Local Nevada

Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S., is about to reach its lowest point since the installation of the Hoover Dam in the 1930s.

Desert tortoise deaths raise concerns as solar farms solve energy need

By Stephanie Castillo / RJ

July 30, 2021 - 2:48 pm

The loss of the tortoises illustrates the challenges of bringing alternative energy sources to the Mojave Desert while still protecting its biodiversity.

Can rare Pahrump poolfish find a home? Restored pond is a first step

By Stephanie Castillo / RJ

July 21, 2021 - 7:43 pm

Pahrump poolfish, only found in Nevada, have been successfully reintroduced to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge after months of removing predatory species.

View of Temples and Towers of the Virgin in Zion National Park (Avery Sloss, National Park Service)

Utah national park is a new Dark Sky destination

By Stephanie Castillo / RJ

June 9, 2021 - 7:15 am

Zion National Park won certification to join Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef as parks committed to conserving and protecting its night sky.