Explore Fallon & Churchill County, Nevada
- Visiting Fallon
- Churchill County at a Glance
- Area Attractions
- A Day's Drive
- Quality of Life
- Community Events
- Gallery
Visiting Fallon
Churchill County Museum
The museum truly brings the past to life and its changing displays and programs involve the community and our guests in preserving these important pages in the history of the settling of the West.
At the museum, you will see:
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Displays that represent the day-to-day life of the valley's earliest inhabitants to the "entrymen" farmers and ranchers that came to farm the newly- reclaimed lands of the Newlands Project |
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Reminders of the hardships the pioneers faced as they crossed the Forty-Mile Desert |
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One of the few remaining Springfield Steam Road Rollers used in building Lahontan Dam |
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Antique carriages, fire engines and more! |
Downtown Fallon
Home to the Fallon’s Farmers Market in the Summer and Fallon’s Hometown Christmas in the Winter, Maine Street, the heart of Downtown Fallon, offers something for everyone throughout the year. Improvements to downtown began years ago, and are now playing a key role in Fallon's future. Not only did the renewed infrastructure encourage the private business sector to invest in downtown, it also helped create reasons for visitors and residents alike to go downtown.
Re-establishing downtown as a community gathering place allows Fallon to preserve what many communities are losing through urban sprawl and unfocused growth. Come visit Downtown Fallon and get a taste of our “quintessential hometown”.
Oats Park Arts Center and Barkley Theater
The Churchill Arts Council serves as the City of Fallon’s liaison for the arts. Formed in 1986 when several residents came together, the Churchill Arts Council strives to bring a variety of quality performers and artists to the community. This private, non-profit local arts agency is dedicated to presenting a diversity of performing, visual and literary arts to the residents of Fallon, Churchill County and northern Nevada, enriching the culture and social life of the community with a variety of projects.
The Churchill Arts Council undertook the renovation of the historic Oats Park School building. The Oats Park Arts Center is now a multi-disciplined facility, containing a 350 seat proscenium theater, over 3,000 sq. ft. of gallery and exhibition space, in addition to some meeting and administrative office space.
The Oats Park Center ensures the vitality and stability of the area's cultural life. Please call the Churchill Arts Council for a schedule of events at (775) 423-1440.
Churchill County at a Glance & Special Points of Interest
Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Banner Churchill Community Hospital, one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the United States, is a state-of-the-art facility with a level four trauma center and a staff of more than 400 healthcare professionals serving a community of about 45,000.
The Banner Churchill staff prides its reputation as a neighbor to the community and serving with compassion, caring and respect to maintain the dignity and enhance the well being of each person.
Churchill County Fairgrounds
The Churchill County Fairgrounds plays host to some of the biggest rodeos and horse events in northern Nevada including the Silver State International Rodeo, the Fallon High School Rodeo, and many others. The Fairgrounds includes a rodeo arena and practice arenas, covered grandstand with seating for 3,000, a built-in concession stand, the Dry Gulch dance hall, and 80 enclosed and 40 covered stalls. The Fairgrounds also includes a
15 acre RV park with water and electrical hook-ups, a dump station, and showers.
Adjacent to the RV park is a five acre grassy picnic area with shaded areas for groups, barbecue pits, picnic tables, and a 2,500 square foot multi-purpose building with a kitchen and meeting rooms. The Fairgrounds complex also includes a multi-sports area with tennis courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, and 18 acres of playing fields that include seven ball fields and four soccer fields, and the Churchill County Indoor Pool.
The Churchill County Parks & Recreation Dept. offers year-round recreational activities for the entire family. So, if you are here visiting, give them a call at 775.423.7733 and find out what might be happening today!
History of Churchill County
Churchill County is located in northern Nevada and is only an hour's drive southeast of Reno, and 45 minutes from Carson City. The current population is nearly 27,962, of which 8,921 reside within the city limits of Fallon, currently the only city within the county.
The county was named after Brevet Brigadier General Sylvester Churchill (1783-1862) who served as Inspector General of the Army for 20 years and was a hero in the Mexican War.
The first army fort established in Nevada was Fort Churchill in 1860, built on the banks of the Carson River, twenty-five miles east of Carson City. The fort was named after the general and remained active until 1869.
The Golf Course at Fallon
The golf course was originally established in 1958. It was built by local businessmen during their free time and on weekends.
