Archive | November, 2011

Tentative agreement reached with solar company

By Jack Johnson Boulder City Review City Manager Vicki Mayes said Wednesday that city staff had reached a tentative contract agreement with local representatives of the Korean company Komipo, which plans to build a 250-350 megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Eldorado Valley. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login [...]

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Beautification project raises concerns from residents, business owners

Beautification project raises concerns from residents, business owners

By Jack Johnson Boulder City Review The city’s latest plans for the approximately $5 million Nevada Way revitalization project met with some concerns from local residents and business owners during an open house last week. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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Wildlife refuge habitat for migratory birds

Wildlife refuge habitat for migratory birds

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas in Lincoln County was established in 1963 to provide a wintering habitat for migratory birds including a large variety of waterfowl. “Pahranagat” is a Paiute word meaning “valley of shining water.”

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Texas man crashes small aircraft at city airport

By Arnold M. Knightly Boulder City Review A small plane crash at the Boulder City Airport last week had fire and police personnel responding to the scene only to find a man dazed but otherwise unhurt. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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Brookings economic report just mumbo-jumbo gumbo

Brookings economic report just mumbo-jumbo gumbo

Everyone on the left and many in the middle are fawning over the recent study by the liberal Brookings Institute on how to fix Nevada’s economy. For example, liberal pundit Jon Ralston gushed in a tweet: “I was skeptical, but this report on NV and economic diversification is a must-read 4 anyone serious about the [...]

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FBI report shows burglary, larceny continue to decline

FBI report shows burglary, larceny continue to decline

Several weeks ago the FBI released the 2010 edition of “Crime in the United States.” The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program collects data on crimes reported by law enforcement agencies for the violent crimes of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. It also collects data on the property crimes of burglary, [...]

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Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Library to hold events for kids and families The Boulder City Library will be hosting a series of events for children and families. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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Team wins title three seasons after founding Junior Eagles rally in final minute of Titan Bowl

Team wins title three seasons after founding Junior Eagles rally in final minute of Titan Bowl

By Pedro F. Fonteboa Boulder City Review It was the first day of practice in 2009 and many of the football players who were staring up at coach Chris Morelli did not know how the helmet or pads were to be worn. A few had never thrown a football and a few could not catch [...]

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First class inducted in 2000 School’s athletic Hall of Fame accepting nominations

First class inducted in 2000 School’s athletic Hall of Fame accepting nominations

By Pedro F. Fonteboa Boulder City Review The time for nominations is here again. Not for the Republican or Democratic presidential nominees, but for the Golden Eagles who will be inducted into the Boulder City High School Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2011 next spring. … The rest of this [...]

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Under-10 baseball team rallies for fall title

Under-10 baseball team rallies for fall title

By Pedro F. Fonteboa Boulder City Review One of the best lessons learned by the Boulder City Dodgers’ under-10 baseball team was to “never give up.” … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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