Environmentalists are petitioning federal authorities to protect a rare yellow sunflower threatened by the millions of visitors who flock to Red Rock Canyon each year.
Read MoreKNPR Nevada Public Radio: SAVE Act passes House, CCSD cuts and Red Rock sunflower at risk
House GOP advances voter ID bill, Nevada rolls out new data policy, CCSD faces staff cuts, Red Rock sunflower nears extinction, and Basque cheesecake gains fame. The Daily Rundown – February 12th, 2026 ????️ House Republicans approved legislation Wednesday that would impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections. The bill, called the Safeguard American…
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: Rare Red Rock sunflower at high risk of extinction, petition argues
About 3 million people visit Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas every year, but few have noticed the tiny yellow sunflower that has called it home for centuries.
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Petition launched to prevent extinction of Red Rock sunflower near Las Vegas
An environmental group is petitioning the BLM to do more to protect a particular sunflower found at Red Rock.
Read MoreSierra Sun Times: 154 Organizations Urge Senate to Reject Stevan Pearce Nomination to Lead the Bureau of Land Management Over Public Lands Concerns
Re: Oppose the Nomination of Stevan Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Read MoreConservation Lands Foundation: Local Communities Urge Congress to Oppose Stevan Pearce for Bureau of Land Management Director, Citing “Betrayal of Public Interest”
In a letter submitted today to members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, local residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and community leaders living adjacent to public lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are calling on Congress to reject the nomination of Stevan Pearce for BLM Director.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Can cloud seeding programs boost water supply in the West?
Western states invest millions in weather modification technology to increase precipitation
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Where to find the relocated Red Rock Canyon north marker
Visitors at Red Rock Canyon now have a safer place to stop and take photos thanks to a new paved parking lot that opened Tuesday.
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: To avoid crashes, Red Rock Canyon sign gets new home
Selfies at the Red Rock Canyon sign will look a little different from now on.
Read MoreKNPR Nevada Public Radio: Red Rock Canyon sign unveiled
The Red Rock Canyon Marker North sign unveiled its new home this morning at 8:00am.
Read MoreKSNV News 3: New parking lot at Red Rock Canyon opens as part of extensive trail development initiative
Red Rock Canyon is unveiling a new parking lot as it continues to make the site safer for visitors.
Read MoreNevada State Parks: Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Spring Mountain Ranch
Nevada State Parks is proud to present the Wild and Scenic Film Festival Tour, coming to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on Saturday, November 8, 2025!
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: Iconic Red Rock Canyon sign moves to new location
Those visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area may notice a big difference as they approach.
Read MoreKSNV News 3: Red Rock Canyon sign relocated to new parking area for safer visitor experience
Visitors taking a trip out to Red Rock Canyon will now have a new spot for a photo opportunity with the iconic Red Rock Canyon Marker along the North side of Nevada State Route 159.
Read MoreKNPR Nevada Public Radio: Red Rock Legacy Trail starts construction, prioritizing the safety of hikers and cyclists
In February of 2020, the Clark County Commission approved construction of the Red Rock Legacy Trail.
Read MoreThe Nevada Independent: In the weeds
Construction of a bicycle and pedestrian trail connecting Summerlin and Red Rock National Conservation Area kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony last week.
Read More107.9 Coyote County: Red Rock Legacy Trail Construction to Begin, Making Cycling Safer by 2026
Construction on Red Rock Legacy Trail, a project the community has worked on for nearly two decades to enhance safety and improve access for cyclists and outdoor users in the Red Rock Canyon area, kicked off on July 1.
Read MoreKSNV News 3: Red Rock Legacy Trail construction begins, promising safer path for cyclist and hikers
The groundbreaking for phase one of the Red Rock Legacy Trail has officially begun.
Read More107.9 Coyote County: $100 Million Red Rock Trail Project Gets Underway After 20 Years of Safety Concerns
Construction on the much-anticipated Red Rock Legacy Trail has begun to enhance safety for hikers and bikers across Clark County.
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: Red Rock Legacy Trail finally breaks ground. What happens next?
On Tuesday, Save Red Rock saw its organizing efforts come to fruition as Clark County broke ground on the first phase of construction for Red Rock Legacy Trail. The group raised an initial $12 million in grant funding for the project, which later grew to $100 million with a slew of local partnerships.
Read MoreLVSportsBiz: Paved Trail Grows In Red Rock: Groundbreaking (Finally) For 19-Mile Road Safety Trail Through Red Rock Corridor From Summerlin To Blue Diamond Road Tuesday
Longtime bicyclist/Albietz friend Heather Fisher of the small village of Blue Diamind off SR 159 gave a stirring speech at the groundbreaking hosted by Clark County Commissioner/bicyclist Justin Jones.
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