Keeping up with the comings and goings of city government can sometimes seem to be a never-ending stream of following things that are said in public meetings. But sometimes there are big local issues that get addressed without any discussion.
It’s not uncommon this time of the year to see people walking their dogs with temperatures 100 degrees and above or worse yet, seeing them left in a parked car.
For several years, Boulder City has taken part in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson in which aquatic centers from around the globe participate. More than 50 local kids took part last Thursday in the event, which has the same 30-minute lesson at each location to learn the basics of water safety. Since its creation 15 years ago, nearly 400,000 children have been part of the event.
At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, our mission extends beyond preserving the natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
I was elected to the Boulder City council long ago. Believe me, there were more exciting events that occurred during city council meetings in the mid-to-late 1980s than there are at present. We had Skokie Lennon who arrived in the council meetings while standing at the back of the room. When he had something to say he would erupt with the statement “can you hear me?” Of course we could since he was the loudest person in the room. He would say what he had to say and then leave.
In last week’s edition, I wrote a preview of the upcoming July 4 celebration and described Boulder City’s biggest day of the year as if a Norman Rockwell painting had come alive and jumped off the canvas. I had a few people praise me for that description, saying it’s the perfect way to do so.
The hype surrounding the Sphere’s addition to the Las Vegas skyline is bringing a smaller known issue to the forefront of people’s minds: light pollution.
Looking to build upon recent success, Boulder City High School has named former Desert Pines offensive coordinator Bubba Mariani as their new head football coach.
It may seem like a total contradiction, but Sandra Fraser is currently without a dog of her own.
As part of the consent agenda in their July 11 meeting, the City Council approved a contract for professional services associated with a coming redesign of the irrigation system at the Boulder City Municipal Golf Course.
For those who have ever been to Hoover Dam, it’s almost guaranteed they have seen Oskar J.W. Hansen’s Winged Figures, which has stood for nearly nine decades.
For those who attended the May 18 public input session at the Boulder City Senior Center, which asked residents “What keeps you up at night?” one may have walked away thinking homelessness was the top issue facing Boulder City.
In their July 11 meeting, as part of the consent agenda, the City Council approved budget increases for a pair of local flood control projects.
The Boulder City Fire Department’s desire to build a new training facility has taken a major step forward in becoming a reality.
Mental health issues are on the rise in the United States, aren’t they? I continue to read of the loneliness that America is facing as I smile concerning my information associated with the consciousness of humankind. Loneliness is somewhat ironic, isn’t it, since there are now over 8 billion humans on Earth?
Boulder City is set to receive some funding as a result of multiple settlements reached by the state of Nevada with manufacturers and distributors of the synthetic opioid oxycontin.
Ending the conflict was not cheap. Between the amounts being paid to the two former city executives and the amount spent on outside legal counsel, the total is more than $2 million.
While the two-day event is filled with fun, food and festivities, more than 275 hours are spent just in the planning process.
At the Boulder City Municipal Pool, there is a dynamic duo of lifeguards who together shatter stereotypes as they keep swimmers safe.
For the past 80 years, the Boulder City Library has served the community by offering books and programs for generations of residents.
Martha P. King Elementary students were cheered on by older students to encourage them to perform well on their state assessment tests.
After almost two decades of failure, Nevada’s experiment with high-occupancy vehicle lanes may finally be on life support. Thank Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony.
Cynthia Sneed will be joining Boulder City as finance director/real estate officer.
When are the best times to plant in the desert?
Boulder City High School softball defeated SLAM Academy and Valley to push their winning streak to eight games.
Boulder City High School boys volleyball defeated SLAM Academy and Pinecrest Academy Cadence as part of the team’s 15-game winning streak.
See the latest Boulder City High School sports news for baseball, swim and track.
As water levels continue to decrease, another body has been discovered at Lake Mead. National Park Service rangers responded to a witness report of human remains spotted at Swim Beach in the Boulder Basin area of the lake at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 25.
As water managers grapple with shortages across the Southwest, pool sizes in the Las Vegas Valley are the next target slated for cuts.
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