The course is set on the Carson River and is surrounded by tall cottonwoods and willows. We are rated the number one 9 hole course in Northern Nevada, by Straightball Magazine.
With greens that rival the best Reno courses. We are very proud of the upgrades we have been able to make to the course including the beginning stages of 9 more holes...making us a full 18 hole course!!
Churchill Vineyards
Churchill County’s first vineyard was established in 2001 with ten different varieties of fine wine grapes seven miles south of Fallon, Nevada.
Fallon is located in the high desert Lahontan Valley area. The climate is similar to that of Eastern Washington state. Churchill Vineyards is Nevada’s second licensed winery and first “Estate Winery.”
In September 2004 Churchill Vineyards successfully created its first vintage of premium estate wines.
Lattin Farms
Lattin Farms is home to the first Nevada Corn Maze, a
life-sized maze built in the middle of a corn field,
and receives nearly 25,000 visitors a year.
Activities on the farm are designed specifically with
families in mind, and include Children's Play Area,
Cow Train, Critterville, Hayrides, Pumpkin Tower,
Pick-Your-Own Produce, and Picnicking on a traditional
farm setting.
The Lattin Family has been farming the Lahontan Valley for five generations. Lattin Farms began selling produce in the mid-50s. Since 1977, the family has pioneered the production of red raspberries in Nevada and the Old-Fashioned Roadside Produce Stand has been in operation since 1989. Lattin Farms is the place to come for good food and family fun. For more information contact the Lattins at (866) 638-6293.
NAS Fallon
Home to the TOP GUN and the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, NAS Fallon serves as the Navy's premier tactical air warfare training center.
Known throughout the Navy as the only facility in existence where an entire carrier air wing can conduct comprehensive training while integrating every element of the wing into realistic battle scenarios.
Fallon enjoys more than 300 clear flying days per year and gets the most out of each of those days with its four bombing ranges, the electronic warfare range and all of its other excellent training facilities. The 14,000-foot runway remains the longest in the Navy, making Fallon a one-stop training facility unequaled throughout the service.
Churchill County Area Attractions
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Site
Built in 1876, the Belmont Courthouse was the seat of Nye County government until 1905. The building is partially restored and offers a glimpse into Nevada’s colorful past. A short self-guided trail highlights the historic features of the site.
Camping and picnic accommodations are available nearby on public lands or at the Pine Creek Campground (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest) in Monitor Valley, 20 miles to the north. Tours of the historic Belmont Courthouse are given during summer months.
Call the Fallon Region Headquarters for dates and times. The ghost town of Belmont is located 45 miles northeast of Tonopah via U.S. 6, State Route 376 and Monitor Valley Road.
Devil's Postpile National Monument
The Devil’s Postpile National Monument, located in eastern California, contains one of the world’s finest examples of columnar basalt. These rare geological formations, created by lava flows and glacial movement thousands of years ago, reach 60 feet high creating a one of a kind experience for all who visit.
Also located at the monument is the magnificent, 101 foot high, Rainbow Falls that is another example of Mother Nature’s true splendor.
Fallon National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1931 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals, Fallon National Wild life refuge comprises over 15,000 acres of playa and wetlands.
Located 15 miles north of Fallon on Indian Lakes Road, the refuge serves as an important habitat for Northern Nevada’s shorebirds and waterfowl. If you would like to visit the refuge, you can stop by the Stillwater Refuge headquarters at 1000 Auction Road in Fallon to obtain a map and directions.
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
The Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, also known as the Toi Ticutta (cattail eaters) is located in the Lahontan Basin, in the shadow of the sacred Fox Peak Mountain. At the foot
of the Fox Peak was the terminus of the Carson River. For centuries this watershed flowed into the area now called the Carson sink.
Prior to the contact period, the Paiute People enjoyed the wealth of a huge marshland with an abundance of waterfowl, fish and marsh plants. The surrounding desert and mountains also provided wild game and edible plant food. Today the Reservation is composed of over 8200 acres.
Fort Churchill
Fort Churchill was once an active U.S. Army fort. Built in 1861 to provide protection for early settlers. It was abandoned nine years later, and today the ruins are preserved in a state of arrested decay.
A visitor center displays information and artifacts of the fort's history. The Pony Express and the Overland Telegraph once passed through this area. Nearby is Buckland Station, a Pony Express stop, supply center, and former hotel built in 1870. Facilities at Fort Churchill State Historic Park include trails, a campground, picnic area, group-use area and access to the Carson River. Visitors can enjoy hiking, historic and environmental education, camping, picnicking, photography and canoeing.
