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Federal Layoffs Strike Nevada: Great Basin National Park Rangers among the cuts

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February 24, 2025

Federal Layoffs Strike Nevada: Great Basin National Park Rangers among the cuts

BAKER (NV) — Recent layoffs at Great Basin National Park have raised concerns within the small town of Baker. Located about 290 miles north of Las Vegas, it is the gateway community to our state’s only national park.

The park is known for its unique features including Nevada’s only glacier, some of the world’s oldest trees and a notable cave network. The park receives approximately 140,000 visitors per year and about 50,000 people visit Lehman Caves annually.

Breaking Down the Downsize:

As of Feb. 14th, Great Basin has five fewer employees to run operations that oversee the park’s unique features than it did just over a week ago.

Two former rangers shared their experiences with me anonymously, describing their termination as shocking and painful. They reported the notice was via email— they had just one hour to vacate and would receive no severance.

“When I gave up my badge, it felt like I was ripping on a piece of my heart,” said one of the individuals, “[It’s] a state of shock, a state of disbelief, really, that this is what people wanted.”

I felt hurt. Yeah, working here, this is my first job in the Park Service, and it’s something that I dreamed about as a kid.

This comes as the White House — in partnership with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — works to downsize a handful of federal agencies.

1,000 National Park Service probationary employees have been reportedly laid off at this point, although there are indications summer seasonal hiring is still on tap. For federal positions, new hires or the newly promoted typically have a 12-month probationary period.

The move left one former ranger with questions:

“Who is Elon Musk? Who is he to do this? Who does he answer to, where are his checks and balances? And what can we, and by we, I mean our representatives and we the people, what can we do to ensure that this is not an overreach, that it’s not unconstitutional?”

“We had an overall reduction of about 20 percent of staff. For the visitor services, that number was 50 percent and for custodial services, that was 50 percent. So the immediate impact is that we had to cancel a number of cave tours that weekend immediately following,” they continued.

A Ripple Effect:

“I just worry about that, the public safety angle. In general, there is no professional fire department out here. There is no professional ambulance service. It’s volunteer, and now the valley is left with one EMT who cannot operate the ambulance on their own,” said the former ranger.

One Baker business owner I spoke with said she’s concerned that the cuts will impact the broader community.

“This is really an amazing community of rangers. This is where they chose to live and chose to work, and now, through a stroke of a pen, they don’t have that,” said Liz Woolsey, who runs the Bristlecone General Store and Stargazer Inn.

Businesses that are here in Baker certainly rely on tourism and travelers, so we are unsure what that’s going to look like this season. So that’s an unknown and that’s unsettling when your business really relies on that.

Park advocates say the permanent staff cuts may force national parks to cut operating hours and could impact public safety and resource protection.

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Nevada welcomed into USDA’s meat and poultry inspection program

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November 25, 2025

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Nevada welcomed into USDA’s meat and poultry inspection program

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The USDA has announced that the State of Nevada will be welcomed into its meat and poultry inspection program.

The USDA says that Nevada’s inclusion will expand local inspection capacity, food safety oversight, and boost market access for small processors.

“The Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program will significantly expand our local meat processing capacity, strengthen the supply chain, bolster Nevada’s agricultural economy and ensure greater access to safe, locally produced food,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “This initiative was a priority in my first term, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this program and enjoying our Nevada-raised meat products.”

Nevada is now the 30th state with an approved USDA program.

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Bishop Gorman vs. Arbor View: Where to watch live Nevada high school football NIAA championship game Tuesday night (11/25/2025)

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November 24, 2025

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Bishop Gorman vs. Arbor View: Where to watch live Nevada high school football NIAA championship game Tuesday night (11/25/2025)

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The stage is set for an epic conclusion to Nevada’s high school football season as the powerhouse Bishop Gorman Gaels (10-1) face the surging Arbor View Aggies (9-2) for the NIAA Open Division State Championship Tuesday night at Allegiant Stadium.

The Gaels, who steamrolled Foothill 56-6 in their semifinal matchup, bring their trademark explosive offense and championship pedigree into the contest.

Meanwhile, the Aggies have momentum on their side after an impressive 41-28 victory over Liberty in their semifinal game, showcasing their balanced attack and defensive resilience.

