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Washington Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Flooding rains are falling in the desert. Here's where.
The city of Las Vegas averages only 4.18 inches of rain per year — with heavy rains a rarity in the desert. But on Wednesday, much of the southern Nevada and northern Arizona desert are included in a flood watch until 11 p.m., with some locations set to receive months' worth of rain in only a matter of hours.
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Travel + Leisure
30-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
Las Vegas Is One Step Closer to Getting a New Airport—What to Know
Las Vegas could soon get a brand new airport. Plans to build a second airport in the Las Vegas metropolitan area just took a major step forward. On May 19, officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Bureau of Land Management issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport in the Ivanpah Valley, located between the small towns of Jean and Primm. Preparing an environmental impact statement is the first step in the federal process for approving a new commercial airport. Local officials called the start of the review a 'major milestone' for the future airport. 'This important step brings us closer to addressing the increasing demand for air travel in one of the nation's fastest growing regions,' Rosemary Vassiliadis, the Clark County director of aviation, said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure . The new airport would have two runways and a single terminal building. The proposed site is about 23 miles from the Vegas strip, and could accommodate both domestic and international flights. Plans to build a second airport for the Las Vegas area have been in the works for more than 25 years, but the project has taken on new urgency. Passenger numbers at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are estimated to meet its full capacity of 63 million to 65 million fliers per year by 2030, according to the Clark County Department of Aviation. 'As a second commercial airport, SNSA will add much-needed capacity, improve service reliability, and ensure Southern Nevada continues to thrive as a global destination for business and tourism,' Vassiliadis said. With its opulent resorts, over-the-top casinos, and thriving nightlife scene, Las Vegas is a perennial hit with travelers. And in recent years, it's been growing even more popular among visitors, thanks to new events and attractions such as the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the immersive concert venue, the Sphere, which opened in September 2023. The next step in the proposed airport's approval process is for the FAA and the BLM to hold a series of three public meetings in July to cover the potential environmental impact the new facility could have on the surrounding area. One concern, according to the local newspaper The Nevada Current , is whether the airport will threaten endangered species in the Ivanpah Valley, including the desert tortoise and the rare white-margined beardtongue wildflower. The first meeting will be held virtually on July 29, and participants can register on the project's website. Two in-person meetings are scheduled to take place on July 30 at the East Las Vegas Library and on July 31 at Primm Valley Casino Resorts.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas seniors receive free legal help with this monthly program
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program is offering free legal services to seniors across the valley through its monthly Ask-A-Lawyer Program. Attorneys will meet with seniors and answer legal questions or assess a legal problem. The program aims to protect the rights, dignity, and independence of our most vulnerable through advocacy, education, and legal support. 'At the Senior Law Program, we are able to make sure that they do not get taken advantage of, they don't get abused, and they can have their legal rights protected,' Executive Director Diane Fearon said. '[We offer] some immediate advice to that senior who doesn't know where to go or what to do.' Seniors can receive free legal aid for estate planning, housing disputes, scams and fraud, and public benefits, among other pressing legal matters. Paul Thornton signed up for the Ask-A-Lawyer Program following his wife's death. 'They talk about not only just the will as to who you want to be the beneficiary,' Thornton said. 'They go over every detail. They make sure that you are leaving things to the people you want to. It's real comforting to know that my assets will go to the individuals that I have chosen to receive those.' Supervising attorney Chelsea Crowton has met with dozens of seniors throughout the program. She said the three most common issues are estate planning, elder exploitation, and scams, as well as consumer concerns. 'Contract dispute, landlords, any type of merchant disputes, we're resolving that in favor of the seniors,' Crowton said. The Ask-A-Lawyer program brings Senior Law Program attorneys to select senior centers one day each month for four-hour sessions. Seniors can schedule free 30-minute consultations to discuss legal matters and receive critical legal guidance. If additional legal assistance is needed, the attorney will help schedule a follow-up appointment at SLP's office. '[Those five senior centers] serve a variety of needs where we're dealing with seniors who are facing economic issues, housing instability, and food insecurity,' Crowton said. Southern Nevada Senior Law Program aims to ensure Southern Nevada seniors have access to the justice they deserve. 'It's a pleasure to come into a place where they treat you, especially as a senior, as a human being,' Thornton said. The free legal services are available at the following community centers: Cora Coleman Senior Center (Clark County Parks & Recreation) Doolittle Community Center (City of Las Vegas) Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center (City of North Las Vegas) West Flamingo Senior Center (Clark County Parks & Recreation) Downtown Senior Center (City of Henderson) Appointments are required and seniors are encouraged to contact their local center's program coordinator to schedule a consultation. For more information, visit Southern Nevada Senior Law Program – Empowering Seniors Through No-Cost Legal Services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
