Winnemucca Visitors Guide

The City of Winnemucca wasnamed after the famous NorthernPaiute Indian Chief Old Winne-mucca by one of President Lincoln’smap makers.

When Winnemucca was young,before the discovery of gold in Cal-ifornia, several white prospectors

came into the area of the HumboldtSink from the Boise River country.

When they first saw Winnemuc-ca, he was wearing only one moc-casin and his other foot was bare.In the Paiute dialect, “mu-cha”means moccasin and the white menreferred to him as “wan-na-muc-cha” — or “one moccasin.”

This name, part English and partPaiute, pleased Winnemucca, and headopted it as his new name, beingreferred to thereafter as Wan-ne-muc-cha by his tribe.

The chief spent a lot of time in theregion of the town of Winnemucca,attending “fandangoes,” ritual gath-erings of several hundred people.

Chief Winnemucca and hisdaughter, Sarah, traveled across the

country, bringing attentionto the plight of their people.In 1880, they presentedtheir case in Washington,D.C.

Chief Winnemucca died on Oct.21, 1882.

Winnemucca is the only town in Nevada named after a Native American

ChiefWinnemucca

Welcome to Winnemucca!Nevadans are proud of

their wide-open spaces, beau-tiful mountain and valley vis-tas and fascinating history, butsharing these things with visi-tors makes us even prouder.

Here in Winnemucca,you’ll find a little bit of every-thing, from off-road adven-tures and western cowboy funto unique museums and shop-ping. Hiking and biking trailssnake through the surround-ing mountains and the

untamed terrain is perfect foran ATV excursion or camping

trip. I highly recommend din-ner at one of the local eateries,including fine family-styleBasque restaurants, where vis-itors can share in a meal expe-rience that is centuries old.

And of course, what woulda visit to Nevada be without adance with Lady Luck? Thefriendly atmosphere of Win-nemucca’s casinos invitesbeginner and experiencedgamers alike to sit down andenjoy a casual evening ofslots, table games or poker.

Feel free to ask the dealer forhelp and learn a new game ortry your luck at your favoriteslot machine. You’ll find afriendly face around everycorner as you enjoy a night ofNevada-style gaming.

I hope you enjoy your visitand take full advantage ofeverything Winnemucca andNorthern Nevada have tooffer.

Best regards,Brian K. Krolicki,

Lieutenant Governor

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• There are about 7,500

people in Winnemucca.

• The population of

Humboldt County is 16,562.

• Humboldt County

receives 8 inches

of precipitation annually.

• The average summer

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temperature is 20 degrees.

Winnemucca Fast Facts

Photo courtesy J. Carmen KofoedThe Humboldt County Courthouse.

Brian K. Krolicki

Table of Contents

Visitors Center . . . . . .6 Museum . . . . . . . . . . 8Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . 8Walking Tour . . . 10, 11Outdoor Adventure . . 12 Paradise Valley . . . . . .13Wheels . . . . . . . .14, 15Hunting and fishing . . . . . . . . . . . .20Map of area . . . . . 22, 23 Calendar of local events . . . .24 - 27 Run-A-Mucca . . . . . . .24Basque Festival . . . . .25 Mule Show and DraftHorse Challenge . . . .25Fifties Fever . . . . . . . .26 Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Gaming . . . . . . . . . . .30 Pari-mutuel betting . .30Business Info . . . . . . . .31Directory of Businessess . . . . .32 - 34

A proud tradition of ranching, mining and farmingMost of the people who make their home in

Winnemucca have their livelihood tied to the land inone form or another.

Agricultural pursuits and mining for gold, silverand other precious minerals are what bring manyfamilies to our small city, and love of the rolling hillsand deserts are what make many of them stay.

Winnemucca is located 167 miles east of Renoand 265 miles southwest of Boise, Idaho.

The city covers 5.4 square miles and has 7,500people. The city of Winnemucca is the seat of Hum-boldt County, and, since much of the county is rural,nearly half of the population lives inside the city lim-its.

Winnemucca sits at a geographic crossroads;Interstate 80 takes travellers east and west throughWinnemucca while U.S. Highway 95 brings driversfrom Oregon and Idaho into the middle of townwhile Jungo Road takes adventurous drivers into the

Visit us online at www.winnemucca.com

Many believe that the “Cowboy way” is merely a silver-screen legend, but Humboldt County is home to manyworking cowboys for whom riding the range and work-ing cows is a way of life.

Newmont MiningCorporation has manygold mine sites in theHumboldt Countyarea. Shown at left,large haul trucks carryrich ore to beprocessed at the TwinCreeks operationsnortheast ofWinnemucca.

Photo courtesy NewmontMining Corp.

heart of the Black Rock Desert. Finally, a railline with daily Amtrak service runs parallel tomany of the town’s major streets.

The city is also a cultural crossroads. Thereis a large Basque population who speak theirnative language, Euskera, and practice thecustoms of their homeland on a daily basis. Inaddition, there is a large and active Hispanicpopulation in the community. The Cinco deMayo celebration and the festival of Our Ladyof Guadalupe are not to be missed!

Finally, northern Nevada is enriched by thepresence of several Native American tribes,one of which, the Western Band of the West-ern Shoshone, have a colony within the citylimits of Winnemucca.

Photo courtesy Newmont Mining Corp. Heavy equipment pairs with high-tech processesin the modern gold industry.

Visitors Guide 2009 is a production of

Winnemucca Publishing in partnership with the

Winnemucca Conventionand Visitors Authority

and the NevadaCommission on Tourism.

HOLLY RUDY-JAMES General Manager

J. CARMEN KOFOEDSpecial Projects Director

ELLEN AKER and SHELLY GERHARD Advertising Sales

TERRI CHISM, DAWN CHRISTIANSENand CODY JENSENAdvertising Design

The Humboldt Sun 1022 S. Grass Valley Road Winnemucca, NV 89445

(775) 623-5011

Main cover image by Jess Smith;

inset Basque dancer photos courtesy

Michael Michaelsen; inset RunAMucca

photo courtesy Mike Rogers.

