Media Coverage

Originally published by Daniel Rothberg, The Nevada Independent Read here: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/conservation-groups-prioritize-permanent-conservation-protections-environmental-law-in-clark-county-lands-bill October 8th, 2019 – 2:00am Fourteen state and national conservation groups sent a letter on Friday to the congressional delegation, stating that any future Clark County lands bill must not “undermine public participation” or “undermine bedrock environmental laws.” The letter, which included five principles the […]

Originally published by Vegasnews.com Read here: https://www.vegasnews.com/189095/congresswoman-susie-lee-to-join-hall-of-famer-mountain-biker-david-wiens-for-ride-through-red-rock.html October 1, 2019 This Thursday, October 3, Congresswoman Susie Lee will join David Wiens, famed mountain biker and executive director of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), and members of Save Red Rock for a morning mountain bike ride through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The groups will also host a […]

Originally published by Las Vegas Weekly Read here: https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2019/jul/25/best-of-vegas-save-red-rock-canyon/ Thu, Jul 25, 2019 (2 a.m.) The local grassroots organization works hard to protect the beauty and nature of Red Rock Canyon and the surrounding areas. Current efforts include a Red Rock bike path, the Keep Red Rock Rural initiative and guided nature walks for those […]

As interest in the conservation area grows, officials balance challenges, preservation and plans for the future Originally published by Miranda Willson, Las Vegas Sun Read here: https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2019/jul/11/for-the-love-of-red-rock/ Thu, Jul 11, 2019 (2 a.m.) Stephanie Forte moved from Aspen, Colorado, to the Las Vegas Valley in 1998, specifically to be closer to one of the world’s […]

Originally published by Vegasnews.com Read here: https://www.vegasnews.com/185368/13th-annual-jam-at-the-barn-music-festival-in-blue-diamond-park-june-1.html May 22, 2019 Jam at the Barn eclectic music festival hosts its 13th annual gathering in Blue Diamond Park in Blue Diamond, NV, Saturday, June 1, 2019. The family- friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Musical guests in a variety of genres include artists like grammy award winning musician Alex Wand and […]

Originally published by Mike Prevatt, Nevada Public Radio Read here: https://knpr.org/knpr/2019-04/plans-build-houses-near-red-rock-stalled-now Apr 22, 2019 Las Vegans have been up in arms about a proposed 3,000-home development near Red Rock Canyon for years.   And for now, those plans are stalled, thanks to a recent vote by the Clark County Commission.   It’s the latest in a long-running […]

Originally published by Patrick Walker, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/housing-development-near-red-rock-faces-hurdle/ Posted: Apr 17, 2019 / 12:35 PM PDT / Updated: Apr 19, 2019 / 11:04 AM PDT LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A proposed development near Read Rock Conservation Area has been a point of contention for nearly a decade. Wednesday, Clark County commissioners took a key vote that will delay […]

Originally published by Amy Abdelsayed, Alicia Pattillo, Cinthia Maldonado, KTNV Las Vegas Read here: https://www.ktnv.com/news/commissioners-vote-on-the-future-of-red-rock-canyon Posted: 9:25 AM, Apr 17, 2019 Updated: 9:29 PM, Apr 17, 2019 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A development project near Red Rock Canyon was put on hold after a vote by Clark County Commissioners on Wednesday. Gypsum Resources wants to build businesses and […]

Originally published by Cassandra Mlynarek, Fox 5 Las Vegas Read here: https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/county-votes-against-red-rock-development-must-get-blm-ok/article_488f72a2-6176-11e9-8d50-2b1d5829ef03.html Posted Apr 17, 2019 LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – In a unanimous vote, Clark County Commissioners voted against changing requirements for a proposed housing development bordering Red Rock Canyon. Gypsum Resources has tried to pass the proposal for several years. Clark County told the company […]

Originally published by Kelsey Thomas, News 3 Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/controversial-plan-to-build-thousands-of-homes-overlooking-red-rock-on-hold-for-now Wednesday, April 17th 2019 LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A controversial plan to build thousands of homes overlooking Red Rock Canyon is on hold, for now. At a Clark County Commission meeting Wednesday morning, it all came down to building a new road into the […]