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So I've come sliding into 2026 with my pants on fire. Here's the skinny to start the year.
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Newsletter #NewYear
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Newsletter #NewYear
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
So I've come sliding into 2026 with my pants on fire. Here's the skinny to start the year.
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Newsletter #NewYear
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Newsletter #NewYear
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Deadline is Jan. 25th for our first official #SouthwestArtTowns member show! We're partnering with Open Space Brewing in Santa Clara, NM to bring you our inaugural member exhibit—Inspired by the Outdoors.
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#CallForEntries #CallForArt
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#CallForEntries #CallForArt
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Deadline is Jan. 25th for our first official #SouthwestArtTowns member show! We're partnering with Open Space Brewing in Santa Clara, NM to bring you our inaugural member exhibit—Inspired by the Outdoors.
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#CallForEntries #CallForArt
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#CallForEntries #CallForArt
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We get the most interesting visitors at the #GrantCountyArtGuild gallery. Paula Manning-Lewis and I got to have a long chat with photographer Milly West and she's fabulous.
She also took home some art goodies from both of us. Thank you, Milly!
#ValWestonNM #VisitSilverCity
She also took home some art goodies from both of us. Thank you, Milly!
#ValWestonNM #VisitSilverCity
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
We get the most interesting visitors at the #GrantCountyArtGuild gallery. Paula Manning-Lewis and I got to have a long chat with photographer Milly West and she's fabulous.
She also took home some art goodies from both of us. Thank you, Milly!
#ValWestonNM #VisitSilverCity
She also took home some art goodies from both of us. Thank you, Milly!
#ValWestonNM #VisitSilverCity
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Back when I had something resembling a home photography studio, I attempted to capture #One perfect cherry.
The rest of the story 👇
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Back when I had something resembling a home photography studio, I attempted to capture #One perfect cherry.
The rest of the story 👇
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January 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Back when I had something resembling a home photography studio, I attempted to capture #One perfect cherry.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
Back when I had something resembling a home photography studio, I attempted to capture #One perfect cherry.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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CAL FIRE is more than firefighting.
While firefighters are often the most visible, the department relies on thousands of professionals in many other roles to carry out its mission of public safety and natural resource protection
Learn more about careers beyond the fireline: JoinCALFIRE.com
While firefighters are often the most visible, the department relies on thousands of professionals in many other roles to carry out its mission of public safety and natural resource protection
Learn more about careers beyond the fireline: JoinCALFIRE.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:14 PM
CAL FIRE is more than firefighting.
While firefighters are often the most visible, the department relies on thousands of professionals in many other roles to carry out its mission of public safety and natural resource protection
Learn more about careers beyond the fireline: JoinCALFIRE.com
While firefighters are often the most visible, the department relies on thousands of professionals in many other roles to carry out its mission of public safety and natural resource protection
Learn more about careers beyond the fireline: JoinCALFIRE.com
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Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold
Pics of ice skating or memories of icy drinks by the pool, it all fits this week.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold
Pics of ice skating or memories of icy drinks by the pool, it all fits this week.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry
January 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold
Pics of ice skating or memories of icy drinks by the pool, it all fits this week.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold
Pics of ice skating or memories of icy drinks by the pool, it all fits this week.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, 2023
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Lassen Volcanic National Park, 2023
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Between January 5 (12:00 AM PST) and January 11 (11:59 PM) there were earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸38 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquake between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 near Cloverdale, CA.
🔸38 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquake between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 near Cloverdale, CA.
January 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Between January 5 (12:00 AM PST) and January 11 (11:59 PM) there were earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸38 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquake between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 near Cloverdale, CA.
🔸38 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquake between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 near Cloverdale, CA.
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Here is one New Year’s Resolution you can actually keep. This Winter, plan your defensible space workdays.
Instead of trying to do everything at once, schedule family workdays throughout spring, summer, and fall to reduce risk and maintain defensible space year-round.
