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The now-abandoned mine—located near Nevada State Route 564 just south of the Lake Las Vegas neighborhood—popularly stands used as a location for graffiti art. [4] On July 9, 2014, the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act (H.R. 697) was passed, [ 3 ] which would lead to the cleanup of the former mine site and capping of the pit ...
In the wetlands, looking west. The Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest park in the Clark County, Nevada park system. The park is on the east side of the Las Vegas valley and runs from the various water treatment plants near the natural beginning of the Las Vegas Wash to where the wash flows under Lake Las Vegas and later into Lake Mead.
Southern Nevada gets nearly 90 percent of its water from the Colorado River. The other 10 percent of the water comes from groundwater that is pumped out through existing wells within Clark County. [3] Perchlorates in ground water in Henderson and associated runoff into the Las Vegas Wash has been a concern since 1997. [4] [5]
About 30 miles southwest of Las Vegas is the Pioneer Saloon in a little town called Goodsprings. It opened in 1913, making it one of the oldest bars in Nevada. It opened in 1913, making it one of ...
The famed hotel boasts one of the wildest attractions in the city: A 3-story waterfall shoots you through a dark, shark-filled tank. It only takes 8 seconds to go through the 200-gallon aquarium ...
Tuscany Village is a golf course community located in Henderson, Nevada. It was originally proposed by developer Jim Rhodes in 1995, under the name Palm City. The project was proposed for the former site of the Stewart gravel pit. The surrounding area initially sparked concern about the location's suitability, due to various environmental ...
It also hosts numerous annual events, including festivals, parades, car shows, and a farmers' market. The area is also home to Henderson's city hall and justice facility. Water Street is the main road in downtown Henderson. Its name is derived from a water main that runs beneath the street; both date back to 1941. Retail in downtown Henderson ...
The Henderson Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Nevada National Guard evacuated a five-mile (8 km) radius around the plant, concentrating on areas downwind of the explosion. Roads in the area were clogged in both directions due to residents trying to leave and curious spectators headed ...