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Las Vegas Sun: Save Red Rock group alleges county sidestepped open-meeting law

Originally published by Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun Read here: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/mar/14/save-red-rock-group-alleges-county-sidestepped-ope/ Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | 2 a.m. In its latest move to block a master-planned community near Red Rock Canyon, a nonprofit group is asking a district court to consider allegations that Clark County officials violated open-meeting law. The move comes two weeks after…

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Access Fund: Red Rocks Community Continues to Battle Massive Subdivision

Originally published by Access Fund Read here: https://www.accessfund.org/news-and-events/news/red-rocks-community-battling-massive-subdivision Updated 03/07/2017 UPDATE: On February 22, the Clark County Commission held a public meeting to decide if the 2011 or 2016 Concept Plan should carry forward. In a 5-2 vote, the County approved Gypsum to carry forward with the 2011 Concept Plan. SRR will likely be fighting the County…

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The Nevada Independent: To county commissioners on Red Rock, silence is golden

Imagine you live in a town where a developer wants to build on 2,000 acres where zoning allows 1,000 homes – one home for every two acres.
But the developer, through lawsuits and a settlement, is muscling local government to radically bend the zoning guidelines and allow not twice or three times the number of residential units under code but five times the number that is permissible.

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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Housing development concept plan near Red Rock moving forward

Originally published by 8 News Now Las Vegas Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/housing-development-concept-plan-near-red-rock-moving-forward/ Posted: Feb 23, 2017 / 08:12 PM PST / Updated: Feb 23, 2017 / 08:17 PM PST The plans for a housing development near Red Rock are moving forward, but a lot remains uncertain.   On Wednesday, the Clark County Commission voted to recognize a 2011 plan and ignore a…

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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Commissioners vote 5-2 to continue discussion of 2011 plan to development near Red Rock

Originally published by Staff, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/commissioners-vote-5-2-to-continue-discussion-of-2011-plan-to-development-near-red-rock/ Posted: Feb 22, 2017 / 09:36 AM PST / Updated: Feb 22, 2017 / 10:40 PM PST After more than a decade of community and legal battles, county commissioners are again considering a prominent Las Vegas developer’s plan to build more than 5,000 homes on property he owns on…

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KTNV ABC 13: UPDATE: Red Rock development proposal to move forward after vote

Originally published by KTNV Staff, Channel 13 KTNV Las Vegas Read here: https://www.ktnv.com/news/county-commission-set-to-vote-on-controversial-red-rock-development UPDATE AT 4:53 P.M. FEB 22: The Clark County Commission voted 5-2 to allow for the withdrawal of the current application, which in effect means a 2011 development proposal will move forward. It doesn’t mean the development is approved but rather the…

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Nevada Conservation League: CLARK COUNTY VOTERS SAY NO TO DEVELOPMENT NEAR RED ROCK

Originally published by Nevada Conservation League Read here: https://nevadaconservationleague.org/clark-county-voters-say-no-to-development-near-red-rock/ February 21, 2017 Overwhelming Majority of Clark County Voters Want Clark County Commission to Vote to Save Red RockCritical vote to Save Red Rock comes before Commission this WednesdayNew polling shows overwhelming opposition to developer’s plans to re-zone Clark County, NV—The Nevada Conservation League released a…

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Nevada Conservation League: Clark County Survey Results

Originally published by Nevada Conservation League Read here: http://nevadaconservationleague.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ClarkCountyResults.pdf Q1 On February 22nd, the Clark County Commissioners will vote on a developer’s plan to build more than 5,000 homes next to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The proposal will increase the current zoning density by 500% and is expected to result in an…

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KSNV News 3: Group ‘Save Red Rock’ plans huge turnout at Wednesday zoning meeting.

Originally published by Gerard Ramalho, Channel 3 News Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/group-save-red-rock-plans-huge-turnout-at-wednesday-zoning-meeting Tuesday, February 21st 2017 LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — It’s been called the jewel of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area attracts millions of visitors every year. But it’s those who frequent the area, locals, who say they have the most…

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🌎 This Earth Day, we’re taking action to protect a critically endangered sunflower found only in Red Rock Canyon—fewer than 1,000 remain. 🌻

Through the Sunflower Project, we’re raising awareness and pushing for the protection this species urgently needs. Get involved, donate to the project today!

