In the West, recent years have been marked by housing shortages and growing energy demand. Here’s where experts and leaders see common ground.
Alan Halaly
Water Reporter
Email: ahalaly@reviewjournal.com
Phone: 702-383-4638
X: @AlanHalaly
Alan Halaly started covering water and environmental issues at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in January 2024. He hails from Florida, where he served as editor-in-chief of the University of Florida’s student-run newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Awards, the Online News Association and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Throughout his career, he has reported across many beats for the Miami Herald, NPR-affiliate WUFT, The Daily Beast and the Miami New Times.
In Southern Nevada, parts of the Old Spanish Trail have been forever changed by solar farm development.
As President-elect Donald Trump takes office and deadlines loom, there’s little clarity on a path forward for post-2026 operation plans for the Colorado River.
Nevada’s Colorado River negotiator is urging northern states to come to the table.
Those familiar with water law aren’t optimistic that a court case is the best path forward to update quickly expiring Colorado River operating guidelines.
Tribal leaders said they still see a long path forward toward achieving their rightful allocations from the Colorado River.
On the first day of what’s expected to be a tense conference in Las Vegas, California water managers celebrated gains made under the Biden administration.
The deaths represent a 58 percent increase from 2023’s count, according to Clark County coroner’s office data.
Because of its higher elevation and proximity to the Spring Mountains, this Las Vegas community is cooler than the rest of the valley.
The Colorado River Water Users Association conference, held at Paris Las Vegas, brings all seven state negotiators together to discuss discuss water availability.
It will take months to fully fill Nevada’s Cave Lake, a once-popular fishing spot that was drained to allow a dam to be repaired.
Azadeh Alizadeh comes to Las Vegas with worldly knowledge of how to make plants thrive in an urban setting.
To better reflect the state of Las Vegas’ drought, the Discovery Children’s Museum is bringing new life to a well-loved, storied exhibit.
Nevada State Parks has chosen Carson Kit Fox to be its furry friend that rangers hope will encourage more visitation in Nevada’s 27 state parks.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released five alternatives that signal where negotiations are headed as President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 2025.