The park is located eight miles south of Silver Springs on Alternate U.S. 95, and one mile on Fort Churchill Road.
Grimes Point Petroglyphs
Grimes Point was first visited by Native Americans perhaps 8,000 years ago or more. Visitors today can view examples of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock art) along a short, self-guided interpretive trail. A Grimes Point Petroglyph Trail brochure is available to guide hikers and describe each station stop. Located seven miles east of Fallon, Nevada, on the north side of U.S. Highway 50.
Archaeologists studying Grimes Point examine the clues left by those early visitors, such as bits of bone and shell discarded from a meal, a stone scrapper used in butchering a small animal, bits of tule matting, or the petroglyphs (rock art) which you can see today along the trail.
In addition to the self-guided trail at Grimes Point, there is a guided educational program provided for those interested in learning more about Great Basin prehistory. Contact the BLM Carson City Field Office at (775) 885-6000 for more information on this popular program.
Hidden Cave
Roughly 12 miles east of Fallon, Hidden is open for free tours on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Inside you can view the well-preserved cave paintings left behind by the American Indians who once inhabited these caves. Scientists have excavated the site three separate times in the 1920's, 1940's, 1950's and 1970's. Dug out 21,000 years ago by the waters of Pleistocene Lake Lahontan what is seen today is a true geological and geographical record.
Lake Lahontan
Lahontan is located on the Carson River, 18 miles southwest of Fallon on U.S. Highway 50. The reservoir is almost 17 miles long with 69 miles of shoreline. When full, it contains 10,000 surface acres of water.
This recreation area is open all year with maximum use during the late spring and through summer. Primary activities are boating, water skiing, fishing and camping. The climate is typical of the northern Nevada desert region. Sunny skies are the rule, with summer daytime temperatures near 90 degrees. However, nights may be very cool. The spread between day and night temperatures may exceed 50 degrees.
Wild horses, bobcat, coyote, fox and deer share the park with a variety of birds. Migratory waterfowl, pelicans, herons, egrets, and hawks are frequently seen. Nevada's only known nesting bald eagles are found at Lahontan.
Newlands Water Project
Lahontan Dam and reservoir are part of the Newlands Project, one of the first irrigation projects selected for construction following passage of the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902. In 1905 it became the first to deliver
water from works constructed by the United State Government.
The project diverts and stores water from the Truckee and Carson River Basins to irrigate lands near Fallon and to produce hydroelectric power. Drainage water from the irrigated lands flow into the Stillwater Wildlife Management Area, one of the finest waterfowl areas in Nevada.
Sand Mountain
Sand Mountain, located on U.S. Highway 50 about a half hour east of Fallon, was created when sand from surrounding flats, once part of the bottom of ancient Lake Lahontan, was blown against nearby mountain walls.
Over centuries, the sand accumulated into a huge pile. Today, visitors to Sand Mountain Recreation Area find a huge sand dune rising several hundred feet high — without an ocean. The mountain, managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, is an off-road vehicle buff’s dream. Any day, the massive sand mound is dotted with three- and four-wheeled bikes, trikes and dune buggies skirting across the sandy surface.
In addition to hosting all those off-roaders, the mountain has been known to sing. Often at night visitors can hear a whistling sound near the mountain. While rational people believe it occurs when wind skirts across the mountain surface and causes the grains of sand to vibrate, the rest of us know it is the mountain telling tales of stagecoaches, wagon trains and Pony Express riders who once passed by.
Shoe Tree
This impressive cottonwood tree is located about two miles east of the town of Middlegate on US Highway 50 ("The Loneliest Highway in America") in Nevada.
No one really knows how the tradition of throwing old pairs of shoes into these tree got started, but since it began people have been adding and removing shoes from the tree so that when you drive over a hill on that desolate road, all that you can see is this cottonwood tree with shoes hanging from every branch.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, located in the Lahontan Valley is well known to birders. This area has been designated a site of international importance by the Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network because of the hundreds of thousands of shorebirds, such as Long-billed dowitcher, Black-necked stilt, and American avocet passing through during migration.
Also listed as a 'Globally Important Bird Area' by the American Bird Conservancy, more than 280 species have been sighted in the area. These tremendously rich and diverse wetlands attract more than a quarter million waterfowl, as well as over 20,000 other water birds, including American white pelicans, Double-crested cormorants, White-faced ibis, and several species of egrets, herons, gulls, and terns.
