Blow-off This article was published on 09.05.13 At the Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks last week, smoke from wildfires wasn’t the only thing interfering with turnout. Here, vendor Raoul Vargas scrambled to cope when strong winds blew down his tents. The winds pushed some of the smoke out of the valley, but also pulled more in, mostly from California fires. Representatives of the casino said record numbers attended in spite of the smokey atmosphere.Photo By Dennis Myers More Local Stories » News Pic Thanks, folks County workers got an appreciation lunch. Published on 08.29.13 Breakfast at Tiffany's The Sparks Nugget showed free movies in its showroom during Hot August Nights. Published on 08.15.13 On second thought New Sparks casino changes its name even before opening. Published on 08.08.13 Time to celebrate A Peruvian festival was held around the Sparks sundial. Published on 08.01.13 Protest Demonstation held to oppose verdict in Trayvon Martin case. Published on 07.25.13