UNR Extension Nye-Tonopah Offers $50 Gift Card for Needs Survey

UNR Extension Nye–Tonopah is asking Nye County residents to take a brief County Needs Assessment survey to help shape future Extension programming and educational offerings. Participants who complete the survey by Jan. 31, 2026, may enter to win a $50 gift card, a small incentive aimed at boosting participation across the county.

The survey is open now and is designed to collect local input on priorities for services and education in Nye County. UNR Extension Nye–Tonopah will use the responses to determine which programs to expand or introduce, aligning outreach with community needs across Pahrump, Tonopah and other towns and settlements in the county. The timeline for the survey closure makes rapid public response important if residents want their concerns reflected in next steps.

Public health and social services in rural counties often hinge on locally informed planning. Data from a community needs assessment can identify gaps in health education, food access, emergency preparedness, workforce training, youth development and other areas that affect everyday life in a geographically large and sparsely populated county. For underserved and low-income residents, high participation can shift program priorities and improve equity in how resources are directed across town centers, outlying ranches and former mining communities.

UNR Extension Nye–Tonopah operates as a local arm of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension system. Extension programs are typically delivered through community-based classes, workshops and partnerships with local agencies. By gathering resident feedback, UNR Extension Nye–Tonopah aims to ensure that future offerings reflect what Nye County people say they need, rather than relying solely on regional assumptions. That locally driven approach matters where travel distances, limited public transit and digital connectivity can create barriers to participation.

The $50 gift card drawing is intended to encourage a broader cross-section of voices to take part, including retirees, working families, ranchers, seasonal workers and others whose perspectives can help shape practical programming. High response rates improve the reliability of the findings and increase the likelihood that the resulting programs will reach the neighborhoods and populations with the greatest need.

Residents can complete the survey online at extension.unr.edu/nye-tonopah.aspx. Completing the survey before Jan. 31, 2026, is the clearest way to make sure a local voice influences what Extension brings to Nye County. For community members concerned about public health, workforce opportunity or access to education, this is a direct opportunity to help set priorities for the next round of local Extension services.