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Now Up to Congress to Save Red Rock

January 23, 2013

Please contact your congress to support a land exchange and save Red Rock!

Residents of Nevada are represented in Congress by 2 Senators and 3 Representatives.

Member Name	DC Phone	DC FAX	Contact Form
Senator Harry Reid (D- NV)	202-224-3542	202-224-7327	http://www.reid.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm
Senator Dean Heller (R- NV)	202-224-6244	202-228-6753	http://heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact-form
Representative Dina Titus (D – 01)	202-225-5965	202-225-3119	https://titus.house.gov/contact/email-me
Representative Mark Amodei (R – 02)	202-225-6155	202-225-5679	https://amodeiforms.house.gov/contact-us
Representative Joe Heck (R – 03)	202-225-3252	202-225-2185	https://heck.house.gov/contact-me/email-me
Representative Steven Horsford (D – 04)	202-225-9894	202-225-9783	https://horsford.house.gov/contact/email-me

SAVING RED ROCK CANYON

Commissioner Susan Brager’s proposal to trade Federal land for private in-holding in Red Rock Canyon is good news (RJ, 1/19/2013, p. 3B). the Canyon is a priceless National treasure and it would be a shame to see 4700 homes, a business park, and retail areas in the middle of such a marvelous gift of nature.

We all have an important part to play in protecting the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. A Federal trade has been suggested in the past and, while Mr. Rhodes has been amenable to the idea, our Federal representatives have not. The Bureau of Land Management has taken the position that the private land has been scarred by mining and is not worthy of inclusion in the Conservation Area. Our elected Federal officials have refused to engage in a trade. It is up to us to convince our leaders that the Canyon is worth saving as a National resource.

New Dawn For Red Rock?

January 20, 2013

I am very excited (or at least cautiously optimistic) to be writing of a positive development in the battle to save Red Rock. This Tuesday, January 22, 2013, the Clark County Commissioners are going to vote whether or not to: “sign a resolution supporting efforts to exchange the Gypsum Mine Property on Blue Diamond Hill…

Commissioner Resolution Brings New Hope to Red Rock

January 17, 2013

Dear Red Rock Canyon friends, This is hopeful news! This Tuesday, January 22, the Clark County Commissioners are going to vote on a resolution that if passed, could be the first step in removing the threat of development from Red Rock! BCC Item 63: Approve, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution supporting…

Public Requests for Environmental Study Denied

January 16, 2013

It seems ironic that the Nevada “Division of Environmental Protection” would issue a permit without considering the public’s (hundreds of) requests to do an evironmental study first. Here is the report from NDEP about the most recent meeting and permit issuance. Funny how many people thought that the environment on public land next to a…

Yesterday’s meeting with NDEP

December 19, 2012

There was a great turn out at last night’s meeting and the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection received a lot of comments on-line as well. (Comments are welcome until Friday, Dec. 21) At the meeting, NDEP gave an educational presentation about their permitting process then opened it up to questions and comments.

While passion ran high as it always does for Red Rock Canyon, the objections were not pointed to mining or reclamation on private lands as much as it was for lack of permit accountability on private lands and new activity on public lands.

Dec 18 Public Meeting: Developer’s new permit includes public lands!

December 16, 2012

Important Public Hearing

Re: New Permit Application filed with Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for mining and reclamation on private and public lands adjacent Red Rock Canyon NCA by Gypsum Resources (Jim Rhodes’ Development Co.) does not require any environmental studies!

When: December 18, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Blue Diamond Recreation Hall (map)

Invited: the Public, the Red Rock CAC, Commissioner Brager, Commissioner Brown, other County Staff involved in the Gypsum Resources Major Project, and the BLM.

Why to write to Federal Delegation

December 16, 2012

To: My friends and neighbors and their friends and associates Re: the Rape of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fr: Evan Blythin The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has been called the “crown jewel” of public assets. The canyon is facing serious degradation and you can make a difference. A developer has…

2012 Candidates Dina Titus and Justin Jones

October 18, 2012

Save Red Rock has been working hard to help the candidates who work hard to help Save Red Rock. Here are some events you can get involved with, among others you can find on their websites: Dina Titus and Justin Jones

STATE SUPREME COURT CASE

October 3, 2012

Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Nevada Supreme Court heard the appeal in the Gypsum Resources V. Masto case that could be the solution to this entire atrocity of trying to put nonconforming high density development in the precious rural area of Red Rock Canyon. Save Red Rock was there to hear the proceedings.

The choice before the judges:

Was the law (SB 358) made by the people to protect Red Rock, unconstitutional because it did not apply to every county in the state, and/or it singled out one person? Or is the “value” of Red Rock unique and compelling and broad enough to warrant “deference” and protection?

Please Write to Federal Delegates: Request Postcard here or write your own letter

July 24, 2012

Is Red Rock Canyon Disposable?! Did you know that nearly 1000 acres of land above Red Rock Canyon (adjacent to the property that Jim Rhodes owns and is trying to develop) is listed as disposal land? This is not only outrageous but extremely dangerous! All the Federal Government has to do to SAVE RED ROCK…

Thank You (Red) ROCK STARS, MAMA ZEUS, SARA PATTERSON, LION PRIDE

April 18, 2012

A huge shout out of THANKS! to: MAMA ZEUS SARA PATTERSON BAND NAJJA DREAD & LION PRIDE! For a fantastic performance at the Hard Rock Cafe’s ROCK OUT FOR RED ROCK IV! And thanks to all the fans. We had a great time! It’s so cool when supporting such a worthy…

RED ROCK BENEFIT CONCERT #4

April 17, 2012

ROcK oUT foR ReD ROcK IV Benefit ConCErt to SavE ReD ROcK! FriDAy, MAy 18, 2012 HaRD ROcK cAfE on the stRip SARA PATTERSON BAND MAMA ZEUS NAJJA DREAD AND LION PRIDE 7:00-11:30 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., LV, NV 89109 21 and…