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Amy Alonzo

Amy Alonzo covers environment and energy for The Nevada Independent. Based in Reno, she most recently covered the outdoors, environment and wildfires for the Reno Gazette-Journal. Prior to her six years with the RGJ, she worked at papers across the West and back East, amassing more than two decades of experience as a reporter and photographer.

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$350M in federal land sales likely to benefit Nevada public lands and wildlife

by Amy Alonzo June 5, 2024August 8, 2024

See what projects are expected to get the funding.

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Parques y vida silvestre en Nevada se podrían beneficiar gracias a ventas de tierras federales

by Amy Alonzo June 5, 2024August 8, 2024

El estado espera recibir un ingreso proveniente de la Ley de Administración de Tierras Públicas del Sur de Nevada.

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Lake Mead’s illegal road network is growing

by Amy Alonzo May 21, 2024August 8, 2024

People have created hundreds of miles of unofficial roads trying to reach the water as levels decline. Federal officials want funds to address the issue.

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Caminos ilegales alrededor del Lago Mead plantean nuevo peligro para el medio ambiente

by Amy Alonzo May 21, 2024August 8, 2024

La gente ha creado caminos no oficiales para llegar al agua a medida que los niveles disminuyen. Funcionarios quieren fondos para atender el problema.

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