Press Releases
- SAVE RED ROCK PARTNERS WITH DRI TO “MAKE IT RAIN” IN RED ROCK CANYON Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 1, 2022) — Save Red Rock is partnering with DRI to fund a cloud seeding program which will augment precipitation in the Spring Mountains, helping to replenish the aquifers within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The partnership is working to alleviate some of the devastating effects of drought by stimulating additional snowfall in the winter and rainfall in the summer from naturally-occurring storm clouds…
- SAVE RED ROCK ANNOUNCES PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR RED ROCK LEGACY TRAIL, PHASE ONE APRIL 7 – MAY 9, 2022 A virtual public meeting will also be held via Zoom, Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m. regarding the multi-use separate from the road paved path. Media Contacts: Stephanie Forté, 702.596.9866…
- PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO SB 183 VOICED DURING SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING INCLUDING CYCLING ADVOCACY GROUPS AND SURVIVORS OF THE DECEMBER 10 TRAGEDYLAS VEGAS (March 18, 2021) –During the Senate Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 17, cycling advocacy organizations and Nevada residents came out in strong opposition to Senator Hardy’s SB 183….
- Could A Traffic Tragedy Lead To Safer Roads For Cyclists?On December 10, the driver of a box truck, who was later shown to have methamphetamine in his system, plowed into a group of bicyclists on their annual, 130-mile trek from…
- LAS VEGAS CYCLIST MEMORIAL UNVEILS CHANGE LANES FOR BIKES. IT’S THE LAW!A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO HELP ACHIEVE ZERO COLLISIONS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS (Jan. 14, 2021) The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM) announces the launch of Change Lanes for…
- LAS VEGAS CYCLIST MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES LV5 GHOST BIKE UNVEILING AND MEMORIAL AT LAS VEGAS BALLPARKLAS VEGAS (Jan. 19, 2021) The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM) announces the LV5 Ghost Bike Unveiling & Memorial at Las Vegas Ball Park’s south lot, Saturday, Jan. 23, from…
- LAS VEGAS CYCLIST MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES THE LV5 CYCLING KIT DESIGN CONTEST TO ACTIVATE CYCLING SAFETY AND SUPPORT THE FAMILY RELIEF FUNDLAS VEGAS (Jan. 4, 2021) The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM), established to support the families of the LV5, the cyclists killed in a tragic accident on December. 10, 2020,…
- Letter of Support for Tule Springs
- AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FOR LAS VEGAS CYCLIST MEMORIAL: LAMAR ADVERTISING DONATES 68 BILLBOARDSLAS VEGAS (Dec. 16, 2020) – The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM), established to support the families of five Las Vegas cyclists killed in a tragic accident on Thursday, Dec….
- VIGIL HONORING FIVE LAS VEGAS CYCLISTS HELD VIRTUALLY AND AT LAS VEGAS CYCLERYLAS VEGAS – (Dec. 11, 2020) A vigil honoring the lives of five Las Vegas cyclists who lost their lives in a tragic accident on Thursday, Dec. 10, is being…
- Fighting for Safety: The Red Rock Legacy TrailsThe Red Rock Legacy Trail Goals and Significance Safety Ensuring that locals and tourists of every skill level or recreational usage (biking, walking, running, etc) are offered the opportunity to…
- County Ordinance Passed to Permanently Ban Shooting in Lovell Canyon[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 19] 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…
- Congresswoman Susie Lee to Join Hall-of-Famer Mountain Biker David Wiens for Ride through Red RockSave Red Rock Hosting Press Conference Before Bike Ride to Discuss Protection of Public Lands LAS VEGAS — (September 30, 2019) This Thursday, October 3, Congresswoman Susie Lee will join…
- Save Red Rock Announces Dangerous Lead Levels Discovered in Lovell Canyon Brett Torino Foundation Champions Restoration ProjectSave Red Rock announces the Brett Torino Foundation, a local nonprofit supporting children, education and the environment,has donated $15,000 to Save Red Rock to aid in the restoration of Lovell…
- Save Red Rock’s Victory: Clark County Commissioners’ Decision to Deny Developer’s Waiver Shuts Down Development Near Red RockToday Save Red Rock is thrilled for the people who have fought since 2003 to prevent a high-density development near Red Rock Canyon. On Wednesday, April 17, the Clark County…
