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How the Desert Was Fed: Tecopa’s Farming Roots in the Mining Frontier

In the late 19th century, when settlers first began to cultivate the Amargosa Basin and the valleys surrounding Tecopa, they were not starting from scratch. The land had already been…
Tecopa Town Hall Unites Residents to Tackle Food Insecurity After Federal Cuts

“You guys are tough people out there,” said Jessica from the Inyo-Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA), nodding from her Zoom screen toward the handful of desert residents gathered inside…
Flippin-Hamrick Crew Officially Takes Keys to Tecopa Hot Springs & Campground

A new era has officially begun at the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground. On Wednesday, the Flippin-Hamrick crew announced they have “received the keys” to the county-owned facility, marking the formal…
Sagebrush Sally: Between Memory and Imagination Lies Community

Dear Sagebrush Sally, As the season picks up, I can feel the energy shifting in town. New faces are arriving, old friends are returning, and everyone seems to have a…
Heard Around Town: Desert Mornings and Mountain Snow

Autumn has arrived in the Amargosa Basin, bringing crisp mornings, clear skies, and — for the first time this season — snow on Telescope Peak. On October 14, residents spotted…
County Orders Airbnb Operator to Cease Unpermitted Rentals at Lake Tecopa

The Inyo County Planning Department has issued a formal notice ordering the operator of the Lake Tecopa Airbnb to stop all short-term rental activity, citing violations of county code that…
Inyo County Rewrites the Rules at Tecopa Hot Springs

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is set to approve a new ten-year agreement at their October 21 meeting, granting Flippin Happy Campers & Lance Hamrick LLC the right to…
House Mice Bring Hidden Parasite Threat to Endangered Amargosa Voles in Tecopa

Welcome to our new science section — a weekly dive into the research shaping our understanding of the Amargosa Basin and the desert communities that call it home. Every Friday we will…
Sagebrush Sally: Service Without Spotlight

Dear Sagebrush Sally, After the recent fire, I’ve been thinking a lot about how best to support the people in our community who lost their homes and belongings. I keep…
Optimism Grows as Tecopa Hot Springs Concession Contract Nears Finalization

After months of uncertainty, momentum is building toward a finalized agreement for the Tecopa Hot Springs Campground & Pools concession. Both county officials and the incoming operators say they’re close…
Rep. Kevin Kiley Urges House to Return to Session, Breaks with Speaker Over Shutdown Strategy

As the federal government shutdown entered its twelfth day, Tecopa’s elected congressman, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R), said Sunday on CNN that the House should return to work instead of remaining closed under Speaker Mike…
Heard Around Town: Rain, Renewal, and Resilience

It’s been a dramatic start to October in Tecopa, where the desert sky has delivered both a rare soaking and an early taste of winter. On October 9, residents watched…