Wells is a small community located approximately 50 miles east of the city of Elko. It hosts a population of just under 1,500 people but is surrounded by the Ruby Mountains and the Humboldt Range. Wells is the crossroads to many neighboring metropolitan areas but prides itself on its outdoor amenities including the scenic drive to Angel Lake. The City of Wells strives to create a safe, attractive, enriching environment for a thriving and growing community with diverse values in tradition, family, recreation, and education.