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The Tahoe Fund and Friends of Ski Run extend matching campaign to $100,000 for Ski Run Community Park

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Fund and Friends of Ski Run announced on Tuesday the extension of their matching campaign for Ski Run Community Park. After meeting the initial $75,000 goal, the two organizations are now working toward a $100,000 match to build a custom bouldering wall in the park.

Tahoe Douglas Fire allowing homeowners to have backyard charcoal and wood fires with permit and inspection

Lake Tahoe area fire agencies released their 2022 Fire Restrictions for the season, and for the most part, are on the same page. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) allows residents to have backyard wood or charcoal fires with both an inspection and permit.

On a Red Flag day, permit or not, no fires are allowed.

TDFPD Fire Marshal Eric Guevin said by requiring an inspection and permit they are able to ensure the location and surrounding area of the home's BBQ or fire pit is safe and protected.

Eastern Sierra History Series at Wylder Resort on Saturday: Snowshoe Thompson

Event Date: 
June 25, 2022 - 2:00pm

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series this coming Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. with a living history presentation by author and historian David Woodruff. This week, it is about "Snowshoe Thompson-Mailman of the Sierra.”

John “Snowshoe” Thompson carried the mail across the deep Sierra Nevada snow during the winter for 20 years. Carrying 80 pounds of mail over the 180-mile round trip in just five days on his hand-crafted snow skates (skis), with nothing more than a jacket, dried meat, and matches.

Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau to host July 4th Drone Skyshow

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Board of Commissioners has approved a Drone Skyshow for the 4th of July in lieu of fireworks for the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Vistors Bureau. The board conducted a public hearing Tuesday and voted unanimously to approve the license for the bureau.

They will be conducting a Drone Skyshow for the Fourth of July celebration in Incline Village that is high-quality, innovative, environmentally sustainable, and fire-safe.

Free on-demand shuttle service being launched for South Shore residents and visitors

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The South Shore will soon have a new on-demand transit system serving the area from Al Tahoe Boulevard to the casino corridor. The launch of Lake Link, an app-based microtransit shuttle system will be on July 22.

Lake Link will be free to riders and will operate 365-days per year, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Funding for the shuttles is a collaboration of public and private partnerships, and is a requirement of the new events center at Stateline.

*FOUND* Man last seen in Incline Village missing, law enforcement seeks public's help

UPDATE 6.22: The Placer County Sheriff's Office reports that Blair Esson has been located and is okay.

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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office North Lake Tahoe Station is searching for a missing person, 29-year-old Blair Esson, who is deaf. Blair was last seen in Incline Village by friends wanting a ride to the Grid Bar in Kings Beach on the evening of June 14, 2022.

Early summer is an active time for bear cubs and yearlings - be bear aware around Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Summer is here at Lake Tahoe and that means more visitors recreating in bear habitat, which increases the chance of encountering a bear – or a family of bears. Increased visitation also brings more temptations for bears to discover human food and garbage sources.

Sheriff Rick Stephens and two others retire from Alpine County - 94 years of service combined

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Alpine County recognized Sheriff Rick Stephens, Katherine Snyder, and Jema Kimmel for their combined 94 years of service to the county.

South Lake Tahoe cannabis revenue grant awards announced

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2022 Cannabis Revenue Grant Awards were announced during the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday. During a previous meeting, the Council approved $400,000 to be dispersed through a grant program, the amount being equal to half of the cannabis revenue received by the City last year.

Mark Twain and Henry VIII Round Out June Chautauqua at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
June 25, 2022 - 1:00pm

McAvoy Layne will portray humorist and author Mark Twain on Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 pm. For over thirty-three years, in over four thousand performances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to Leningrad University in Russia, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent in preserving the wit and wisdom of The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope, Mark Twain.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States

Phil Lesh & Friends and others join lineup at Lake Tahoe Bluegrass and Beyond Festival

Event Date: 
July 23, 2022 (All day)

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Banjos, flat-top guitars, fiddles, mandolins and more - The Lake Tahoe Bluegrass and Beyond Festival will have you dancing under the Tahoe sun and into the night with every band's unique combination of mountain music, bluegrass, jams, and jazz. The popular summer music & arts festival has officially announced its lineup to music lovers in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Lake Tahoe. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will host the event, Friday, July 22, 2022, in the Hard Rock Outdoor Arena, Stateline, Nev.

Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds new fundraising ball drop and golf tournament

Event Date: 
June 25, 2022 (All day)

Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is hosting its new Charity Cup Golf Tournament Fundraiser this coming Saturday, June 25 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

To close out the shotgun format tournament there will be a Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. The helicopter will drop all sponsored golf balls above a designated course hole. The closest sponsored golf ball to the hole will win a week’s condo stay in Hawaii and $500.

Grand Jury Report finds no issues with El Dorado County jails or Juvenile Treatment Center

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The 2021/22 Grand Jury report on the El Dorado County jails and Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) was released Monday, and they found no major issues at any of the three facilities.

They conducted its annual physical inspections of the sites in Placerville on January 5, 2022, and in South Lake Tahoe on November 10, 2021, including interviews with staff. It had been two years since a physical inspection was done as COVID-19 forced the inspections to be virtual in 2020-2021.

City Council meeting Tuesday to look at cannabis tax, final design of recreation center, housing element

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council meets on Tuesday, June 20 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually.

Agenda items:

The 2022 Cannabis Revenue Grant Awards will be announced. City Council approved $400,000 to be dispersed through a grant program. This amount equals half of the cannabis revenue received by the City last year. More Here.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office and family members seek help in locating teen

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is seeking information about the whereabouts of 15-year-old Matthew Jimenez. The teen was last seen on June 8 near Lampe Park.

Matthew is 5'11, 140 lbs, and has black/brown hair.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on the 8th, Matthew was seen near Lampe Park and was spotted wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, an unknown color backpack, and a silver necklace, and was in possession of his electric bicycle.

Authorities believe that Matthew may be in the Indian Hills or Carson City area.

Journey of Hope team cycling across country and makes stop in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year, more than 100 men embark on a cross-country cycling trip to test their limits, spread awareness, and celebrate the abilities of all people. With three routes kicking off on the West Coast, teams spend the summer crossing the country over a combined 12,000 miles with an arrival at the Capitol Lawn in Washington DC to mark the end of a life-changing event. Along the way, the team spreads the message of disability awareness through local media and makes stops at partner organizations where they deliver joy to their friends from the disability community. 

Poet Laureate Begins Literary Tour of El Dorado County: Laureate Trail Visits Six Libraries Starting June 22

Event Date: 
June 22, 2022 - 5:30pm

After a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laureate Trail has returned to El Dorado County. A collaboration between Arts and Culture El Dorado and the El Dorado County Library, the Laureate Trail sees El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte visit all six libraries in El Dorado County for free poetry readings, workshops, open mics, and more. Lara will be joined on the Trail by Poets Laureate past and future, as well as special guests, including the winner of the 2023 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud competition.

Zephyr Cove crash sends four to hospital, at-fault driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Some details have been released about Saturday's crash near Presbyterian Curve on US50 near Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe.

At 8:08 p.m. on June 18, the driver of a white BMW caused a collision on the highway, resulting in four injuries, one of them serious.

The crash is still under investigation and very few details have been released by the Nevada State Police - Highway Division.

The driver of the BMW hit a Toyota Rav4. The driver and a passenger of the Toyota were transported to Renown Hospital in Reno, the driver by Careflight, the passenger via ambulance.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed presented “Interfaith Leadership & Vision Award” by Episcopal Church

Global religious statesman Rajan Zed was presented with “Interfaith Leadership & Vision Award” by Episcopal Church in Reno on June 19.

The Reverend Father Thomas W. Blake, Rector, Saint Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church in Reno, presented Zed with this Award, “for leveraging interfaith skills to increase cooperation and harmony among the diverse communities.”