#EarthDay #SaveRedRock #SunflowerProject #ProtectRedRock #EndangeredSpecies

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🌎 This Earth Day, we’re taking action to protect a critically endangered sunflower found only in Red Rock Canyon—fewer than 1,000 remain. 🌻 Through the Sunflower Project, we’re raising awareness and pushing for the protection this species urgently needs. Get involved, donate to the project today! #EarthDay #SaveRedRock #SunflowerProject #ProtectRedRock #EndangeredSpecies

Join us for a night under the stars ✨
FRIDAY! April 24 at 7 PM 🌙

See the Moon, planets, and more through guided stargazing 🔭—no experience needed.

All are welcome,bring a friend!
RSVP: https://saveredrock.com/star-party/
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Want to keep experiences like this going?

Your donation helps make these events possible and supports:
• More star parties and night hikes
• Equipment, lighting, and supplies for safe, engaging events
• Educational talks on astronomy and light pollution
• Scientific data collection for Dark Sky designation
• Lighting upgrades to protect the night sky

Help make 2026 our biggest year yet ✨
Donate today and help preserve Red Rock Canyon’s night sky.

#StarParty #Stargazing #NightSky

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Join us for a night under the stars ✨ FRIDAY! April 24 at 7 PM 🌙 See the Moon, planets, and more through guided stargazing 🔭—no experience needed. All are welcome,bring a friend! RSVP: https://saveredrock.com/star-party/ — Want to keep experiences like this going? Your donation helps make these events possible and supports: • More star parties and night hikes • Equipment, lighting, and supplies for safe, engaging events • Educational talks on astronomy and light pollution • Scientific data collection for Dark Sky designation • Lighting upgrades to protect the night sky Help make 2026 our biggest year yet ✨ Donate today and help preserve Red Rock Canyon’s night sky. #StarParty #Stargazing #NightSky

Save the Date! 🗓️

The Diamond Kid Junior Triathlon & Races is coming back! Join us for a family-friendly event promoting lifelong recreation and conservation, proudly presented by Save Red Rock.

WHO: Youth ages 0-17 and their families!
WHAT: Something for everyone, from a Junior Long Triathlon to the Diaper Dash!
WHERE: The beautiful and historic Blue Diamond, NV—just 15 mins from Las Vegas!

Registration opens May 15th!

Follow us for updates!
Interested in sponsoring? Your support helps Save Red Rock`s mission! Learn more at the link in our bio or visit diamondkid.com/become-a-sponsor/

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Save the Date! 🗓️ The Diamond Kid Junior Triathlon & Races is coming back! Join us for a family-friendly event promoting lifelong recreation and conservation, proudly presented by Save Red Rock. WHO: Youth ages 0-17 and their families! WHAT: Something for everyone, from a Junior Long Triathlon to the Diaper Dash! WHERE: The beautiful and historic Blue Diamond, NV—just 15 mins from Las Vegas! Registration opens May 15th! Follow us for updates! Interested in sponsoring? Your support helps Save Red Rock's mission! Learn more at the link in our bio or visit diamondkid.com/become-a-sponsor/

Hike Under the Stars: Night Adventure in Red Rock Canyon! 🌕✨

Experience Red Rock Canyon in a whole new light (or moonlight!) Join BLM rangers for an enchanting night hike where you`ll witness breathtaking moonlit views and learn about the natural rhythms of this unique desert landscape.

Advance registration is required for this special program! Secure your spot for this unforgettable evening at the link in our bio:
🔗 saveredrock.com/night-hikes

#SaveRedRock #NightHike #RedRockCanyon #BLM #CommunityEvent #NevadaOutdoors #Stargazing #UrbanNightSkyPlace

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Hike Under the Stars: Night Adventure in Red Rock Canyon! 🌕✨ Experience Red Rock Canyon in a whole new light (or moonlight!) Join BLM rangers for an enchanting night hike where you'll witness breathtaking moonlit views and learn about the natural rhythms of this unique desert landscape. Advance registration is required for this special program! Secure your spot for this unforgettable evening at the link in our bio: 🔗 saveredrock.com/night-hikes #SaveRedRock #NightHike #RedRockCanyon #BLM #CommunityEvent #NevadaOutdoors #Stargazing #UrbanNightSkyPlace

A Star is Born: Journey into Stellar Evolution at Our Next Star Party! ✨🔭

Explore the cosmic life cycle! Join us for an introduction to Stellar Evolution, covering how stars are born from gas and dust, how they live, and how they ultimately die in quiet fades or brilliant supernovae.

It`s an unforgettable night of science, community, and stunning views - essential to our Dark Sky Initiative!

