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Last month, tribal and community leaders joined members of Congress from across the West to present more than 800,000 petition signatures, urging President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate and expand national monuments. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)

NV Tribal Nations push for Bahsahwahbee National Monument

Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument within the National Park System in east central Nevada…

Nevada has 62,000 Urban Indians, according to the University of Nevada, Reno. (Adobe Stock)

Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena

A Nevada grassroots organization has launched its inaugural endorsement process for the 2024 elections in an effort to champion indigenous voices in t…

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is an internationally recognized wetland and designated Ramsar site. (Adobe Stock)

Calls renewed to protect Ash Meadows wildlife refuge

Nevada conservationists held a webinar to discuss the protection of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near the Nevada-California border from propos…

El Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Ash Meadows es un humedal reconocido internacionalmente y designado sitio Ramsar. (Adobe Stock)

Se renuevan llamados para proteger el refugio de Ash Meadows

Conservadores de Nevada celebraron un seminario web para discutir sobre la protección frente a las actividades mineras, del Refugio Nacional …

Lithium-ion batteries power products from laptops and cell phones to hybrid and electric cars. (Adobe Stock)

Native Tribes express concern over NV's clean energy projects

A federal judge in Nevada has dealt three tribal nations a legal setback in their efforts to stop what could be the construction of the country's larg…

The need for multilingual voting information is key in many communities. For instance, some 40% of Asian Americans in Nevada speak English less than

NV election experts share 'what to know' ahead of 2024 races

With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, Nevada election experts see a number of threats that could affect voters - from …

La necesidad de informaci�n sobre votaci�n en varios idiomas es clave en muchas comunidades. Por ejemplo, alrededor del 40% de los estadounidenses de origen asi�tico en Nevada hablan ingl�s menos de

Expertos electorales comparten "qué hay que saber" antes de elecciones de 2024

A menos de un año de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, los expertos electorales de Nevada ven una serie de amenazas que podrían …

President Joe Biden used his authority under the Antiquities Act to grant permanent protection for Avi Kwa Ame. (Photo courtesy Bertha Gutierrez)

NV Hunter Praises Newly Minted National Monument

Following the recent designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada, one hunter says he is pleased to know the roughly half-million …

During the White House Conservation Summit, President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame a national monument. (photo courtesy of Will Pregman)

President Biden Declares Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

President Joe Biden has designated Avi Kwa Ame, known by some as Spirit Mountain, a national monument. The designation preserves about half a million …

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Presidente Biden declara monumento nacional Avi Kwa Ame

El presidente Joe Biden ha designado a Avi Kwa Ame, conocido por algunos como Spirit Mountain, como monumento nacional. La designación preserva …

According to the 13th annual Conservation in the West poll, 95% of voters support investing in water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste. (Adobe Stock)

Poll: Support for NV Conservation Efforts Remains Strong

Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual …

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Council member Johnny Hemmers and Council Secretary Colleen Garcia shared bird songs and dances at Avi Kwa Ame with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Representative Susie Lee in September. (Ashley Hemmers)

NV Tribes, Conservation Leaders Praise New National Monument Plan

Native American tribal communities and conservation groups got a big win Wednesday as President Joe Biden announced he intends to create a new nationa…

Advocates say the creation of a new national monument at Spirit Mountain would be a boon to the outdoor economy in Southern Nevada. (Kirk Peterson)

Feds to Hold Public Meeting Today on Proposed National Monument

The proposed national monument to be called Avi Kwa Ame is getting a big boost today as the top leaders of the Bureau of Land Management hold a public…

Recently, members of the coalition to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument in Southern Nevada held a series of meetings with Biden-Harris administration officials and members of the Nevada congressional delegation. (Photo courtesy of Coalition)

NV Honors National Monument, with Hopes for Another

Over the weekend, Nevada's Lehman Caves celebrated its 100th anniversary as a national monument. Supporters behind a proposal to add another monument …

Many environmental groups support a monument at Avi Kwa' Ame because the area is prime habitat for many species, including the desert tortoise. (Stan Shebs/Wikimedia Commons)

Clark County Commission to Consider Supporting New Nat'l. Monument

Tomorrow, the Clark County Commission considers a resolution to support creation of a new national monument at Spirit Mountain, outside of …

A student at Owyhee Consolidated School studies in the parking lot in order to use the building's Wi-Fi signal. (Lynn Manning John)

$65 Billion in Infrastructure Bill to Tackle Rural Broadband

OWYHEE, Nev. -- There's a light at the end of the tunnel for rural Nevadans struggling with slow, spotty internet service as the Biden …

Town leaders in Searchlight, Laughlin and Boulder City have declared their support for a new national monument at Spirit Mountain, or Avi Kwa Ame, which lies between Lake Mead and the California border. (Alan O'Neill)