Lake Tahoe seeing more illegal boat rentals and charters - agencies targeting those operations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The lure of Lake Tahoe is historic, and has brought many to its shores to live or play, jump in, or boat on for well over a century. While it may feel good when it gets hot outside, the cold water of Lake Tahoe can be dangerous and needs to be respected, and many agencies around the lake are tasked with keeping the public safe.

One increasing way they are addressing safety issues is targeting illegal boat operators who rent out their watercraft or offer charters on their boats that come with captains.

Lakeview Social opens in South Lake Tahoe; Ribbon cutting July 1

UPDATE: The ribbon-cutting has been moved to Friday, July 1, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another new venture from local businessman Luca Genasci and his team is now open on the corner of Harrison Avenue and San Jose Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. Lakeview Social was created to be about community, relaxing with friends and family, sitting back, and relaxing.

Two work zones this week over Mt. Rose, SR-28 project continues

There are two work zones over Mt. Rose from June 21-23 and one continuing on SR-28, so drivers need to be aware that there may be 30-minute delays in both Mt. Rose zones. Crews will be paving the final lift of asphalt on Mt. Rose Hwy SR-431 at the summit through the meadows starting Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23 from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Is the weather roller coaster over at Lake Tahoe?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It took three weeks but temperatures at Lake Tahoe will finally be June-like! High pressure will once again exert its influence across the West, bringing a drying and warming trend to the region. Warming temperatures will be in store as a return to 80-degree heat returns in the week ahead. Along with the heat will be a potential for showers and thunderstorms as monsoonal attempts to creep back into the Sierra and western Nevada by the middle of the week.

The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

Report for June 9 - June 15, 2022

6/9

09:54 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Sunray Motel, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.

Martin Slough Multimodal Trail connect Minden and Gardnerville and new fishing pond

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Construction crews have wrapped up work on the Martin Slough Multimodal Trail project and it is now completed. The path connects Minden and Gardnerville and to Minden’s new fishing pond located south of Buckeye Road. The Martin Slough Trail is a great amenity for Douglas County as it offers residents and tourists alike a chance to enjoy the great outdoors on a paved trail and additionally provides a pathway for residents to utilize full bike and walking access to the Minden and Gardnerville downtown areas.

Kudos: Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty hosts Adopt A Day of Nourishment

Hosting Bread & Broth’s first Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, the AAD crew members from Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty were a real pleasure to have help at the B&B Monday Meal on June 6. In addition to Ellen Camacho, who arranged the Sierra Sotheby’s Adopt A Day, the Sotheby’s team consisted of Demain Black, Kathy Hyde, Andrea King and her son, Milo.

Renegade Orchestra heading to South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The bay area’s Renegade Orchestra is set to perform at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater on Aug 10 AT 7:30 p.m. This concert will feature an unconventional orchestra in a 1920’s concert venue, with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop.

The Renegade Orchestra describes itself as “throwing out all the old conventions of a quiet, sleepy, stuffy show of musicians locked in straight jackets of tradition.” This 9-piece ensemble gathers a set of virtuosic orchestra musicians and a hard-drivin’ rhythm section.

Silent Sky opens at Valhalla Boathouse Theatre

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Jun 24 2022 .
June 23, 2022 - 7:30pm
June 24, 2022 - 7:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new play is opening at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson.

Fundraiser golf tournament for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

Event Date: 
August 20, 2022 - 11:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Author Lori Howell Thompson, known for her book Living in Harmony with the Wildlife in Lake Tahoe, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a golf tournament on August 20, 2022.

Participants will enjoy a tournament and reception starting at 11:30 a.m. with a putting contest, moving into a scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and outdoor buffet reception at 5:30 p.m.

Group of four: $800
Individual: $225
Includes:
• Green fees for 18 holes
• Cart fees - 2 players per cart
• Practice range balls

Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway dedication in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) celebrated the completion of critical sections of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway with a dedication ceremony after its meeting Thursday.

