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Native American population grows in Clark County

Native American population grows in Clark County

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s Clark County has one of the fastest growing Native American populations in the country but local leaders say they’re struggling to receive the recognition they deserve. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that between July 2017 and 2018 the number of Native American people living in […]

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Low water levels of Lake Mead is seen near the Hoover Dam on the Nevada and Arizona border in this April 11, 2015, file photo.  REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/Files

Researchers aim for better evaporation estimates with study

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Researchers are working to better measure how much water is lost to evaporation at the nation’s two largest reservoirs as part of effort they say could lead to new water management strategies. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported last week that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Desert […]

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Nevada water official retires, court fights go to successor

Nevada water official retires, court fights go to successor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s top water regulator has stepped down after eight years as state engineer, leaving several key court battles to his acting successor. The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources says Jason King retired Friday after 28 years as a state employee. Department Deputy Administrator Tim […]

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