- Save Red Rock Statement on Confirmation of David Bernhardt as Secretary of the InteriorLAS VEGAS (Apr. 11, 2019) Today, after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as the new Secretary of the Interior, Save Red Rock, a non-profit conservation organization, released…
- PRESS CONFERENCE Save Red Rock Urges Commissioners to Vote No!LAS VEGAS (Apr. 9, 2019) The ongoing 16-year battle to preserve the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area continues at the Clark County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at…
- Save Red Rock Concerned About Potential Precedent with Bonnie Springs RulingEmail the Commissioners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information ContactJennifer [email protected] | 702-234-9385 LAS VEGAS, NV (March 19, 2019) – The Clark County Commission is set to hear an appeal at the March 20, 2019…
- Media Alert – Gypsum Resources Submits a Request to HoldFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2018 Commissioner Brager Stands by Her Conditions of Approval and Gypsum Resources Submits a Request to Hold the Red Rock Development Agenda Items LAS VEGAS,…
- Save Red Rock Preparing a Public Effort to Defend Red Rock Canyon’s Rural-Open Zoning Laws at the Next Commission HearingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV (November 9, 2018) – The day after Save Red Rock [SRR] dropped its lawsuit against Clark County [CC], the not for profit is preparing…
- Jam at the BarnJam at the Barn is a one of kind grassroots music festival that celebrates community, diversity, and summertime! Each year the festival strives to bring you cutting edge bands and artists crossing all genres and hailing from all over the west coast.
- 11th Annual Diamond Kid Junior Triathlon and Fun RunMEMORIAL DAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to sign up for Diamond Kid Jr. Triathlon and Fun Run! Ages 5-15. All ages and abilities, including the oh-so-cute parent-assist category. Registration closes at midnight this Monday, Memorial Day. Race date is Saturday, June 10. www.diamondkid.com. 11th annual event Hosted by Save Red Rock Canyon CDC non-profit organization.
- Save Red Rock urges public to attend hearing on AB 277’s Bill to Save Nevada’s Natural Treasures, March 31Click to Tweet: Friday, help protect Nevada’s natural treasures from development by supporting #AB277. http://bit.ly/2nsWCiA #NVLeg @SAVEREDROCK LAS VEGAS (March 30, 2017) – The Save Red Rock (SRR) petition, created…
- Save Red Rock Disappointed By County Commission Vote, But Will Continue Fight Against Sprawl Development In Red RockFebruary 23, 2017, Las Vegas, Nev. – Yesterday, Save Red Rock (SRR) turned out hundreds of Clark County residents to testify in opposition to developer Jim Rhodes’ Gypsum Resources LLC’s…
- Save Red Rock Fight to Protect Red Rock Canyon From a 5,000+ Home DevelopmentWHAT: Save Red Rock (SRR), a grassroots conservation organization, fight to protect Red Rock Canyon from a 5,000+ home development on February 22 at the Clark County Planning Commission Meeting….
- Save Red Rock Goes to Court to Defend Its Rights* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * SAVE RED ROCK GOES TO COURT TO DEFEND ITS RIGHT TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST SPRAWL DEVELOPMENT, Feb. 9 WHAT: Save Red Rock…
- Save Red Rock Gathers 30,000 Signatures of Support by Local and Tourist Community to Preserve Red Rock CanyonSave Red Rock urges the public to attend the Clark County Commission Meeting, Feb. 22 LAS VEGAS (January 30, 2017) – The Save Red Rock (SRR) petition, created by a…
- Save Red Rock Fights Back in Court Against Aggressive Lawsuit by Clark CountyPRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Lisa Mayo-DeRiso | [email protected] | (702) 403-7779 Grassroots Conservation Group files Anti-SLAPP Motion and Counterclaim for Abuse of Process Against Clark…
- Clark County Lawsuit Against Save Red Rock Includes Request to Silence Group’s Opposition to Development in Red Rock CanyonLAS VEGAS (December 13, 2016) – Clark County has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Save Red Rock (SRR), a grassroots conservation organization that has worked for over a decade to…
- Courageous Planning Commissioners Unanimously Reject Sprawling Development in Red Rock CanyonLAS VEGAS (Oct. 19, 2016) – Last night, after nearly two hours of public testimony, the Clark County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of developer Jim Rhodes’ Gypsum…
