LETTER: What will Nevada do when California shuts its refineries?

FILE - This image from video provided by WDIO-TV in Duluth shows smoke rising from the Husky Energy oil refinery after an explosion Thursday morning, April 26, 2018 in Superior, Wis. Authorities say several people were injured in the explosion. (WDIO-TV via AP)

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Bruce Callender Henderson

February 23, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Updated February 24, 2023 - 7:29 pm

California wants to force all of its drivers to purchase electric vehicles. It would seem to follow that the state will eventually force refineries to close — or at least reduce production — because it will no longer need gasoline. Where will Nevada residents get gas if that happens?

The shutdown of the fuel pipeline recently should serve as a warning to a future without California gasoline.

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David Zamarin Henderson

June 21, 2024 - 9:01 pm

Many younger drivers shouldn’t be on the road either.

LETTER: Democrats try to keep Green Party off the Nevada ballot

Patricia Orphanidis Las Vegas

June 21, 2024 - 9:00 pm

We, the people, demand an end to the days of any political party controlling the political process in this country.

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Peter B. McMurran Henderson

June 21, 2024 - 9:00 pm

Recent NYT oped written by Gov. Joe Lombardo takes shots at President Joe Biden.

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Al Garth Las Vegas

June 20, 2024 - 9:01 pm

It’s actually quite simple. Win.

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Bill Minarik Las Vegas

June 20, 2024 - 9:01 pm

If Mr. Trump wants the presidency, Sen. Rubio should be his first choice for vice president.

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David Tulanian Henderson

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Dana Rideout North Las Vegas

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June 18, 2024 - 9:01 pm

To give perspective, the California Sierra was largely free of permanent snow 700 years ago, but then developed the glaciers that are retreating today.