What is a heat pump? Heat pumps use a compressor and a cooling element to pump or move heat from one place to another, making a structure cooler in summer and warmer in winter. What are the advantages of a heat pump? Reduces energy costs Heat pumps are energy efficient because they do not rely […]
People from all walks of life are drawn to Jiggs Bar By Dianna Troyer To Google reviewers, the Jiggs Bar—34 miles south of Elko—is a 5-star stop on Nevada’s sagebrush saloon circuit. “No words can describe the welcoming atmosphere of this small out-of-the-way bar,” wrote Danny Young. “It is the best.” Brandon C. was impressed […]
Wells Rural Electric Company (WREC) receives its power from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which markets the power from 31 federal hydroelectric projects (marked on the map by black semicircles) in the Columbia River Basin. Bonneville has more than 15,000 miles of transmission lines (the teal and pink dotted-lines), and because WREC is at the […]
Space Heater Tips Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk! Use the tips below to keep your home safe. Do: Plug your space heater directly into the wall outlet Keep your space heater in […]
Battle Born Academy is transformative for cadets, who reap the rewards of learning By Dianna Troyer A snowy windswept hike could not chill Carson Statler-Ellamar’s enthusiasm and radiant smile as he gripped the flagpole of the Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy while leading a platoon of his fellow cadets. Carson earned the honor of marching […]
Students’ original Christmas play and caroling create holiday joy in Jiggs By Dianna Troyer 11 collaborative writers— all students at Mound Valley Elementary School in Jiggs— will perform an original holiday play they crafted and have rehearsed for the community. “The kids are totally self-motivated and look forward to doing a different Christmas production every […]
By Abby Berry We all have our favorite season. Some love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket, while others prefer the warm temperatures summer brings and outdoor activities that go with it. There’s one thing we can all agree on: High winter bills are never fun. Wells Rural Electric Cooperative is […]
Brothers’ butcher show meets the meat needs of ranchers and consumers By Dianna Troyer Photos by Carollee Egbert If only someone would someday open a local butcher shop near Wells, it would enable local ranchers to have their livestock processed close to home for themselves and their friends. Raised on the Broken Circle Cattle Co. […]
We love our communities! From West Wendover to Wendover, Carlin to Wells and all the rural areas in between, we are constantly reminded of the specialness of our little part of the world. That’s why Wells Rural Electric Company and our employees are so excited to celebrate alongside members during our community rallies each fall. […]
For the first time, administrators for Wells Combined School are alumni Story by Dianna Troyer For educators at Wells Combined School, the goal is simple: Help students find their “why.” “That’s what we envision for each of our students—what we want to help them discover,” says Robert Woolsey, Wells Combined School’s new principal and longtime […]
