https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OcrX1ywDHw&feature=youtu.be Las Vegas’ vibrant Mexican community gets the spotlight when “Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico” debuts on Clark County Television (CCTV) Friday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and plays throughout the month. Guest moderated by Fox 5’s Maria Silva, the show features Irma Varela, who has been recognized by the … [Read more...] about ‘Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico’ Plays Throughout September
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Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day
Clark County Wetlands Park is participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19. The Park’s volunteers will be picking up litter and trash from the vicinity of the Las Vegas Wash. The program is part of an international effort spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy to reduce the amount of trash in the world’s oceans and waterways. Trash will be … [Read more...] about Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day
‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
60,000 Free COVID-19 Tests Available Through Sept. 18 The “Stop, Swab & Go” COVID-19 testing blitz resumes operation today at three drive-thru sites in the Las Vegas Valley. Registration is open at www.DoINeedaCOVID19Test.com. Testing also is being offered in Mesquite as part of the program. During the first week of operation from Aug. 31-Sept. 4, … [Read more...] about ‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations – Part 4
By Dennis Cassinelli In Part 3 of my series on eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations, I described Mountain Springs Station (7), Ruby Valley Station (8), and Jacob’s Well Station (9). The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of stations from the Utah State line. This will conclude my series of Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations. Those in the western half of Nevada … [Read more...] about Eastern Nevada Pony Express Stations – Part 4
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Monday, Sept. 7 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the California wildfires sending smoke into central and southern Nevada. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke