Current Efforts

Dec 11 2020

Fighting for Safety: The Red Rock Legacy Trails

The Red Rock Legacy Trail Goals and Significance Safety Ensuring that locals and tourists of every skill level or recreational usage (biking, walking, running, etc) are offered the opportunity to enjoy a safe, easy-to-follow trail without the danger of automobile traffic. Especially for children and families who would not feel safe on the highway. Economic […]

Jun 11 2020

2nd leg of Red Rock trail project receives federal grant

Originally published by Mick Akers in the Las Vegas Review-JournalRead it here: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/2nd-leg-of-red-rock-trail-project-receives-federal-grant-2050638/ A second leg of a planned multipurpose trail running through Red Rock National Conservation Area received federal funding to move forward. The $11.4 million, 5.2-mile trail will connect the intersection of Hualapai Way and Blue Diamond Road in the southwest valley to […]

Jun 11 2020

Second Leg of Red Rock Bike Trail Coming

Contact: Dan KulinPhone: (702) 455-5534Email: [email protected] Originally published by Clark County, NVRead it here: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/public-communications/news/Pages/Second-Leg-of-Red-Rock-Bike-Trail-Coming.aspx A federal grant has been awarded to construct a second leg of a paved multi-use/bike trail connecting the Southwest Valley to the Red Rock National Conservation Area. The 5.2-mile trail will connect the intersection of Hualapai Way and Blue Diamond Road to the […]

May 25 2020

Bicyclist Struck By Motorized Vehicle Driver Along Nevada State Route 159 In Red Rock Canyon Monday Morning

Originally published by Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.comRead it here: https://lvsportsbiz.com/2020/05/25/bicyclist-struck-by-motorized-vehicle-driver-along-nevada-state-route-159-in-red-rock-canyon-monday-morning/ I was in Red Rock Canyon on SR 159 heading home on my bicycle to Summerlin Monday morning when my heart sank — again. A Nevada Highway Patrol car and fire truck were on the scene and an ambulance was coming. A bicyclist pedaling on […]

Feb 25 2020

Channel 8 WEB EXTRA: Red Rock Legacy Trail in the works

Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/web-extra-red-rock-legacy-trail-in-the-works/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A bicycle trail that will connect Summerlin and the Red Rock Visitors’ Center is in the works right now. Local non-profit group ‘Save Red Rock’ has been pushing for the trail for a decade now. Just last week, Clark […]

Feb 25 2020

Red Rock Legacy Trail will be bicycle path that connects Summerlin and Red Rock’s visitor center

Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/red-rock-legacy-trail-will-be-bicycle-path-that-connects-summerlin-and-red-rocks-visitor-center/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you’ve driven to Red Rock Canyon you know there are a lot of vehicles and cyclists sharing the road. In 2005, Metro Police Officer Don Albietz was killed riding his bike in the area. The tragedy inspired […]

Feb 24 2020

Trail connecting Summerlin and Red Rock Visitor Center in the works

Originally published by Kyla Galer, FOX 5 Las Vegas Read here: https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/trail-connecting-summerlin-and-red-rock-visitor-center-in-the/article_de59a5d2-5798-11ea-97ca-930f26a06783.html?fbclid=IwAR3ZfOoTTZvjsslv7GKffaLcLmtibeCAMU5sarpakUMXfnYeFeXA4rIT_88 February 24, 2020 LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County Commissioners approved a $14.7 million trail connecting Summerlin and the Red Rock Visitor Center. Local nonprofit Save Red Rock has been pushing for this trail for more than a decade. “We’ve been battling safety issues […]

Oct 09 2019

Public lands are a valuable resource

By Sheila Billingsley | Originally published in the Las Vegas Sun October 9, 2019 Last week, Nevadans had a unique opportunity: riding with Rep. Susie Lee on a mountain biking adventure through Red Rock Canyon. Local Save Red Rock members were joined by advocates from the International Mountain Biking Association, the Regional Transportation Commission, Las […]

Sep 01 2019

Help Save Red Rock Urge Congress to Fund the LWCF to support the future of Red Rock Canyon and more.

We want to inform you on some important developments in Congress and how you, the backbone of Save Red Rock, can help. Right now, Congress has an opportunity to provide permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a crucial conservation program that could have an impact right here in Red Rock Canyon. […]

Jun 12 2019

Get the Lead Out Of Lovell Canyon

Save Red Rock Announces Dangerous Lead Levels Discovered in Lovell Canyon Brett Torino Foundation Champions Restoration Project Save Red Rock announces the Brett Torino Foundation, a local nonprofit supporting children, education and the environment, has donated $15,000 to Save Red Rock to aid in the restoration of Lovell Canyon, now a significant initiative for the […]