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Blue Diamond Blues

Jan 22, 2019

Did the election throw a plot twist in to the long saga of Jim Rhodes' attempt to build a city on a hill near Red Rock?

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Lake Mead Reopens Trails Closed During Summer Months

Oct 01, 2018

Today marks the official change in seasons for Lake Mead and Red Rock. 

Certain trails and areas that have been closed for the summer months have reopened.

At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Goldstrike Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trails will reopen.

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County Seeks Summary Judgment In Red Rock Case

Jun 19, 2018

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Clark County is trying to avoid a lengthy trial in a lawsuit involving housing development near Red Rock by seeking a pre-trial ruling against an environmental nonprofit.

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2 Hikers Stranded Overnight At Red Rock Canyon Rescued

May 02, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police says two hikers have been rescued after being stranded overnight at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
 
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Judge Lets Save Red Rock Lawsuit Go Forward

Sep 08, 2017

A nonprofit conservation group can move ahead with a lawsuit against Clark County, thanks to a judge who denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Thursday.

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Red Rock Fight Far From Over

Mar 17, 2017

The fight over land near Red Rock National Conservation Area, where developer Jim Rhodes wants to build thousands of homes, is far from over.

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Save Red Rock’s latest move against Rhodes-affiliated development: back to court

Mar 16, 2017

The battle for Blue Diamond Hill continues

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What the county commission really did this week about Red Rock

Feb 24, 2017

What did the county commission's recent vote on a proposed development near Red Rock really mean?

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The Red Rock punt

Feb 22, 2017

After a seven-hour hearing, the Clark County Commission punts on a proposed development near Red Rock

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A hill to sue for

Jan 12, 2017

Blue Diamond development fight goes to court

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This Hike is Personal

This hike, it's personal

Feb 23, 2016

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, seasoned camper, wildlife-watcher or dog-lover, we’ve got the perfect hike just for you

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Alex Honnold

Rock talk: A Q&A with climbing legend Alex Honnold

Jan 11, 2016

The iconic rock climber talks about Red Rock's best route, where his sport goes next and 'living with a certain intention'

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Red Rock Canyon Marks Conservation Anniversary

Nov 17, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas is marking an anniversary.

The Bureau of Land Management says then-President George H. W. Bush signed legislation 25 years ago Monday to create Nevada's first national conservation area.

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Flash flood

Outdoors: Slippery slopes

Jul 28, 2015

A foolhardy hike during a flash flood could have killed me. Instead it awakened awe — and a taste for danger.

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Share the secret, save the land

May 13, 2015

Last spring, I received a hot tip on the location of a set of dinosaur tracks at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Berghardt Family Attorney: FBI Should Investigate Death

Feb 27, 2014

The family of 20-year-old D'Andre Berghardt believes he may have been drugged and dumped at Red Rock prior to the shooting

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Red Rock Shooting Shocks Visitors

Feb 18, 2014

A ranger with the Bureau of Land Management shot and killed a man near Red Rock National Conservation Area during a confrontation with law enforcement agents

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Hiker's Body Found

Mar 14, 2012
A body found over the weekend at Red Rock National Conservation Area has been identified as Ron Kirk, the hiker missing since late January.  Over the past few weeks, Metro police, search and rescue teams, family, friends, and hundreds of volunteers have looked for Ron, holding out hope that the former Marine might still be alive.
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The Hiking Guide

Mar 08, 2012
The weather's getting warmer, and it's time to break out those hiking boots!  Hiking aficionado Alan Gegax joins us to talk about the region's best hikes, hiking safety tips & equipment, and revel in everything about the great outdoors.  What hikes do you enjoy?  Which crevices are your favorite to explore?  Call during the live program, or leave your comments below.
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Hiking Safety and the Disappearance of Ron Kirk

Mar 01, 2012
Ron Kirk was 46.  Fit and tan, he was an experienced hiker who roamed the outdoors in his red Jeep, looking for his next adventure.
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Dinosaur Tracks Discovered at Red Rock

Nov 29, 2011
A group of hikers at Red Rock stumbled across the first ever confirmed dinosaur tracks in the state of Nevada. Footprints of a three toed dinosaur about the size of a large dog were confirmed by Bureau of Land Management paleontologists this month.
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Red Rock Vandalism

Dec 06, 2010
Someone vandalized prehistoric art rock panels at the Red Rock Lost Creek Park with spray paint. Authorities are worried that some of the damage may be permanent.
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