Lagan invited to shooting competition

Fresh off competing in the Tokyo Games, Alexis “Lexi” Lagan has been invited to compete in the 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation President’s Cup, which features the top 12 shooters in the world in pistol, rifle and shotgun events according to the 2021 world ranking.

90th Anniversary Celebration

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Outsmart need for brute strength

Back in my TV days, in interviews, I was often asked about the differences between men and women in construction. The truth is, there’s not much to report. I’ve come across subtle differences, like women tending to have greater patience and paying more attention to details. But for me, the outstanding difference is a physical one, namely, strength.

Floats For Funds

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Desert conditions questionable for kurapia

Q. Have you ever heard of kurapia as a groundcover? I wonder if it would succeed here in Las Vegas. I know that this recommendation is from a landscaper in California’s Central Valley, so they have a similar climate.

Navajo park provides monumental sights

One of the most picturesque places in the world is practically at our doorstep: the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Located on the border of Utah and Arizona, the park boasts buttes, mesas, spires, pinnacles and arches, arranged in some of the finest panoramic views on Earth.

Schools, staff ready for students

The school year starts Monday in Boulder City and for the first time in more than a year, students will start it on campus.

Mask mandate wont limit access to city meetings

Access to Boulder City meetings and buildings will not be affected by the new mandate requiring everyone to wear a mask in indoor public places in counties with high transmission rates of COVID-19.

Former Councilman Bill Smith dies

World traveler, community advocate and longtime Boulder City resident Bill Smith died recently after suffering a heart attack.

Efforts to battle effects of COVID continue

The progress of recovery from the COVID-19 virus continues, albeit slowly. Over the past year the city has partnered with local businesses and nonprofits to distribute funds from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act signed into law by President (Donald) Trump. More than half a million dollars was provided as grants to businesses, support for the Senior Center (of Boulder City) and funding for Emergency Aid (of Boulder City).

Utilities director steps down

Boulder City’s Utilities Director Dennis Porter is leaving his position at the city and taking a job in the private sector.

City picks up speed despite roadblocks

The past three years have been a bumpy road for Boulder City. We faced a major crossroads Aug. 9, 2018, when a new Interstate, I-11, was about to open. Thousands of cars and trucks that passed through Boulder City each day would be able to stay on a bypass to the south of our community, cutting drive time by as much as 30 minutes.

Columnists sought for Opinion page

Do you have a passion for words? A burning desire to see your name in print? An opinion worth sharing with others?

Cacti benefit from phosphorus application

Q. Do you recommend any cactus fertilizer for the San Pedros I am growing inside my house? I repotted them in September, but they are still small.

Porter ends youth triathlon career with personal best

Ethan Porter, a 2021 Boulder City High School graduate, finished 27th in the 2021 Zone3 Junior Nationals at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio, on Sunday, Aug. 1, competing in his final youth triathlon before heading off to Utah State University in Logan.

Entry with hotel wins poster contest

Jacob Gallegos of Las Vegas is the winner of the 2022 Dam Short Film Festival’s poster contest with his design featuring the historic Boulder Dam Hotel.