Time to consider desalination is now

Drought-stricken Lake Mead keeps shrinking. The multibillion-dollar plan to pipe water from rural Nevada figures to be clogged in the courts for many years.

Railroad Trail earns national designation

The Historic Railroad Trail at Lake Mead National Recreation Area was recently designated as a national trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Future belongs to those who persevere

We all have jobs in life. For some jobs we get paid, others are paid through life experiences and strong relationships. Our “jobs” often bring obligations, expectations and time constraints. Each brings remembrances and rewards. Life experience has taught me that, as a friend defined it, what matters are the “margins” in our life.

State officials poor custodians of federal land

At the just­-adjourned Nevada Legislature, lawmakers narrowly approved a measure calling on Congress to transfer title of public lands in Nevada from the federal government to state government. It’s the latest version of the Sagebrush Rebellion launched in 1979, although the sponsor of that original measure — Dean Rhoads of Tuscarora — was not crazy about subsequent groups that claimed the name.

Local golf results

May 7, Four-person “Throw Mama From the Train” two best ball for Plus 55 Boulder City Men’s/Women’s Golf Association:

Letters to the editor

Muth’s defense of fossil fuels incomplete

Fireworks prohibited at Damboree festivities

Festivities for the 67th annual Damboree Celebration on July 4 are just around the corner. The annual pancake breakfast will start at 7 a.m. followed by the veterans’ group flyover and parade at 9 a.m.

Tax hike fight not over until ‘We Decide’

Government-lovin’ tax hikers in Nevada shouldn’t be doing the Snoopy dance just yet. As fictional Sen. John “Bluto” Blutarsky of “Animal House” famously put it, “Nothing’s over until we decide it is.”

Police Blotter

June 2, 9:26 a.m.

Community Briefs

Democratic club members to discuss election’s outcome

News Briefs

Body of 18-year-old man recovered at Lake Mohave

Names in the News

Lara commissioned in Coast Guard, assigned to Midgett

Leavitt, Shuman win

Peggy Leavitt will retain her seat on the City Council, and Rich Shuman will occupy another one after both secured the most votes during Tuesday’s election.

Tobler looks back as duties come to end

After 12 years on the City Council, including the past eight as mayor, Roger Tobler is nearing the end of his public service duties for Boulder City.

Nine statues unveiled on Art Walk

On the surface, a desert tortoise, wise old owl, polar bear, Anasazi family and Olympic diver would seem to have nothing in common.

Graduation start of something big

Tonight, during graduation ceremonies as Boulder City High School’s seniors move the tassels on their caps from the right to the left — signifying they have graduated — remember that this gesture has great meaning.

Community Briefs

See Spot Poker Run to be held downtown Saturday

Residents’ talents shine during annual show

Boulder City’s residents are musically inclined. Whether playing an instrument or singing, their talents were showcased Saturday night as the Friends of the Arts presented the sixth annual “BC’s Got Talent.” But the real winners were the several hundred people who filled the amphitheater at the Boulder City Library to watch the show.

Honor reflects dedication

After graduation, members of the class of 2015 will have completed four of the most formative years of their lives. As the seniors walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, they step into the next chapter, which looms large with responsibilities and challenges. Their experiences at Boulder City High School have molded their entrance into this new chapter.

Graduation ceremony historic in many ways

Boulder City High School will bid farewell to its 2015 senior class at 7:30 p.m. on the football field.

Sports Briefs

Boulder City Parks and Recreation is offering a youth kickball program this summer.

Studies, activities keep Hughes busy

With a résumé that is filled with as many academic achievements as extracurricular activities, it is no surprise that Hayley Hughes is Boulder City High School’s class of 2015 salutatorian.

Walk With Pride

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

Students, alumni to share memories

Boulder City High School as originally built will soon be no more, but not without one final celebration to ring in 60-plus years of memories.

Petersen honored for inspiring students

Canaan Petersen was the recipient of the Eagle Award on Tuesday after being named the most inspirational teacher of Boulder City High School for the 2014-15 school year.

Students accept many local scholarships

Parents packed Boulder City High School’s auditorium May 18 to watch its seniors accept scholarships as their high school careers ended.

Players use summer to sharpen skills

This summer, Boulder City baseball players are all about improvement.

Fox heading to Concordia

Collin Fox started wrestling in the seventh grade. He immediately fell in love. Now, Fox is graduating from Boulder City High School, looking ahead to a bright future wrestling at Concordia University in Nebraska.

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