For sale: One Nevada town

About an hour south of Las Vegas is the tiny town of Cal-Nev-Ari, Nevada. Population: 375. It looks like many other desert communities that dot the Mojave Desert, but this one is different: It has a "For Sale" sign on it -- the whole thing. Mark Albert asked the town's owner why she's selling.

[@prestonestes1388]

This woman is the definition of “If you want it done right, do it yourself.”

[@SvtAddict1995]

Preston Estes ❗️❗️❗️i like her for that

[@mawi1172]

She harbors meth heads & drunks.

[@igotajopamerica3040]

I think this lady really don't want to sell, but realizing she is getting closer to the other end of life,she has the opportunity at this point to try to select the right buyer to benefit the town for it's future.

[@DevinSamarin]

Like a real life Willy Wonka but not much chocolate

[@igotajopamerica3040]

@@DevinSamarin only if it had chocolate. We could pool are money together and live like Kings.lol.

[@marthagonzalez5528]

That's right

[@jasonatkins6111]

+IGOTAJOP America Change your name to CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!

[@nm93932]

Yes...that is why it will become a resort....

[@whitewolf1298]

No paved roads and no schools = no taxes. Sign me up.

[@diegito-hp1484]

Yup 😂😂

[@237g]

Bar, casino and plenty of room a dirtbike.

[@robertbissonnette9023]

I'm down for it

[@titoyama5760]

No taxes, now that's the American dream

[@korykloth9244]

No state taxes.

[@dbeaus]

There are a lot of stories like this if you get out and seek them. In the 70's I was on the way home from the Army in El Paso to Chicago. We were in the middle of nowhere in Kansas and stopped in for gas at a place that had a diner. It was early AM and there was no one in there except a lady in her 60's. She was preparing the diner for breakfast and also ran the gas station by herself. After settling the gas situation, I asked her who changes tires, etc. She said she does everything except transmissions. I believed her. As we talked, I grew more in awe of this lady. Her name was Mrs. Miller and she had run the gas station by herself for over 15 years. She was also the mayor of the little town, sorry I don't remember the name. She was a licensed electrician, the first female in the counties history and she was going for the certification in Plumbing. After we ate she said she had to leave to deliver the mail. I am not making this up. She was also an artist who bought old metal milk cans and painted them with American Indian scenes. She seemed perfectly comfortable leaving Dennis and me alone there to finish our meal. She never did mention a bill and when we asked her how much, she said you guys just got out of the Army and the food was on her. We left at the same time and we noticed she didn't lock anything up. She said she goes 6 days a week, 12 hours a day. After she left, we went back in and left her $20 under a plate. I am 70 now and have been all over the US. Met lots of memorable people, she is at the top.

[@ol59kafer92]

Thank you for you service in the military God bless you. Places and people like you and her are very rare I'm glad there are still people like you out there .I just hope to find a place like that to retire to.

[@Sssssssslf]

What a cool story and an even cooler lady! I never read long comments but I did this one, right to the end! I've always wanted to do a long road trip across America and see some of these little towns and villages, the people who live in them seem like the best kind of people, they and the places they live intrigue me so much

[@dbeaus]

@@ol59kafer92 Thank you for a nice comment. You should see some of them. As far as the military, I don't think I did anything a lot of other people did, we got called, we went. Some gave a lot more. The story is true to the best of my recollection. There are some amazing people out there who will never get any attention or recognition. Just ordinary folks doing extraordinary things. I wish you well.

[@benjaminmcgaha5753]

@@dbeaus ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I love it. Well said sir

[@mosesdevadass6056]

Daniel Batitsas Thanks for your service. It’s actually funny how the most kindest people come from the smallest towns.

[@keamsilva]

Seems like a very hardworking women. Proud of what she’s done. Talk about community driven.

[@danielmariscal3934]

Agree!!

[@keamsilva]

Ryan Anderson yeah she did raise me afterall and 6 others

[@tastybritches6644]

Reporter: how do you like living here? Kid on atv: wouldn't you like to know weather boy!

[@theraiden1018]

...where are your parents?

[@joeydoink-doink742]

Kids these days.....

[@makaynchealhalibbealkhooo9673]

😂😂

[@dam.5470]

r/youngpeopleyoutbe

[@dam.5470]

@riley szcz 👌

[@tackyman2011]

I don't think they make Americans like her any more.

