ELKO — Plans for an events center in Elko that could bring an estimated $38.75 million in economic benefits to the community are back on track, with a new location to pursue — land on the east side near the Elko County School District bus barn.
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The events center location is near the school district's bus barn.
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The site of the proposed events center.
CITY OF ELKO
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