Citizens' experiences reflect Reno's changes
by Xiao Zhang, Outpost staff
 To meet the people we profiled, click on a face. The "veteran" in each pair is profiled first, followed by the newcomer in the next picture. |
Nevada, which prides itself on its tradition, has not been immune from the changes that have swept the national and world scene.
Just consider changes in population. In the last two decades alone, the state's population has tripled from 800,493 to more than 1.7 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau. In 1998 alone, the net migration into the state is 53,900, ranking seventh among all states.
Reno has been booming for the last few decades, too. In 1998, the total population in Reno was 313,700, up 29.5 percent from 10 years ago.
But numbers don't tell the whole story. The changing times are just as clearly reflected in the lives of average citizens going about their daily activities.
The Outpost staff went out to find out how Nevadans have changed over the last three decades and how they view changes in their lives and in the state. We profile 16 people (actually eight pairs -- one vetaran and one newcomer) who represent different professions and outlooks. We talked to grocery store managers, retailers, teachers, ranchers, journalists, parents, bookstore owners and students.
For each pair, we found someone who's been in their profession and Reno residents for a long time (in some cases 30 years or more) and someone who's relatively new to the area and their field. Putting them side by side reveals contrasts that show us how times have changed.
In some areas, you see a lot of changes. For example, small business owners report an influx of corporate business in Reno. In other areas, you see little change. Stay-at-home moms today are as satisfied with the local activities for children as stay-at-home moms were years ago. Join us in exploring the changes in Reno by exploring the changing faces that make up the Biggest Little City's population.
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Posted
Dec. 16, 1999
Copyright
1999, Nevada Outpost
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