Politicians, candidates and political parties exist because of us, individual voters. To quote the Declaration of Independence: “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed …”
What makes a law such a bitter pill to swallow sometimes? The very same offense that I find unacceptable from my neighbor can be inconsequential when applied to my daughter. I wonder why that is?
Nevada primary results are in and Danny Tarkanian will be the Republican Party nominee for the 3rd Congressional District Race while Jacky Rosen will represent the Democrats.
Boulder City High School baseball coach Bobby Reese wanted to do more than just make it to the state tournament this season; he wanted to win it all. Instilling a winning culture and a never-quit mentality, Reese’s ball club was able to do just that, giving the program its first Division I-A state title since 2006.
Boulder City is looking for a new public information officer. Last week, current PIO JC Davis declined to renew his contract with the city.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Boulder City High School teacher Johan Ringen won the Leslie Ringen Memorial Trophy last month at the Fiesta Henderson. The award, which is voted on by the students, goes to the most inspirational teacher at the school.
Education, immigration and services for the elderly and people with disabilities were the focus of discussions as more than 1,500 leaders from the area gathered for Nevadans for the Common Good’s third Convention for the Common Good in May at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas.
How tolerant do you think you are: very tolerant, moderately or not at all? It might surprise you to learn that the average American considers him or herself very tolerant of others. But just what do we mean by the term tolerance?
Old wood pallets are being transformed into patriotic decorations for this year’s Damboree celebration. Each will be a unique work of art and will have a vintage look. Anyone interested in decorating a pallet for the holiday celebration should contact Patty Sullivan of Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department and Damboree committee at 702-293-9340.
Lend A Hand of Boulder City is dedicated to helping the community’s seniors as well as disabled residents and, as summer comes along, it is in sore need of additional volunteers to ensure it can continue to provide aid to everyone in need.
It was a sweltering weekend in Boulder City with the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory warning and the city experiencing its first triple-digit temperatures of the year.
Velzani Moncayo could barely hold back the tears that welled in her eyes as she looked back at the Boulder City High School class of 2016.
Boulder City High School new graduates Peyton Koopman and Charlie Masterson are a pair of generational type athletes for the Eagles. Four-year contributors for their respective programs, the dynamic duo has left a legacy at Boulder City that will be tough to be match following their departures. Athletic royalty in their community, Koopman’s and Masterson’s achievements haven’t regulated them to just their rural area, having being highlighted this past week as Nevada All-State selections for their respected sports.
Every so often an athlete as talented as senior Sam Gomez will walk onto the field at Boulder City High School and dazzle the crowd with yet another unforgettable performance. While athletic accomplishments are meant to be duplicated, the work ethic and desire to be a champion cannot. This is where Gomez will and has always separated himself from the pack.
The National Weather Service announced a heat advisory warning for the weekend and on Saturday Boulder City had its first day above 100 degrees. The excessive temperatures were enough to keep most people indoors and, when combined with the first event-free weekend in months, was enough to leave the streets and the parks of downtown nearly abandoned.
Boulder City Hospital welcomed members of the Boulder City Art Guild as they unveiled their inaugural exhibit, “Art from the Heart,” at the medical facility on Friday.
1‘PUP CRAWL’: See Spot Run will present its seventh annual poker run, pup crawl and silent auction Saturday. The event, scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will include stops at several local pubs. Participants can visit in any order and collect cards, turning in their best high or low hand by 9 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m. at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Brewpub. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s dog park at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bcseespotrun/?fref=nf
There was low early voter turnout in Boulder City for this year’s Nevada primary election. Only 8 percent of the city’s 9,577 registered voters cast an early ballot, according to the Clark County Election Department.
One of the best things about living in Nevada is that no matter what the season, you can find a place with ideal temperatures not too far away. A place that has them right now is Ely, in White Pine County at an elevation of more than 6,400 feet.