Member Spotlight: Crow’s Nest Ranch | Recovery Rooted in Community

Recovery-Friendly Workplace Lunch & Learn | Tomorrow, Oct. 28, 12:00 p.m.

What began as free community recovery meetings has grown into a comprehensive addiction recovery program serving the Truckee-Tahoe region. Crow’s Nest Ranch Recovery Services was founded by local couple Jordan Brandt and Brionna Miner, whose mission has always been to make recovery support more accessible.

Their journey began in 2022 with Radical Recovery, a nonprofit offering free, clinician-guided alternatives to traditional 12-step programs. Through fitness groups, SMART Recovery meetings, Refuge Recovery, and community outings, they created a welcoming space where individuals could find support on their own terms. As community needs grew, so did their services. Today, Crow’s Nest Ranch provides licensed outpatient addiction treatment, mental health support, and sober living options, combining evidence-based therapies with fitness, mindfulness, and outdoor adventure.

Meanwhile, Radical Recovery continues its original mission through The Nest All-Recovery Hub, offering free peer support, recovery resources, and community connections without financial barriers. Together, these organizations are helping expand access to recovery services while strengthening the Truckee-Tahoe community.

Employers are invited to join Crow's Nest tomorrow, October 28 at noon for a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Lunch & Learn in collaboration with the Truckee Chamber at Truckee Town Hall. Learn how you can build a recovery-friendly workplace, reduce stigma, and help employees seek help sooner. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided. Register here.

Read the full Member Spotlight to discover how Crow’s Nest Ranch grew from grassroots meetings into a comprehensive recovery resource and how its founders continue making a difference in our community.

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Tahoe Forest Health System Opens Sierra Center to Expand Local Care

Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) is expanding access to convenient, high-quality local healthcare with the opening of the Sierra Center on October 26, 2026.

Located at 11230 Donner Pass Road in Truckee’s Gateway Center, near Safeway, the new facility is designed to make accessing care easier for patients while helping reduce wait times and alleviate demand on the main hospital campus. Convenient parking and a purpose-built space will support a more efficient patient experience.

The Sierra Center will offer an expanded urgent care, retail pharmacy, outpatient lab draws, cardiac rehabilitation, Tahoe WoRx occupational health, and wellness services. With capacity for approximately 18,000 additional visits annually, the facility represents a 12% increase in access for the community.

The Sierra Center is part of TFHS’s broader commitment to strengthening local healthcare. Along with the recently opened North Shore Clinic in Tahoe City and the upcoming Gateway project in Truckee, these investments will expand care capacity, support providers, and help meet the region’s growing healthcare needs.

Through these improvements, TFHS continues its commitment to bringing high-quality care closer to home for the communities it serves.

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Listening Session with Courtney Henderson

Monday, November 2, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Join us at 8:00 a.m. next Monday with Truckee Town Councilmember Courtney Henderson at the Truckee Welcome Center. This informal conversation is an opportunity to share your business experiences, raise questions, and discuss issues affecting Truckee’s business community.  

Courtney is interested in hearing: What is the Town doing well? Where do they need to improve? She'll be gathering your ideas and concerns to share with the Council and Town Leadership at the Council's Annual Strategic Retreat, which helps set the direction for the town for the next two years.

We want to hear what’s on your mind. Hope to see you there!

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View October Good Morning Truckee - Haunted History: Ghosts of Truckee’s Past

Last week’s Good Morning Truckee took attendees on a journey into Truckee’s fascinating and sometimes haunting past. Hosted by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 20, at Truckee Town Hall, Haunted History: Ghosts of Truckee’s Past explored the stories, legends, and historical events that have shaped our mountain community.

The program featured local historians and storytellers Greg Zirbel from the Truckee-Donner Historical Society and JJ Morgan from Moody's Bistro, Bar + Beats and Truckee Hotel, who shared intriguing stories about Truckee’s colorful history. Attendees also experienced a special appearance by Patrick Breen of the Donner Party, brought to life by Kane Schaller, who offered a firsthand perspective on the infamous winter of 1846–47 adapted from Breen's journal and produced by Bob Buchanan. It was an excellent preview of the production coming to Truckee in February 2027.

Our Nonprofit Spotlight featured Anna Yarbrough from Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education, highlighting an organization dedicated to supporting and enriching educational opportunities for students in the Tahoe Truckee community.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us for this memorable morning of local history, storytelling, and community connection!

Missed the event or want to experience it again? Watch the October Good Morning Truckee recording now, thanks to Tahoe Truckee Media.

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Make Your Voice Heard: Vote by November 3!

Election Day is approaching! Nevada County recommends that today, October 27, was the last day to mail ballots. To ensure your vote counts, return your ballot to an official drop box or Vote Center by November 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Truckee Vote Centers (Nevada County):

• Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road: October 24–November 2, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, 11603 Donner Pass Road: October 31–November 2, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Both are open Election Day, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Placer County: There is a 24-hour drop box at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport.

• The nearest Vote Center is Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. Open daily, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Election Day, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.


If you missed the 2026 Truckee Candidate Forums, both nights are available to view, thanks to Tahoe Truckee Media! Hear directly from local candidates and learn where they stand on issues important to our community before Election Day.

October 6 covered Measure P, and the candidates for Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Truckee Donner PUD, Truckee Fire Protection District, and Sierra College Board of Trustees, Area 2. Watch it here.

October 8 included candidates for Truckee Town Council, Tahoe Forest Hospital District, and Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District. Watch it here.

We also also published a 2026 Truckee Voter Guide. You can view it below on Truckee.com

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Wise Mind Series: A Stress Reset for the Holidays

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:39 p.m.

Take a proactive approach to brain health! Join this free monthly series exploring lifestyle habits that support memory, focus, and cognitive well-being. November's session, led by Rachel Durben, RYT, will cover practical strategies for managing stress, eating mindfully, and maintaining well-being during the busy holiday season.

• Cost: Free - Wednesday, November 4, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• Eskridge Conference Room, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee

This free series takes place on the first Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is required for each session.

For more information or to register, call Tahoe Forest Wellness at (530) 587-3769 or click here. 

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Last Chance to Savor Taste of Truckee!

Ends Saturday, October 31, 2026

Time is running out to enjoy Taste of Truckee, the town’s delicious celebration of Restaurant Month! With October coming to a close, now is your chance to explore 29 local restaurants, discover new favorites, and enjoy the incredible flavors that make Truckee’s dining scene so special.

From cozy dinners and casual bites to memorable nights out with friends, October is the perfect time to support our local restaurants and talented chefs.

Don't let October slip away without treating your taste buds and taking advantage of great specials. Gather your friends, make a reservation, and savor the final days of Taste of Truckee!

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More Events

Happy Halloween! Truckee has several fun Halloween events this weekend. For families, check out Trick-or-Treating in the Downtown Park on Friday, October 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.! Some downtown businesses will also be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. There will also be games, a live band, a costume contest and a Dia de Los Muertos celebration in the Downtown Park.

Check out the Kinkenstein Huge Dance Party on Halloween at the Community Arts Center - NOT for kids: dancing, DJs, scary clowns, and entertainment produced by the same folks who bring you Truckee Pride week! Alibi Truckee is also hosting a Fright Club Halloween Dance Party on October 31 featuring Freq Nasty, Jonny Wild, and Rambo. Check out many more community events coming up this fall on our Events Calendar on Truckee.com!