[@plasma9839]

+tackyman2011

[@zazaaziella16]

My parents, my Brothers and Sisters and My Son are like this!! Most Patriotic Americans are like this!

[@mikeaskme3530]

@tackyman2011 i think you are wrong, every American is like her, every American would love to have their own town, and their own land, its just that every American cant afford it.

[@mikeaskme3530]

@@zazaaziella16 how do you define patriotic?

[@zazaaziella16]

@@mikeaskme3530 Believing in The Constitution .

[@bryanrowland899]

Let’s all pitch in and buy it

[@kyushka.]

Bryan Rowland facts it beautiful

[@TheBikemaster94]

Build a high speed Transit to connect to Vegas and L.A that'll definitely bring people in. Everyone loves food and buys gas so build plenty of restaurants and gas stations to get the ball rolling. This is a gold mine for the right investor. There's plenty of land to build a theme park maybe some off road trails

[@dylansime4036]

Yes i call dibs on ceo

[@joethompson6960]

Dylan Sime I hereby oust you and replace myself as CEO

[@christopherh6431]

I will throw in 50 bucks

[@jackwilson9280]

Her husband's name is Slim and he's from near Primm...you can't make this up

[@ve6009]

@Broly the sarcastic savage ReAllY?

[@paulhanke5827]

hope who ever buys it don't over develop the area and leave it as it is. old western towns like this are rare and hard to come by now a days

[@KeithsReviews]

Did you hear who the 3 potential buyers were ? Trust me, that town will not be the same.

[@tylercummings5045]

It wouldn't be worth the 8 million if you didn't expand and make it into something that's going to bring people in and make money. They said 3/4 of the land is going un-used

[@acedrawer91]

No they arent. Have you ever driven, out west?

[@mamelu711]

@@acedrawer91 True, there are western towns about every 70 miles out here in the west

[@Kiko-px8hu]

Id buy it and kick everyone out.

[@joannparker3974]

You know a rich developer will come in and destroy the small town and I feel for the people living there.

[@KaSwipeSter]

Has kinda happened. Heartland mineral co has bought it and now most of the buisnesses are closed down.

[@johncuppje604]

now thats momma folks.GOD BLESS HER SOUL THEY DONT MAKE THEM LIKE HER ANYMORE...

[@aaronatwood9361]

john cuppje That is absolutely no Lie!!

[@michaelsaintjude]

I am 49 and because of STUPID life choices, I can only wish for her energy & outlook on life. God Bless Her.

[@__aceofspades]

Life isnt always dictated by your choices. I'm much younger but I couldnt survive waking up at 4:45 am like she does, and going to bed after dark. Some people have the genetics that give them energy and long life, others dont

[@Jose-wd6kn]

michaelsaintjude what you do?

[@CarsandCats]

It's never too late to change the road you are on...

[@michaelsaintjude]

@@CarsandCats Hey, I appreciate that #OneFastDuster, I honestly do.

[@michaelsaintjude]

@@Jose-wd6kn I worked the last 30 years as a Longshoreman on the waterfront there in Long Beach/San Pedro CA.... I'm now in a small township in Nevada and I absolutely love it here. After spending my whole life in a big city like Los Angeles with all the temptations and vices that come with it. I have Less Than Zero regrets for leaving such an overpriced, overcrowded County for that matter. Honestly, if you or anyone was to ask me 30 years ago; if I would leave SoCal? it would of been a easy hands down NO, even with all the good & fun memories I have from living in the City of Angels, from seeing Motley Crue in the early 80s too Guns & Roses in the 90s What about you Jose, what's Ur story Bro?

[@rhigel2269]

Been there! Stopped once to get something to eat and played the slot machines, after seven years of just driving through, going to Vegas and back to Lake Havasu City.

[@pgnandt]

It's a half hour flight from Havasu. Researching for a fly-in. Do you thing there is still a functioning cafe?

[@RandolphAgarn1]

I drive thru this town about 4 times a year going to Las Vegas.

[@MarcoGamer640Productions2012]

Randolph Agarn I live in Vegas and was born and raised and I’ve never heard of this place until today.