Downtown Winnemucca

Winnemucca has long been a stopover for weary travelerswinding their way through the treacherous routes of the GreatBasin. Today, due to its central location between San Franciscoand Salt Lake City, it continues to offer a long list of lodging, din-ing and entertainment amenities that lure travelers off the inter-state.

Venture through the antique wooden doors of the newly-improved Humboldt County Visitors Center and you will find awealth of information about the area, and you’ll be welcomed bythe Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce. This group hasmastered the “art of the welcome,” and the staff there is a treas-ure-trove of knowledge about Winnemucca and the surroundingareas.

A major display in the Visitors Center is the WilliamHumphreys Big Game Collection. This is a collection of more than53 big game specimens representing more than four continents.

Visitors are also treated to the Buckaroo Hall of Fame, a displayof authentic buckaroo life from those who helped tame the GreatBasin.

Other exhibits in theVisitors Center includethose representing themining and other localindustries, as well ashistorical representa-tions of the Great Basin,the pioneer trail, localNative American her-itage and Basque her-itage.

The Bureau of LandManagement and arearock and mineral collec-tors have amassed astunning collection oflocal mineral and rockspecimens.

The Humboldt Coun-ty Visitors Center is fullof local history andinformation and shouldbe on the “must-see”list for any traveler.

Visitors Center combines past and present

Sun photosWilliam Humphreys’ Big GameCollection is a display of 53 large ani-mals collected over many years.

The Humboldt County Visitors Center is open

for self-guided tours six days per week; closed

Sundays. For Winter hours and other

information, call the Humboldt County

Chamber of Commerce, (775) 623-2225, or log

onto www.humboldtcountychamber.com

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Photo courtesy J. Carmen KofoedThe rock and mineral display inside the VisitorsCenter showcases the many types of materialsthat are found in the northern Nevada desert.Each display is labeled by type, and also notesthe location of discovery.

Ever wonder what became of old Winnemucca, the townwhere brave pioneers sought their fortune and weary cow-boys hitched up their steeds after a day on the range?

Those days live on at the Humboldt Museum, along withthe Great Depression, the Roaring Twenties, and even the IceAge. The museum offers a compendium of area historythrough its many artifacts. Visitors can see a turn-of-the-cen-tury parlor, early model horseless carriages, a set of bonesfrom a local mammoth, and much more.

The collection encompasses all of Humboldt County, withartifacts from Paradise Valley, rural areas, and Winnemucca.

The museum itself is a piece of old Winnemucca. Built in1907, it was a downtown church — until it was picked up andhauled across the Humboldt River to its present site,at Jungo Road and Maple Avenue.

A second, larger building was added on when themuseum’s collection outgrew its humble home.

Every artifact at the museum comes with twosupplements: a story, and someone who lovestelling it.

The staff of the museum will gladly take you back in timewith an introduction to the treasures of Humboldt County’shistory. The Humboldt Museum is located adjacent to PioneerPark and is open weekdays from 9-4, and Saturdays from 1-4 (May-October). Admission is free, and donations areaccepted.

A look at our past

The HumboldtMuseum can trulyboast a “mammoth”display! Castings ofbones found in theBlack Rock Desertnow have a perma-nent home on thesecond story of themuseum. Visitors cantake a step back intime and imagine alandscape populatedby these enormousbeasts.

———The museum had itsbeginnings in the former St. Mary’sEpiscopal Church. The Humboldt Museum is

located adjacent to PioneerPark. The Museum is open

weekdays from 9-4 andSaturdays from 1-4 during

the summer months.

The Winnemucca FineArts Gallery, located at

534 Bridge Street, is open Saturdays andSundays from 1-4 p.m.

Sun photosThe Winnemucca Fine Arts Gallery features a different localartist every month, in addition to their permanent collectionof paintings, watercolors and drawings.


Though a f i r s tglance may not revealit, Winnemucca hasmore than its fair shareof old and interestingarchitecture.

From the 137-year-old Winnemucca Hotelto the merely 77-year-old Humboldt CountyCourthouse, the earlyresidents of the citytook pride in the qualityand style of theirhomes, businesses andpublic buildings.

Four Winnemuccabui ldings — Win-nemucca GrammarSchoo l , the W.C.Records House, the oldWinnemucca Post Of-fice and the HumboldtCounty Courthouse —are on the NationalRegister of HistoricPlaces.

Here is a quick intro-

duction to some no-table representatives ofWinnemucca’s living ar-chitectural history.

1. The Winnemuc-ca Hotel, 95 BridgeStreet. This hotel is thecity’s oldest building,though the exact dateof its construction is dif-ficult to substantiate. Itis believed that thebuilding was construct-ed in 1863 by Louis Lay

and Co. 2. Humboldt River

Bridge. Spanning theriver at the north footof Bridge Street, thebridge was constructedin 1910.

3. Lamb House,108 Melarkey Street.Built in 1914 by youngWinnemucca architectF r e d e r i c k D e -Longchamps for Gra-ham and Nellie Lamb.

4. W.C. RecordHouse, 146 West Sec-ond Street. This housewas built in 1874 and isone of the city’s oldeststructures. It featuresgingerbread gables andother Gothic Victoriantouches.

5 . T h e G a b l e sGuest House, 124 LayStreet. This structure,

built in 1903, was origi-nally called the Win-nemucca Sanatoriumand was the town’s firstmedical building builtspecifically for that pur-pose.

6. Brown House,322 W. Second Street.This is the former homeof Merwyn Brown,whose distinguished ca-reer included 18 yearsas a Humboldt CountyDistrict Attorney and 21years as Sixth JudicialDistrict Court judge.The bungalow-stylehome was built in 1913.

