After 20 years of bitter legal fights, the Clark County Commission unanimously approved an $80 million deal with Gypsum Resources to allow construction of 3,500 homes overlooking the Red Rock Canyon conservation area.
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Clark County OKs Red Rock home construction; conservationists worry it opens floodgates
Fisher, president of the conservation group Save Red Rock, thinks such incidents will happen more frequently following a decision Tuesday of the Clark County Commission that paves the way for a housing development to be constructed in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Don’t develop at Red Rock
The Clark County Commission approved a plan for Jim Rhodes (dba Gypsum Resources) to build houses on Blue Diamond Ridge, adjacent to and overlooking our treasured “jewel in the desert,” Red Rock Canyon.
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Tour de France supporter event coming to Las Vegas in 2023
By Danny Webster ▪ The actual Tour de France isn’t coming to Las Vegas, but cyclists will get a chance to feel what it’s like to be a part of the biggest cycling event in the world. L’Etape by Tour de France, a series designed to bring the feel of the famed bicycle race to other…
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Las Vegas Sun: Plan for housing near Red Rock Canyon gets permit OK despite objections
By Hillary Davis A housing development proposed for near Red Rock Canyon that has been met with resistance from conservationists for nearly two decades because it would build-up against the federally protected, popular outdoor recreation area is closer to becoming a reality. The Clark County Commission unanimously approved a permit earlier this month for developer Gypsum…
Read MoreLas 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 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…
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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…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Kudos for bill to protect our land
By Bertha Gutierrez, Las Vegas One of the ways I found home in Southern Nevada was through connecting with the land, visiting one by one the protected areas surrounding Las Vegas. From Red Rock Canyon to Mount Charleston to Lake Mead to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, I found home here. Especially during this past…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect, cherish our public lands
By Russell Kuhlman, Reno Over the past year, it’s become apparent just how much Nevadans value our public lands for our mental and physical health. At a time of stress and worry, so many of us have found solace in the outdoors, whether going on a walk in our neighborhoods or hiking Southern Nevada’s public…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Legacy Trail is a worthy project
By Rob Jensen ▪ I moved to Las Vegas for rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston, and brought along my road bike. Growing up in Oregon, I spent hours riding multiuse bike trails with friends. Later, I rode those trails for fitness, stress relief and because it’s fun. Moving to a dry,…
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