Windmills

Published October 9, 2007 at 5:00 AM PDT

Rosie Dempsey loves windmills...the good old fashioned, water pumping windmills that helped build the west.

Writer Rosie Dempsey is part of the Caretaker Couple at Walking Box Ranch, managed by the UNLV Public Lands Institute.

Commentaries

Supported By

Become a supporter

Local News

Daily Rundown

Nevada election concerns, overdose decline and gaming shifts
Daily Rundown

Transgender-athlete ballot effort, Sloan Canyon water pipeline and Wynn lawsuits
Sports

US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory
Daily Rundown

North Las Vegas settlement, Golden Knights shorthanded, Metallica at Sphere

Love our reporting?

Stay connected to the local journalism you count on. Add us as a preferred source so your feed prioritizes us, not algorithms.

Add Preferred Source

The Midweek Roundup

Get our guide to the weeks biggest news and ideas, delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning. See more newsletters

The Spring Issue

Local writers share their favorite spring hikes, and a look at year one of Trump's impact on culture, land, and policy.

Read the Issue

Support Local Journalism

Nevada Public Radio is a non-profit, member-supported, public media organization. Help ensure this news service remains strong and accessible to all with your contribution today.

Give Today!

Stay Connected

instagram
facebook
linkedin

About Us
Contact Us
Staff
Careers
Support Us
Newsletters
Subscribe to Desert Companion
KNPR 88.9 Schedule
KCNV 89.7 Schedule
How to Listen to KNPR
Board of Directors
Public Files
Media Kit