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Pet Lover Programs

West Wendover Pet Owners Grateful for New Local Veterinary Care By Dianna Troyer When Enzo, a 7-pound terrier cross, needed to be neutered, his owner Carolyn Santillanez was relieved the procedure could be done in West Wendover. For the first time, local veterinary care services for pets are offered at the city’s animal shelter at […]

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Tree Trimming Keeps Your Power On

At Wells Rural Electric Co., we believe the best outage is the one you avoid. While that’s not always possible and some outages are inevitable, especially in rural areas, we take reliability seriously, and we’re proud of the way our system has performed. Analyzing data from the last 12 months, the cooperative has experienced roughly […]

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Summer to Remember

Wrec Sends Local Students to Youth Leadership Camps Wells Rural Electric Cooperative loves supporting our local students and schools. While providing safe, affordable, reliable electricity is what we do, making life better in the communities we serve is who we are. Literally—it’s in our mission statement. We can think of few better ways to accomplish […]

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Winter Energy-Saving Tips

Decrease Energy Bills & Increase Comfort By Using These Energy Efficiency Tips By Garrett Hylton Heating and cooling are the most significant energy expenses for residential members. They account for nearly half of the average home energy bill. For Wells Rural Electric Co. members, that primarily means costs associated with staying warm in the winter. […]

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Have Yourself a Merry Christmas at These Local Holiday Events

Although the weather may be frigid, warm-hearted residents in remote ranching communities and towns welcome seasonal celebrants to their holiday events. Save the dates for light parades, an ecumenical church walk, Christmas tree festivals, students’ original plays, and candlelight Christmas Eve services at churches. Carlin Christmas celebrants in Carlin launch the holiday season on December […]

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All About Space Heaters

By Leanna Thesken As the cold winter weather rolls in, make sure you are prepared to keep warm. Portable space heaters are a great option to beat frigid temperatures. Here are some tips and tricks to stay warm this winter. A Buyer’s Guide Choosing the right space heater depends on the space you need to […]

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The Season of Thankful

By Dianna Trayer Starting from a handful of people meeting in a home, the nondenominational West Wendover Christian Center has grown tenfold in 8 years. “It’s all about what God has done,” says Pastor Jorge Espinoza of attendance at worship services Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. “We have 35 to 40 people regularly and as […]