Clark County, Nevada

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and LVMPD will co-host a Sunrise Remembrance ceremony at 7:30am on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at our Government Center Amphitheater in downtown Las at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

The public is invited to the event, which will feature live music from members of the Las Vegas-based country ensemble Thrillbilly Deluxe, the Southern Nevada Multiagency Honor Guard along with a minute of silence for those lost at the October 1, 2017, shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. In addition, we will hear from Michael Duarte. His 22 year old sister, Christiana was one of the 58 who perished in the immediate aftermath of the attack (two others later passed away from their injuries).

Attendees may wish to bring lawn chairs since limited seating will be available. For those who can't make it in person, the Sunrise Remembrance will be aired live on Clark County Television and the County’s YouTube, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) channels.

Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are co-hosting the event with the Clark County Fire Department and the local Resiliency & Justice Center.

“Celebrando Nuestra Cultura”

Showcasing the rich culture and vibrant traditions of our Las Latin American community. This first ever Latino Festival was hosted by Commissioners Tick Segerblom and William McCurdy II. The event had everything - Latin American dishes prepared by local vendors, performances by talented musicians who brought the rhythms of Latin America to life. There was also a chance to learn about the history and contributions of Latin American cultures through engaging and informative exhibits.

In addition, the Consulmex Las Vegas and Consulado General de El Salvador en Las Vegas, Nevada were on-site offering services and assistance.

A great night with our Government Center Amphitheater as the backdrop and the goal of fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diversity that makes Clark County unique.
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Commissioner William McCurdy II

Adoption Spotlight from our Clark County Family Services Department

Legacy is a fun-loving, laughter-spreading ray of sunshine looking for a family to call her own! 🌈 With her dazzling smile and silly faces, she lights up any room! 🤪 From bouncing on the trampoline and playing in the park, to dressing up with jewelry and fun makeup, Legacy adores embracing every joy of life (except for black and grey - colors she finds boring! 😅). With her vibrant spirit, Legacy reminds us all to color our lives with love and laughter.

For more information - reach out to [email protected].

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is breaking ground on Visions Park, a 100-unit affordable housing complex! With support from leaders, partners, and donors, including commissioner Commissioner William McCurdy II . This project aims to create a safe, supportive space for the blind and visually impaired, just steps away from the Blind Center’s campus, cutting down long commutes.

Our September 2024 Value Champions, Wences Perez, Michelle Brown, Raymundo Enriquez, and Christa Fells, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to our values. From different departments, they have all gone above and beyond in their service, integrity, respect, accountability, excellence, and leadership. Their contributions have significantly impacted our teams and the public.

Join us tonight at 7pm for a free Percussion Concert: "Experiential Awareness." The show is part of "Arts in the Center," a collaboration between and UNLV College of Fine Arts
At The Composers Room - 953 E Sahara

Right now it's , is recognizing the vibrant diversity of the Latino population and their contributions to our community. There have already been several events with more to come including:

🎉Free Nuestra Cultura Festival on Friday at the Clark County Government Center from 4pm-9pm. Tickets required - register here: https://www.seetickets.us/event/Clark-County-Celebrando-Nuestra-Cultura/617989

At their meeting, Commissioners recognized leading members of the Hispanic community whose contributions are across a wide variety of society. See the photos and the captions for the honorees.

In addition, Commissioner William McCurdy hosted a special ceremony at the Welcome to Las " sign. Several Latino Federations were recognized during the ceremony for their contributions and partnership with the County. This event aimed to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Latino community to the culture, economy, and social fabric of Southern Nevada.

Hispanics constitute approximately 18.5% of the U.S. population, making them the largest ethnic minority in the country. About 32% of Clark County’s 2.4 million residents are Hispanic.

Back home after a job well done. The local firefighter strike team deployed to Northern Nevada to assist with efforts to fight the near Reno has returned to the Las Valley.

The Clark County Fire Department sent 18-people including four engines, a mechanic and a battalion chief,. Personnel from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Henderson Fire Department and City of North Las Vegas Fire Department have also returned.

The team provided support, running calls from stations in Northern Nevada while personnel from those agencies were deployed to the Davis Fire front lines. The Clark County and Henderson Fire Departments assisted the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Las Vegas Fire and Rescue and North Las Vegas Fire assisted the Reno Fire Department.

The team consisted of 34 people. They responded to a total of 150 calls from Thursday through Sunday, over a 96-hour period.

There's a spirited rivalry between Las and and UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno. Despite the long-standing competition between north and south, red and blue, Rebels and Wolfpack - we are connected to UNR in numerous ways. Many people from Las Vegas go to/attended college at UNR and there are strong partnerships and ties to the Wolfpack family.

That's why Commissioners were pleased to take the opportunity to congratulate UNR as the college is about to mark the 150th anniversary of its founding. President Brian Sandoval was presented a proclamation - he also gave a presentation on some of the things happening at UNR. Congratulations to the school up north!

