On a cold and windy Jan. 12 morning, seven boats set out to different parts of lakes Mead and Mohave. The people on each boat were there for one reason: to survey the bald eagle population.
A small group of Boulder City residents gathered at the Elaine K. Smith Center on Jan. 11 to give suggestions about the city’s plans to renovate Nevada Highway.
Jon Bon Jovi. Andy Griffith. John Wayne. All these notable men have ties to Boulder City, and so does a man named Paco.
The words “quality of life” have been replaying almost constantly in my head for some time now. What do the words mean to me, to you and to those who do not know us in Boulder City or know each of us intimately?
Growing up in a wrestling family, senior 170-pound wrestler Bryan Foster knows firsthand what success at the highest level looks like.
Breaking out for a season-high 39 points on Jan. 12 against rivals Moapa Valley, the Boulder City High School flag football team seems to have found an answer for its offensive woes.
It appears something fishy is happening with Boulder City’s closed grocery store. And we’re not talking about the shrimp, oysters, scallops and other fish that was sold in the seafood department.
You don’t have to travel much more than an hour, from anywhere in the Las Vegas area to reach Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but it boasts some of the finest canyon hikes in our region. One in particular will please most anyone or any group. Pine Creek Canyon it is not only pleasing to the eye but also offers historical interest.
Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School nominate an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team. This week’s honoree is senior Justus Green, who plays guard and forward for the boys varsity basketball team. Green was recognized for his averages of 12 points and 10 rebounds during league play. Green also is a member of the school’s track and field team. He is the son of Julie Mendoza.
Filmmakers from all over the country will converge on Boulder City on Feb. 8 for the Dam Short Film Festival at Boulder Theater.
Candidates looking to run for the two open City Council seats can file for election next week signaling the start of election season in Boulder City.
CARE NV and the Boulder City Library will sponsor a health resources and Affordable Care Act enrollment fair from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday at the library to help people navigate the health care market before the ACA’s open enrollment period closes Jan. 31.
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.
1 NATIVE MUSICIAN: James Howard Adams of Same Sex Mary will perform at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Saturday night. The Boulder City native began playing music as a cellist in the Garret Junior High School orchestra and since has been involved in numerous projects in Las Vegas. His solo material is highlighted by introspective storytelling and reflects the influence of such acts as Modest Mouse and Marty Robbins. His free, all-ages show begins at 8:30 p.m. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 or visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.
The Boulder City High School boys and girls bowling teams picked up victories against Chaparral on Jan. 12 at Sam’s Town.
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services held its 2017 Legislative Summit earlier this month in Las Vegas. Emceed by outreach manager Blake Boles, the department shared its vision with several hundred veterans by discussing recommendations concerning upcoming legislation.
Boulder City’s Explorer Post 198 competed in the Chandler Police Department’s 19th annual Tactical Competition Saturday and Sunday in Chandler, Arizona, and the group brought home a collection of trophies.
The most often type of fraud reported these days is identity theft. There are some things you can do to reduce your risk, services that provide a service to monitor your credit, and ways to report and recover from this crime.
Switching to junior quarterback Taylor Tenney on Tuesday against Del Sol, the Boulder City High School flag football program picked up its first league victory of the season 26-6, after suffering its first two league defeats in the school’s history the week before.
City Council is considering a ballot question that could put a new swimming pool in Boulder City.
City Council on Tuesday night upheld a variance decision made by the Planning Commission at a Dec. 14 meeting, signifying a win for developer Randy Schams and his townhome project on Nevada Highway.
It’s never too late to shoot for a life-long dream. If you don’t believe me, just ask George Markle.
Jimmy Brown, a wrestling star for Boulder City High School, has signed his letter of intent with Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, where he will wrestler for the Chargers at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level.