Nevada
Popular art display in Southern Nevada may be relocated to Washoe County
A 30-foot fluorescent rock sculpture that draws thousands of visitors in Southern Nevada may find a new home in Washoe County.
Washoe County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve $500,000 to fund the relocation of the “Seven Magic Mountains” art installation to Northern Nevada. The action opens the possibility it will move north, but its next stop has yet to be decided.
The multi-colored sculpture is currently housed in the Mojave Desert, about 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip.
Claire Muñoz, vice president of museum advancement and deputy director at the Nevada Museum of Art, told commissioners the sculpture must be moved by the end of 2026 to make way for future development in the area. Clark County is working to expand its aviation footprint in the Ivanpah Valley, just south of Las Vegas.
“The installation is comprised of seven towers of colorful stacked boulders carved from Nevada limestone and stands more than 30 feet high,” she said. “It is an expression of human presence in the landscape and celebrates the rich diversity of Nevada’s residents and visitors alike.”
The colorful display, created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, opened in Southern Nevada in 2016. It was produced by Reno’s Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund.
The sculpture was initially planned to be on display for two years.
“Due to its popularity and significant international attention that Seven Magic Mountains continues to garner, the artist has expressed a desire to explore opportunities to keep the artwork in the state of Nevada,” Muñoz said.
The display attracts about 1,000 visitors a day, she said. Its permit with the Bureau of Land Management expires in 2026.
“Today, the Nevada Museum of Art is committed to preserving the legacy of Seven Magic Mountains while bringing its cultural and economic benefits to Washoe County,” Muñoz told commissioners during a Tuesday meeting.
Funding for relocating the sculpture will come from dollars received by the county from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The federal dollars would assist the removal, transportation and reinstallation of the artwork in Washoe County. Possible locations in Washoe were not presented at the meeting, and it’s still undetermined as to where it will head next.
The commissioners approved the funding alongside 11 other projects totaling about $3.2 million at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner Mike Clark, despite his dissatisfaction with some of the items, including the cost of relocating sculpture, voted in favor. Vice Chair Jeanne Herman opposed the the approval.
Nevada
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Nevada
Las Vegas couple dies in plane crash near Nevada-California border
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas couple died, and one man was injured in a plane crash near the Nevada-California border last week, according to documents obtained by 8 News Now.
On Nov. 10, a small plane, rented from a North Las Vegas company, took off from an airport in California before crashing near the state line. Maria and Brett Egarr Sr., a Las Vegas couple, died in the crash, and their son, Brett Jr., survived, according to family who spoke with 8 News Now.
“While we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share more about our loved ones, and are incredibly grateful and humbled that the media is wanting to speak on our parents’ legacy, as a family, we are asking for privacy and understanding during this difficult time in our lives. Thank you,” Krista Lang, the victims’ daughter, wrote in an email to 8 News Now.
Following an evening takeoff from Bishop Airport, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing aircraft. The next morning, search and rescue patrols found the crashed plane around 50 miles west of the Nevada-California border.
One survivor, Brett Jr., sustained several injuries and was airlifted to Bishop Airport, where he was treated by emergency medical workers.
On Nov. 13, 702 Aviation, a company based out of North Las Vegas Airport, posted a link to donate to the victims’ family along with a message of condolences.
“702 Aviation extends its deepest thoughts and support to the pilot, their loved ones, and all those impacted,” 702 Aviation staff wrote in a social media post. “The aviation community is a family, and we stand with them during this time of loss.”
8 News Now contacted members of the family and verified the GoFundMe account, titled: “Support the Egarr Family After Tragic Loss,” which has been organized by friends of the Egarr family to help pay for medical and funeral costs.
Nevada
Heavy snow over the Sierra Nevada on Monday
Heavy snow and gusts to about 65 km/h (40 mph) are forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park in California on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 16:00 PST. A brief break is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.
A developing upper-level low along the California coast is forecast to drift south toward northwestern Mexico by Wednesday, producing West Coast precipitation and heavy Sierra Nevada snow mainly on Monday, with showers and embedded thunderstorms over central California through early Tuesday and high-elevation snow extending into the Southwest through Wednesday morning.
For the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, the forecast calls for heavy rain and snow today, tapering to chances of rain/snow tonight, then partial clearing Tuesday into Wednesday before another disturbance brings rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.
Snow levels are around 2 000 m (6 500 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 700 m (5 500 feet) tonight, then rising again Tuesday afternoon. Expected accumulations today are about 8 to 25 cm (3 to 9 inches) at higher elevations, with little to none at lower elevations; up to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) is possible tonight at higher elevations.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada until 16:00 PST Monday.
Forecast totals are 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches), with 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) possible on the highest peaks. South to southwest wind gusts may reach about 65 km/h (40 mph). Advisory guidance places snow levels generally near 2 000–2 100 m (6 500–7 000 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 500–1 800 m (5 000–6 000 feet) by Monday morning.
Travel impacts are possible across higher passes during heavier snowfall and gusty winds; motorists should check Caltrans conditions and chain requirements before travel.
A brief break with partly cloudy conditions is forecast Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday with moderate additional accumulations possible, then a drier trend Friday into the weekend.
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