#ReadyForWildfire
Instead of trying to do everything at once, schedule family workdays throughout spring, summer, and fall to reduce risk and maintain defensible space year-round.
#ReadyForWildfire
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Here is one New Year’s Resolution you can actually keep. This Winter, plan your defensible space workdays.
Instead of trying to do everything at once, schedule family workdays throughout spring, summer, and fall to reduce risk and maintain defensible space year-round.
#ReadyForWildfire
Instead of trying to do everything at once, schedule family workdays throughout spring, summer, and fall to reduce risk and maintain defensible space year-round.
#ReadyForWildfire
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When seconds matter, having a plan can save lives.
Are you ready to GTFO (Get The Family Out)?
➡ Develop and practice an emergency escape plan
➡ Teach children how to dial 9-1-1
➡ Know two ways to escape each room
Because every second counts.
#FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilySafety
Are you ready to GTFO (Get The Family Out)?
➡ Develop and practice an emergency escape plan
➡ Teach children how to dial 9-1-1
➡ Know two ways to escape each room
Because every second counts.
#FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilySafety
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
When seconds matter, having a plan can save lives.
Are you ready to GTFO (Get The Family Out)?
➡ Develop and practice an emergency escape plan
➡ Teach children how to dial 9-1-1
➡ Know two ways to escape each room
Because every second counts.
#FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilySafety
Are you ready to GTFO (Get The Family Out)?
➡ Develop and practice an emergency escape plan
➡ Teach children how to dial 9-1-1
➡ Know two ways to escape each room
Because every second counts.
#FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilySafety
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Washoe County is asking residents to share local knowledge for a countywide evacuation study aimed at improving safety and efficiency during emergencies. Public input will help identify traffic and evacuation challenges.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
#thisisreno
Washoe County seeks public input for evacuation study
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Washoe County is asking residents to share local knowledge for a countywide evacuation study aimed at improving safety and efficiency during emergencies. Public input will help identify traffic and evacuation challenges.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wash...
#thisisreno
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Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 10, 2026
The theme is #Vibrant
Dig deep in those archives and show us your colors!
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 10, 2026
The theme is #Vibrant
Dig deep in those archives and show us your colors!
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 10, 2026
The theme is #Vibrant
Dig deep in those archives and show us your colors!
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 10, 2026
The theme is #Vibrant
Dig deep in those archives and show us your colors!
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
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UPDATE: On December 11, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PERMIT Act by a narrow vote of 221-205. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and where public pressure could make a big difference.
FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/mTJgvWd
FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/mTJgvWd
January 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
UPDATE: On December 11, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PERMIT Act by a narrow vote of 221-205. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and where public pressure could make a big difference.
FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/mTJgvWd
FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/mTJgvWd
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Calling all #photographers! The 2026 photography study group officially kicked off yesterday. Open to all levels and any of you thinking about exploring photography. Come join the fun!
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
January 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Calling all #photographers! The 2026 photography study group officially kicked off yesterday. Open to all levels and any of you thinking about exploring photography. Come join the fun!
southwestarttowns.com/photography-...
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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With another storm system moving into the region, Carson City may see some actual snowfall later Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Carson City area weather: Snow down to valley floor overnight prompts advisory
With another brief storm system moving into the region, Carson City may see some actual snowfall later Wednesday night into Thursday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valleys. Snow accumulation of 2 inches is possible with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible, forecasters said. Gusty winds of up to 35 mph can also be expected.
www.carsonnow.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
With another storm system moving into the region, Carson City may see some actual snowfall later Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
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Another Atmospheric River event will impact the West Coast into the weekend bringing more rain and an isolated risk for flash flooding.
Heavier snow will also begin for the Sierra and higher mountains in the north of the state Saturday. Gusty winds and some coastal flooding can be expected as well.
Heavier snow will also begin for the Sierra and higher mountains in the north of the state Saturday. Gusty winds and some coastal flooding can be expected as well.
