The BLM Southern Nevada District has finalized a Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Calico Basin area of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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KSNV News 3: New management plan approved for Calico Basin area near Red Rock Canyon
A new management plan has been approved for the Calico Basin Recreation Area near Red Rock Canyon. A Bureau of Land Management spokesperson said Thursday that the plan does not contain any specific provisions for a new fee program or reservation system.
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Las Vegas Sun: Tour de France supporter event coming to Las Vegas in 2023
By Danny Webster ▪ The actual Tour de France isn’t coming to Las Vegas, but cyclists will get a chance to feel what it’s like to be a part of the biggest cycling event in the world. L’Etape by Tour de France, a series designed to bring the feel of the famed bicycle race to other…
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Take a drive through Red Rock Canyon and you never know what you’ll see or hear. Including a performance by DJ and music producer John Sander, and shooting content for social media.
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KVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Tour de France event coming to Las Vegas in 2023
By Caitlin Lilly ▪ LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – An event by the group behind the iconic Tour de France will be held in Las Vegas next year. According to a news release, L’Étape by Tour de France “offers amateur cyclists the ability to race or ride a stage of the Tour de France in their own…
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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Hydroelectric reservoir proposed on Blue Diamond Hill near Red Rock, government seeks public input
Plans have been drawn up for a proposed water reservoir on top of Blue Diamond Hill, including a hydroelectric power plant near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is hosting a call-in question and comment session Tuesday night to hear from the public about the proposed project.
Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS, in partnership with Save Red Rock and Escape Adventures, hosted a free bike ride in Blue Diamond to celebrate the finale of Outdoor Nevada’s fourth season. June 12, 2021 was also proclaimed as Outdoor Nevada Day, coinciding with National Get Outdoors Day. Loyal fans of the program had the opportunity to meet host…
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Nevada Business Magazine: Vegas PBS to Host Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS to Host Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony WHAT: Vegas PBS, in partnership with Save Red Rock and Escape Adventures, will host a free bike ride in Blue Diamond to celebrate the finale of Outdoor Nevada’s fourth season. Outdoor Nevada enthusiasts and loyal fans of the program will have the opportunity to…
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Las Vegas Weekly: BEST OF VEGAS 2019 – BEST ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORT: SAVE RED ROCK CANYON
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…
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Vegas News: 13th Annual “Jam at the Barn” Music Festival in Blue Diamond Park June 1
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…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Rally for Red Rock: Ride, Run, Hike & Yoga
Originally published by Las Vegas Sun Read here: https://lasvegassun.com/events/2016/dec/03/47942/ Save Red Rock (SRR) is hosting Rally for Red Rock: Ride, Run, Hike & Yoga on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 7-11 a.m. at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Cyclists, runners, hikers, yogis and lovers of Red Rock are encouraged to support SRR’s efforts to protect and preserve Red…
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Desert Companion: Grass Roots Organization
They banded together to preserve the peace in their rural town. Along the way, the big city next door took up the fight, too.
To city dwellers on the neon-lit side of Blue Diamond Hill, the small burg nestled in the western crux of the 159 might seem a bit eerie at night. So quiet, so dark. But to the 300 residents of Blue Diamond, it’s a peace worth fighting for — as is the family-friendly atmosphere that permeates the school, library, park, theater and swimming pool in the former gypsum-mine company town.
Article by Heidi Kyser, Desert Companion, April 15, 2015
