EDITOR:The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California has recently suffered several devastating wildland fires in the east Carson Valley, where the Washoe Tribe always held the Pine Nut Mountains in high esteem, both culturally and spiritually.Most recently, the Carter Springs Fire devastated several Washoe family allotment holdings in the area and as tribal leadership it becomes heartbreaking to hear the stories and voices of those who have lost the pristine, rugged beauty of those affected areas. Stories of family time spent with elders long passed, with existing family members and friends, who gathered together in the annual tradition of gathering …