City donates $400,000 a year for new center

Rusty Bahr, chief executive of the Boys & Girls Clubs, told the council the construction “is coming along pretty quickly now” and the board will decide next Monday when the center will open its doors.

Dec 10, 2025• 3 min read

ADELLA HARDING Elko Daily Correspondent

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Pool construction — Stairs to the NGM Recreation Center's waterslide were put in place on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Lydia Snow

ELKO — Once the new Nevada Gold Mines Recreation Center is open in the new year, the city of Elko will contribute $400,000 a year to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Nevada for operating the center.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Nevada CEO Rusty Bahr, far right, speaks to city council members about the new rec center and pools.

City of Elko

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