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🌱 Why Fallon still offers homes under $150,000—and what you get

Fallon, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fallon! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Fallon still offers homes under $150,000—and what you get
  • How Fallon teens can get hands-on with aviation careers this month
  • What you’ll discover inside the Ag Experience at Fallon’s cantaloupe festival

Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Firearms Association NRL22 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with abundant sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These 9 Nevada Towns Still Have Homes For Under $150,000 And The Secret Is Getting Out (takingthekids.com) — Fallon gets spotlighted as one of nine Nevada towns where homes under $150,000 are still common, pairing affordability with strong community amenities. The piece highlights Naval Air Station Fallon’s economic role, local festivals, parks, and nearby desert recreation, painting a detailed picture of why the “Oasis of Nevada” appeals to families seeking value and outdoor access.
   

2. Fallon Native Brings Aviation Career Camp Home (thefallonpost.org) — Local students can sign up now for a three-day Aviation Career Education Camp coming to Fallon June 17–19, led by hometown fighter pilot and instructor Anthony “Judge” Tisdale. The nationally recognized program launches Nevada’s new Operation Aviation Foundation chapter and offers hands-on flight activities, mentoring, and career exploration aimed at inspiring rural Nevada youth to pursue aviation and aerospace paths.
   

3. The Agriculture Experience Returns to Cultivate Knowledge and Grow Futures (thefallonpost.org) — If you’re heading to the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair, plan extra time for the expanded Agriculture Experience exhibit highlighting Churchill County’s farming roots. Hands-on stations, local producers, and kid-friendly “Ag Explorer” passports will help visitors of all ages see how Nevada’s crops, livestock, and new ag-tech keep food on local tables.
   

4. Past Pages for June 10 to 12, 2026 (nevadaappeal.com) — A nostalgic “Past Pages” column looks back at Nevada history from mine disasters and moon rumors to political campaigns and military visits, pulled from old Nevada Appeal archives. One 60-year-old entry notes a Fallon girl earning a gold medal for scholarship during a University of Nevada commencement, offering a small local connection amid broader statewide memories.
   

5. 9 Nevada Desert Day Trips Where The Diner Stop Is Part Of The Adventure (everafterinthewoods.com) — A statewide roundup of Nevada desert day trips briefly swings through our backyard, highlighting Fernley as a launch point into the Lahontan Valley and noting the Churchill County Museum in the nearby Fallon area. While most stops are farther afield, it still puts Fallon on the map for history-minded travelers planning scenic diner-and-drive adventures.
   

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  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.76 earthquake reported
    Jun 10 at 5:49 AM PDT: 2.76 magnitude earthquake occurred near Silver Springs, Nevada. (Nextdoor )
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fallon

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