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Western Trails Equestrian Center Nears Completion
The county's first neighborhood equestrian park in the southwest area is in the final stages of completion. Western Trails Equestrian Park near Warm Springs Road and Rogers Street is expected to open at the end of this month -- a facility that features western themed details like shaded areas with covered wagons and windmills and a new 10 acre area that will include horse corrals, arenas and riding areas.
The park is designed to accommodate equestrian riders and residents in the surrounding neighborhood and is paid for with regional construction tax funds.
The park will officially open once it receives a Certificate of Occupancy. The Department of Parks and Recreation is now in the process of identifying trails in the area that will tie into the equestrian park.
Commissioners Celebrate An Hour Without Power
From Left to Right, Commissioner Steve Sisolak, Commission Vice Chair Susan Brager and Nick Sundt, Communications Director of Climate Change, World Wildlife Fund
Commissioner Steve Sisolak joined Commission Vice Chair Susan Brager to flip the switch off on the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign marking the first time the county has participated in the worldwide Earth Hour event.
More than 2,800 cities and towns in 80 countries around the world participated in the event at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday to make a bold statement of concern about climate change. Using the light switch as a ballot, millions of people cast a vote for action in the first global election on climate change.
Hotel casinos on and off of the Las Vegas Strip turned off marquee and non-essential lighting creating a dramatic viewing event. Government agencies, businesses and residents of communities throughout the valley supported the cause by turning off their own lights and enjoying candlelit dinners, game nights by flashlight, acoustic concerts, or simply taking advantage of the hour to spend it with family and neighbors.
For more information about the Earth Hour event in Las Vegas including a list of participants, visit www.earthhourlv.org or www.earthhourus.org.
Summer Watering Restrictions Begin Next Month
Article material courtesy of the Southern Nevada Water Authority
From May 1 until Oct. 1, landscape watering and drip irrigation is prohibited from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Watering with a handheld hose and supervised testing of your irrigation system are allowed any time. Watering new or reseeded landscapes daily for up to 30 days is allowed once per calendar year. Call 822-8571 before the planting takes place so we can make note of this on your water account. Click here for more exemptions.
- Watering restrictions also apply to drip irrigation. In fact, experts agree that running drip irrigation less frequently is much better for plants than daily watering. See our drip watering tips for more information.
- Assigned watering groups are mandatory for all customers. Using sprinklers on days other than those assigned to you is considered water waste and may result in a water waste fee.
- In the summer, watering restrictions allow landscape watering any day of the week through August. We recommend sprinkler watering four days per week and increasing the schedule only if your landscape needs more water.
For lawns, use the cycle and soak method for sprinkler watering. On your assigned watering days, water in three 4-minute cycles, with about an hour between each cycle if using pop-up sprinklers. Water for about 12 minutes each watering cycle if using rotating sprinkler heads.
Drip irrigation is usually needed less frequently than sprinkler irrigation. Run times vary based on flow rates of emitters.
For many of us, remembering to change our watering clocks when the season changes can be difficult. However, if you purchase an irrigation controller that automatically adjusts to fit seasonal watering schedules, you can get an instant rebate of up to $200.
These "smart" irrigation controllers automatically adjust watering schedules based upon weather conditions and changing yearly schedules. The coupon value is $200 or 50 percent off the purchase price of a qualifying product, whichever is less.
To find out more about how and where you can get a smart controller, click here. You may also call the Conservation Help Line at (702) 258-SAVE (7283) or e-mail us.
Know Your Neighborhood. Attend First Tuesday
Article and graphics courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's 1st Tuesday program is an excellent opportunity for citizens to get involved with their police department.
On the first Tuesday of every month, police open the doors to local substations from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the community to have an open forum of communication with the police officers who patrol their neighborhoods.
Each month a different area of the police department is highlighted so the community can get a better idea of what goes on "behind the scenes" throughout the different sections of the department.
Here are locations of the substations in District A. Find one near you and get connected:
Enterprise
6975 W. Windmill Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 828-2843 and 828-2844
Southeast Area Command
3675 E. Harmon Ave.
(At Pearl and Harmon)
(702) 828-3206
South Central Area Command
4860 Las Vegas Blvd. South
(at Las Vegas Boulevard South and Russell)
(702) 828-8272
Take Back Your Block During Graffiti Awareness Month
If you are tired of graffiti taggings or refuse being dumped in your neighborhood, take back your block this April during Graffiti Awareness Month and create a Neighborhood Pride Zone (NPZ).
Graffiti hurts property values and attracts crime. NPZs are areas established by residents for the sole purpose of preserving the community. Residents serve as neighborhood stewards and agree to commit neighborhood resources, such as volunteer hours and/or professional expertise, toward graffiti and trash removal, promoting the overall beautification of their neighborhood.
By creating a Pride Zone in your area, you will receive support for your neighborhood, such as:
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Supplies for removing graffiti, trash and debris;
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Educational information and training;
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Pride Zone signs designating your NPZ area; and
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Information on the availability of neighborhood grants
To sign your neighborhood up for an NPZ click here.
The county manages the Southern Nevada Graffiti Hotline at 455-4509. Residents may call the hotline to report graffiti, request paint for cleanups, or volunteer for cleanups. More information about the county’s anti-graffiti efforts is available online at www.accessclarkcounty.com.
West Valley Rifle and Pistol Club Gets 5-Year Extension
A west valley shooting range can continue operating after the County Commission extended their permit to operate for another five years this March.
The Desert Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club on 12201 W. Charleston Blvd. has nearly 2,000 members. Members of the law enforcement community use the range to train and maintain firearms proficiency requirements.
Even though the range has been in operation for 50 years, encroaching residential development has reduced its land buffer to three-quarters of a mile to the east.
The club met with opposition because planned developments surrounding the range are expected to shrink that buffer even more in three years.
The permit was renewed providing the club reduces its hours of operation and builds berms around its facility to protect future neighbors.
Clark County Park Events
Clark County's Department of Parks and Recreation has plenty of things going on around town. To find out what is happening in your area, click here.
District A Map
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