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New Elko Temple Dedicated, Boosting Faith for 12,000

10/14/2025

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Elder Gary E. Stevenson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Elko Nevada Temple on October 12, 2025, the third temple in Nevada.
The temple was announced by the late President Russell M. Nelson in April 2021.
The temple serves nearly 12,000 members across six counties.
Local leaders expressed excitement about its impact during a leadership transition, the first since 1888.

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Elder Gary E. Stevenson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Elko Nevada Temple on October 12, 2025, the third temple in Nevada.
The temple was announced by the late President Russell M. Nelson in April 2021.
The temple serves nearly 12,000 members across six counties.
Local leaders expressed excitement about its impact during a leadership transition, the first since 1888.