Lamb House

The Winnemucca Hotel

Ready for a stroll through history?For more information about theWinnemucca Walking Tour, stop by theHumboldt County Visitors Center, 30W. Winnemucca Blvd. and pick up yourfree brochure and map!

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7. Reinhart House,343 West SecondStreet. This home may bethe most architecturallyinteresting home in Win-nemucca. It was built in1909 by Guy Sisson and isa fine example of theGreek revival style.

8. St. Paul’s CatholicChurch, corner of Fourthand Melarkey Streets.This church was built onthe site of an 1883 mis-sion and is the only exam-ple of Spanish Colonial-style ecclesiastical archi-tecture in the area.

9. Winnemucca CityHall, 90 W. FourthStreet. This buildingserved as Winnemucca’sPost Office for 70 years(1921 to 1991), and hasbeen extensively renovat-ed for use by the City.

10. First NationalBank, 352 Bridge Street.This building is bestknown as George Nixon’sFirst National Bank, whichlegend says was held upby fabled outlaw ButchCassidy and his gang onSept. 9, 1900.

11. WinnemuccaMercantile, 355 BridgeStreet. This building wasconstructed in 1898 bythe Browns, the First Fam-

ily of hardware and homefurnishings in Winnemuc-ca’s early history.

12. Humboldt Coun-ty Courthouse, Fifth andBridge Streets. When theold courthouse burneddown in 1919, this build-ing was constructed, andopened with much fan-fare in 1921.

13. WinnemuccaGrammar School, 522Lay Street. With its pleas-

ant red brick and whitetrim exterior, the gram-mar school is arguably themost impressive in thecity. Built in 1927-28 at acost of $100,000, theschool has been goingstrong ever since.

14. Kluncy’s Apart-ments, 583 Lay Street.Finished in 1912, thishome was built by BertKluncy, a native of Ger-many who was one ofthe county’s most pros-perous ranchers.

15. The Mart in

Hotel, corner of Rail-road and MelarkeyStreets. This roominghouse and restaurantwas built in 1913-14and was constructed toserve the heavy railroadtraffic of the day.

16. Shone House,602 Bridge Street. Builtin 1901 by hotelierThomas Shone, the struc-ture was nearly destroyedby fire in 1980, but todayhas been restored andserves as a boardinghouse. St. Paul’s

City Hall

First National Bank

Humboldt CountyCourthouse

The Winnemucca Grammar School

The northern Nevada back country offersfreedom to anyone who enjoys being able topitch a tent, hike or bike the hills, fish thestreams, pursue quality big game or pitthemselves against the rugged terrain thatsupports the ultimate upland game bird, thechukar.

Springtime arrays of wild flowers will delightphotographers, and the scenic vistas theycapture on film will leave a lasting memory ofthe area’s beauty.

This is the gold mining center of the U.S.,but it is home to almost every mineral minedby man.

Beauty and nature are as near to town asWater Canyon, just a few minutes’ drive intothe Sonoma Mountains. This is a great place to

picnic, hike or mountain bike. A longer excursion, but every bit worth the

drive, is a ride north to Hinkey Summit in thegorgeous Santa Rosas.

From May to mid-June, the vast panoramas ofHinkey Summit are awe-inspiring.

On your way back to Winnemucca, stop andvisit the picturesque town of Paradise Valley. Justa short visit and you’ll know why it got its name.

Like to fish? Humboldt County boasts someamazing high country trout water. Check out our

reservoirs, streams andcreeks. If you're theexploring type, thereare numerous oldmining ghost townshidden, almost gone,throughout the area.

If you like theoutdoors you'll neverbe bored in andaround Winnemucca!

Photo by J. Carmen KofoedJust a short drive, beginning at Hanson Street, and you’vearrived in Water Canyon. Lush quaking aspen trees, a burblingcreek and plenty of picnicking and hiking spots await you!

Drive a little, do a lot!

Sun photoYour heart pounds faster when you first glimpse thecraggy stone walls of an old cabin or house. Sprinkledthroughout the hills and valleys around Winnemucca arethe remnants of several old cookhouses.

For more informationabout day trips from

Winnemucca, drop by theWinnemucca Convention

and Visitors Authority, 50 West Winnemucca

Blvd., or call (775) 623-5071

or (800) 962-2638.

Sun photoRockhounding is a popular endeavor for many visi-tors. The area is rich with many types of minerals todelight any collector.

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Paradise Valley is located 40 milesnortheast of Winnemucca. It is at theend of Nevada State Highway 219,which branches off from U.S. 95. Thevalley population of about 250 is muchthe same as it was a hundred years ago.

Paradise Valley originally was namedParadise City. It was renamed ParadiseValley sometime in the 1870s. Certainfacts seem to support the belief that itwas first found by prospectors and theywere thrilled and surprised with itsbeauty as they viewed the valley fromon top of the Santa Rosa range west ofthe valley. Paradise Valley has alwaysbeen thought of as an oasis in the soli-tude of the high desert.

Settlement soon began in the valley.The small number of Native Americanswere completely replaced within a fewyears by groups of German farmers,Italian stonemasons, Hispanic vaqueros,Chinese laborers and Basque sheep-herders.

Camp Winfield Scott was estab-lished in l866 to protect the settlersfrom Paiute raids. The camp wasphased out by 1871, as the Paiutes hadbecome peaceful and troops were nolonger needed in the valley.

By the beginning of 1900 the townwas thriving with two hotels, four mer-cantile stores, three saloons, threeblacksmith shops, a restaurant, school-house and two churches. The popula-tion had grown to almost 300.

Paradise Valley is situated in hay andcattle country. Water is scarce and thegrowing season is only about 90 dayslong. It produces fine hay crops andcows. This is largely due to the fore-sight of early settlers and ranchers whocreated efficient and complex irrigationsystems across the cleared fields.