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Another Atmospheric River event will impact the West Coast into the weekend bringing more rain and an isolated risk for flash flooding.
Heavier snow will also begin for the Sierra and higher mountains in the north of the state Saturday. Gusty winds and some coastal flooding can be expected as well.
Heavier snow will also begin for the Sierra and higher mountains in the north of the state Saturday. Gusty winds and some coastal flooding can be expected as well.
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Sharing to highlight what an all-risk response looks like.
CAL FIRE trains and responds across the full spectrum of emergencies, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local, state, and federal partners—including during hazardous materials incidents.
Prepared for all risks. Safer together.
CAL FIRE trains and responds across the full spectrum of emergencies, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local, state, and federal partners—including during hazardous materials incidents.
Prepared for all risks. Safer together.
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Sharing to highlight what an all-risk response looks like.
CAL FIRE trains and responds across the full spectrum of emergencies, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local, state, and federal partners—including during hazardous materials incidents.
Prepared for all risks. Safer together.
CAL FIRE trains and responds across the full spectrum of emergencies, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local, state, and federal partners—including during hazardous materials incidents.
Prepared for all risks. Safer together.
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Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
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My beloved Forester doesn't get much road trip time in her old age. But we're heading out for an El Paso turn-and-burn and I have some sensibilities about car cleanliness for road trips.
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My beloved Forester doesn't get much road trip time in her old age. But we're heading out for an El Paso turn-and-burn and I have some sensibilities about car cleanliness for road trips.
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow.
This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow.
This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm.
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
December 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm.
sierramountainpasses.com/listings/car...
#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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♻ Batteries are NOT trash!
After the holidays, many of us have new gadgets... and old batteries to deal with.
Never throw used batteries in the garbage or recycling bin. They can overheat, catch fire, or cause other hazards if not handled properly.
⚡ Find a drop-off location: calrecycle.ca.gov
After the holidays, many of us have new gadgets... and old batteries to deal with.
Never throw used batteries in the garbage or recycling bin. They can overheat, catch fire, or cause other hazards if not handled properly.
⚡ Find a drop-off location: calrecycle.ca.gov
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
♻ Batteries are NOT trash!
After the holidays, many of us have new gadgets... and old batteries to deal with.
Never throw used batteries in the garbage or recycling bin. They can overheat, catch fire, or cause other hazards if not handled properly.
⚡ Find a drop-off location: calrecycle.ca.gov
After the holidays, many of us have new gadgets... and old batteries to deal with.
Never throw used batteries in the garbage or recycling bin. They can overheat, catch fire, or cause other hazards if not handled properly.
⚡ Find a drop-off location: calrecycle.ca.gov
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👋 Hi friends, join me on my groovy, new platform @southwestarttowns!
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
👋 Hi friends, join me on my groovy, new platform @southwestarttowns!
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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Damaging winds expected throughout the greater Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno areas has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a High Wind Warning from 4 a.m. Sunday through early Monday morning.
High Wind Warning issued for Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno areas
Damaging winds expected throughout the greater Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno areas has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a High Wind Warning from 4 a.m. Sunday through early Monday morning. Wind advisories are also effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin as well southern Lyon County, Mineral County and northeast California Sunday morning until 4 a.m. Monday.
www.carsonnow.org
December 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Damaging winds expected throughout the greater Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno areas has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a High Wind Warning from 4 a.m. Sunday through early Monday morning.
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Active pattern to continue for the West Coast with heavy rainfall and higher elevation heavy snow over the next couple of days. Flood potential will increase across central/northern California on Sunday and Monday with several inches of rain forecast.
Visit weather.gov for the latest in your area.
Visit weather.gov for the latest in your area.
December 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Active pattern to continue for the West Coast with heavy rainfall and higher elevation heavy snow over the next couple of days. Flood potential will increase across central/northern California on Sunday and Monday with several inches of rain forecast.
Visit weather.gov for the latest in your area.
Visit weather.gov for the latest in your area.