AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR LAS VEGAS CYCLIST MEMORIAL: LAMAR ADVERTISING DONATES 68 BILLBOARDS
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 16, 2020) – The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM), established to support the families of five Las Vegas cyclists killed in a tragic accident on Thursday, Dec. 10, announces Lamar Advertising has donated 68 digital billboards, including billboards at Allegiant Stadium. The billboards, located throughout the valley, will generate hundreds of millions…
Read MoreVIGIL HONORING FIVE LAS VEGAS CYCLISTS HELD VIRTUALLY AND AT LAS VEGAS CYCLERY
LAS VEGAS – (Dec. 11, 2020) A vigil honoring the lives of five Las Vegas cyclists who lost their lives in a tragic accident on Thursday, Dec. 10, is being held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Las Vegas Cyclery (10575 Discovery Dr.). The event is being held outdoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m….
Read MoreFighting 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…
Read MoreCounty Ordinance Passed to Permanently Ban Shooting in Lovell Canyon
[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 19] Save Red Rock (SRR) is pleased to announce that on October 2, 2019, Clark County Commissioners unanimously passed a County Ordinance introduced by Commissioner Justin Jones, which permanently bans shooting in Lovell Canyon, a rare forested and dispersed camping area behind Red Rock Canyon. In May, Save Red Rock and…
Read MoreCongresswoman Susie Lee to Join Hall-of-Famer Mountain Biker David Wiens for Ride through Red Rock
Save Red Rock Hosting Press Conference Before Bike Ride to Discuss Protection of Public Lands LAS VEGAS — (September 30, 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…
Read MoreSave 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. Soil tests conducted in the canyon by John Hiatt, Ph.D. in chemistry, and Red Rock Audubon Society’s conservation chair revealed lead concentrations more than…
Read MoreSave Red Rock’s Victory: Clark County Commissioners’ Decision to Deny Developer’s Waiver Shuts Down Development Near Red Rock
Today Save Red Rock is thrilled for the people who have fought since 2003 to prevent a high-density development near Red Rock Canyon. On Wednesday, April 17, the Clark County Commissioners, led by Commissioner Justin Jones’ motion, made a unanimous decision to deny the developer’s request to bypass the conditions and shut down the request…
Read MoreSave Red Rock Statement on Confirmation of David Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior
LAS VEGAS (Apr. 11, 2019) Today, after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as the new Secretary of the Interior, Save Red Rock, a non-profit conservation organization, released the following statement: “We are disappointed that the Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt today. Our members have deep concerns over the implications this will…
Read MorePRESS CONFERENCE Save Red Rock Urges Commissioners to Vote No!
LAS VEGAS (Apr. 9, 2019) The ongoing 16-year battle to preserve the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area continues at the Clark County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. The Commissioners will hear and vote on whether to approve or deny Gypsum Resources’ (GR) application items and development plan for a mountain…
Read MoreSave Red Rock Concerned About Potential Precedent with Bonnie Springs Ruling
Email the Commissioners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information ContactJennifer [email protected] | 702-234-9385 LAS VEGAS, NV (March 19, 2019) – The Clark County Commission is set to hear an appeal at the March 20, 2019 County Commission meeting regarding the Bonnie Springs development plan. The appellant is asking County Commissioners to consider questions regarding commercial zoning and use. In advance…
Read MoreMedia Alert – Gypsum Resources Submits a Request to Hold
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Commissioner Brager Stands by Her Conditions of Approval and Gypsum Resources Submits a Request to Hold the Red Rock Development Agenda Items LAS VEGAS, NV (December 4, 2018) –Clark County Commissioner, Susan Brager, today informed Save Red Rock that the Gypsum Resources development request will not be heard on…
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