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This Week in Garminoa
Second Season of Highway 50 Construction Begins Along Tahoe’s East Shore
Drivers heading to Lake Tahoe should prepare for months of construction delays as the second and final phase of a major highway improvement project gets underway.
Story Development: Stormwater Fee Proposal Includes Draft Language Regarding Land Acquisitions
A proposed stormwater utility fee in Douglas County is entering a new phase of discussion, one that goes beyond infrastructure and into questions of fairness, scope, and long-term cost.
Is Radon a Hidden Risk in Carson Valley Homes? Residents Raise Questions About Testing and Building Standards
As more Carson Valley residents test their homes for radon gas, a growing conversation is emerging around how widespread the issue is and whether current building practices go far enough to address it.
Did you Know?
Many of Carson Valley’s warm weather events begin this month. Happy May 1st! See events below:
Recurring Events Starting May
Wind Down Wednesdays (May 6- October) | Heritage Park |
Third Thursday Wine Walk (May 14th- Sept 14th) | Gardnerville Main St. |
Esmeralda Farmers Market (May 19th- Sept. 29th) | Esmeralda Ave. |
SOMETHING SPECIAL COMING SOON: THE GARMINOA SHOP!
The Garminoa Shop will include:
A 2027 calendar featuring Carson Valley views from local photographers
A knitted blanket of the Carson Valley featuring community favorites & local pride.
There is limited supply, respond to this email to reserve yours!
Upcoming Events in our Community
Art & Wine on the Green
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
May 2 & 3 | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Cinco De Mayo Festival
449 W. King Street in Carson City
May 3 | 12:00PM-4:00PM
Wind Down Wednesday
Heritage Park
May 6 | 4:00PM-8:00PM
Mother’s Day Barrel Race
Corley Ranch
May 9 | 8:30AM
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Until next time,
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much”