Reno is mentioned in this interesting article: Top Retirement’s Dueling Mountain States For Retirement: CO, ID, MT, NV, UT and WY.
Reno, NV (#70). This is the 4th largest city in the state. There are 18 ski areas within 2 hours, and 3 major bodies of water – Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake.