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Open House to Educate on Wildfire Risk

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:14pm

The Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies are hosting a wildfire awareness day from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Red Rock National Conservation Area Visitors Center.

People are invited to learn about how to be wildfire prepared. Volunteer fire stations and citizen advisory groups also have scheduled cleanups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Mountain Springs near Highway 160 and mile marker 19, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 on Mount Charleston on June 8.

Wildfire Awareness Week runs through May 11 this year in Nevada, but cleaning up dry debris and brush is encouraged throughout the warmest months to reduce fire-burning fuels.

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Two New Parks Might Add to Criticism That Las Vegans Waste Water

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 12:51pm

Two New Parks Might Add to Criticism That Las Vegans Waste Water

Years after its lone water park closed, a pair could come online in the coming months.

When Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced last week that he would not sign a water-sharing agreement with Nevada, he highlighted a persistent public relations problem for Las Vegas: Despite major conservation gains in recent years, Sin City is still viewed as a water hog.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Walking in the Valley: Best (and Worst) Places to Take a Stroll

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Friday, October 19th, 2012, 10:04am

Walking in the Valley: Best (and Worst) Places to Take a Stroll

All over the valley are great places to get outdoors and enjoy the fall weather.

Those looking to get relaxation and health benefits from walking have to look no farther than the Las Vegas Valley.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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New Park Opens at Tropicana and Decatur

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 1:31pm

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'Nuisance Burros' Rounded Up in Blue Diamond

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 11:24am

'Nuisance Burros' Rounded Up in Blue Diamond

It takes little more than pretzels for workers to gather the animals.

There's nothing terribly wild about the wild burros that frequent the town of Blue Diamond.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Burro Gather Slated for This Week

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, September 10th, 2012, 12:55pm

Burros said to be a “safety hazard” by Bureau of Land Management officials will be rounded up within the Blue Diamond community near Red Rock National Conservation Area beginning Monday.

BLM workers will gather about 30 nuisance burros from the baseball diamond within the community. The temporary bait trap will consist of a series of corral panels and hay, and will be removed every evening so the park can be used.

BLM officials said the “nuisance burros” are being gathered because they pose a safety hazard along State Route 159 and cause property damage in Blue Diamond. The gather is expected to last about five days.

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Southwest Ridge Plans Focus of Open House

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 4:11pm

Southwest Ridge Plans Focus of Open House

Clark County wants to hear what people living in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley have to say about plans to develop the Southwest Ridge Recreational Area.

County Commission Chair Susan Brager and the County Comprehensive Planning Department are hosting the second open house about the topic next week. Officials want to share information about plans for the area, which is 1,200 acres of land in the foothills west of southern Summerlin and Rhodes Ranch, between Tropicana Avenue and Blue Diamond Road.

The county would like to hear from the public about what types of recreational facilities and park amenities they would want.

“The Southwest Ridge is a beautiful area with a lot of room for parks and other recreational amenities,” Commission Chair Brager said. “This open house is a great opportunity for residents to help shape their community.”

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