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Sand Mountain Recreation Area Faces Rising Visitor Safety Concerns and Environmental Challenges

Wednesday, April 16

Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located approximately 25 miles east of Fallon, has seen an increase in recreationist's during holiday weekends. Within the last few years, Sand Mountain visitation during Easter weekend has increased to approximately 2,500 visitors.The increase in visitation has created human health... Read More.

Dune Express Revolutionizes Sand Transport in the Southwest US with 42-Mile Conveyor Belt

Friday, March 14

The Dune Express, a 42-mile conveyor belt recently installed by Atlas Energy Solutions, is revolutionizing the transportation of sand for hydraulic fracturing across the southwest U.S. Stretching from Kermit, Texas, into Lea County, New Mexico, this massive structure is designed to streamline the delivery... Read More.

Road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Wednesday, March 12

Road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area, which is 28 miles east of Fallon will start on March 17.The main road will be repaved, a helipad will be installed, and low water crossings will be repaired.The Bureau of Land Management Carson... Read More.

Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

Monday, December 16

- The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025. This habitat area is located 20 miles north of Reno, NV and... Read More.

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Sand Mountain Recreation Area Faces Rising Visitor Safety Concerns and Environmental Challenges

Dune Express Revolutionizes Sand Transport in the Southwest US with 42-Mile Conveyor Belt

Road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

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