S6 Ep30: Weekend Nevada - Live & Local - 4/18/2026 Hour 2

In this live broadcast from Yarrington, Nevada, host John Potter interviews Cole Mortensen, a fifth-generation Lyon County resident and candidate for Lyon County Commissioner District 5. Mortensen shares his extensive background in public infrastructure, including two decades at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), where he managed major projects like Project NEON—the largest public works project in Nevada’s history. He emphasizes his deep connection to the community, love for the outdoors, and commitment to fiscal responsibility, conservation, and strategic growth planning. The episode also features a lively segment on the grand opening of the new Valleywide Country Store, highlighting local economic vitality with a $3 meal deal benefiting 4-H and Future Farmers of America, a Traeger grill raffle, and 20% off all items. The broadcast captures the charm of rural Nevada, with discussions on gas prices, community identity, and the challenges of rural healthcare and infrastructure funding. The tone is warm, community-focused, and celebratory of local life.