[@WATTS824]

@@MarcoGamer640Productions2012 lol we live under a rock my friend 😁🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jayrolopez]

I stopped by to go to the restroom in the casino over this Memorial Day. It’s kind of a trip to see it on the news and for sale. I would never want to live there but cool little story nonetheless.

[@edwardstarling1835]

I used to live there.

[@BobbyTucker]

@@MarcoGamer640Productions2012 , I lived in Las Vegas, Nevada 35 years, from 1970 to 2005. I used to drive to Cal Nev Ari at least once a week to see a friend of mine who lived there, It was very quiet as far back as 1986-87, that was the last time I visited there, I kind of miss it now.

[@jamemann4700]

May she live longer and that town grow

[@tiffsaver]

I don't know this lady... but I love her. She has the same pioneer spirit that made America great. WHAT A WOMAN!!!

[@jotakux7489]

I love this lady. Wish they’d make a doc on her and her life. The small parts she talked about seemed really interesting. I’d watch it.

[@RVingTheCountry]

If it’s not about the money she should let the existing towns people own it. Pass it along. Keep it as is so the money hungry business men don’t ruin it.

[@drrydog]

Your idea of "money hungry businessmen" is kind of what built it In the first place. Some people like building a lot of wealth. some don't.

[@edwardkann978]

Never trust anyone only ke,sis everything is ma scam

[@edwardkann978]

Gttregreed raises its ugly head again

[@abpob6052]

I stayed there once in 1989 at Thanksgiving with a lady I was dating. She had friends that had a home along the airplane runway and she was house sitting while they traveled for the holiday. Lots of people had their own planes.

[@THX--nn5bu]

My Father camped here for a few months when he was working at the California-Edison Power plant in Laughlin Nevada back in the late 1970's, we ventured around the desert area of that place since I am born not too far from there.

[@LucifersDeathSquad]

Can I have your autograph

[@markbabiak808]

I think that's the coolest story I've heard in a long time what a sweet old lady 😀

[@admagnificat]

What a delightful story. Thank you for all of your hard work in producing this.

[@Pambiehome]

She is chilling in her town. 🥰 I love her. I want a town someday

[@csmstreeter]

It reminds me of Schitt's Creek! I hope the new owner keeps the citizens in mind when she sells so they can maintain their quality of life, at least to some degree. Look up Schitt's Creek and you'll see what I mean!

[@Cutelatinguy2]

She's so cute, I hope she's doing well and lives a long life!

[@ActiveAtom]

What a great American story we love our country and we love being a neighbor of this area. Thank you CBS for bringing us this story. Lance & Patrick.

[@thomasy.1696]

A lady with great heart. Also kind of sad that she gradually realizes time has the upper hand. No kids. No husband. Not an easy live

[@supernovero]

"A marijuana resor-" "A MARIJUANA RESORT?!?"

[@psisis7423]

Yes sir

[@oscarb1571]

Broly The Sarcastic Savage munchies

[@ericj4978]

It looks freakin' awesome. How cool would it be to own a town? Secluded desert runway...Small loan please.

[@craigslistmeetup8598]

We have people looking to turn it to a Hydroponic farm, agriculture, and one wants to turn it into a marijuana resort! .....Soooo basically all the buyers want to make it a marijuana resort? lmao

[@lindabevier-vian7101]

Not nssasarily...You can grow all kinds of FOOD useing hydroponics...And fish too.//

[@andrewgross2151]

It sounded like he said, "hydro phonics resort".

[@littleconnormcd]

"When you leave here are you going to take your money and run" Let's see her change her answer when it becomes a marijuana Resort

[@mubarakgidadoumar3247]

She's amazing!

[@williamwagener]

As a Pot Haven, it might become a mini - Las Vegas. LoL. America was Once created by people like this.

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Pot Haven is definitely not on the list. The last thing we want is smelly fat weed smokers.

[@cpufreak101]

@@EnchantedSmellyWolf it's the middle of the desert, literally who will it bother except for the stoners out there?

[@dabprod]

She's my kind of woman, but I'm only 73 so probably too young for her. I ride a Harley though, wonder if she'd like to take a ride with me....?

[@ericthompson9507]

dabprod no way she would have anything to do with you!

[@Thenameisfreddy227]

dabprod woah. Calm down grandpa...

