Grand Canyon National Park will reopen limited day access to the North Rim at 6 a.m. on May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire. Scenic overlooks and some trail access return, but overnight services will remain offline.

Henderson will top up SNWA’s cash‑for‑grass program with a $575 rebate and added tree bonuses to encourage desert‑friendly yards. Applicants must be approved by SNWA first.

BLM will begin an April 1 gather to remove about 500 burros around Beatty, sparking protests and renewed scrutiny of the agency's holding and adoption practices.

Tule Springs Regional Park has remained closed as neighbors and officials blame a dispute between the Villages HOA and the park manager. City leaders say they're weighing legal action.

Henderson's City Council approved a 10-year parks master plan Tuesday — a blueprint with 100+ action items that now ties into a June ballot on renewing parks funding.

Water managers and conservation groups say a Desert Bloom pumped‑storage plan at Blue Diamond Hill would demand thousands of acre‑feet and pose risks to Red Rock’s habitat. Regulators will now weigh feasibility, water rights and environmental reviews.

A cougar and coyotes have been reported near homes across Southern Nevada this week. Wildlife officials urge removing attractants and keeping pets inside.

The National Park Service warns quicksand has been found along Lake Powell shorelines and drainages at Glen Canyon NRA. Know the signs and simple steps to stay safe.

A toucan nicknamed Sam has been sighted across northwest Las Vegas for months; volunteers have set traps and ask residents to report sightings rather than feed or chase it.

Las Vegas is building an $18.9M outdoor Olympic pool at Pavilion Center, set to open this spring with grants and local donations fueling the build.

NPS researchers found Heterobilharzia eggs in raccoon scat at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, but officials say infection risk for dogs is low and urge caution near vegetated shorelines.

The City of Las Vegas will give free drought‑tolerant shade trees — plus installation and irrigation — to homeowners in six heat‑vulnerable ZIP codes, funded with $5M in federal grants.

Las Vegas is creating Desert Flow at Southwest Ridge Bike Skills Park, a 17-acre cycling park with a range of trails and obstacles for all skill levels, along with amenities for community gathering.