The Lahontan Valley Wetlands
The Lahontan Valley Wetlands are a remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan, a Pleistocene lake that once covered 8,665 square miles of western and northern Nevada. That lake reached its maximum extent about 14,000 years ago, then receded in stages as the climate in western North America entered an extended period of declining precipitation. The Lahontan Valley Wetlands began to emerge from the lake bed about 10,000 years ago (Chisholm & Neel 2002). Today the wetlands form the most important waterfowl breeding and migratory site in Nevada and are critical to many species using the Pacific Flyway.
Top Gun Raceway
Top Gun Raceway has become one of Fallon’s tourism anchors. The motor sports complex is located 15 miles east of Fallon on U.S. Hwy 95. It is quickly becoming one of the NHRA Division 7's best quarter-mile drag strips.
In fact, the surface is considered by many seasoned racers to be the best on the West coast. The drag strip is equipped with state-of-the-art computerized staging and timing equipment, seating for 3,000 spectators, and a staging area for 500 racers. The track is owned and operated by Motor Sports Safety, Inc. The racing season includes NHRA junior dragsters, Super Groups, jet dragsters, funny cars, points, circuit, amateur and pro drags. For information on the races call (775) 423-0223 or 1-800-874-0903.
A Day's Drive
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Churchill County Quality of Life
Public Safety
Population |
Churchill Crime Rate |
Western States Crime Rate* |
National Crime Rate |
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2008 |
27,190 |
23.44** |
N/A |
N/A |
2007 |
27,190 |
26.04 |
N/A |
37.57 |
2006 |
27,371 |
29.34 |
39.98 |
38.35 |
2005 |
26,585 |
34.23 |
42.94 |
39.28 |
2004 |
26,106 |
36.08 |
44.04 |
40.11 |
Source: State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety. Crime rate based on the occurrence of an index offense per 1,000 residents of the area. *Western States consist of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. **Yearly total as of August 2008.
Climate
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Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 9,732 housing units in Churchill County. 8,912 are occupied, 820 are vacant, and 67 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Existing Home Sales Statistics
Area |
Total Active Listings |
Total # of MLS Sales |
Median # of Days on the Market |
Average # of Days on the Market |
Median Sales Price |
Average Sales Prices |
Fallon |
278 |
36 |
110 |
142 |
$192,500 |
$204,800 |
Source: Northern Nevada Regional MLS, October 2007 information, all housing types combined
Traffic
Average Commute Time |
# of Vehicles per Household* |
% of Work Done at Home |
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Churchill County |
20.7 minutes |
2.05 |
3.8 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *home.com
Communications
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Medical/Health Resources
Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Banner Health Website
This 40-bed facility provides emergency rooms, designated trauma center, surgery, maternity and intensive care services, as well as full service out patient diagnostics. The hospital also offers regular clinics in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology and urology.
Nevada Physician Directory
Nevada Physician Directory Website
With the help of the Physician Directory, you can make an informed choice of your doctor in the comfort of your own home, without searching through endless information. This site will help you locate, get acquainted with, and choose a new medical service provider in your area. The Physician Directory listings include all types of physicians for all of your medical needs. some listed areas follows, Naturopaths, Osteopath, Oncology, Dermatology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, Cancer Specialists, Gynecology, Urology, and more.
