5 things to know: NGM Recreation Center nears opening

The Boys & Girls Clubs’ CEO, Rusty Bahr, told the Elko City Council the tentative ribbon-cutting is set for Jan. 5 at 5:15 p.m.

Oct 29, 2025• 1 min read

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Pool construction in progress at Nevada Gold Mines Recreation Center, Oct. 2, 2025.

Lydia Snow

ELKO — A major new community hub in Elko is almost ready to open. Here are the key updates on the Nevada Gold Mines Recreation Center project, led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Nevada.

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