[@patrickboland3799]

Atta boy, get her 😂

[@spicymemesauce8587]

JUU MAMA how is he a perv he's asking

[@alex042687]

Call her up or better yet ride out there. You might wind up with half!

[@davidfrehlini5430]

Well I can only speak for my self, but it looks like a very peaceful and beautiful little Town. Please keep it that way!

[@therealrobbdee672]

Coolest lady ever quiet possibly!!!

[@derpy1031]

quite

[@Porter5habazz]

I hope whoever buys this town treats the town n the people right.

[@johnmeadows5645]

ha ha, i saw her at rick harrison's pawn shop try to pawn it to him.

[@markzylstra2947]

Rick probably offered her $100 since he was taking a big risk.

[@jq7323]

@@markzylstra2947 He had to call in an expert on towns. It could just be a mirage.

[@jja1483]

Mark Zylstra Ricks gonna be like I'm surrounded by feds cuz they own 80 %of the land , would u be willing to take $75🤔😅

[@jq7323]

@I don’t like Lgbt people Congrats you've won the award for being the worst at understanding a joke

[@joeydoink-doink742]

Chumlee had to wake Rick up for this. "It better be good"

[@ron7gray59]

If I had money I'd buy it and move the same day

[@thecurtray]

and I would like to be your first neighbor

[@caliwoman]

Oops! Too darn hot.

[@milesralls7972]

Which is exactly why you don’t have that much money

[@charlieq6083]

Me to

[@leesteal4458]

I'd buy it and celebrate by going a week without working.

[@boogietaveras92]

A alien themed theme park sounds like a good idea down there. Good way to bring people, just food for thought.

[@Mrbrownstone1028]

That’s one wise woman there. Lived a long interesting life. Always on the move

[@bigsteve777able]

a lady with true grit as the say how could you not love her, wish her all the best from Scotland.

[@romancorey6796]

For having done this almost entirely by herself, it’s impressive

[@terencejay8845]

It's a bargain at $8mill, as it was up for sale in 2010 for $17mill..

[@treedillinger5801]

But 3 years later and still hasn’t sold. Still asking 8 million. It’s been for sale for almost a decade and no takers 😬 ...not sure it’s a bargain.

[@brianteed7390]

Wow, got it for free and selling it for $8 million. You can buy the same amount of acreage today for $50 to $100 thousand.

[@andycheng9066]

I guess KZbin recommendations have brought us all back together again

[@HLJlovejoy]

Inspiring! A class act in every sense of the word ❤️.

[@gummybear41283]

What an awesome lady and Pilot. May God Bless her

[@jroar123]

I love that town. I wouldn’t mind moving there.

[@curtis8954]

I LOVE HER. what an awesome lady!!!!!!

[@latitudesouthcarolina9153]

That is absolutely awesome. It sucks that her husband is gone.

[@wildfirevodka3906]

Sounds like a great place. Outstanding!

[@marryson123]

I would buy it and turn it into an old west style town.

[@tonyd9455]

It already is an old west town. Didn't you watch the video? There are no paved roads and only 4 stop signs.

[@phyllisstein1837]

hahahaha, pretty sure she meant "an old Hollywood movie stage style western town." hahahahaha - just go buy an old Hollywood movie stage style western town. probably cost less than $8M

[@siobhanc777]

Me toooooooooo!!!!!@ I'd put 1 stop light, an old country style western bar, horses to ride, jail, kinda like the old western recreations at the theme parks but jail n post office n school aren't in working order so as to not be affiliated with the govt as little as possible anyway!

[@bethb9926]

It already is.

[@johnweis4688]

And I would move there in a heart beat

[@davidtosh7200]

Will Cal Nev Ari be the smallest incorporated city (town) in Nevada?

[@NUCLEARARMAMENT]

David Tosh Is it the smallest? I thought it was some community (incorporated) in Esmeralda County that was the smallest. 640 acres seems like the maximum limit permissible under the Homestead Act, which is the piece of legislation the land for this particular town was obtained through.

[@phyllisstein1837]

it's not incorporated.

[@bqkmg2037]

They should name the town after her? "Kinwell" Nevada ..instead of cal nev ari????.