Members of the Machida family, Dennis’ former colleagues, agency partners, and community members joined in the celebration.

Celebration of Life for Christopher "Chris" Ziegler

Chris's family and friends are gathering for a Celebration of Life on June 25th. 2022 at 3 p.m. at Regan Beach West in South Lake Tahoe.

They will be having a beach gathering on the grassy knoll.

Please bring a beach chair for the celebration.

On February 20, 2022, at the young age of 53, Christopher Roy Ziegler made his journey from this lifetime. Your wings were ready our hearts were not.

South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Heather Lew

Listing Office: Re/Max Gold - South Lake Tahoe

Property Address: 2969 Springwood Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

MLS #: 135837

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2 full, 1 half bath

Square Footage: 2150

Evacuation Order issued for part of Genoa

UPDATE 6 p.m.: East Fork Professional Fightfighters have successfully knocked down the fire in Genoa. Officials are asking the public to keep the area clear as they continue to mop up.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: Jacks Valley Road remains closed in Genoa due to the fire. Crews are still on the scene.

UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: The Fire Incident Command is reporting they have a good handle on the fire. 1 unknown type of structure has burned. Avoid the area until all is cleaned up.
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Men's Health Month: Lifesaving health screenings

It’s Men's Health Month – a time to remind the men in your life to take care of their health by eating right, exercising, and importantly – attending their annual wellness visit and health screenings.

Many health screenings, such as hypertension and colon cancer screenings, can be conducted during an annual wellness visit, and your care team may request separate screenings based on your health history and risk.

T-Mobile awards Hometown Grant of $50,000 to City of South Lake Tahoe for Ski Run Community Park

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe was one of 25 small towns to be awarded a Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, and a check was presented to Mayor Devin Middlebrook in the amount of $50,000 to be used for the Ski Run Community Park.

T-Mobile representatives were at the site of the new park on Friday to not only present the check but to explain how the company's five-year, $25 million grant program will help the people and organizations who help small towns across America. They said the $50K check for the park is the largest grant they've issued as they are usually $25,000-$35,000.

Vail employees taking owed pay issue to court in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A labor lawsuit against Vail Resorts will be heard in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 4 on Friday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. The lawsuit alleges labor violations by the company between 2014 and 2021, affecting a reported 101,839 employees at multiple Vail locations in ten states.

Owner of Sunray Hotel in South Lake Tahoe facing hefty fines for failing to address issues

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe originally met with the owner of the Sunray Hotel on March 8, 2022, to address numerous complaints at the property, including multiple substandard code violations.

A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism in Death Valley National Park - Wylder Resort Hope Valley history program

Event Date: 
June 18, 2022 - 2:00pm

How did a company, whose business was mining, processing, and selling laundry soap, come to build a luxury hotel rivaling the finest of Europe and bring tourism to a location with perhaps the least marketable of names imaginable (Death Valley)?

Find out more at this week's free history program, A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism in Death Valley National Park, at Wylder Resort Hope Valley General Store on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m.

Operation Bear Trap targets drug trafficking in the South Lake Tahoe area - 4 arrested Thursday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four people were arrested in South Lake Tahoe early Thursday morning after law enforcement agents and officers executed three search warrants in both Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.

The following four local residents were arrested today with a criminal complaint for their participation in trafficking methamphetamine and heroin in and around South Lake Tahoe:

Sarah Anderson, 32, of South Lake Tahoe
Fabian Gomez, 33, of South Lake Tahoe
Epifanio Ramirez, 47, of South Lake Tahoe
Joaleen Rogers, 53, of South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe bears known how to pick out ripe fruit!

Photo from the South Lake Tahoe Grocery Outlet store taken by local Mike McGee on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Lake Wind Advisory in effect for two days at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe from Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.m. until Friday, June 17 at 9 p.m.