Emergency Services
Churchill County has a variety of emergency services including:
Churchill County Sheriff's Office
| Business Office for Administration 73 N. Maine Street, Fallon, NV 89406 Office 775 423-3116 • Fax 775 423-6689 E-mail sheriff@cccomm.net Open Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm Closed weekends and holidays. |
Civil Division Office Office 775 423-8083 • Fax 775 423-6689 Open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed weekends and holidays. |
Detention, Communications and Patrol Detention 775 423-1596 Office 775 423-3116 • Fax 775 423-3298 Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year |
| Churchill County Sheriff's Office |
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Fallon City Police Department
City Police Department
55 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-2111
(775) 423-0167 -
Police Department
Fallon City Police
Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department
20 N. Carson Street • Fallon, NV 89406
Phone (775) 423-6521
Fire Department
Education
Churchill County is home to 5 elementary schools, 1 junior high schools, 1 high schools, 2 Parochial/Christian schools, and 1 academy/charter school. In Churchill County, the average teacher/student ratio is 22:1, the class of 2007 drop out rate was 3.0%, and the class of 2007 graduation rate for Churchill County was 82.6%.*
Source: U.S. Census 2000, *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability
Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
320 |
0.3 |
5.6 |
32.0 |
38.2 |
24.1 |
Nevada* |
33,913 |
0.2 |
8.3 |
31.7 |
35.6 |
24.4 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Grade 5
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
1.0 |
2.9 |
23.2 |
56.5 |
17.4 |
Nevada* |
32,820 |
0.1 |
5.9 |
32.5 |
48.4 |
13.2 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Grade 8
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
0.3 |
7.1 |
28.6 |
52.4 |
11.9 |
Nevada* |
33,395 |
0.5 |
17.0 |
30.7 |
41.9 |
10.4 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
320 |
0.3 |
5.6 |
36.4 |
36.7 |
21.3 |
Nevada* |
33,913 |
0.1 |
6.1 |
35.3 |
33.5 |
25.1 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Grade 5
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
1.0 |
8.1 |
34.5 |
48.1 |
9.4 |
Nevada* |
32,820 |
0.1 |
11.5 |
41.8 |
39.0 |
7.6 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Grade 8
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
0.3 |
2.6 |
26.9 |
51.9 |
18.6 |
Nevada* |
33,395 |
0.5 |
8.7 |
37.1 |
42.3 |
11.8 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 5
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
1.0 |
3.5 |
17.7 |
45.2 |
33.5 |
Nevada* |
32,820 |
0.2 |
11.4 |
35.8 |
36.4 |
16.4 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Grade 8
Area |
Number |
Not Tested (%) |
Emergent/ |
Approaches Standard (%) |
Meets Standard (%) |
Exceeds Standard (%) |
Churchill County* |
313 |
0.6 |
3.2 |
22.8 |
65.9 |
8.0 |
Nevada* |
33,395 |
0.9 |
11.5 |
30.0 |
53.9 |
4.5 |
National** |
Below Basic |
At or Above Basic |
At or Above Proficient |
At Advanced |
Source: *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability, **National Center for Education Statistics, 2007, ***National Center for Education Statistics, 2005
Achievement (Standard)
Emergent/Developing - Student occasionally/does not apply skills/strategies and requires extensive remediation.
Approaches Standard - Student inconsistently/incompletely applies skills/strategies and requires targeted remediation.
Meets Standard - Student consistently applies skills/strategies without need for remediation.
Exceeds Standard - Student comprehensively/consistently applies and generalizes skills/strategies in a variety of situations.
Charter school data are not included in district totals.
Western Nevada College (WNC)
Western Nevada College (WNC)
Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 6,000 students each semester within an 18,000-square-mile service area. One of four community colleges within the University and Community College System of Nevada, it is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities.
The college offers some 50 academic degrees and certificates in areas as diverse as engineering and construction technology, nursing, musical theatre, golf facilities management, geographic information systems, criminal justice and graphic design. Students may also complete up to two years of many baccalaureate degree programs, such as teacher preparation, for transfer to a university.
In response to industry needs, the college designs specialized training programs in machine tool, drafting, electronics, computing and other occupational areas. Customization often includes providing specialized instruction at the times and locations most convenient to employers, including on-site programs. Recent training programs conducted for area businesses have included welding certification, math, English, supervisory training, and computer applications.
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
U.S. News & World Report ranked UNR as one of America's best colleges and the Carnegie Foundation ranks UNR in the highest research category with institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Cal-Berkley, and UCLA. UNR provides a variety of programs including 70 bachelor's degrees, 70 master's programs, and 30 doctoral specialties. The colleges include: Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics and School of Medicine. UNR's Business Logistics Program is considered by the countries largest firms to be one of the top 10 in the United States. They also have a fully accredited MBA program. Supported research funding has more than tripled in the past 10 years to $87 million, which translates to a yearly economic impact in Nevada of nearly $200 million. Researchers at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, with a $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, are finding innovative ways to fight cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Founded just 22 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, teaches the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace. The University and its graduates have built an enviable record of achievement in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. The curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them. The University engages in extensive research, consulting, and related activities that address the unique needs of aviation, aerospace, and related industries.