[@jebbie2595]

*I love the way she has the little cemetery laid out. Very clean/neat.*

[@bonzai8316]

The government just gave her millions of dollars worth of land and an airstrip. Definitely no quid pro quo going down in Calnevari. Lol

[@Sulfen]

Bon Zai Governemnts all over the world have done that to less than desirable land. I have family in California and Texas that got some free land from the government to farm. I also have family in Mexico that got a huge chunk of land for free to develop. It’s nearly impossible for that to happen today unless you go to Alaska.

[@bonzai8316]

Sulfen I believe it happens. Not doubting that at all. Just saying nothing is for free. Perhaps your family aren’t at liberty to say how they got the government to give them the land and that’s the official story they give friends and family. Nothing in life is free.

[@bonzai8316]

Sulfen A Didn’t Barry Seal acquire Mena airport for free? I’m sure he told his friends and family the same spiel.

[@Sulfen]

Bon Zai I think that my family in the US got their land in the late 1800's or early 1900's through the Homestead Act of 1862 which gave up to 160 acres of free land to farmers willing to work the land. But my family in Mexico got it in the mid 1950's because they were offering them chunks of 250-500 acres first come first serve in a desolate area and my grandpa happened to live in that area and got priority because he served the Mexican army at the time.

[@bobs182]

Bon, the government gave her 600 acres of barren desert 50 years ago. After spending thousands of dollars drilling for and finding water, the land was uaseable.

[@scottfoster2487]

Time for the citizens to just buy it.

[@tinytt854]

Do they look like they could afford 8 million?!

[@MrKEMills]

Tammy Ryder If they all put their funds together, they might be able to afford it.

[@MrKEMills]

8,000,000/375 = 21,333.33. They should be able to afford it.

[@magician5841]

@@MrKEMills if that 12 year old can come up with $21,000 I'd be really damn impressed

[@tylercummings5045]

Lol, what a stupid comment.. They are mainly old retired people that are living off of social security, maybe at best getting 600-900 a month. There's no way they all have $20k. And even if they were to purchase it, they would always be conflicted on ownership and making decisions

[@justtrumpem4849]

Both husbands took her last name.🤣🤣🤣

[@tonysirius3215]

Boss moves

[@faybelle2991]

That's very Me. Looking for husbando #2

[@M60gunner1971]

Weak

[@laceyb9147]

I know that's right 😂😂😍😂

[@griffindrungilas]

I wanna marry her

[@sergeantseven4240]

I really hope this town sticks around for a long time after she's gone, what an amazing woman.

[@alexanderc8898]

This Lady is Awesome!!!

[@vinsanity982]

Kind of unexpected but, I feel a desire to live there for some reason

[@smug8567]

Mary Todd Lincoln was known for eating 15 pears in one sitting, then she would go out in the backyard of the White house and throw up. The staff hated her because they had to continually clean up pear vomit on a daily basis

[@giulianolacey3378]

God bless this woman !

[@robertwelch2843]

They have a great classic diner here. Stop by often on the way to Vegas from Laughlin

[@jbizzle8491]

My grandpa did something similar back in the 50s in Pahrump, NV, not too far away. Btw, it's pronounced Cal Nev Ari (areeeeee)

[@scottlavoie5405]

Wow, what an amazing story!! What happened who bought it, hope it's still around! I'd love to retire to a place like that!!

[@madambutterfly7513]

A true, patriotic American! I love this country even tho I was born in Greece, it's in my blood to be a patriot, respecting the constitutjon of this great United States of America 🇺🇲🇬🇷🇺🇲🇬🇷🇺🇲🇬🇷🇺🇲🇬🇷🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Incredible lady! They don't make them like that anymore!

[@J8den]

Pot Resort, could make tons of bank

[@Humor-Activity-Club]

Is this town sold yet? How much today?

[@M60gunner1971]

three-fiddy

[@sofiaannexochiquetzal8162]

This is heartfelt. What a lady. I just fell in love with her.

[@lorddoma6637]

What a sweet wonderful lady. God bless her.

[@ThatsControversial]

hold up, this is Blaine County from GTA V the airstrip @5:59 is an exact match

[@lensperspective9753]

That's Controversial Sorry, Son, but your are thinking of the Salton Sea in California. This is just a small town in Nevada, the way we like it

[@av3169]

Lens Perspective Me being from that area, I can guarantee it is based off of the Salton sea.