Summers in Paradise Valley can bequite hot but the low humidity makeslife bearable. Winters are generallymoderate with temperatures seldom

dropping below zero. Spring arrivesearly most years and rain during thesummer is rare. Winter storms providethe needed water to renew the landfrom year to year.

Today Paradise Valley is a quiet gar-den spot in the high desert. Surroundedby mountains ranging over 10,000 feetit is still dominated by ranching. A fewranchers have subdivided their largeholdings and there is some building by

those who have bought property in thearea. This development has proceededat a leisurely pace. It fits in with themoderate tone of the residents in thearea.

The unhurried tempo of Paradise Val-ley is a valued ingredient for those livingthere. Its allure remains for those whohave a desire to live off the beaten pathand far removed from the frantic paceof city life.

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Photo courtesy Terry KracawJust above the town of Paradise Valley is Hinkey Summit. The roads twist and turnever higher as you drive toward the top. During the late spring, the hillsides of thisarea are covered with brightly blooming flowers. Below, the long, straight road into Paradise makes many photographers stop tocapture this unique image.

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Groomed trails or on your own No matter what type of

two-wheeled adventureyou’re looking for, the hillsand deserts around Win-nemucca offer exciting terrain.Nearly every weekend duringthe warmer months, riderstake to the trails to eat a littleNevada dust.

The “Bloody Shins Trail,” a12-mile trail that begins righton the edge of town, is a goodplace to start. This rolling sin-gle track course is divided intobeginner and expert grades(the last five miles are inter-media-to-expert level) and offers endless views of thedistant mountain ranges.

In addition to the BloodyShins Trail, the SonomaMountains (the range to theEast of Winnemucca) offersold pack routes, cow trails,and Jeep trails crisscrossingthe sagebrush strewn flanksof the hills.

The Sonomas also excel forback country excursions,whether accessed by bicycle,motorbike, horseback or hik-ing. Several of the deep V-shaped canyons offer spring-fed creeks and pleasantcamping experiences.

The “Bloody Shins Trail,”a single-track courselocated east ofWinnemucca, offersbeginning riders a 12-milecourse. The trail is fairlyeasy and climbs an eleva-tion from 4,570 feet to4,820. Intermediate ridersare invited to try theirskills on the 12-mile track,a slightly more difficultcourse which rises 1,000feet. Both courses areopen March - November.

Bloody Shins Trail

Miles of tracks and roads await your motorbike or ATVNot everyone prefers to travel within the

confines of a car — and astride a horse isn’talways the best way to spend a day in thedesert. Sometimes, you just gotta take thebikes or ATVs out and eat some dust.

Humboldt County has hundreds of miles ofback roads that are ready for you to ride. Mostmotorcycle enthusiasts begin their desert trekaccessing trails behind Winnemucca Mountain(the big hill west of town with the “W” on it),or by driving their trucks and trailers up WaterCanyon Road and parking at one of the camp-grounds there.

A second good jumping-off point formotorcycles and ATVs is Sand Pass Road,located just 11 miles north of Winnemucca onU.S. Highway 95. This road travels almost due

east into the desert, and affords some awesome views,as well as a terrific ride!

The Sonomas are excellent for back-country excur-sions, and are frequently accessed by riders both onmotorcycle and mountain bike.

Winnemucca offers plenty of room to roam on two wheels orfour. The Winnemucca Sand Dunes are located just 12 milesnorth of town, and offer fun for the whole family. The great‘Nevada Outback’ — thousands of square miles of openrange — are also accessible from Winnemucca.

Winnemucca: Home to the Elusive Chukar

If you love bird hunting, then you shouldknow this area is synonymous with goodupland game hunting. Northern Nevadaclaims legendary status as the “Chukar Cap-ital of the Country.” There are a few reasonswhy. Long seasons and liberal bag limitsmake for more hunter recreation days thanany other upland game bird. Plus, only theGreat Basin can duplicate the original chukarhabitat of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan,the birds’ native countries. Only here willyou find the steep, rugged canyons withtalus slopes and rocky outcrops that providea perfect hideout for the birds. That makes adifference when it’s nearing sunset andyou’ve already bagged your limit of six.That’s not to say the experience isn’t a hum-bling one. Hawkins says, “The chukar hasbagged more hunters than hunters havebagged chukar. Always remember that.”Still, there will always be a next time.

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Ron and Allen Munk pose with his 80-inch antelope takenin Humboldt County in late August, 2008

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Doris Twitchell of Winnemucca brought down this beautifulmountain goat with the help of Mike Morrison of HumboldtOutfitters, Inc. in 2007. Twitchell hunted the East HumboldtRange, shooting this 12-year-old goat on a high mountainpeak. She’s pictured with Morrison above.

Big Game Challenges Hunters Those who enjoy the sport of big game

hunting will want to give Humboldt County atry!

From the steep hillsides of the Santa RosaMountains to the wide deserts foundthroughout the area, Humboldt County seemsto be prime territory for big game animals.

The area is home to large herds of antelopeand mule deer, as well as mountain goats andbighorn sheep, as well as their elusive preda-tor, the mountain lion.

Hunters from outside of Nevada shouldvisit the Nevada Department of Wildlife Website, www.ndow.org for more informationabout obtaining an out-of-state hunting tag,or get in touch with one of the area’s many-hunting guides, who can help with everydetail.

Visit www.ndow.org for more information

Feb. 25 - March 1 Ranch, Rope and Performance Horse Sale Held in conjunction with the Ranch Hand Rodeo, thisis Winnemucca’s performance horse and productionsale. The sale will include outstanding cow horse &performance horse prospects, finished horses plus aWestern Trade Show and Cow Dog Trials.

Feb. 28 - March 1 Ranch Hand RodeoNevada’s largest and most excit-ing Ranch Hand Rodeo. Seeauthentic ranch hands competefor bragging rights and prizes insaddle bronc riding, wild cowmugging, calf roping, ranch doc-toring, team branding and teamroping. These events showcasethe necessary skills and know-how of ranch hands as practicedon ranches today.

Mar. 4 - 8Shooting the West XXINevada’s premier photography conference. Enjoy awide array of guest speakers, and have your portfoliocritiqued. Bring your competitive spirit and enter the“Give It Your Best Shot” and “Outback Roundup.”

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Shooting the West XXI: The Nevada Photography Experience

There’s a veryspecial gatheringthat happens eachMarch inWinnemucca. Agroup of thefinest photogra-phers in the Westcome to the heartof CowboyCountry to learnmore about theart of snappingthe shutter.Symposium atten-dees have thechance to rubelbows with someof the biggestnames in photography, to get tips from the professionals and tolearn about making it to the photographic “big time,” — gettingpublished. This year, the Shooting The West symposium will beheld March 4-8, 2009 at the Winnemucca Convention Center.For more information about joining Shooting the West XXI, con-tact the Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority, 50 WestWinnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV 89445. Phone them at(775) 623-5071 or toll free at (800) 962-2638, or visit themonline at www.shootthewest.com

Gorgeous skies, the wind in your face andthe rumble of a huge engine — there’s littleto compare to riding a motorcycle in Nevada.Now, Winnemucca welcomes riders to stopand play awhile! Friday through Sunday, May22 - 24, 2009, it’s time for Run-A-Mucca,the newest city-wide event to welcome visi-tors from far and wide. On tap for the three-day event this year are a poker run, pokerstagger, free music and concerts, bike games,bike show and vendors, a “burning bike”that lights up the night — plus the chance towin a beautiful raffle bike!

Run-A-Mucca rumbles into

town May 22 - 24, and over

Memorial Day weekend

Humboldt Sun Photo The Run-A-Mucca event will bring bikers from around the coun-try to Winnemucca over Memorial Day Weekend. For more infor-mation about the event, log on to www.runamucca.com

Fort Ranch by Larry Turner

Photo courtesy Jerry& Dorothy Teague

Visit www.runamucca.com for more information

Visit www.shootthewest.com formore information

Visit www.ranchrodeonv.comfor more information

Fun, and pari-mutuel betting at the mule races!

Celebrate the Basque heritage with us!The Basques are a people likeno other. Their homeland is thePyrenees Mountains betweenSpain and France, but their lan-guage and culture are unique.More than a century ago, ahandful of Basque sheepherders settled in Winnemuccaand Humboldt County.Thanks to those pioneers andtheir descendants, the richBasque heritage is inextricablywoven into our local culture.There are five Basque restau-rants in Winnemucca. Basquecuisine offers a combination ofsavory flavors, all served with ahearty infusion of garlic. Paella(a rice dish with chicken,

seafood, vegetables, andspices) and chorizo (a spicysausage) are as familiar toWinnemucca as burgers andfries.For the true Basque diningexperience, you can eat familystyle, sitting at a long table andsharing food and stories withother restaurant patrons.This year, the Basque Festivalwill be held June 13 - 14, 2009.It is a two-day celebration ofall things Basque — the Irrintzidancers don their colorful cos-tumes, traditional Pyreneesmusic fills the air, and the peo-ple of Winnemucca turn out fora lively parade. Humboldt Sun Photo

The Winnemucca Pari-mutuel Races and MuleShow offers great fun forthe whole family. Mules aregroomed to perfection,shown, and also raced withpari-mutuel style betting. These events take place inearly June, so mark yourcalendars. You don’t wantto miss it!

March 13 - 15 14th Annual SpringCribbage ClassicPlayers ante up for thechance to pit your card-playing abilities againstsome of the nation’s bestcribbage players.

May 22 - 24Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle RallyAll motorcycles welcome!Enjoy free outdoor con-certs, a memorial service,event cruises, games, bikeshow, vendors, poker run,and don’t miss the“Burning Bike”!

May 29 - 31 Pari-mutuel Races and Mule ShowJoin in on some wild fun atNevada’s only sanctionedmule event. Bet your luckydollar on your favorite ani-mal during racing rounds.Also don’t miss the 25-mileendurance race on Friday,June 1, and the mule showthat is also an exciting partof these fun-filled days.

June 6Basque Festival Honor a unique heritageduring this fun-filled, excit-ing event. Watch a colorfulparade; cheer at games ofstrength and endurance;dance to Basque music;attend a Holy Mass; and,enjoy a traditional Basquefamily style picnic. Fun foreveryone!

June 10 - 14Nevada State HighSchool Finals Rodeo Individuals and teams fromall over the state competein four days of traditionalrodeo action. See some oftomorrow’s brightest starscompete in rodeo eventslike calf roping, barrel rac-ing and bull riding. Thewinners will representNevada at the NationalHigh School Finals Rodeo inSpringfield, Ill.

June 20Koyote Cruiser’s CarShowSpend a nice summer daygathered around motorizedvehicles. All types of cars

and trucks will be on display foryour viewing enjoyment. Prizesand trophies will be awarded.

June 20Paradise Valley Father’s DayBarbecue and Craft ShowThe food would be incentiveenough to make that 35-mile trip toParadise Valley via Highway 290.But when you add a beautiful sum-mer day and fantastic barbecuefare, this event is sure to be the bestFather’s Day present he’ll ever get!

June 19 - 20Jumping June Street DragsHold on to your hats for NorthernNevada Racing Association’s Juneevent where drag racers go for

glory on Trader’s Way inWinnemucca.

July 3- 6Winnemucca Summer CuttingOne of the world’s fastest growingsports, cutting offers tremendousexcitement and drama for horse,rider and spectators alike. This cut-ting showcases the many hours ofhard work and dollars spent bytrainers and owners who are put tothe test and rewarded, either withtrophies or individual satisfaction.

July 3 - 6 McDermitt Ranch Hand RodeoRanch hands from Nevada, Oregonand Idaho compete in Nevada’slongest continual-running ranch

Photo courtesy Dorothy Teague.

Visit mule-drafthorse-show.com for more information

Fast cars and good times

You don’t have to go to the “big city” tofind great classic car shows! Winnemuccaboasts some of the friendliest classic carshows in the West! From the KoyoteKruisers Kar show beginning the season inJune, to Fifties Fever ending it in August,there are plenty of opportunities to seeclassic cars polished to perfection.

Humboldt Sun PhotosIt’s a celebration of old cars and thegood memories that go with them dur-ing the Fifties Fever festival.

Who says drag racing isn’t legal?Winnemucca’s Good Times Street Dragsrev up during Fifties Fever weekend, andmay be the only sanctioned drag racesthat take place on a public street.

hand rodeo. Contestants compete for prizemoney in a number of working events. Streetcontests and dances add to the festivities set inMcDermitt, 70 miles north of Winnemucca onHighway 95.

July 4Family Fourth of July CelebrationThis is Winnemucca’s best family event. TheCity Park is crammed with games, food, a pet-ting farm, face painting, a dunk tank, displaysand lots more. Fireworks cap off theIndependence Day celebration just as the sunbids farewell to the day.

June 27 Winnemucca Junior RodeoWinnemucca’s training ground for futurerodeo stars is set for this weekend as theannual Junior Rodeo comes to town.Buckaroos ranging in age from toddlersto big kids will be on hand as the com-petition gets underway at the most suc-cessful junior rodeo in the state.

July 17 - 19 44-Hour Softball TournamentCalled the “Mardis Gras of the West,’this is 44 hours of non-stop softballaction. Over 90 teams compete aroundthe clock for honors.

July 27 - 31Superior Livestock AuctionCattle buyers and sellers from across thenation come together via satellite and inperson for this annual bid bonanza. Golftournaments, great entertainment andplenty of food make this event afavorite for locals and visitors alike.

July 31 - Aug. 1 Good Times Street DragsDrivers, start your engines! The drags areroarin’ into town with enough racingslicks, cherry paint jobs and shined upchrome to make you think you’re on someback country road in the heat of summerwith James Dean. Rumor has it this is oneof the few drag races in the world that stilltakes place (legally) on a public road.

July 31 - Aug. 1 Fifties FeverThe Fever’s rising and this summer isgoing to be hot! That’s right, FiftiesFever is this area’s very own celebrationof those fabulous fifties. Enjoy parades,street dances, poker runs, a free concerton the Nixon Lawn, and of course, theever-popular show ‘n shine with hun-dreds of classic autos that make nostal-gia buffs twist and shout!

Aug. 1 - 3Nevada All Around Working Cow Horse ChampionshipThis ranching event features top work-ing cow horses competing for cash andawards.

Aug. 28 - 30USTRC Northwest Regional Team Roping FinalsThe best team ropers in the West gath-er for four days of tough competition.Over 2,000 teams vie for pride, pres-tige, awards and cash prizes. Don’t missthe little ones compete in dummy rop-ing for “giant” silver buckles.

Labor Day Fun

Sept. 4 - 688th Annual RodeoThis year’s rodeo promises a lot morethan 8 seconds of excitement. In fact,this year will feature more money, morecowboys and more action than onetown has a right to see! Come see whythis is Nevada’s oldest continuousrodeo.

Tri-County Fair & CarnivalThis family fun event serves up contestsand dances, chocolate, competitions,exhibits, prizes, food, a petting farm, artshows, a parade, and Ronald McDonald.New for 2008 is pig wrestling! Plus,there will be lots of free family enter-tainment. Join the fun!

Western Art RoundupThe Roundup features artists, poets,craftspeople and inductees into theBuckaroo Hall of Fame as well asdemonstrations and buckaroo poetryreadings.

ATV RodeoCome enjoy the excitement of rodeo on4 wheels. ATV riders compete for greatprizes in exciting events like the tradi-tional sled pulls, Barrel Racing and theBlind Man’s Race.

Pig WrestlingGet dirty for a good cause as four-per-son teams compete for charity.

Visit fifties-fever.com for more information

Visit 44-hour.com for more information

Visit www.labordayfair.com for more information

Sept. 12Paradise Valley Beef Rib and Chili Cook-OffDon’t miss the chance to sample all the fare your tongue can han-dle, as well as a few spirits and tunes on the side. Set in the beau-tiful Paradise Valley.

Sept. 18 - 208th Annual Fall Cribbage ClassicPlayers ante up for the chance to pit your card-playing abilitiesagainst some of the nation’s best cribbage players.

Sept. 17 - 19ACTRA NV & ID Finals RopingLots of excitement at this bi-stateroping event. Ropers compete notonly for cash and prizes, but thebest advance to the National Finals.

Oct. 28 - Nov. 1National Finals Senior Pro RodeoIf you love the rodeo, you mustwatch the over-40-year-old cowboys and cowgirls compete.The NSPRA brings a high level of excitement to the age-oldsport of rodeo.

Photo courtesy Jerry Teague

The heart of Cowboy Country is Winnemucca, so it’s onlyto be expected that much of the year’s entertainment is ded-icated to the interplay of man, horse and cow. Winnemuccadoes it up big, hostingthe oldest continuousrodeo in Nevada.

Great riding, ropingand steer wrestling tal-ent is always on handto take on equally tal-ented bucking livestockat the annual Tri-Coun-ty Fair and Stampede.

Equine events con-tinue throughout theyear as HumboldtCounty hosts competi-tions for working cow-boys, high schoolrodeo, barrel racers,and more big ropingevents than you canshake a stick at.

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Be ready to be amazed asthe Senior Pro Rodeo Associ-ation holds their Nationalfinals rodeo in Winnemucca!These cowboys and cowgirlsmight be a little bit older, butthey aren’t ready to hang uptheir spurs yet. The wholefamily is sure to enjoy watch-ing rough stock, roping andladies events over threenights at the WinnemuccaEvent Center. Buy your ticketsearly — this is one event youdon’t want to miss!

Photo courtesy Senior National Finals Rodeo Association Though they may have a few more years thanother cowboys, that doesn’t stop the riders onthe Senior Pro Rodeo circuit from giving ittheir all!

February 28 – March 1Ranch Hand Rodeo

May 2 & 3 III Tournament CharroMexican Rodeo

May 8 – 10Winnemucca Spring Barrel Race

May 16 – 17BLM/Wild Horse Adoption

May 29 - 31 Mule Races and Show

June 10-14 Nevada High SchoolFinals Rodeo

June 19 – 21American West 4-D Barrel Race

June 27 & 28 Winnemucca Junior Rodeo

July 3 - 5 Winnemucca Summer Cutting

July 31 - August 2Nevada All-Around Cow Horse

Championship

August 7 – 9 Cow Country Classic Team Penning

August 27 - 30 USTRC Northwest Team Roping Finals

September 4 - 6Tri-County Fair & Stampede

September 11 - 13 BMT South BarrelRacing

September 17-20ACTRA NV & ID Team Roping Finals

Oct. 11 – 18America West 4-D Barrel Race Circuit

Finals

October 28 – 31Senior National Finals Rodeo

Rodeo Events, 2009

Humboldt Sun PhotoThe rough stock events — saddle and bare-back bronc riding and bull riding, are perhapsthe most glamourous of rodeo events, butdon’t discount the skill needed to wrestle aheavy steer to the ground or rope and tie acalf — all the rodeo sports are unique — anduniquely difficult!

Visit www.winnemucca.com for more information

Gambling was first legalized in Neva-da in 1931 to help reduce the impact ofthe Great Depression. As a point of inter-est, that fateful bill was introduced byfreshman Assemblyman Phil Tobin ofWinnemucca.

There are many different types ofgaming action to be found in Winnemuc-ca. From simple slot machines to Black-jack, Texas Hold’em poker, craps androulette, there’s something here foreveryone.

Blackjack After slot machines, the most popular

game you will encounter is Blackjack or“21.” The object of the game is for theplayer to obtain a higher total card countthan the dealer by reaching “21” or asclose to “21” as possible without exceed-ing that count. The casino sets its ownlimit, but the minimum and maximumbet must be posted for the players.

Texas Hold’em Poker Texas Hold’em is one of

the easiest forms of pokerfor the beginner to learn.After the initial ante, eachplayer receives two holecards and antes again.Next, three cards are dealtface up and are part of thecommunal hand, and play-ers bet until all bets arecalled.

Three-Card Poker Some casinos offer

Three-Card Poker action,and this game is fast-pacedand fun. Players receivethree cards and attempt to make the bestpoker hand from them. Like blackjack,the dealer’s hand counts, and playersmust defeat the dealer in order to win thepayout.

Roulette The game of roulette has an origin

that is unclear, but one thing that is forcertain is that the game took the Califor-

nia gold rush era by storm. The dustyminers were eager to try their luck againstthe spinning wheel, and the game hasremained a casino favorite.

CrapsThis dice-throwing game is one of the

most complex to learn, but also one ofthe most exciting. An entire table full ofpeople, yelling and cheering as you throwthe dice really gets the pulse pounding!

Gaming is theNevada tradition

Pari-mutuel betting is one of themost exciting of gaming options.Soon after placing your wager on ananimal, the race is on and the thun-der of their hooves echoes thepounding of your heart. This is Neva-da gaming at it’s very best!

Though you can walk into manycasinos and place bets on horse racestaking place far away, there are onlythree places in Nevada that allowbetting on live races — and one ofthose events is held in Winnemucca!

The annual Mule Show and Racesis made all the more exciting by pari-mutuel betting, and the fact that it ismules running, not horses, adds to thefun of the day.

The Winnemucca Mule Show andRaces offer full pari-mutuel bettingopportunities. You can enjoy choos-

ing one mule to win, or name the topthree finishers to take home the tri-fecta payout — or bet on multiple

races. No matter how you choose toplay, you’re sure to have a great dayat the races!

Experience the thrill of pari-mutuel betting

Photo courtesy Jerry Teague And they’re off! The annual Winnemucca Mule Races are one of only threeopportunities in Nevada for patrons to bet on racing, then see the races live!

Place your bets!

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Good Business

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Humboldt County labor market

Humboldt Countymeans goodbusiness

Nevada is known far andwide as a prime location forbusiness. With no corporate orpersonal income tax, no inven-tory tax, and a great businessclimate, the state is ranked timeand time again as one of thebest business locations in thenation. The incentives of doingbusiness in Nevada are expan-sive. Nevada boasts one of themost liberal tax structures in thenation and from a tax-planningperspective, the return oninvestment in the form of taxsaving dollars can be enormous.

Humboldt County and theCity of Winnemucca have all ofthese advantages and more.With the lowest property taxes and sales tax rates inthe state, we offer advantages that Las Vegas or theReno-Tahoe area can’t match, without the hassles,traffic, or high cost of living found in the urban centersof the state.

Winnemucca lies on the most important east-westtransportation corridor in North America and its loca-tion has made it a transportation hub since the Califor-nia Trail was in use and the first transcontinental rail-road was constructed. Located equidistant from theever growing markets and ports around the San Fran-cisco Bay Area, and the growing metropolis of SaltLake City, and with easy access north to Boise Idaho,and south to Las Vegas, the city is truly in the centerof the intermountain west. Interstate highways, tworailroad lines, advanced high speed communicationssystems, and a modern municipal airport capable ofhandling aircraft up to Boeing 737’s provide the con-nections.

