One Boulder City man believes the Silver State has more of a connection to the infamous D.B. Cooper case than just the fact that a Nevada resident has come up with a new theory about the mysterious skyjackers identity and how he managed to elude officials for more than 40 years.
The Boulder City Art Guild held a reception Sunday at its gallery inside the Boulder Dam Hotel for Debra Wilson, Julys featured artist, highlighting her collection of vivid wildlife and landscape paintings.
In the torrid midsummer of Southern Nevada, the closest place for local folk to enjoy a cool outdoor escape is in the Mount Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Since youre likely to head there anyway, you might as well choose a trail that will show you some of the areas most pleasant scenery while putting some miles on your boots. Or, for that matter, your fat tires or your horses shoes. The entire trail is popular with mountain bikers as well as hikers, as are its lower reaches for equestrians.
Paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and Boulder City is now home to 9th Island SUP, the only paddleboard shop in Southern Nevada, or anywhere within 250 miles.
The feeling among the Boulder City High School boys basketball program is upbeat with a pair of solid performances against a pair of Division I programs.
Orlando. Boston. Dallas. Baton Rouge. San Bernardino. Were all familiar with those cities. Not because they are great cities, although they are. Not because they attract tourists, although they do. Not because they have played a role in our nations history, although they have.
The protesters were in town the other day and, from a distance, they appeared quite jovial. As I approached the group holding signs and yelling from the sidewalk I noticed the smiles and positive tone of the gathering. They were few in number but great in heart! They held signs expressing their appreciation for the first responders in our community and were waving and asking for honks to celebrate their great community.
Lisa Marie Presley and I shared a baby sitter. Yes, my godmother, Alice Mafeo, was also the nanny for Lisa Marie when Elvis Presley would perform at the Las Vegas Hilton. But four years before Lisa Marie would be born, Elvis Presley was here in Boulder City filming Viva Las Vegas. This was his second notable trip through Boulder City and to Hoover Dam.
Theres a serious disorder affecting our country, state and city. Its name is frustration. Folks are paralyzed by it and believe they are powerless to fix anything. People are looking for a quick fix to serious issues and latch on to those who advocate punching the enemy in the face, eliminating troublemakers, keeping women in their place, blaming the poor for budget deficits and assuring the wealthy they are that way because they deserve to be. An old-fashioned American slug with a very big stick will most certainly do the trick or perhaps just decimate populations we dont like with bombs. Problem solved.
1 CLASSIC BLUES: The Wayne David Band will return to The Dillinger Food and Drinkery for a free all-ages show at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The Las Vegas-based classic rock trio has become a regular in Boulder City with its wide range of blues and rock favorites, in addition to its own original pieces. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. For more information, call 702-293-4001.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the centers website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Two months after denying rumors that she was leaving, Boulder Citys Finance Director Shirley Hughes has submitted her resignation.
After fighting between two the organizations and concerns by donors, local nonprofit Boulder City Paws n Claws is no longer affiliated with the Boulder City Animal Shelter.
It may have all started with Adam and Eve, depending on your theological outlook on life, but duos and the enduring power of a friendship seems to permeate our culture.
The water will be filled with rebel and imperial ships as Star Wars will be the theme when Boulder City Pool welcomes the 16th annual Cardboard Boat Race at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the pool and racquetball complex, 861 Avenue B.
A Boulder City baseball pipeline to Shasta College is being established with class of 2016 graduates Nolan DeSantis, Alec Mathis and Austin Wishard set to join 2015 graduates Colton Bosnos and Mario Castanon at the Redding, California, school.
The infamous desert heat has made itself felt with a pair of heat advisories and temperatures that have remained in the triple digits for most of the past month, but the Boulder City Pool is here to provide an escape.
City Council unanimously approved an amendment Tuesday night to allow telephone and video conferences at all of its future meetings.
What a great day. Boulder Citys celebration of our countrys independence was outstanding. A giant thanks to the organizers and the many volunteers that made it a wonderful experience from the pancake breakfast, the parade, the flyover, the fun in Broadbent Park, the numerous class reunions to all the activities at Veterans Memorial Park in the evening culminating in a fantastic fireworks display.
One of my many interesting past jobs was as executive director of the Senior Center of Boulder City between 2003 and 2005. This was a rewarding position and I loved working with the seniors. But it was frustrating that much of the daily work was performed by volunteers. Finding willing and able volunteers in a small community was a daily responsibility.
With high hopes of becoming collegiate players in the coming years, 14-year-old twins Connor and Olivia Mikkelson of Boulder City are on the right track, especially in light of their performances at the Zonal Team Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 7 to 11.
Tom Sullivan has lived in Boulder City for most of his life ever since he married a local lady whose parents were 31ers and in that time he and his cooking have left an impression on many around the city.
When Boulder City resident Rudy Kraft finished his first book about Nevada in January, he knew he wasnt going to stop there.