[@romanbellic9580]

I got about 6 dollars, take it or leave it.

[@paularogers3549]

What a beautiful place and lady

[@richardkimble1265]

You should do a story on Verlie Doing. Just up the road, she and her husband built Searchlight. I worked for her, and she was a super person!

[@briangalvin2800]

Bob Van Hook knew Slim...l met mrs Kidwell many times over the last forty years....ktg

[@WeerdMunkee]

Finally, I have a legitimate reason for saying, “I own this town!!” 😂

[@asmafiver6422]

Damn, this woman is a BADASS. She's a boss round these parts

[@Drew4078]

That woman is an American treasure!

[@dindings]

Isn’t the state up for sale? I give 20 bucks

[@superlozer89able]

If he were to do the rent to buy for 200 a week it would take him 700+ years

[@RaoulThomas007]

Super Lozer He’s an optimist !

[@marshaperez4158]

😁😁😁 that's an awful long time.😁

[@israelsarabia2700]

I should have started saving money when this video was first aired.....Might have saved 8 Million by now !

[@zl707hp]

Amazing story Made my day !

[@oogie-boogie]

love that!

[@Liuhuayue]

This is Animal Crossing: Desert edition.

[@santostracey93]

Okay, I’m gonna ask, and I have nothing against with the way people choose to live, I just wanna know. Why does it seem like Nevada doesn’t ever want to modernize itself? I’ve lived in Nevada (Reno) for about 20 years now and still living, and I’ve seen small, yet dramatic growth and improvement throughout my years being here. And while I believe this small growth will do great for the future of my city and more so for the future of this state as a whole, there are others who downright hate the idea of Nevada becoming a more modernized state. They throw around rhetorics such as “Don’t California my Nevada”, giving the idea that ??modernizing a city or a state will somehow make that certain area less of the place it once was before it was improved?? Which I don’t get at all. A state won’t change into an entirely new state just because it was given a complete makeover. Nevada will always be Nevada, just a bit better! I want people to think that there’re other great places in Nevada besides Vegas. Las Vegas shouldn’t be the only place people think about when coming here. I want every corner of this state to have skylines, big cities, huge skyscrapers, gorgeous vacation spots, amusement parks, bigger shopping malls the whole nine yards! Why is it wrong to want this??

[@cbgreenbay]

I would buy it and expand the RV park and casino and promote the town as a great UFO sighting spot . And a cheap place for the snow birds to spend the winter .

[@JayJay-wb4mv]

if had that kind off money i would buy that place

[@milesralls7972]

Which is exactly why you don’t have that kind of money

[@tylercummings5045]

This is a horrible investment in every aspect! Honestly a dumb way to spend 8 million.. You could buy a profitable apartment building for that much. Hence why you are broke boi, cause you probably make bad financial choices

[@PlanetJigobotTV]

A development company will buy it and start development soon. They will move all the people out and start new.

[@Tony-my3sy]

PlanetJigobotTV most likely. But i think its a bit far from las vegas to commute lol

[@Jretro992]

Respect for this amazing lady. Old school.

[@bluekarma4]

America is so lucky to have all these wide open places.

[@Rioshaythord]

Is it anywhere around Area 51 a million plus people need accommodations. 👽👽👽👽

[@i000_]

Sounds like a good unique opportunity... 8 Million. I'll do 7.3 Million cash!

[@av3169]

And how are you planning on making revenue from that town? 7.3 million is a huge investment

[@i000_]

@@av3169 🤣🤣 You just asked the easiest question in the world. In that particular area there's so much you can do to generate revenue. I don't like sharing my ideas, but I'll give you two different hints for two different revenue generators there. Hint 1: Sound Hint 2: Chipd

[@TheDustysix]

Tough independent LADY! I miss the Desert Southwest. Florida, storms, humidity and trash.

[@robertcecil6880]

I completely agree, she is an amazing woman for certain 👍🏻‼️ P.S. One grounded pilot to another , you are the best!

[@TheTexan99]

You know she cares that BIG .44 on her 😂🤣💥

[@cyruscachola8062]

Pervert mind

[@joenodden]

8 million for a whole town like that isn't too bad

[@WallyTony]

I love this place and always have wanted to go.

[@edgarlongenecker6730]

And still beautiful at seventy-eight!