LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Clark County has reached a proposed $80 million settlement with Gypsum Resources, the company involved in developing land next to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, according to a news release early Monday evening. The settlement follows developer Jim Rhodes’ victory in court involving County Commissioner Justin Jones, who was accused…
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KVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Clark County to present $80M settlement agreement over planned housing development near Red Rock
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Clark County officials says they are presenting an $80 million settlement agreement with Gypsum Resources, LLC to the Board of County Commissioners this month. This is over a dispute of a planned housing development near Red Rock Canyon National Conversation Area. The agreement is expected to be presented on June…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Red Rock development lawsuit dismissed as housing project looms
A U.S. District Court judge dismissed all federal claims against Clark County in the long-running legal dispute over development on the privately-owned Blue Diamond Hill gypsum mine near Red Rock Canyon. In a 35-page judgment entered Tuesday, U.S. Judge Gloria M. Navarro granted Clark County’s motions for summary judgment against Gypsum Resources LLC. Attorneys for…
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KSNV News 3: Million-dollar funding kick-starts overdue Red Rock Legacy Trail
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Construction on a new trail in the Red Rock area will start soon after lawmakers secured $1M in federal funding.
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: $100M Red Rock trail project moves forward with more funding
The $100 million-plus Red Rock Legacy Trail project received $1 million in federal funding to push the project toward becoming a reality.
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: $1 million secured for first leg of Red Rock Legacy Trail
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., has secured $1 million in federal funding to help build the Red Rock Legacy Trail, a long-needed project to take bike and pedestrian traffic off Charleston Boulevard as it climbs out of the valley to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Natural treasure trashed: Advocates fight to restore Lovell Canyon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A forgotten natural treasure, trashed.
That is how people who love Lovell Canyon once described it. Now, after decades of pushing for change, including a target shooting ban, they say there has been a transformation.
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Earth day actually happens on Monday, but you can celebrate this weekend. There is going to be a community cleanup happening tomorrow at 10:00am to 02:00pm out at Lovell Canyon.
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City Cast Las Vegas: Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Las Vegas
By Rob Kachelriess ▪ Earth Day is April 22, which falls on a Monday this year. It’s preceded by a full weekend of local events to celebrate the planet, appreciate our environment, and make Southern Nevada a better place to live. Powwow for the Planet Powwow for the Planet is April 19 (4 – 8 p.m.) and…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Las Vegas Cyclists Push for Red Rock Legacy Trails to Get Underway
By Mary Jane Belleza ▪ LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Philip Alarid is an avid cyclist who lives in Summerlin and rides out to Red Rock Canyon frequently. It is a great scenic view, but he said riding there comes with a risk. “There’s a ton of traffic, and all it’s going to take is just one person…
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Marketplace: Can cloud seeding save a drought-stricken “national treasure”?
About 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, I’m bouncing up a rutted gravel road in the foothills of the Spring Mountains with Pauline Van Betten, a local real estate agent and environmental advocate. “Go slow,” Van Betten said. “I do a lot of land that’s off-road and I’ve had two popped tires.” Van Betten…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Making it rain: Cloud seeding effort aims to bring more water to Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada and other states in the Colorado River Basin continue to face a water crisis. Drought has stretched on for more than two decades and is compounded by the effects of climate change. Last year, Lake Mead dipped to an all-time low. Can human intervention make a difference? Can we…
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: Centennial Subaru sponsors Diamond Kid sports event
Centennial Subaru is the corporate sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s Diamond Kid 12th annual Junior Triathlon and Kids Races, taking place Sept. 16 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Blue Diamond Pool and Park. The Blue Diamond community is located off of state Route 159.
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Las Vegas Weekly: Desert Research Institute to RecEive $1.2 Million for Nevada Cloud Seeding
Advocates and scientists in Southern Nevada are celebrating the passage of a bill authorizing funding for cloud seeding projects across the state.
Read MoreKSNV News 3: It won’t refill Lake Mead, but state lawmakers are betting on Nevada cloud seeding program
Nevada state lawmakers unanimously agreed to send $1.2 million over the next two years to continue—and expand—a statewide cloud seeding project.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Making it rain: New Nevada law allocates $1.2 million for cloud seeding
Governor Joe Lombardo signing a new law to help fight the drought and climate change in Nevada. More than a million dollars will be used over the next two years for cloud seeding. Conservation group Save Red Rock is celebrating the news as a big win.
Read MoreLas Vegas Review Journal: Centennial Subaru teams up with Save Red Rock
Centennial Subaru Love Promise employee volunteers joined the Save Red Rock organization at Blue Diamond village for an Earth Day social and educational event on April 22. The event promoted water conservation and ways to maintain and protect the environment.
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Southwest Ridge mountain bike park gets $6.5 million funding, constructions to start in 2024
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With design already under way, construction on a $6.5 million mountain bike park in the southwest valley is expected to begin early next year, according to Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones.
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KTNV ABC 13: Cloud seeding success: Efforts to increase precipitation in Red Rock Canyon pay off
While this year’s wet winter is undeniably a major factor in that change, cloud seeding efforts are partially to thank, said Pauline Van Betten, a land and water specialist with conservation organization Save Red Rock.
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LVSportsBiz: Bicycling Las Vegas: Finding Bicycle Joy Off Road Away From Strip
Well, here we go again.
I figured I wouldn’t have to cope with reckless motorists by bicycling the gorgeous River Mountains Loop Trail Saturday when weather warmed up to a terrific 70s day in the Las Vegas area.
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