Originally published in Vegas News July 22, 2020 The US House of Representative just passed the Great American Outdoors Act! This bipartisan act is a MAJOR victory for national parks and public lands like Red Rock Canyon. This video thanks our representatives for voting FOR this great bill and finally, fully and permanently funding the…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: 2nd leg of Red Rock trail project receives federal grant
Originally published by Mick Akers in the Las Vegas Review-JournalRead it here: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/2nd-leg-of-red-rock-trail-project-receives-federal-grant-2050638/ A second leg of a planned multipurpose trail running through Red Rock National Conservation Area received federal funding to move forward. The $11.4 million, 5.2-mile trail will connect the intersection of Hualapai Way and Blue Diamond Road in the southwest valley to…
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Clark County: Second Leg of Red Rock Bike Trail Coming
Contact: Dan KulinPhone: (702) 455-5534Email: [email protected] Originally published by Clark County, NVRead it here: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/public-communications/news/Pages/Second-Leg-of-Red-Rock-Bike-Trail-Coming.aspx A federal grant has been awarded to construct a second leg of a paved multi-use/bike trail connecting the Southwest Valley to the Red Rock National Conservation Area. The 5.2-mile trail will connect the intersection of Hualapai Way and Blue Diamond Road to the…
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KSNV News 3: Clark County to construct $11.4 million bike trail connecting Red Rock to southwest valley
June 11th, 2020 Originally published by Cody Miller in News 3 Las VegasRead it here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/clark-county-to-construct-114-million-bike-trail-connecting-red-rock-to-southwest-valley LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — After receiving a federal grant, Clark County says that it can now build a highly anticipated bike trail, connecting many valley residents to Red Rock Canyon. The trail, which will run from Hualapai Way and Blue…
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LVSportsBiz: Bicyclist Struck By Motorized Vehicle Driver Along Nevada State Route 159 In Red Rock Canyon Monday Morning
by Alan Snel ▪ Read it here: https://lvsportsbiz.com/2020/05/25/bicyclist-struck-by-motorized-vehicle-driver-along-nevada-state-route-159-in-red-rock-canyon-monday-morning/ I was in Red Rock Canyon on SR 159 heading home on my bicycle to Summerlin Monday morning when my heart sank — again. A Nevada Highway Patrol car and fire truck were on the scene and an ambulance was coming. A bicyclist pedaling on the 159…
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Las Vegas Sun: Conservation funding is clearly needed
By Pauline Van Betten. Originally published in the Las Vegas Sun April 25, 2020 Times are tough for our country. We’re facing situations we’ve never faced before. As Nevada families struggle to cope with quarantining and dealing with great uncertainty about the future of our state and our economy, many are turning to the great…
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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Channel 8 WEB EXTRA: Red Rock Legacy Trail in the works
Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/web-extra-red-rock-legacy-trail-in-the-works/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A bicycle trail that will connect Summerlin and the Red Rock Visitors’ Center is in the works right now. Local non-profit group ‘Save Red Rock’ has been pushing for the trail for a decade now. Just last week, Clark…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Red Rock Legacy Trail will be bicycle path that connects Summerlin and Red Rock’s visitor center
Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/red-rock-legacy-trail-will-be-bicycle-path-that-connects-summerlin-and-red-rocks-visitor-center/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you’ve driven to Red Rock Canyon you know there are a lot of vehicles and cyclists sharing the road. In 2005, Metro Police Officer Don Albietz was killed riding his bike in the area. The tragedy inspired…
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KVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Trail connecting Summerlin and Red Rock Visitor Center in the works
Originally published by Kyla Galer, FOX 5 Las Vegas Read here: https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/trail-connecting-summerlin-and-red-rock-visitor-center-in-the/article_de59a5d2-5798-11ea-97ca-930f26a06783.html?fbclid=IwAR3ZfOoTTZvjsslv7GKffaLcLmtibeCAMU5sarpakUMXfnYeFeXA4rIT_88 February 24, 2020 LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County Commissioners approved a $14.7 million trail connecting Summerlin and the Red Rock Visitor Center. Local nonprofit Save Red Rock has been pushing for this trail for more than a decade. “We’ve been battling safety issues…
