Nov. 19: Special session, copper mining, and a longtime local editor departs

By Nevada Public Radio

Published November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM PST

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Andrew Kiraly, Smith Valley Copper Mining, and Joe Lombardo's Special Legislative Session

Updates from the Nevada Legislature's special session; Smith Valley residents' opposition to a proposed copper mine; and former Desert Companion editor Andrew Kiraly says goodbye to Las Vegas. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.

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Former Desert Companion editor talks zines, AI, and Vegas as he leaves town

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Nov. 19: Special session, copper mining, and a longtime local editor departs

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