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BLM rejects gravel pit proposal near Sloan Canyon

Public lands officials shot down plans Friday for a gravel pit operation on the outskirts of Henderson that residents feared would have devalued homes, degraded air quality and diminished the primitive ambience of the Sloan Canyon area that’s rich with American Indian rock art.

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Yoga industry on upswing; local classes vary

Bent over in downward facing dog, your eyes wander to the side wall. Paintings of varying sizes fill the space, many bearing the likeness of flowers or om symbols. Gazing at them, you hear the instructor tell you to switch poses, and your attention moves back to the task at hand.

Top water official seeks federal support

Southern Nevada’s top water official urged Congress on Thursday to preserve favorable tax treatment of municipal bonds, a key tool communities are using to improve their water structures and fight drought.

Man dies after 2011 beating

A 57-year-old man died Tuesday after being beaten 18 months ago, authorities said.

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