intensidad?
El reciente temblor en el oeste de Nevada ha provocado una serie de réplicas. A diferencia de California, donde se anticipa un gran terremoto, no se espera que Nevada sufra un sismo de esa magnitud. “Probablemente no tendríamos aquí un terremoto de magnitud 8, pero sí tenemos de magnitud 7 y 6, algo común en el pasado geológico. Sin embargo, la región también es el hogar de muchos edificios históricos que no fueron construidos para resistir terremotos importantes.
Can Nevada expect a major earthquake?
Western Nevada’s recent earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks. Unlike California, which is expected to have the Big One, Nevada isn’t expected to have a quake of that magnitude. “We probably wouldn't have a magnitude eight here, but we do have sevens and sixes, common in the geologic past.” However, the region is also home to many historical buildings that weren’t built to withstand significant quakes.
Nevada’s dark skies draw stargazers amid Artemis II buzz and rising light pollution concerns
Stargazing in Nevada is getting a lot more attention, especially in the past few days, due in part to the Artemis II mission. It’s also a reminder that Nevadans live in one of the darkest states in the country. A Map that displays the light pollution all over North America, Nevada has some of the largest dark areas Pam duPre with the Friends of Nevada Wilderness said the state’s remoteness makes it prime for stargazing, but there is a catch.
Why have humans returned to the moon?
The Artemis II mission marks the first manned mission to the moon in over 50 years. One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is what’s the purpose of going after so many decades. Aditya G Nair, aerospace engineer at the University of Nevada, Reno, said the biggest reason is a new push for space exploration. “We have a renewed interest in space, in space technology. We have our eyes set on Mars and other planets, and a lot of space exploration.
Las organizaciones se están distanciando de César Chávez tras las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada
Tras las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada contra el fallecido líder de los trabajadores agrícolas y cofundador de la Unión de Campesinos (United Farm Workers o UFW por su siglas en inglés), César Chávez, muchas organizaciones se están distanciando rápidamente de él.
Reno-Tahoe airport expecting a busy spring break, here are tips for a smooth journey
The Reno-Tahoe airport is expecting a very busy spring break season. During peak travel days, the airport could see up to 16,000 passengers per day, making their way to their spring break destinations. Airport officials have shared tips to help ensure those journeys are as smooth as possible. Even as the partial government shutdown continues to affect TSA workers, the airport is not experiencing delays or added wait times for screening.
Organizations are distancing themselves from Cesar Chavez after allegations of sexual misconduct
Following allegations of sexual misconduct by the late farm labor leader and UFW co-founder, Cesar Chavez many organizations are quickly distancing themselves from Chavez. The Northern Nevada Central Labor Council announced that their annual Cesar Chavez Celebration dinner will be permanently renamed to the Solidarity Celebration dinner.
City of Reno to host its annual Biggest Little Spring Clean Up
The City of Reno is bringing back its popular Biggest Little Spring Clean-up Event. This year will have a notable difference from previous years. Starting March 21 at Wooster High School and continuing until May 16, the city is offering six opportunities for residents to safely dispose of unwanted items. Roberto Lara, neighborhood coordinator for the City of Reno, said the event benefits both the city and its residents.
Recent snow survey reveals subpar snowpack
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of Nevada, or NRCS, conducted a snow survey on Mar. 2 to assess the status of the region’s snowpack. Jeff Anderson, an NRCS hydrologist, pushed a snow tube deep into the ground at the SNOTEL site on Mt. Rose. He did this as a way to confirm the accuracy of the data sent by snow telemetry equipment.
Is there a potential for flooding in the Sierra Nevada?
Recent storms brought much-needed snowfall to the Sierra Nevada after a dry winter. However, temperatures are rising above freezing, melting snow at lower elevations. Anne Heggli with the Desert Research Institute has been monitoring the snowpack in the higher elevations. She said that Snowfall in mid-February brought the levels close to average, she said. But it’s still far from what’s needed to provide water for the summer months.
Tourism is up in Reno despite national trends being down
Reno has seen an increase of visitors in the past few months — . a stark contrast to the national trend where tourism has fallen. The majority of people coming to Reno are business travelers, said Mike Larragueta, CEO of Visit Reno Tahoe. These companies are attracted to what he calls limited or select-service properties, hotel and lodging that provides various amenities, and these companies have seen an increase in investments from the city.
The Saving of the Duranguito Barrio, A Movie, and An Inconvenient Truth
Author’s Note: “Duranguito” was released in 2023 and is available on PBS. The film was funded by various organizations and individual contributions. Directors and cinematographers included Zane Abraham and Nikki Martínez.
