Storey County Commissioners Advance Infrastructure, Policy at December and January Meetings

Mining the Future: How Innovation Keeps Redefining the Comstock

Part 4 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock” Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with innovation, Virginia City already was. In the 1860s, the Comstock geologies forced miners and engineers to invent solutions the world had never seen. Square-set timbering was developed

State Support Fuels Momentum for Comstock Metals’ Silver Springs Facility

Sponsored Content by Comstock Inc. Comstock Metals continues to gain momentum in northern Nevada, following the recent award of tax abatements from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Valued at approximately $900,000, the abatements support the development of the company’s commercial-scale solar panel recycling and

King's Corner: Learning the Ropes

The flashing airplane beacon in Stagecoach caught my father’s attention the first time he flew over this area in the 1960s. Mark King was working with the film crew of Bonanza, teaching horses and actors how to work together safely during stunts. While most outdoor filming took place at

Donovan Mill Restoration Updates

Via Comstock Foundation for History and Culture Even through the winter months, Comstock Foundation volunteers have been hard at work. Here’s an update on several projects already underway or completed in 2026! Jan. 19: We will be constructing a representative headframe at the north end of the Donovan Mill