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County solar project fails to get fed loan guarantee

The company developing a solar power plant in Clark County failed to close Friday on a federal loan guarantee that would help obtain financing for the project, according to the Department of Energy.

Renewable energy’s job-generating power touted at Ivanpah Valley site

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar stopped in Nevada on Tuesday to tout the job-generating power of renewable energy development, speaking at the Silver State North Project, a solar energy plant being built in the Ivanpah Valley, not far from where Interstate 15 crosses into California. The project is the first solar energy facility approved for construction on federal land in Nevada.

Las Vegas popular for Mexican Independence Day

Mexican Independence Day, incorrectly thought by many Americans to be the alcohol-tinged Cinco de Mayo, has emerged as a growing force on the tourism calendar.

Caesars, foundation donate $750,00 to education group

Music teacher Scott Taflin regularly peruses the aisles of gently used school supplies available at the Public Education Foundation’s Teacher Exchange center.

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