The beautiful Ruby Mountains can be accessed about 30 miles southeast of Elko and provide a setting for many outdoor activities. Weekly newspapers from Wendover and Battle Mountain are also distributed in Elko. Cable television is available in the city of Elko and parts of Spring Creek. Three TV stations that originate in Boise, Reno, and Salt Lake City can be received with an outside antenna. Custom built homes may take several months to finish.
Many rental units are available.
Greyhound Bus Line provides service to the east and west of Elko. The local airport schedules frequent flights to Reno and Salt Lake City. The new NWSO in Elko is a very pleasant place to work, and the weather is challenging to forecast. The average annual snowfall ranges from about 35 to 50 inches, depending on elevation and proximity to the mountains. The nearby Ruby Mountains receive as much as 300 inches of snow at the higher elevations.