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The ing its mission. Nancy’s dedication and commitment to NALS over
the years have been a source of inspiration for the members and
the land surveying profession at large.
Editor’s A huge thank you to all the board members, as well as the officers

Corner of the Lahontan and Southern Chapters, for their volunteerism
and dedication. Their efforts have been instrumental in the
smooth running of the association and the successful execution of
its various initiatives and events.
By: Trent J. Keenan, PLS
In conclusion, the 50th anniversary of the Nevada Association of
50 Anniversary Celebration Wrap-ups and the 4 Annual Land Surveyors stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and
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Education Edition! resilience of the land surveying profession in Nevada. The as-
sociation’s journey over the past five decades has been marked
The Nevada Association of Land Surveyors (NALS) celebrated its by achievements, challenges, and continuous evolution. As NALS
50th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in the looks to the future, it carries forward a legacy of excellence, com-
history of land surveying in Nevada.
The golden jubilee was commemorat- Nevada State License Data Comparison
ed with a series of notable events and Overall look at the numbers from 2021-2023
initiatives, highlighting the associa- 2023 data provided as of 11/20/2023
tion’s enduring legacy and its contribu-
tions to the profession. 2021 DATA
A highlight of the anniversary cel- Age Range ALL Active PLS Resident Active PLS Non-Res Active PLS Net Change from 2020 Net Change Resident
ebrations was the Past-Presidents 21-25 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0
26-30
Gala, held in conjunction with the 31-35 11 3 8 1 0
annual conference in March. This 36-40 34 26 9 25 3 4 0 1
41-45
64
38
prestigious event brought together 46-50 82 35 47 -3 0
83
past leaders of the association, al- 51-55 109 41 42 3 0 1 0
57
52
56-60
lowing for a convergence of experi- 61-65 114 44 70 -6 -5
ence, wisdom, and a shared passion 66-70 81 28 53 -11 -7
71-75
46
25
-1
-6
21
for the land surveying profession. The 76-80 13 1 12 -5 -3
gala was not just a celebration but 81-85 7 1 3 1 4 0 -2 0 -2
86-90
0
also an opportunity to reflect on the 2021 data 648 268 380 -21 -16
achievements and challenges that
have shaped NALS over the years. mitment, and community service, poised to navigate the changing
landscapes of the land surveying profession with the same dedi-
Another significant achievement in the anniversary year was
the setting of the geographic center of Nevada. This endeavor, cation and vigor that have been its hallmark for half a century!
conducted just two days after our 50th anniversary of NALS, Updated Nevada Licensee and Education data:
symbolized the central role that the association plays in the land
surveying community in Nevada. It was a fitting tribute to the With 2023 coming to a close, it is time to provide updated data
organization’s half-century of dedicated service and leadership in based on my article published in The Nevada Traverse 47.4. I
the field. (See article in this edition) will continue to make this an annual edition of delivering the
most current data provided by the Nevada Board of Professional
This year in The Nevada Traverse, we featured three living legends Engineers and Land Surveyors and Great Basin College (please
– Terry McHenry, Paul Pace, and Carl C. deBaca. Each of these see the Table for the current data). Thank you, Patty & Murray, for
individuals has made substantial contributions to the profession continuing to provide the data for NALS!
of land surveying and has been in- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE u
strumental in the growth and success 2022 DATA
of NALS. This edition of the Traverse
Age Range
is dedicated to the NALS members. I ALL Active PLS Resident Active PLS Non-Res Active PLS Net Change from 2021 Net Change Resident
would like to recognize all of the past, 0 0 0 -1 0
21-25
26-30
present, and future members as the 6 2 4 4 2
31-35
‘living legends’ for your unwavering 10 3 7 -1 0
4
36-40
support and commitment to the as- 19 21 15 -15 -5
-6
58
41-45
-5
37
sociation over the past 50 years. 82 35 47 0 0
46-50
8
51-55
91
A special note of gratitude is extended 100 37 54 -9 -4
47
53
56-60
1
to Nancy Almanzan, who admirably 106 43 63 -8 -1
61-65
took on the role of the 50th An- 98 36 62 17 8
66-70
niversary President. Her leadership 50 22 28 4 -3
71-75
throughout this landmark year has 25 8 17 12 7
76-80
81-85
been exemplary, guiding the associa- 6 2 4 -1 -1
86-90
tion through celebrations and further- 2 1 1 1 0
2022 Data 653 267 386 5 -1
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