A federal grant has been awarded to construct a second leg of a paved multi-use/bike trail connecting the Southwest Valley to the Red Rock National Conservation Area. The 5.2-mile trail will connect the intersection of Hualapai Way and Blue Diamond Road to the town of Blue Diamond. The 12-foot-wide paved multi-use path is expected to parallel Blue Diamond Road. Construction … [Read more...] about Second Leg of Red Rock Bike Trail Coming
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The ‘Talk’ Everybody Needs To Have
No Stigma Nevada By Kim Palchikoff- Watching the horrific May 25 police murder of African-American George Floyd replayed again and again on video and the weeks-long protests and riots in Nevada and across the world reminds me of “the talk” my father gave me when I got my first car. By the end of it, he had me petrified and, apparently, rightfully so, even … [Read more...] about The ‘Talk’ Everybody Needs To Have
It’s the worst time to skimp on mental-health resources
NOTE: If you are in crisis call Nevada’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services 1-800-273-8255 or Text CARE 839863 By Kim Palchikoff Mental Health Awareness Month arrives this year with Nevada facing a crisis it has failed to handle in the past and remains ill-prepared to deal with now. Kim Palchikoff No Stigma Nevada You don’t need to read reports and statistics on the … [Read more...] about It’s the worst time to skimp on mental-health resources
Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
By Garrett Estrada In honor of May being Older Americans Month, the Associate Medical Director of Southwest Medical Dr. Richard Orr wanted to share some advice for those Las Vegans over the age of 65 that will help keep them safe during the town's first phase of reopening amid the pandemic. Dr. Richard Orr Since seniors are at a higher risk of contracting the … [Read more...] about Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
Reminder to stay safe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJuSYzM19I&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...] about Reminder to stay safe