Southwest winds are forecast at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves on Lake Tahoe will average 2 to 4 feet, so higher can be expected.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Memory Garden grand opening at South Tahoe High School

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Memorial Garden at South Tahoe High School was unveiled Wednesday, a student-driven project that came from trauma and heartache after a student's suicide and the Caldor Fire evacuation.

Teacher Katie Wheelen, who is retiring after teaching special education for 42 years, applied for a grant from the El Dorado County Retired Teachers’ Association (CalRTA - Division 73 - Placerville) for the project.

Lake Tahoe Spec Tennis Club invites new players to join them

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Tue Sep 27 2022 .
June 21, 2022 - 6:15pm
June 28, 2022 - 6:15pm
July 5, 2022 - 6:15pm
July 12, 2022 - 6:15pm
July 19, 2022 - 6:15pm
July 26, 2022 - 6:15pm
August 2, 2022 - 6:15pm
August 9, 2022 - 6:15pm
August 16, 2022 - 6:15pm
August 23, 2022 - 6:15pm
August 30, 2022 - 6:15pm
September 6, 2022 - 6:15pm
September 13, 2022 - 6:15pm
September 20, 2022 - 6:15pm
September 27, 2022 - 6:15pm

The "Lake Tahoe Spec Tennis Club" is playing Spec Tennis every Tuesday night at 6:15 p.m. at the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. All ages are welcome to stop by and play, and it's free!

Spec Tennis is 10x easier to learn than regular tennis, it's very social, and a ton of fun.

Contact Nate@SpecTennis.com for more info and to RSVP.

Child art prodigy Advait Kolarkar has Lake Tahoe show

Event Date: 
June 25, 2022 - 6:00pm

Global child art prodigy Advait Kolarkar will be appearing live in South Lake Tahoe for an art show at Derubies Fine Art of Metal on June 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

He is a Disney Imagine Artist. He just had a sold-out show in London and is making a grand appearance in Lake Tahoe for a one-day show.

Beach-cleaning robot unveiled in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Beach clean-ups have become common place around Lake Tahoe in order to pick up trash left behind before it makes its way into the crystal blue water.

There is an innovative cleaning tool being added to efforts this summer - BEBOT, the all-electric, remote control beach-cleaning robot that is solar and battery-powered.

Two South Lake Tahoe men, JT Chevallier and JB Harris founded ECO-CLEAN Solutions after being frustrated with trash and searching for a way to clean beaches without doing more harm.

South Lake Tahoe a favorite for movies like Top Gun 2: Maverick and television shows

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – South Lake Tahoe has been the backdrop for an array of blockbuster movies, sitcoms, and reality TV series that showcase Tahoe’s famous turquoise water, snowcapped mountains, and towering pines. The newest addition to the list is the recently released “Top Gun 2: Maverick” adding to the Hollywood classics like “The Godfather Part II,” “City of Angels” and “The Bodyguard” as well as “Smokin’ Aces.”

Public invited to dedication of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 16, 2022 - 2:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy invites the public to join them on Thursday afternoon to dedicate the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway in South Lake Tahoe.

Barton Health is offering Camp Sunrise this summer, a weekend grief camp for local children

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The overnight grief camp takes place Friday to Sunday, August 12 to 14, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.

El Dorado County Fair returns this weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 19 2022 .
June 16, 2022 (All day)
June 17, 2022 (All day)
June 18, 2022 (All day)
June 19, 2022 (All day)

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Fair is back this year, and will be held at the fairground June 16-19. The 2022 fair theme is The Magic is Back!

Pony Express rides again! Riders to come through South Lake Tahoe Wednesday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 750 horseback riders are crossing the United States from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California as part of the annual Pony Express Re-Ride. Riders will be coming through South Lake Tahoe Wednesday evening, changing at Stateline before heading out on Pioneer Trail to the west.

They are also carrying mail in their mochilla, the leather carrier used to hold the mail used during 18 months of the Pony Express. About 1,000 letters are transported annually during the historic re-rides.

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