2007 Average Non-Farm Employment: 8,002

2007 Non- Farm Employment by Sectors: Natural Resources and Mining . . . . . . 20%Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%Trade, Transportation & Utilities . . . . . 21%Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%Financial Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%Professional and Business Services . . . . 6%Educational and Health Services . . . . . 4%Leisure and Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . .16%Other Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%

Sun photo Currently, the largest single employer in Humboldt County is Newmont MiningCorporation. They employ approximately 1,300 employees to do a variety ofjobs on their many mine sites.

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Winnemucca Area Goods & Services

PROPANECLOTHING

SPASASSISTED LIVING

CASINO FLORIST MANUFACTURING

HEALTH CLUB

KENNELEMBROIDERY

WATER

TAXIDERMY

Winnemucca Area Lodging — Bed & Breakfast, Hotels, Motels and RV Parks BED AND

BREAKFASTSOld Pioneer

Garden Bed & Breakfast2805 Unionville Rd.

775-538-7585

Soldier Meadows Guest Ranch150 Miles W. on Jungo Rd.

775-849-1666www.soldiermeadows.com

StonehouseCountry Inn

Paradise Valley775-578-3530www.stonehouse.

freeservers.com

HOTELS AND MOTELS

Best Western Holiday Motel

670 W. Winnemucca Blvd.775-623-3684

Budget Inn of Winnemucca

251 E. Winnemucca Blvd.775-623-2394

Cozy Motel410 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2615

Days Inn511 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-3661

Economy Inn635 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-5281

F & H Motel1240 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2489

Gold Country Inn921 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-6999

Frontier Motel410 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2915

Holiday Inn Express1987 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-625-3100

Model T Resort / CasinoQuality Inn


Motel 61600 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-1180

Overland Hotel215 S. Bridge St.775-623-2865

Park Motel740 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2810

Pyrenees Motel714 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-1116

Red Lion Inn & Casino741 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2565

Regency Inn & Suites705 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-4898

Rocky View MotelRestaurant & Bar

US Hwy 95 Orovada775-272-3337

Santa Fe Inn1620 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-1119

Scottish Inn333 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-3703

Scott Shady Court400 First St.

775-623-3646

Super 8 Motel1157 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-625-1818

Town House Motel375 Monroe St.775-623-3620

Val-U Motel125 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-5248

Western Inn17 N. Bridge St.775-623-2500

Winnemucca Hotel95 S. Bridge St.775-623-2908

Winners Hotel & Casino185 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-2511

RV PARKS Hi-Desert RV Park

5575 E. Winnemucca Blvd.775-623-4513

www.hidesertrv.net

Model T Resort Casino RV Park


Paradise Valley RV ParkParadise Valley775-578-3090

Westerner Trailer Lodge800 E. Fourth St.775-623-2907

Winnemucca RV Park5255 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

775-623-4458www.winnemuccarvpark.com

McDermittDiamond A Motel

25 US Hwy 95 S775-532-8552

McDermitt Motel55 US Hwy 95775-532-8588

DenioDenio Junction

Sunset Drive, Denio775-941-0171

Winnemucca Dining Options — American, Basque, Barbecue, Chinese, and more! American

Grandma’s Dinner HouseInside the Winners Casino185 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2511Call for hours of operation

The Griddle460 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2977

Model T Restaurant1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2588

Pete’s Coffee ShopInside the Winners Casino185 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2511

Red Lion Inn & Casino741 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2565

Sid’s Restaurant1195 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

625-2100

Third Street Bistro 45 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-0800

BarbecueFlying Pig Bar-B-Q

1100 W. Winnemucca Blvd.623-4104

Basque Ormachea’s Dinner House

180 Melarkey St.623-3455

Partners In Wine

485 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-9000

The Martin Hotel

94 W. Railroad St.

623-3197

Winnemucca Hotel

95 Bridge St.

623-2908

ChineseChina Garden

1061 W. 4th St.

623-6777

Twin Wok II

1105 W. 4th St.

625-8388

Fast Food Ancho Grill

Inside the Model T Casino


623-2588

Arby’s of Winnemucca

3325 Potato Rd.

625-3424

Bonici Brothers Pizzeria

Inside the Model T Casino


623-2588

Burger King #7804

3220 Fountain Way

625-1300

Jack in the Box

218 W Winnemucca Blvd,

625-1434

KFC / Long John Silvers


623-2006

McDonalds of

Winnemucca


623-5161

Spare Time Bowling

777 S. Bridge St.

623-5444

Uncle Ham’s Deli1038 S Grass Valley Rd., Ste.

C625-4267

Winnemucca Subway


623-5515

Inside Wal-Mart,

3010 Potato Road

625-3777

Taco Time


623-0900

Mexican Chihuahua’s Fiesta

Restaurant245 S. Bridge St.

625-4613

Dos AmigosInside the R&L’sExpress Casino

1985 W. Winnemucca Blvd.623-2006

Las Margaritas47 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

625-2262

Taqueria El Mirador329 E Winnemucca Blvd.

625-4685Taqueria Las 7 Salsas

5186 E. Winnemucca Blvd. 623-0808

PizzaDomino’s Pizza

1038 S. Grass Valley Rd.

Ste. J

625-3300

Pizza Hut of

Winnemucca


623-5157

Round Table Pizza

1043 W. Fourth St.

623-3674

Winnemucca Pizzaria139 S. Bridge St.

625-2700

SpecialtyDelizioso Global Coffee Espresso

508-A W. Winnemucca Blvd. 625-1000

Java Town 750 Grass Valley Rd., Ste. A

623-2625

Nature’s Corner330 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

625-4330

Model T Ice Cream Shoppe

Inside the Model T Casino 1130 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

623-2588

Documents

Winnemucca Visitors Guide