The land where Bonnie Spring Ranch stood until 2019 is getting new life.
A groundbreaking for the 65 acre parcel took place Tuesday morning.
The owners of the land Joel Laub and Randall Jones of The Reserve at Red Rock Canyon are converting the property to public use land plus an ultra luxury residential community.
Red Lake Nation News: Rep. Titus Introduces Legislation Establishing Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Washington, D.C. ▪ Today Representative Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District introduced H.R. 6751, the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022. This legislation will designate Avi Kwa Ame as a National Monument and permanently protect nearly 450,000 acres of biologically diverse and culturally significant lands within the Mojave Desert. Representative Titus…
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Protecting the lands that protect us
© Getty Images Growing up in Southern Nevada, I enjoyed time spent outdoors with family and friends, connecting to nature through hiking, camping, picnic days, and during annual family hunting trips to the Ruby Mountains. These lands and the ability to access and forge a connection to nature is something precious we must protect for…
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Las Vegas Sun: Cherish state’s natural wonders
For many Nevadans, Red Rock Canyon is more than just a weekend trip — it is a sacred slice of home. The sandstone cliffs are indispensable to our health, recreation and enjoyment. However, as more people discover this crown jewel, overcrowding and unsustainable usage threaten our most precious public lands. Save Red Rock has always…
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Las Vegas Weekly: THE CLARK COUNTY LANDS BILL WOULD PROTECT NEVADA’S UNSPOILED ACRES (AND MORE)
Ever wonder why housing prices are so high when Las Vegas is surrounded by empty land just waiting to be developed? Like, why not break ground already? The answer is that developers can’t endlessly build because most of Nevada—48 million acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—is owned by the federal government. As…
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Las Vegas Sun: A big victory for a natural beauty
By Pauline van Betten, Blue Diamond ▪ At the break of dawn, just as the sun peaks over the horizon, Red Rock Canyon is at its quietest. The cyclists haven’t started their rides, the birds aren’t quite awake, and the rush of cars filled with hikers and climbers have yet to hit the road. In…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect our wondrous lands
Our state is lucky to have unique natural wonders and vast landscapes. They make Nevada such a special place to live, work and explore. Get Outdoors Nevada wants to see these special places protected long into the future and is pleased that Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., recognize that need…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Nevada senator announces ‘largest conservation bill in state history’
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — It’s being called the largest conservation bill in Nevada history. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the bill on Wednesday, along with a companion bill in the house by Congresswoman Dina Titus. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act would protect 2 million acres of federally-owned land, including in Red Rock…
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Las Vegas Sun: Proposed bill outlines development of public lands around Las Vegas
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has filed a bill that would lay out a plan for development of public lands around Las Vegas over the next several decades. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act attempts to strike a balance between regulating urban sprawl and protecting Southern Nevada’s environment. It would earmark more than 2…
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KTNV ABC 13: Efforts underway to protect Nevada lands, cleanup events scheduled on Earth Day
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — April 22 is Earth Day, and many local businesses and community leaders are taking action to protect Southern Nevada lands. Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act to the U.S. Senate in February. The bill proposes protections for more than two million acres of land, including…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Clark County urged to adopt conservation plan
Local leaders and environmentalists urged Clark County on Tuesday to adopt a conservation resolution. County Commissioner Justin Jones was among the speakers at a news conference at the Clark County Government Center before the commission’s meeting. The speakers urged the county to adopt the “30 by 30” resolution, which calls on governments to commit to…
Read MoreLas Vegas Weekly: THE CLARK COUNTY LANDS BILL WOULD PROTECT NEVADA’S UNSPOILED ACRES (AND MORE)
Ever wonder why housing prices are so high when Las Vegas is surrounded by empty land just waiting to be developed? Like, why not break ground already? The answer is that developers can’t endlessly build because most of Nevada—48 million acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—is owned by the federal government. As…
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