A continually updated log of happenings connected with the Sierra Reflections Development Progress.
June 25, 2026: Word is that an appeal of the TMRPA approval of the project is to be appealed with the deadline on July 2, 2026. The 10 member Governing Board of the TMRPA may meet in
The following is an AI prepared summary of the deliberations of the TMRPA Board members at the end of the June 15, 2026 meeting. This was after public comments, staff report, developer presentation and community attorney presentation.
Chapter Two of our review of the proceedings is the deliberations. The video
The flood that damaged 100 homes east of Reno reminds us that it can happen here, and has.
In 1986 portions of New Washoe City were hit with thunderstorm caused flash floods twice, causing extensive damage to homes. Concentrated around Jumbo Grade and Partridge Drive, the thunderstorm deluges caused damage
Reviewing the transcript of the meeting while preparing Chapter 2 of my report I have some initial observations of the June 15 hearing.
The developer evidently heard the rebuttal from the previous meeting that community speakers are not ignorants spouting opinions and feelings but giving real evidence. So this time,
The BLM and the State of Nevada have released an interactive map of public lands they feel are disposable. Apparently the land would be transferred to state, county or local agencies to then be sold to private developers. The map is here.
On the map below, the dark blotches are
Steamboat near Towne Drive was the scene of a 2 acre fire on Friday, June 19. Lightning is suspected to be the cause.
These photos were snapped by citizens and posted on social media.
As KOLO 8 reported, the fire was called in at about 2:30 pm on Friday,
An official fund has been established to help fund the continuing fight for our rural values and way of life in the South County. Here's how you can help.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERTAINING TO THE SIERRA REFLECTIONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Pleasant Steamboat Valleys Landowners Association
PO Box 19201
Reno,
Review and analysis of the Regional Planning Board approval of the Sierra Reflections development from June 15, 2026.
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There's a lot to discuss about the disappointing actions and vote from our Regional Planning Commission's review and approval of the urban development in rural South Washoe