Sierra Nevada College
Sierra Nevada College
Sierra Nevada College offers degree programs in more than 14 different fields, as well as offering continuing education programs, an acclaimed summer arts program and numerous courses at satellite centers in Nevada. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is private, independent, accredited four-year liberal arts college located in Incline Village, Nevada. Student-faculty ratio is 14:1. The Incline Village location has four undergraduate departments: Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Science, Business Administration, and Fine Arts; and a fifth-year post-baccalaureate program in Teacher Education. The College also has degree completion programs in Humanities (psychology concentration) in other Nevada sites including Fallon. The Teacher Education Program is offered in Fallon and Las Vegas.
Lake Tahoe Community College
Lake Tahoe Community College
Located in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., offers the first two years of a four-year degree, 38 different associate's degrees and 20 certificates. LTCC is one of 109 community colleges in the state of California. Students at LTCC enjoy small class sizes averaging 15 students per class and quality one-on-one instruction. The college offers a good neighbor policy for Nevada residents and tuition is only $28 a unit.
Cultural Organizations and Recreation
Approximately 130 clubs and organizations provide opportunities for social, recreational and community service activities. Many youth sports and organizations are also available.
Churchill Animal Protection Society
Lahontan Auto Racing Association
Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority
Lahontan Valley Environmental Alliance
Annual Events
Churches/Religious Organizations
Denomination |
Total Number of Churches |
Base Chapel |
1 |
Catholic |
1 |
Latter Day Saints |
3 |
Protestant |
22 |
Seventh-Day Adventist |
1 |
Source: AreaGuide.net
Libraries
Churchill County Public Library
Financial Institutions
Churchill County Federal Credit Union
Cost of Living
See Washoe County Cost of Living
Information on this page provided courtesy of NVENERGY.COM and while from reliable sources, is to be used only as a guide.
Community Events
CHURCHILL ARTS COUNCIL
Year Long Calendar
Great artists and entertainers, 2009
| Site: | Various locations, including the New Barkley Theater and the Fallon Convention Center. |
| Contact: | Valerie Serpa, 775.423.1440 |
TOP GUN RACEWAY DRAG RACING SEASON
March through November, 2009
NHRA, pro, amateur, and circuit drag racing at the Top Gun Raceway in Fallon. Races throughout the season feature funny cars, pro modified, jet cars, nostalgia hot rods, and top fuel dragsters.
| Site: | Top Gun Raceway |
| Contact: | Bart Hiatt, 775.423.0223 |
FALLON TRAP CLUB
Season Long Events – January through December 2009
Trap shooting.
| Site: | Fallon Trap Club |
| Contact: | Wayne Whitten, 775.427.4556 |
LAHONTAN AUTO RACING ASSOCIATION SEASON
April through October, 2009
Oval dirt track racing at its best.
| Site: | Rattlesnake Raceway |
| Contact: | Bret Wilkins, 423.7483 - racin@rattlesnake.com |
DESERT OASIS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
TBD, 2009
Family oriented music and crafts festival.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | John Grantham, 775.348.4692 |
FALLON OPTIMISTS NEW YEAR’S DAY FUN RUN
January 1, 2009
5k Run/Walk.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Jorge Guerrero, 775.423.7733 |
FALLON HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
April 3-5, 2009
High School rodeo competition.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Vonda Norcutt, 775.867.5410 |
FALLON SOROPTIMISTS HOME & GARDEN SHOW
April 18-19, 2009
Home & Garden Show, showcasing Fallon businesses.
| Site: | Fallon Convention Center |
| Contact: | Marcia Vinson, 867.3503 |
RAINBOWRIDGE CHALLENGE (MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE)
May 3, 2009
Mountain bike race.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds and surrounding area. |
| Contact: | Jorge Guerrero, 775.423.7733 |
SPRING WINGS BIRD FESTIVAL
May 8-10, 2009
Spring Wings is a celebration of birding in and around Fallon, the Lahontan Valley Wetlands, and Stillwater Wildlife Refuge. The area lies on the Pacific Flyway and is home to hundreds of species of birds. Workshops, field trips, tours, guest speakers and a banquet.
| Site: | Oats Park, Barkley Theater, Lahontan Valley Wetlands, Stillwater Wildlife Refuge, and other locations |
| Contact: | 775.428.6452 |
DONNIE WATERS INVITATIONAL ROPING CLASSIC
May 15-17, 2009
Team roping at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Donny Waters, 775.423.7093 |
OCTANE FEST
June 11 – 15, 2009
A motor sports jamboree featuring drag races at Top Gun Raceway, oval dirt track racing at Rattlesnake Raceway, motocross, Tuff truck, tractor pulls, car and truck show n’ shines, food and rock n roll at the Fairgrounds.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Ty Erquiaga, 775.240.2851 |
FALLON FARMER’S MARKET
June 9 - Aug. 25, 2009 (Tuesdays)
Farm fresh produce, specialty foods, kid’s activities, great food & drinks, and entertainment.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | 775-423-4556 |
RELAY FOR LIFE – RUN/WALK
June 13, 2009
| Site: | Churchill County Jr. High |
| Contact: | Judy Thompson, 775.423.8111 |
HURRICAM'S CAR CLUB SHOW & SHINE
June 13, 2009
Car show & shine with live music and food.
