Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, watch the documentary “When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth,” then go for a moderate, two-mile hike in Pine Creek to look for fossils; for ages 10 and older. On Jan. 22, find the lowest elevation for pinyon pine trees and learn interesting history about the Las Vegas Valley on a moderate, 3.3-mile hike in Pine Creek; for ages 12 and older. Also on Jan. 22, come along for an easy, two-mile hike along the Moenkopi trail; for ages 5 and older.

Social media sites encourage people to put best faces forward

Avi Dan-Goor uses a professionally shot photo as his Facebook profile picture. The 30-year-old Realtor wants to portray an “approachable, happy and, you know, professional” image.

COMING IN THIS WEEK’S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS

COVER STORY: Observers suggest offering financial incentives for “infill development,” new construction on vacant parcels with utility and infrastructure already in place, could spur business for the valley’s struggling construction industry.

Lobos’ depth is difference at Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. — New Mexico’s big men were struggling and starting point guard Hugh Greenwood was out with an ankle sprain. No problem for the Lobos.

Brigham Young dominates inside, routs Santa Clara

PROVO, Utah — Brigham Young found the perfect way to counteract the outside shooting threat presented by Santa Clara. The Cougars set up shop around the basket and made certain they stayed in control of that area.

Aldo floors Mendes at UFC 142, keeps featherweight title

RIO DE JANEIRO — Jose Aldo stopped Chad Mendes with one devastating knee to the head in the first round Saturday night, retaining his featherweight title in his homeland at UFC 142.

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Las Vegas parade in honor of King turns 30

The Las Vegas parade honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. has grown substantially since it began three decades ago.

Group to appeal ruling on Reno strip club sign

RENO — A citizens’ group said it intends to appeal an administrative hearing officer’s decision that paves the way for a downtown Reno strip club to construct a new three-sided sign.

Mint with facility near Reno wants to improve Bronze Stars

RENO — A Nevada mint is trying to improve the quality of Bronze Star medals awarded to American military members for heroic or meritorious achievement.

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