Native Tribes Call for New Narrative This Thanksgiving

LAUGHLIN, Nev. -- This week marks the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving meal, and many Native American tribes are asking other Americans to …

Congress passed Savanna's Act in 2020 to improve data collection on cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. (Sonyachny/Adobe Stock)

NV Summit Highlights Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Today, a virtual summit hosted by the Las Vegas Mayor's Faith Initiative looks at the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous …

Spirit Mountain is sacred to more than a half-dozen Native American tribes. (Alan O'Neill)

On Indigenous Peoples Day, Groups Call for New Nat'l. Monument

SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. - In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day today, many in Nevada's Native community are calling for the establishment of a new national …

More than 80% of Nevada is public land owned by the federal government, which is charged with managing it for the public's benefit. (Kurt Kuznicki)

State Parks Free This Saturday for Nevada Public Lands Week

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Admission to any state park in Nevada is free this coming Saturday, as part of the first Nevada Public Lands Week - with a series …

The Avi Kwa Ame area, also known as Spirit Mountain, is important habitat for the golden eagle and the desert tortoise and is home to the largest Joshua tree forest in the country. (Justin McAffee)

Movement to Establish New National Monument in NV Gains Steam

SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. -- The push for a new national monument about 60 miles south of Las Vegas has taken on added urgency, in the face of a new wind-…

President Obama created the Basin and Range National Monument in 2015. (Bureau of Land Management)

Nevada's Treasures Showcased: Antiquities Act Turns 115

GOLD BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENT, Nev. - Nevada is home to some of the last virtually untouched wide open spaces in this country, largely thanks to the …

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that halts the 2020 Census 15 days early will guarantee an undercount for Latino, tribal and rural communities, according to Chicanos Por La Causa Action Fund. (alaska public.org)

Census Count Ends After Supreme Court Sides with Trump

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The roller coaster that has been the once-a-decade U.S. Census will come to an early end today, despite the failure to reach many …

A 2013 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that gutted key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act allowed new laws that make it more difficult to vote in Indian Country. (narf.org)

Protecting the Indigenous Vote in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- This year's coronavirus pandemic has made it more difficult for many Americans to vote in the Nov. 3 election, but voting …

Nevada's Desert National Wildlife Refuge is home to the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and the endangered desert tortoise. (refugeassociaiton.org)

Nevadans Urge Congress to Reverse Desert Refuge Giveaway

LAS VEGAS -- Backed by a letter from the governor, Nevada conservationists want congressional leaders to strike a surprise provision that was slipped …

The Anaconda Copper Mine was most active from 1952 to 1978 and closed in 2000. Dietrick McGinnis)

Conservation Group to Host Tour of Anaconda Mine Site

YERINGTON, Nev. – Members of the public can get a closer look at the now closed Anaconda Copper Mine site near Yerington as part of a free bus …

Red Rock Canyon is one of many sites that has benefitted from the Land and Water Conservation Fund over the years. (Battle Born Progress)

Nevada Lawmakers Co-Sponsor Bill to Permanently Fund Public Lands Projects

CARSON CITY, Nev. – U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada have signed on to a bill that would guarantee full funding for …

Western Shoshone tribal leaders say a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain would expose their land and people to too much risk. (Johnny Bobb)

Western Shoshone Host Public Protest of Yucca Mtn. Nuclear Proposal

TONOPAH, Nev. - The Western Shoshone Nation is inviting the public to join its protest this weekend against moves by the Trump administration to …

A large pit lake remains at the site of the abandoned Anaconda Copper Mine in Mason Valley, Nev. (Ian Bigley)

Films Highlight NV Water Issues for World Water Day

LAS VEGAS - In honor of World Water Day, some new documentaries on water pipelines and mining pollution in Nevada are making their debut. The films …

Indigenous women led the 2018 Reno Women's March in honor of their missing and murdered sisters.(Facebook/Women's March Reno)

Indigenous Group Speaks Out for Missing and Murdered Women

RENO, Nev. – Just before Valentine's Day, supporters of indigenous women's rights rallied in Reno to bring attention to the problem of violence …

Polls show that close to 70 percent of Latino votes went to the Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor in 2018. (Roibu/iStockphoto)

Nevada’s Big Blue Election: Dissecting the 2018 Midterms

LAS VEGAS - Journalists, political analysts and advocacy groups gathered at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on Tuesday to dissect the so-called …

A Native American group calls the introduction of a polling place to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

Election Day: More Polling Places on Nevada Tribal Lands

RENO, Nev. – During the 2016 election, two Nevada Native American tribes – the Pyramid Lake Paiute and the Walker River Paiute – …

