Damage was reported this week in Ash Canyon, a popular spot for hiking and climbing.
“It’s really sad, and it’s pretty recent,” says Heather Fisher, President of the non-profit Save Red Rock. “If we don’t conserve this, we have nothing for the future.”
KSNV News 3: Proposed new trail at Red Rock Canyon could combat safety issues
Ed and Kathy Hall have become regulars on the road to Red Rock Canyon. On a short ride, biking 15 miles from their home in Summerlin.
“Oh it’s just gorgeous there’s no place like it in the world,” says Ed. “Every time you come by here it looks different.”
But the Halls also make sure they stand out.
KSNV News 3: Ghost Bike memorial unveiled for five cyclists who were killed
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The “LV5 Ghost Bike” was unveiled outside the Las Vegas Ballpark this morning. Today’s event honored the five local cyclists who were killed on December 10, after being struck by a truck. The LV5 are s Aksoy Ahmet, 48, Michael Murray, 57, Gerrard Nieva, 41, Erin Ray, 39, and Tom Trauger, 57….
Read MoreKSNV News 3: ‘Change Lanes for Bikes’ cycling advocates push safety after deadly December crash
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — It was a crash that stunned the Las Vegas cycling community. In December, NHP troopers say a box truck struck a group of bicyclists in early December on U.S. 95 near Searchlight, killing five people. Jordan Barson, the driver who investigators say is responsible, is facing 14 felony charges, including five counts of DUI…
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Las Vegas, Nevada (KSNV). — It was an international virtual ride in honor of five avid biking athletes killed earlier this month. “I’ve got five families with five dead loved ones, plus another three families with those who did get hit but are still alive,” said organizer Michael Anderson. Anderson, a former LVMPD officer, was riding with…
Read MoreKSNV News 3: Great American Outdoors Act hopes to improve conservation effects in Nevada
Originally published by Channel 3 News Las Vegas July 23, 2020 News 3’s Peter Dawson breaks down the just-passed Great America Outdoors Act.
Read MoreKSNV 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…
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 MoreKSNV News 3: Controversial plan to build thousands of homes overlooking Red Rock on hold, for now
Originally published by Kelsey Thomas, News 3 Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/controversial-plan-to-build-thousands-of-homes-overlooking-red-rock-on-hold-for-now Wednesday, April 17th 2019 LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A controversial plan to build thousands of homes overlooking Red Rock Canyon is on hold, for now. At a Clark County Commission meeting Wednesday morning, it all came down to building a new road into the…
Read MoreKSNV News 3: Red Rock Advisory Council recommends no development on Gypsum Canyon
Originally published by Antonio Castelan, News 3 Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/red-rock-advisory-council-recommends-no-development-on-gypsum-canyon Wednesday, November 28th 2018 LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A contentious meeting in Blue Diamond debated a master planned community near Red Rock Canyon. The Red Rock Citizens Advisory Council recommended “no” to the development. About 80 people packed the rec hall in Blue Diamond to…
Read MoreKSNV 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…
Read MoreKSNV News 3: ‘Save Red Rock’ takes on Clark County in lawsuit
Originally published by Kyndell Nunley, News 3 Las Vegas Read here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/save-red-rock-lawsuit Thursday, February 9th 2017 LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — The conservation group Save Red Rock was in court on Thursday, taking on Clark County. After sitting in limbo for a couple months, official talks on the plan to rezone and build on a section…
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