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Pahrump Valley Times: Advocates urge Congress to provide full funding for Nevada public lands
Originally published by Shea Johnson as a Special to the Pahrump Valley Times February 20, 2020 – 6:58 pm Environmental advocates in Nevada want U.S. lawmakers to fully fund a decades-old revenue stream that has contributed over $100 million to outdoor preservation projects in the state since its inception. By authorizing only a partial appropriation…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Funding holdup is nonsensical
Originally published by Jared Fisher, Las Vegas Sun Read here: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/dec/17/funding-holdup-is-nonsensical/?fbclid=IwAR2AiBsBpwhQx_jES0ZMM7Yygx3yJC6LURL2Vj_mAf41mzCbeQFky40JXok December 17th, 2019 It’s time again for Congress to pass a budget and avert a government shutdown. Many programs hang in the balance, including one that could help save the future of our beloved Red Rock Canyon: The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is…
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Nevada Business Magazine: Save Red Rock Announces Permanent Ban on Shooting in Lovell Canyon
Originally published by Jennifer Bradley, Nevada Business Read here: https://www.nevadabusiness.com/2019/11/save-red-rock-announces-permanent-ban-on-shooting-in-lovell-canyon/ November 21st, 2019 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…
Read MoreNevada Business Magazine: Conservation groups prioritize permanent protections, environmental law in Clark County lands bill
Originally published by Jennifer Bradley, Nevada Business Read here: https://www.nevadabusiness.com/2019/11/save-red-rock-announces-permanent-ban-on-shooting-in-lovell-canyon/ November 21st, 2019 Fourteen state and national conservation groups sent a letter on Friday to the congressional delegation, stating that any future Clark County lands bill must not “undermine public participation” or “undermine bedrock environmental laws.” The letter, which included five principles the groups want incorporated…
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Adventure Sports Journal: Shooting Banned in Lovell Canyon
Originally published by ASJ Staff, Adventure Sports Journal Read here: https://adventuresportsjournal.com/lovell-canyon-shooting-banned/ November 20, 2019 SAVE RED ROCK CELEBRATES UNANIMOUS VOTE TO PERMANENTLY BAN SHOOTING IN RARE FORESTED AND DISPERSED CAMPING AREA BEHIND RED ROCK CANYON PRESS RELEASE // SAVEREDROCK.COM LAS VEGAS, NV — Save Red Rock (SRR) is pleased to announce that on October 2, 2019, Clark…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Fox 5 Las Vegas – Shooting Ban at Lovell Canyon
Thank you to FOX5 Las Vegas for informing the community about the shooting ordinance that we got passed in Lovell Canyon! If you would like to read the full press release click here.
Read MoreKSNV News 3: Clark County bans shooting in forested camping area near Red Rock Canyon
Originally published by Cody Miller, News 3 Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/clark-county-bans-shooting-in-forested-camping-area-near-red-rock-canyon November 19th, 2019 LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nonprofit organization Save Red Rock (SRR) announced Tuesday the Clark County Commissioners’ unanimous decision to pass an ordinance permanently banning shooting in Lovell Canyon. Lovell Canyon is described as a rare forested area with dispersed camping and…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Public lands are a valuable resource
By Sheila Billingsley | Originally published in the Las Vegas Sun October 9, 2019 Last week, Nevadans had a unique opportunity: riding with Rep. Susie Lee on a mountain biking adventure through Red Rock Canyon. Local Save Red Rock members were joined by advocates from the International Mountain Biking Association, the Regional Transportation Commission, Las…
Read MoreVegas News: CONGRESSWOMAN SUSIE LEE TO JOIN HALL-OF-FAMER MOUNTAIN BIKER DAVID WIENS FOR RIDE THROUGH RED ROCK
Originally published by Vegasnews.com Read here: https://www.vegasnews.com/189095/congresswoman-susie-lee-to-join-hall-of-famer-mountain-biker-david-wiens-for-ride-through-red-rock.html October 1, 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 bike ride through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The groups will also host a…
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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…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: For the love of Red Rock
As interest in the conservation area grows, officials balance challenges, preservation and plans for the future Originally published by Miranda Willson, Las Vegas Sun Read here: https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2019/jul/11/for-the-love-of-red-rock/ Thu, Jul 11, 2019 (2 a.m.) Stephanie Forte moved from Aspen, Colorado, to the Las Vegas Valley in 1998, specifically to be closer to one of the world’s…
Read MoreVegas 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…
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