The CDC estimates Native American women are murdered at a rate of 4.3 per 100,000. (Fibonacci Blue/Flickr)

Native Women Face Violence at Disproportionate Rates

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Saturday is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. Advocates say much more could be …

Utah is the only U.S. state that releases more toxic chemicals into the environment than Nevada. (epa.gov)

Poor Air Quality Affects Nevada Children

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Just about this time last year, Las Vegas and Reno were singled out by the American Lung Association for having some of the …

A new report from the federal government says the Gold Butte National Monument management plan should be modified to allow more grazing and motorized access and uphold water rights. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Groups Slam Official Recommendation to Shrink Gold Butte

MESQUITE, Nev. – Conservation groups are speaking out, calling the Trump administration's move against Gold Butte part of the largest public …

Artist and activist Fawn Douglas was named Nevada's Indian American Leader of the Year on Saturday at the Governor's Mansion. (Fawn Douglas)

Native American Leader Recognized for Environmental Activism

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Nevada Indian Commission has honored Native Americans who've made a significant …

One bright spot for Nevada children in immigrant families: 80 percent live in two-parent families, compared with 62 percent for U.S.-born children. (Nevada Dept. of Agriculture)

Inequities Persist for NV Latino, African-American, and American Indian Kids

CARSON CITY, Nev. – African-American, Latino and American Indian children in Nevada still face a steep climb compared with their white and …

Gold Butte National Monument was one of the last to be designated by President Obama before he left office. (Kurt Kuznicki)

Advocates Defend Size, Importance of NV National Monuments

LAS VEGAS -- Tribes and conservation groups are making a last-minute plea to keep Nevada's national monuments intact, one week before a federal …

Protections for Gold Butte and Basin and Range National Monuments could be at risk. (Friends of Gold Butte)

National Monument Advocates: Zinke's "Snub" Muted Local Voices

LAS VEGAS – Some local advocates say they are more engaged than ever after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's so-called "snub." Zinke was slated…

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is evaluating Basin and Range and Gold Butte national monuments for possible downsizing. (Nevada Forward)

Interior Secretary Announces July Visit to Nevada National Monuments

PAHRUMP, Nev. – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he plans to visit one or both of Nevada's national monuments – currently under review …

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to the the Gwich'in Tribe, whose members are touring Nevada this week to drum up opposition to drilling. (Micah Baird/Sierra Club)

Alaska Natives Ask Nevadans to Help Protect Their Homeland

RENO, Nev. -- A group of Alaska Natives are in Nevada this week as part of a tour of the Southwest. They're stoking opposition to a bill that would …

Flaring excess natural gas from oil facilities on federal or tribal land is controversial because it results in lower royalties for taxpayers. (Caitlyn Cromwell)

NV Senators Urged to Keep BLM Methane Waste Rule In Place

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Leading voices on national security are asking Nevada U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Dean Heller to oppose a plan …

Controversy over the Bears Ears National Monument has cost Utah its coveted spot as host of the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Nevada cities may bid for it. (Josh Ewing)

Backlash to Anti-Public Lands Policy Grows

CARSON CITY, Nev. – A backlash against policy assaults on public land is growing, and now, a conference of outdoor retailers has decided to …

Progressive advocates laid out their priorities for 2017 at their own State of the State address on Tuesday night. (Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada)

NV Advocates Lay Out Priorities at "Progressive State of the State" Address

LAS VEGAS – Gov. Brian Sandoval is set to give his State of the State address next week, but some advocacy groups beat him to the punch last …

Bullet holes mar the petroglyphs at Gold Butte. Supporters are praising President Obama's designation of the area as a national monument. (Justin McAfee/Friends of Gold Butte)

Supporters Rejoice at Gold Butte Monument Designation

GOLD BUTTE, Nev. - Native American leaders and other supporters are celebrating President Obama's declaration of a national monument at Gold Butte…

Happi American Horse chains himself to construction equipment at an August protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. (Desiree Kane/Wikimedia Commons)

Nevadans Take Part in National Day of Action On Dakota Access Pipeline

RENO, Nev. – About a hundred Nevadans are expected to rally in Reno today, part of a 200-city national day of action to protest the Dakota …

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and some Nevadans have their eye on Gold Butte as the next potential national monument. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Nevada Celebrates National Public Lands Day on Saturday

GOLD BUTTE, Nev. – Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and many Nevadans will celebrate by pulling weeds, maintaining trails, and picking up …

Well pads dot the landscape at the Jonah oil and gas fields in Wyoming. (Bruce Gordon/EcoFlight)

Federal Judge Strikes Down Fracking Rule

CARSON CITY, Nev. – In a blow to the Obama administration's environmental agenda, a federal judge has struck down the Bureau of Land …

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