Register at the link in our bio to secure your spot:
🔗 saveredrock.com/star-party

#SaveRedRock #StarParty #StellarEvolution #RedRockCanyon #Astronomy #DarkSkyInitiative #UrbanNightSkyPlace #CommunityEvent #KeepRedRockHealthy

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A Star is Born: Journey into Stellar Evolution at Our Next Star Party! ✨🔭 Explore the cosmic life cycle! Join us for an introduction to Stellar Evolution, covering how stars are born from gas and dust, how they live, and how they ultimately die in quiet fades or brilliant supernovae. It's an unforgettable night of science, community, and stunning views - essential to our Dark Sky Initiative! Register at the link in our bio to secure your spot: 🔗 saveredrock.com/star-party #SaveRedRock #StarParty #StellarEvolution #RedRockCanyon #Astronomy #DarkSkyInitiative #UrbanNightSkyPlace #CommunityEvent #KeepRedRockHealthy

Support Conservation: Carry the Canyon! ❤️📱

We`re thrilled to be the conservation partner for the second installment in Caudabe`s Elemental Collection: the stunning new "Canyon" phone case!

Inspired by the natural world, a portion of the proceeds from every "Canyon" case directly supports Save Red Rock`s vital work to protect Red Rock Canyon NCA.

Get a beautiful, durable case that gives back!

🔗 Link in bio!

#SaveRedRock #Caudabe #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #PhoneCase #PartnersInConservation #KeepRedRockHealthy #KeepRedRockRural #KeepRedRockSafe

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Support Conservation: Carry the Canyon! ❤️📱 We're thrilled to be the conservation partner for the second installment in Caudabe's Elemental Collection: the stunning new "Canyon" phone case! Inspired by the natural world, a portion of the proceeds from every "Canyon" case directly supports Save Red Rock's vital work to protect Red Rock Canyon NCA. Get a beautiful, durable case that gives back! 🔗 Link in bio! #SaveRedRock #Caudabe #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #PhoneCase #PartnersInConservation #KeepRedRockHealthy #KeepRedRockRural #KeepRedRockSafe

Go Dark for Dark Skies: Celebrate Earth Hour with Save Red Rock! 🌎✨

Tonight, join millions around the globe in observing Earth Hour at 8:30 PM local time. Turn off your lights for one hour to show your commitment to a healthier planet.

For Red Rock Canyon, this simple act is also a powerful symbol of our effort to protect the stunning night sky from light pollution. Every light turned off helps nocturnal wildlife and supports our goal of achieving the Urban Night Sky Place designation!

Turn off, tune in, and look up! 🌌

#EarthHour #SaveRedRock #DarkSkyInitiative #UrbanNightSkyPlace #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #LightPollution #GoDark

📸 Photo Credit: Michael Rymer

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Go Dark for Dark Skies: Celebrate Earth Hour with Save Red Rock! 🌎✨ Tonight, join millions around the globe in observing Earth Hour at 8:30 PM local time. Turn off your lights for one hour to show your commitment to a healthier planet. For Red Rock Canyon, this simple act is also a powerful symbol of our effort to protect the stunning night sky from light pollution. Every light turned off helps nocturnal wildlife and supports our goal of achieving the Urban Night Sky Place designation! Turn off, tune in, and look up! 🌌 #EarthHour #SaveRedRock #DarkSkyInitiative #UrbanNightSkyPlace #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #LightPollution #GoDark 📸 Photo Credit: Michael Rymer

Happy St. Patrick`s Day from Save Red Rock! 🍀

Thanks to the recent rains, the desert isn`t just red - it`s surprisingly green! It’s the perfect time to visit Red Rock Canyon and see the desert spring to life. Enjoy the beautiful, vibrant landscape and remember to keep an eye out for those lucky desert blooms!

May your day be filled with luck and light! 💚

#SaveRedRock #StPatricksDay #RedRockCanyon #DesertBloom #KeepRedRockHealthy #NevadaOutdoors

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Save Red Rock! 🍀 Thanks to the recent rains, the desert isn't just red - it's surprisingly green! It’s the perfect time to visit Red Rock Canyon and see the desert spring to life. Enjoy the beautiful, vibrant landscape and remember to keep an eye out for those lucky desert blooms! May your day be filled with luck and light! 💚 #SaveRedRock #StPatricksDay #RedRockCanyon #DesertBloom #KeepRedRockHealthy #NevadaOutdoors

Help Us Keep Red Rock’s Skies Dark & Sparkling! ✨🔭

A lot of work goes into protecting Red Rock Canyon`s dark skies, and our Star Parties are a crucial part of the effort to achieve the Urban Night Sky Place designation!

