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Nevada politicians fan the flames of Bundy-BLM clash

Each time a public official or political candidate spoke out for or against the Bureal of Land Management or Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy, who fought off federal attempts to remove his cattle from Gold Butte, it added fuel to an already hot-burning fire that quickly turned into a national inferno, pitting the romantic image of the cowboy rancher against the behemoth federal government that owns 85 percent of the Silver State.

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Chipotle raising prices for first time in 3 years

The Mexican food chain said Thursday that it would raise prices for the first time in three years as its popularity continues to soar. Menu boards with the new prices should start rolling out in coming weeks and be in place at all restaurants by this summer.
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Take scenic excursion on Cottonwood Valley Road

Among the pleasures of living in Nevada are the huge expanses of open space surrounding our scattered cities and towns. Nevadans seeking downtime in the outdoors do not have to go far from home. Even in an urban area such as Las Vegas, dozens of recreational destinations wait to be explored, accessible within minutes.
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Pets for Life provides free spaying, neutering in low-income area

Tara Cooley has friends on five Las Vegas streets where limited incomes are the norm. She and a colleague walk those streets in the densely populated area and look for pets — in yards or wandering the streets. Cooley and her friends knock on doors. They talk to residents about their pets and those stray animals, many of whom belong to neighbors. Most of the pets have never seen a veterinarian.
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Las Vegas Dozen honored for charity work

Twelve men from various backgrounds and professions who exemplify great personal and professional commitment to the community were honored April 8 during Saks Fifth Avenue’s 11th annual fundraiser, Vegas Dozen 2014: The Men We Love and Why We Love Them.
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Class-action lawsuit over missing insurance coverage gathers momentum

A class-action lawsuit filed over missing insurance coverage is picking up steam. The local law firm of Matthew Callister + Associates filed the lawsuit April 1 with two clients who paid premiums to the state’s Nevada Health Link exchange months earlier and received no coverage. The ranks of parties had grown to more than 20 by April 11.
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Silverado senior masters slacklining

A 3-foot gap exists between Silverado senior Aaron Schwarze, 18, and the earth beneath his feet, yet he manages to walk without the support of solid ground. He balances himself as his feet center atop a 2-inch-wide string, known as webbing, and begins his stride forward.
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Nonprofit turns lens on lack of vision care for students

They squint at the blackboard and hold books close to their faces. When teachers see children who have obvious vision issues, they refer them to the school nurse, who usually suggests seeing an optometrist to get glasses. But what if the family has no funds for such an expense? Enter Eye Care 4 Kids, which works to get children from low-income families vision care.

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Chipotle raising prices for first time in 3 years

The Mexican food chain said Thursday that it would raise prices for the first time in three years as its popularity continues to soar. Menu boards with the new prices should start rolling out in coming weeks and be in place at all restaurants by this summer.

Sports

Syndergaard struggles in 51s’ 8-5 loss

Noah Syndergaard surrendered six runs (four earned) in four innings in his shortest outing of the season for the 51s, who lost consecutive games for the first time this year in a 8-5 defeat to the El Paso Chihuahuas before a crowd of 6,565 at Cashman Field.

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Kim Novak responds to cruel jabs on Oscar night

“It really did throw me into a tailspin and it hit me hard,” Novak, 81, said in a telephone interview Thursday, after she released an open letter condemning remarks by Donald Trump and others about her appearance.
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Coachella’s young audience a marketers paradise

When it first started in 1999, Coachella was a couple of stages and a dance tent. Tickets were $65. A few dusty stands sold hot dogs and Cokes. It was the end of grunge and the start of a new millennium, and it was all about the music. All for one weekend.

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Nonprofit turns lens on lack of vision care for students

They squint at the blackboard and hold books close to their faces. When teachers see children who have obvious vision issues, they refer them to the school nurse, who usually suggests seeing an optometrist to get glasses. But what if the family has no funds for such an expense? Enter Eye Care 4 Kids, which works to get children from low-income families vision care.

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