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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas recently hosted the second annual CampUs Las Vegas program to help prepare kids for high school and college.
Residents may be familiar with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers throughout the valley, but there are some lesser-known employees – the four-legged ones – that play a vital role in the organization.
Shift Vegas, led by individuals who seek to promote active lifestyles among downtown-area residents, have started the Sunday Reset Project, an event set for 7 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month at the former Downtown Senior Services Center building, 310 S. Ninth St.
The Plaza, the Gold Spike and the Golden Gate are some of the hotels downtown that have undergone renovations in the past couple of years. Now the D, 301 Fremont St., can be added to the list.
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Question: I would love to plant op-a-la-ah (not sure of spelling) cactus, the kind that looks like Mickey Mouse ears and grows red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears. Several of my neighbors have them. The problem is the tiny stickers on the fruit. I have heard that there is a variety that does not have stickers. Please advise me what they are called.
Of all the ways one could see the Grand Canyon, one of the very best is to hike across it, rim to rim. It is a tough physical hike, and the logistics are complicated, as you need to get camping permits in advance and arrange transportation from the destination rim back to the trailhead where you presumably left your vehicle.
In an effort to boost attendance, Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road, is offering visitors something new: dinner and a show.
Literary events this week include appearances by Jonathan Sturak and R.J. Archer.