What to consider when looking for a Christmas Tree
As the holiday season approaches one of the biggest questions on people’s minds is what makes the perfect Christmas tree. Approximately 25-30 million live Christmas trees are sold annually in the U.S, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. On average there are 350 million trees being grown, with the top Christmas tree producing states being Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington.
Qué hay que considerar al buscar un árbol de Navidad
Con la llegada de las fechas navideñas, una de las preguntas más importantes que se hace la gente es cuál es el árbol de navidad perfecto. Aproximadamente entre 25 y 30 millones de árboles de navidad naturales se venden cada año en los Estados Unidos, según la Asociación Nacional de Árboles de Navidad. En promedio, se cultivan 350 millones de árboles, y los principales estados productores de árboles de navidad son Oregón, Carolina del Norte, Míchigan, Pensilvania, Wisconsin y Washington.
What does Reno's winter forecast look like?
As temperatures across the country begin to fall, climate experts with Climate Central are saying to prepare for a La Niña winter. This typically means a colder and wetter winter in the north and a drier and warmer winter in the south. But for Reno, the picture isn’t as clear.
Reno sets a new record for its first freeze
Reno set a new record when it comes to the latest first freeze. The previous record was set back on Nov. 16, 2016. This year the city recorded its first freeze on Nov. 19. This coincides with a national trend according to a report from the policy neutral nonprofit Climate Central. It found that cities across the country have seen on average a 12 day delay. However Reno has seen the first freeze arriving up to 40 days later, the most delayed in the entire country.
How is air pollution affecting Northern Nevada?
The findings of a yearly air quality report card aren’t good for Reno. According to a report by the American Lung Association one of the major causes is the city’s increased development. But Melissa Ramos, senior manager with the American Lung Association, said the pollutants are coming from several sources. “It could be coming from dust, in construction, diesel exhaust from, diesel buses and heavy duty trucks. And then we also, of course, see it more commonly from wildfire smoke.
Winter Emergency: CoServ statement about ongoing outages
Our area and state are facing a very difficult situation. ERCOT continues to require statewide outages due to the high electricity demand caused by the extreme winter weather, and this is affecting homes, families and businesses in our service territory and throughout the state. These outages will continue until ERCOT confirms the Texas grid is stable. Please know that CoServ is diligently working to restore outages as safely as possible.
Winter Outage Outlook: Where we stand now, and what to expect in the coming days
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. CORINTH, Texas – February 15, 2021 – The following are important updates from CoServ regarding the unprecedented winter storm that prompted ERCOT to declare a statewide power emergency and order all electric utilities in Texas to begin rotating outages.
CoServ implements Emergency Response Plan, requests energy conservation
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. CLICK HERE FOR WINTER WEATHER UPDATES AND RESOURCES CORINTH, Texas – February 13, 2021 – In response to the extreme winter weather conditions in North Texas and the record-low temperatures in the forecast, CoServ has implemented its Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
Details about the CoServ Board District 4 Runoff Election
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. The results of this year’s Board of Directors election were announced at the CoServ Electric Annual Meeting on July 16, 2020. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was conducted at CoServ’s corporate headquarters and no public attendance was allowed.
Winter Emergency Update: CoServ's phone system is down. Here's how - and WHEN - to contact us.
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. 02/17/2021: 5:48 a.m. CoServ's phone system is currently down. We are working with our provider to provide a solution. A statewide power emergency still exists, and we continue to conduct rotating outages.
CoServ sends crews to Alabama to help restore power after Hurricane Sally
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. CORINTH, Texas – September 19, 2020 – CoServ Electric dispatched crews to Alabama today to assist with power restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sally.
Buddy the Elf and Big Hoss for a good cause: Drive-in movie night at TMS to benefit CoServ Charitable Foundation and Speedway Children's Charities-Texas Chapter
Routine website maintenance between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, August 17, could result in delays and the inability to access certain areas of CoServ.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
Texas Stories: North Texas Gas Shortage Didn’t Panic CoServ
North Texas Gas Shortage Didn’t Panic CoServ When resources are scarce, it helps to be prepared By Oscar Martinez, CoServ November 2017 I Survived the Great Gas Panic … of Thursday.” This phrase on a T-shirt made the rounds on social media in North Texas in late August and early September, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But it was no laughing matter for CoServ, as vehicles waited 10-cars deep at pumps that weekend and gas stations started to run out of fuel.
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