We need your support to procure additional supplies and essential educational materials for the rangers who run these amazing programs. Every donation, large or small, helps us continue this programming and protect the breathtaking night sky for future generations.

Please help us light the way for conservation by donating today!

Click the link in our bio to support the Dark Sky Initiative! 🔗

#SaveRedRock #KeepRedRockHealthy #DarkSkyInitiative #StarParty #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #DonateToday #UrbanNightSkyPlace

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Help Us Keep Red Rock’s Skies Dark & Sparkling! ✨🔭 A lot of work goes into protecting Red Rock Canyon's dark skies, and our Star Parties are a crucial part of the effort to achieve the Urban Night Sky Place designation! We need your support to procure additional supplies and essential educational materials for the rangers who run these amazing programs. Every donation, large or small, helps us continue this programming and protect the breathtaking night sky for future generations. Please help us light the way for conservation by donating today! Click the link in our bio to support the Dark Sky Initiative! 🔗 #SaveRedRock #KeepRedRockHealthy #DarkSkyInitiative #StarParty #RedRockCanyon #Conservation #DonateToday #UrbanNightSkyPlace

Our Next Star Party is Coming! ☄️🔭
March 21st, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Join us for a rare cosmic journey as we explore Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS!

🎤 Guest speaker Matthias Schmitt, astronomer, educator, and former Dark Skies Coordinator at @Cedar Breaks National Monument will be revealing secrets from the wider universe.

Telescope viewing and fun activities for the whole family are planned.

🔗 Register at saveredrock.com/star-party

#SaveRedRock #KeepRedRockHealthy #StarParty #CometATLAS #RedRockCanyon #Astronomy #DarkSkyInitiative #CommunityEvent #Nevada #UrbanNightSkyPlace

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Our Next Star Party is Coming! ☄️🔭 March 21st, 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for a rare cosmic journey as we explore Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS! 🎤 Guest speaker Matthias Schmitt, astronomer, educator, and former Dark Skies Coordinator at @Cedar Breaks National Monument will be revealing secrets from the wider universe. Telescope viewing and fun activities for the whole family are planned. 🔗 Register at saveredrock.com/star-party #SaveRedRock #KeepRedRockHealthy #StarParty #CometATLAS #RedRockCanyon #Astronomy #DarkSkyInitiative #CommunityEvent #Nevada #UrbanNightSkyPlace

🛒 Groceries for Good! 🌄

Want to support local conservation without spending an extra dime?

Every time you shop at Smith’s, you can help protect Red Rock Canyon — just by linking your Smith’s Rewards account to Save Red Rock. It’s easy, automatic, and makes a real difference.

Here’s how to get started:
🔗 smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/update
📍 Full instructions at SaveRedRock.com

Your daily routine can fuel a movement to keep Red Rock healthy, safe and rural. Because everyday actions add up to powerful change.

#SaveRedRock #ShopForRedRock #SmithsGivesBack #ConservationInAction

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🛒 Groceries for Good! 🌄 Want to support local conservation without spending an extra dime? Every time you shop at Smith’s, you can help protect Red Rock Canyon — just by linking your Smith’s Rewards account to Save Red Rock. It’s easy, automatic, and makes a real difference. Here’s how to get started: 🔗 smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/update 📍 Full instructions at SaveRedRock.com Your daily routine can fuel a movement to keep Red Rock healthy, safe and rural. Because everyday actions add up to powerful change. #SaveRedRock #ShopForRedRock #SmithsGivesBack #ConservationInAction

Red Rock Canyon is alive with desert tortoises, bighorn sheep, foxes, and countless other creatures that make our canyon wild and unique. Today, we celebrate them — and recommit to protecting the fragile habitats they depend on.

Every time we safeguard Red Rock, we’re giving these animals a future. Let’s keep their home wild, safe, and thriving. 💚

#NationalWildlifeDay #SaveRedRock #ProtectPublicLands #KeepItWild

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Red Rock Canyon is alive with desert tortoises, bighorn sheep, foxes, and countless other creatures that make our canyon wild and unique. Today, we celebrate them — and recommit to protecting the fragile habitats they depend on. Every time we safeguard Red Rock, we’re giving these animals a future. Let’s keep their home wild, safe, and thriving. 💚 #NationalWildlifeDay #SaveRedRock #ProtectPublicLands #KeepItWild
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