Media Coverage

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Originally published by Mike Prevatt, Nevada Public Radio Read here: https://knpr.org/knpr/2019-04/plans-build-houses-near-red-rock-stalled-now Apr 22, 2019 Las Vegans have been up in arms about a proposed 3,000-home development near Red Rock Canyon for years.   And for now, those plans are stalled, thanks to a recent vote by the Clark County Commission.   It’s the latest in a long-running […]

Originally published by Patrick Walker, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/housing-development-near-red-rock-faces-hurdle/ Posted: Apr 17, 2019 / 12:35 PM PDT / Updated: Apr 19, 2019 / 11:04 AM PDT LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A proposed development near Read Rock Conservation Area has been a point of contention for nearly a decade. Wednesday, Clark County commissioners took a key vote that will delay […]

Originally published by Amy Abdelsayed, Alicia Pattillo, Cinthia Maldonado, KTNV Las Vegas Read here: https://www.ktnv.com/news/commissioners-vote-on-the-future-of-red-rock-canyon Posted: 9:25 AM, Apr 17, 2019 Updated: 9:29 PM, Apr 17, 2019 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A development project near Red Rock Canyon was put on hold after a vote by Clark County Commissioners on Wednesday. Gypsum Resources wants to build businesses and […]

Originally published by Cassandra Mlynarek, Fox 5 Las Vegas Read here: https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/county-votes-against-red-rock-development-must-get-blm-ok/article_488f72a2-6176-11e9-8d50-2b1d5829ef03.html Posted Apr 17, 2019 LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – In a unanimous vote, Clark County Commissioners voted against changing requirements for a proposed housing development bordering Red Rock Canyon. Gypsum Resources has tried to pass the proposal for several years. Clark County told the company […]

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 […]

Originally published by Alan Snel, LV Sports Biz Read here: https://lvsportsbiz.com/2019/01/28/popular-and-busy-red-rock-canyon-needs-a-paved-trail-along-state-route-159-for-safety-purposes-now/ The Las Vegas area has its fair share of paved bicycle trails. Las Vegas’ sprawling suburban neighbor, Henderson, is the City of Trails, with strips of pavement for bicyclists just about everywhere across the giant Second City from St. Rose Parkway to East Lake Mead […]

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 […]