With both teams peaking at the perfect time, this Las Vegas showdown promises to deliver championship-caliber football under the bright lights of the Raiders’ home stadium, where the NIAA gridiron season culminates with one last battle for state supremacy.

Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 25 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.

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What: Bishop Gorman, Arbor View clash at Allegiant Stadium for Nevada Open Division crown

When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 25

Where: Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada

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K & G Law LLP is Expanding Operations in Reno, Nevada

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2 days ago

November 24, 2025

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K & G Law LLP is Expanding Operations in Reno, Nevada

November 24, 2025 1:13 AM EST | Source: GYT

Reno, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – November 24, 2025) – Due to increased demand for legal representation from local communities and businesses and the rapidly evolving immigration laws in the United States, K & G Law LLP is expanding its operations in Reno, Nevada, and across the Sierra Nevada, including South Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California, as well as the entire Northern Nevada region including Carson City, Sparks, Fernley, Incline Village and Elko.

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Effective today, the Reno Location of K & G Immigration Law is increasing the number of immigration attorneys representing local clients at this location, expanding the legal team of paralegals and case managers, and expanding work hours to accommodate the needs of immigrant communities of the City of Reno and Washoe County, Nevada, for reliable immigration legal representation.

The immigration attorneys representing clients at this location have extensive experience representing immigrants to the United States on various grounds and speak native or fluent English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The legal team at K & G Law LLP speaks many additional languages, including Russian, Italian, Polish, French, and Japanese.

The fully confidential in-office and virtual consultations over Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime with immigration lawyers in Reno, Nevada, are available during regular business hours by appointment only; however, urgent virtual consultation appointments are available on the same day for those who face legal immigration matters or situations that cannot wait.

New Immigration Legal Services are offered in Reno, Nevada, the Location of K & G Law LLP:

Representation for US-based employers and foreign workers – including all categories of work visas under skilled and unskilled (seasonal) overseas worker programs, Employment-based immigration or Green Card by work under three most popular categories – EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visas, and all necessary ongoing visa paperwork and compliance, such as I-9 required for American Companies that hire foreign labor.

Deportation Defense, Cancellation of Removal, and Post-Deportation Relief – for those who are facing deportation from the United States for different reasons, seeking a way to stop the removal process and to turn the situation around to obtain temporary or permanent legal status. For individuals who have been deported from the USA and are currently seeking ways to return legally, there are legal remedies, such as the I-212 Waiver, which allows previously deported foreigners to obtain a visa to the US and seek legal entry/apply for status upon meeting specific criteria.

Immigration Status Relief programs – for those who are illegal immigrants, out-of-status, or undocumented. Multiple current and new developments in US Immigration Laws allow eligible individuals and families to seek temporary or permanent legal immigration status in the United States or a Green Card under various programs like status waivers, I-601, and I-601A, immigration status relief for victims under U-Visa, VAWA, T-Visa, and youth-based immigrant status programs like DACA and SIJS.

“In current uncertain times, many underserved and less informed members of immigrant communities from all around the world, currently residing in the United States with limited or expiring immigration status or visa, or without any status at all, are living in a fear due to lack of information about what options they have to remain in the country legally and pathways to obtain long-term or permanent legal status in the US and put their minds at rest. There are multiple legal pathways for almost everyone to maintain legal status and meet specific visa or legal residency goals. All it takes is for us to evaluate the situation and choose the most appropriate legal strategy for a specific client case in 30 minutes or less, during the initial personalized and fully confidential consultation,” said Liliana Gallelli, the immigration attorney and founder of K & G Law LLP.

About K & G Law LLP dba K & G Immigration Law

Founded in 1989 in San Francisco, CA, by immigration lawyer Christopher Kerosky (formerly known as Law Firm of “Kerosky & Associates”), the boutique law firm specializes in United States Immigration Law. It was re-branded to K & G Immigration Law in 2020 with a new founder, San Francisco Bay Area immigration attorney Liliana Gallelli, and Los Angeles immigration attorney Jean-Pierre Gallelli, to expand its network of legal offices throughout the States of California and Nevada, as well as offer legal help for clients anywhere in the United States and abroad.

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