Lots of repairs being done in Nipton. Everything from electric upgrades, pumping out septic tanks, new planter in front of the restaurant about to be put in, landscaping work...
When I arrived, I thought, oh boy, closed sign on the trading post. A 200+ mile drive for nothing. But there were a few vehicles around with workers working so I figured that maybe somebody might talk to me.
I had a good discussion with a worker, btw all are locals(that includes Nevadans), who had a lot of good info. Sorry, I figured the real tough questions would be better asked another time, but still managed to gain some insight into the situation.
The camping part of the property is open now, unsure if that includes the hotel though. With all the backhoeing, hammering etc, probably not.
The store and the restaurant, per the worker, will reopen in a week and a half. In fact, he said, there is a whole lot of new equipment in the restaurant now. No other information is available on that.
According to the worker, Stephen(he pronounced it stef un, is onsite most days, renting a house across the street for during the week, and on weekends, stays in Las Vegas, to get shopping done, etc. This was in response to my question if any of the AG folks stayed at the hotel or in Vegas.
He was evidently across the street somewhere at a house where they just started a dinner honoring an elderly woman who once owned the town. His words. I couldn't hang around a couple of hours so I missed out on meeting the site supervisor today.
The signs are up as have been noted on the forum. AG is active at the property.
I asked about guests lighting up marijuana, he didn't know but didn't think anybody would call the sheriff. He did say that a lawyer was there, believe it was yesterday, for a long time and that AG had met with the Highway Patrol as well. No info on the incorporation issue.
I asked if I could do a quick panning type video, he said sure, just don't film him. Unfortunately my camera died so I had to make do with my
cellphone. Hopefully, I will have the video up soon on Youtube, maybe late tonight, for your viewing pleasure. I also video'd one of the signs and a trip through the town.
I did not feel comfortable putting my drone in the air with all the workers around, it was windy also.
I did not see the gentleman that works in the store.
Will post video links here once I get home, at least 3 hours from now.
Posted from Baker, home of the world's tallest thermometer and gateway to the Mojave.
