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Reno-Sparks 1959: The Origin of Basque Festivals in the US

Western Basque Festival 1959.   Jon Bilbao Basque Library, UNR
This article was translated by John R. Bopp This is not the first time we've shared one of the enlightening articles written by Iker Saitua about the...

2018—Thirty years after the Reagan-Ardanza meeting at the White House

El presidente Reagan recibe al lehendakari Ardanza en la Casa Blanca (marzo de 1988)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp One of our readers recently reminded us that 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the first time a...

What a Basque restaurant in Nevada is like

Martin Hotel (Winnemucca-Nevada)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Richard Moreno, aka "The Nevada Traveler", is a journalist and author who has spent years writing, in newspapers,...

Aitor Narvaiza, born in Ermua, is the new Sheriff of Elko...

Sgt. Aitor Narvaiza celebrates news of his lead over incumbent Sheriff Jim Pitts as Elko County reported election returns for the city of Elko on Tuesday night.
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Given their expressions, the people in the header photo are showing so much joy that you'd think that...

Discovering the Basque roots of the American Dream

Los Padres Fundadores de los USA
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Troy Media is a Canadian publication we've come across more than once.  Back in 2013, they published an...

Professor William Douglass explains the keys to the Basque presences in...

In this Aug. 15, 2015, file photo, dozens of Basque chefs tend the fire pits at the Inaugural Basque Fry at Corley Ranch in Gardnerville.
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Professor William Douglass is one of the people who has studied and learned the most about the presence of...

Boise in The New York Times, when speaking about a part...

Bikers enjoy the Boise River Greenbelt.CreditTamara Kenyon for The New York Times
This article was translated by John R. Bopp The New York Times has just published another edition of its series “36 Hours in…”.  We've already blogged...

Basque-American politician Paul Laxalt has passed away; obituary from the New...

Ronald Reagan and Paul Laxalt at the White House in 1984. The two became friendly when they were governors of neighboring states.CreditBarry Thumma/Associated Press
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Quite often, in this blog, we recall the amazing influence our small people has had and currently has...

The Governor of Nevada pays a visit to the Lower Basque...

La presidenta de Navarra, Uxue Barcos, recibe al Gobernado de Nevada, Brian Sandoval.
This article was translated by John R. Bopp The governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, has been making a state visit to the Lower Basque Country, including...

The “indigenous Basques” celebrate a grand festival in New London, Connecticut

The Gauden Bat dance group from Chino, Calif., performs during the Basque Fest on Parade Plaza in New London Saturday, June 23, 2018. The festival was hosted by the New England Basque Club. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp We are firm believers in the idea that belonging to the Basque community, at home or abroad, is...