A Warm Welcome

As a newcomer to the Reno-Sparks area, the mountains or the small-town feel may surprise you. You may marvel at the brick architecture of some of Reno's downtown buildings, the frontier independence, the contrast of the Truckee River floating tranquilly against the neon lights. So, the Truckee Meadows - the community at large surrounded by greens and blues and fluorescents - will surprise you as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Getting Settled
The following are resources to help you get settled:

DMV
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 775-688-2368

Electricity/Water/Gas
Sierra Pacific Power 775-834-4444

Garbage & Recycling
Reno Disposal Services/Sparks Sanitation 775-329-8822

Library
Washoe County Public Library Downtown Branch 775-327-8300

Newspapers
Reno Gazette Journal 775-788-6200
Sparks Tribune 775-358-8061
Ahora (Spanish-English) 775-323-6811
Reno News & Review 775-324-4440

Pet Information
Animal Control

Telephone
SBC Nevada Bell 775-333-4811
Advanced Telcom Group 775-284-4000

Voter Registration
Washoe County Registrar of Voters 775-328-3670

Moving In
New home construction is booming throughout the Reno area. As the housing market expands, consumers are pleased to find homes to meet every taste and budget, from cozy to spacious, single-family to cluster homes, condos to apartments. The following resources can help with finding a new residence:

Apartments for Rent 775-829-7368
Apartment Guide 775-329-1442
Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors 775-823-8800