‘Ram Cam’ to shine spotlight on local bighorn

The Parks and Recreation Department is working on a new way to share one of Boulder City’s treasures with the rest of the world: a 24/7 live feed of the bighorn sheep at Hemenway Valley Park.

State mandates will boost court costs

The Boulder City Municipal Court will need to operate seven days a week starting in July because of new state mandates and staff is asking that $300,000 be added to the city’s proposed 2023 fiscal year budget to pay for those changes.

Mudslinging calls for political moms

Election season began in earnest Monday when the filing period for candidates opened.

Candidate filing period underway

Candidate filing for Boulder City’s 2022 municipal election began Monday and five residents have officially declared their intention to run.

City seeks help for ways to spend funds

The community’s help is being sought in determining how the city should spend the $21.7 million it has been allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.

First-place win tops girls’ efforts

Boulder City High School’s girls track team is looking to be among the top teams in the 3A classification this season after coming off a second-place finish at regionals last season.

Medic’s service recognized at academy dedication

Dedication to caring for others’ health was celebrated Friday, March 4, at the Southern Nevada State Veterans’ Home in Boulder City.

Best Bets, March 10-16

1 DOWNTOWN CRAWL: The historic downtown area will get some New Orleans spirit Saturday when the Best Dam Wine Walk, presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, hosts a Mardi Crawl. More than 20 businesses are expected to participate. The wine walk is scheduled from 4-8 p.m., with the last check-in at 6:30 p.m. at 1308 Wyoming St. Tickets are $25, plus fees, in advance and $30 at the door. They can be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com. For more information, call the chamber at 702-293-2034.

City’s outside legal expenses require monitoring

Boulder City pays City Attorney Brittany Walker an annual salary of $125,000, plus extensive insurance coverage, PERS contributions, paid leave and other benefits. But the city also pays hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to outside attorneys. For instance, in fiscal year 2020-21, the amount paid to outside legal counsel was almost $700,000, pushing the city’s annual legal expenses that year close to $1 million.

Roundup: Teams unfazed by losses

Concluding its first week of play with a 3-4 record, Boulder City High School’s boys volleyball team is right where it should be, according to head coach Rachelle Huxford.

Basketball standouts honored

Gavin Douglas, Boulder City High School’s senior basketball star, and the team’s head coach, John Balistere, were named 3A player of the year and coach of the year for the Southern Region and Mountain League, respectively, after a 22-8 season and second-place finish in the state championship.

Replacing windows elevates aesthetics, efficiency, value

When homeowners consider whether the cost and stress of a renovation is worth it, the answer is a resounding yes for window replacement. Benefits span from elevated aesthetics and energy efficiency, to cash.

Dirt bike riders share memories

A nostalgic look at childhood photographs prompted a recent reunion by those who raced dirt bikes in Boulder City about 50 years ago.

Columnists sought

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

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