Lovelock residents turned out in holiday spirit on Nov. 2, to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree during its Whistle Stop Tour on its way to Washington, D.C.
The massive tree, nicknamed “Silver Bell, Nevada,” was harvested from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and will soon shine on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Along the way, it stops in small towns across the state to celebrate the communities that helped make its journey possible.
In Lovelock, the event was hosted by Coeur Rochester Mine, which provided a special local touch: the official commemorative coin for this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree was struck using Nevada silver mined right here in Pershing County.
“This is amazing—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Cindy Meyers Plummer, who joined residents and visitors to see the tree pass through town.
The Mustang Youth Team was also on hand, helping to make the celebration even brighter. Team members handed out donuts, visited with neighbors, and shared information about their work in youth leadership and prevention.
“We had such a great time at the Christmas Tree Whistle Stop,” the team posted afterward. “We loved seeing everyone stop by and appreciate the opportunity to be involved and represent our community in such a meaningful way. Community, connection, and prevention that’s what it’s all about.”
From local schoolchildren to longtime residents, Lovelock’s stop on the national tour offered a reminder of what small towns do best, show up and celebrate together, taking pride in being part of something bigger than themselves.
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