OUR COMMUNITY

Humboldt County and the Winnemucca area offers the latest in high-speed internet up to and including fiber-optic to meet all your connectivity needs. Local providers ride the backbone of some of the largest and most reliable national and global carriers. We enjoy the advantage of a beautiful small city and rural environment, and the assurance of all the technological advantages and connectivity that a large city offers.

The local economy is largely supported by:

• • • Gold & Minerals Mining
    • Manufacturing
    • Ranching
    • Farming
    • Visitor & Tourism Services
    • Renewable Resources
    • Logistics & Warehousing

Some of the worlds largest gold mining companies operate both underground and large scale open pit mines in the area. These operations supply some of the best paying jobs in the state.

Winnemucca is surrounded by vast unpopulated stretches of lands owned and administered by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U. S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. This provides an opportunity for nearly unlimited access for exploring, sightseeing, camping, hunting, fishing and many other recreational opportunities.

The region has a mild high desert climate, 227 days of sunshine per year*, with warm days in the summer moderated by the cool summer nights. Winters are easy, with an average of 19 inches of snowfall*.

* source: Sperling’s Best Places

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Humboldt County/Winnemucca Recreational Amenities

Winnemucca is surrounded by vast unpopulated stretches of lands owned by the United States of America and administered by the Bureau of Land Management. This provides an opportunity for nearly unlimited access for exploring, sightseeing, hunting, fishing and any many other recreational opportunities.

Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, Winnemucca is full of history, culture, recreation, family activities, and more. With small town charm, and big city services, Winnemucca is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.Fishing: Trout, bass, catfish, walleye, perch, crappie, wipers, and more.

• • • Hunting: Mule deer, elk, antelope, turkey, mountain lion, 3 types of sheep, mountain goat, coyote, pheasant, chukar, quail, ducks and geese
    • Swimming: Bode Howard Indoor Pool
    • Adult Softball: 4plex softball park with mens’, womens’ and co-ed leagues
    • Shooting: Trap range and long range
    • Mountain Biking: Bloody Shins single track and multiple other trails
    • Fitness: 3 fitness clubs for weightlifting, aerobics, martial arts and general conditioning
    • Racing: Motocross, drag racing, oval racing
    • Hiking: Endless miles of trails with Lake Tahoe, the Ruby Mountains and several
    • National Parks
    • Golf: 9 hole Winnemucca Municipal Golf Course
    • Bowling: Sparetime Bowling has 12 lanes with a Pro Shop
    • Rodeos and Horse Shows: PRCA and the NHSRA Circuit – ACTRA and the USTRC Ropers
    • Children: Nevada Outdoor School, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Swim Team, Volleyball, Football, Golf, Rodeo, Bowling and Wrestling
      Boys and Girls Club of Winnemucca: Recreation, before and after school programs, community meeting rooms, and work-out facilities for all ages.