| Site: | Oats Park |
| Contact: | Joe Manly, 775.423.9205 |
SILVER STATE INTERNATIONAL RODEO
JULY 2-5, 2009
An international youth rodeo featuring participants from across the country and Canada competing in all the stock and barrel events of a pro rodeo. Food, drinks, dances and a 4th of July parade.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Marcia deBraga, 775.423.4674 |
WESTERN DAYS 12 ROPING & BARREL RACES
July 10-12, 2009
Team roping & barrel racing.
| Site: | Fallon |
| Contact: | Ed Archuleta, 775.722.7703 |
NEVADA INDIAN DAYS POW WOW
July 17-19, 2009
A Pow Wow featuring the pageantry, regalia and dancing of tribes from across the country. Food, drinks, souvenirs, dancing, Indian hand games, crafts and more.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Rulan Stands, 775.423.6075 |
NMXD ARENACROSS TRIPLE CROWN FINALE
August, 2009
An extreme jump demonstration and motocross racing state championship races.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Ty Erquiaga, 775.240.2851 |
THE OASIS STAMPEDE
Jul. 31 – Aug. 2, 2009
4H Achievement Fair, Donkey and Mule Show, and a Country Fair.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | 775.423.0525 |
OVERLAND HOTEL’S 8TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
August 18, 2009
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Pits chili & salsa cooks against each other for prize money.
| Site: | Overland Hotel, Center Street, Fallon |
| Contact: | 775.423.2719 |
HEARTS O’ GOLD CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL
Sept. 4-6, 2009
Features concerts, farmer’s market, cantaloupe foods & games, continuous entertainment, carnival, petting zoo, fair exhibits & Country Fair.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
LATTIN FARMS CORN MAZE
September – October, 2009
Centennial celebration corn maze.
| Contact: | Rick Lattin, 775.867.3750 |
FALLON GOAT DAYS
September 2009
A festival of goat races and other goat related activities.
| Site: | Lattin Farms |
| Contact: | Rick Lattin, 867.4580 |
FALLON SENIOR PRO RODEO
September 26-27, 2009
A pro rodeo with all of the thrills and excitement of the PRSA. Rough stock, barrel racing and roping events, concessions, vendor booths and heart stopping rodeo.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Ella Whitmer, 775.867.2115 |
7th ANNUAL MAYOR’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 26, 2009
A corporate golf tournament to raise money for the Mayor’s Youth Fund. Great raffle prizes and cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams along with a cash prize for the closest to the hole. This fund is to benefit Fallon’s youth.
| Site: | Fallon Golf Course |
| Contact | Rick Gray, 775.423.4556 |
THE NO HILL CENTURY ONE HUNDRED
( 100 MILE BIKE RIDE)
October 3, 2009
A 100 mile bike tour in and around Churchill County.
| Site: | In and around Churchill County |
| Contact: | Jorge Guerrero, 775.423.7733 |
12TH ANNUAL STOCKHORSE SPECTACULAR
October 9-11, 2009
Reined cow and cutting horse competition.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Andrea Zeller |
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
December 4, 2009
A visit from Santa Claus, hot chocolate & cookies.
| Site: | Maine Street, Fallon |
| Contact: | City Hall, 775.423.5105 |
FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
December 5, 2009
Craft and food vendors, kid’s activities and other entertainment.
| Site: | Maine Street, Fallon |
| Contact: | 775.423.2544 |
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIRE WORKS
December 31, 2009
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | City Hall, 775.423.5105 |
BARK IN THE PARK
May 30, 2009
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | CAPS 775.423.7500 |
THE JOURNEY OF HOPE
June 20, 2009
A cross-country bicycle trek beginning in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA and ending together with all teams in Washington, D.C. The event raises funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
| Site: | Churchill County Fairgrounds |
| Contact: | Fallon Industries at 775.423.8211 |