Commissioners also recognized President Sandoval as part our commemorations of Hispanic Heritage Month. A former two-term Governor of Nevada, Mr. Sandoval is the first Hispanic president of UNR as well as the first alumnus to serve as President.

Finally, Mr. Sandoval congratulated the UNLV Football Rebels on being ranked in college football's Top 25 for the first time ever. He says he'll root for UNLV except for one occasion - when UNLV and the Nevada Wolf Pack meet on November 30 at Allegiant Stadium in the battle for the Fremont Cannon.

Today is . Are you registered?

🗳️ is 7 weeks (49 days) from today with early voting taking place before Tuesday, November 5.

🗳️ will start sending out sample ballots in the next couple of weeks.

🗳️ - Check your registration, get registered and get voting info at https://clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/elections/index.php.

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Situation northwest of Las . Thanks to all involved working on the scene.

- There's a new park in the southwest Las Valley for a local LVMPD officer who served his community with honor and distinction. The nearly completed park (not quite open yet), located on the corner of Tee P*e and Patrick Lane, was officially named Lt. Erik Lloyd Memorial Park. The 30 year veteran of the police force passed away in 2020 from . Among those in attendance for the naming ceremony were Lt. Lloyd's widow, numerous family members and friends and law enforcement officers.

Lt. Lloyd, served in various capacities within LVMPD throughout his career including President of the Injured Police Officers Fund, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for families of officers injured or killed in the line of duty.

Last year, Clark County held a public survey to gather input from the community on the park's name. Lt. Erik Lloyd's name emerged as the clear choice, a testament to the community's deep respect and admiration for him.
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Commissioner Justin Jones, Minddie Minddie Lloyd - thank you to LVMPD for providing some of these pictures.

🚨Starting Monday, Sept. 16, be advised that Durango at Peace Way in Southwest Las will be reduced to one through lane in all directions through Friday, Sept. 20, for traffic signal upgrades at the intersection. Left turn lanes at the intersection will be maintained.

Other lane restrictions are in place along most of Peace Way from Hualapai to Cimarron. Information about the Peace Way project is on Clark County’s Department of Public Works website at https://tinyurl.com/2mawbeda.

This project includes roadway rehabilitation on Peace Way from Hualapai to Cimarron and construction of a traffic signal at Hualapai and Peace Way. The project also includes construction of a bridge to connect Peace Way over the 215 Beltway. Work started in June and is expected to take about a year to complete.

An early celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
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Commissioner Jim Gibson, Clark County Parks & Recreation, LVMPD and others welcomed people from southeast Las to an evening of fun, entertainment and culture at our Whitney Park.
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The family-friendly event featured live performances, crafts, and a tribute to local community leaders who have made a difference.
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Great weather and fun! Thanks to all who made it happen and those who came out.

An amazing turnout this morning with Nevada SPCA Life-Saving Shelter! 200 pets received vaccines and microchips in a partnership between commissioner Michael Naft and NSPCA. 🐈 🐕

Park Renaming Ceremony for Former LVMPD Lt. Erik Lloyd
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Happening Now: Southwest has a new park dedicated to a local hero who served his community with honor and distinction. The park, located on the corner of Tee P*e Lane and Patrick Lane, will be officially named Lt. Erik Lloyd Memorial Park in recognition of the late Lieutenant Erik Lloyd, a 30-year veteran of the Las Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).
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Commissioner Justin Jones Clark County Parks & Recreation

🚨 Road Work to Start Monday, September 16 on Jones Blvd. for improvements between Tropicana and the 215 Beltway in Southwest Las .

The project will add one additional lane in each direction on Jones between Post Rd and Quail Ave. Repaving also will be done along the two-mile roadway.

Information about the project, including a weekly schedule for upcoming lane restrictions, is on the Department of Public Works website at https://tinyurl.com/zws4fstt.

Motorists are advised to check navigation apps such as Waze, Google Maps or Apple Maps for real-time information as they head out and to use alternate routes when possible.

that the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issuing an air quality alert for wildfire smoke. Smoke from wildfires continues to linger in the Las Valley. Additionally, shifting weather patterns are expected to cause more wildfire smoke to drift into Southern Nevada.

Under today’s conditions, it may be best for children, the elderly and people with respiratory issues to stay indoors. Stay up to date with with local air quality information but visiting the the Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability daily air quality forecast website at DESAQMonitoring.ClarkCountyNV.gov.

update: Our 34 member Las area strike team arrived safely in Northern Nevada last night and are now supporting local fire stations.

The Clark County Fire Department and Henderson Fire Department are assisting the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and City of North Las Vegas Fire Department are assisting the Reno Fire Department.

Looking for some public feedback on 's achievements in affordable housing, homeless services, and community development programs.

The Clark County "Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report" (CAPER) describes progress on implementation of the County’s Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The Consolidated Plan covers the use of three grants - the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding. These are a combination of housing and community development activities, along with public services directed towards assisting low moderate-income individuals and families.

As a local government, must provide citizens with opportunity to comment on activities in an application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

To view the draft of the CAPER report (FY2023 DRAFT CAPER), visit the link on the Clark CRM website at
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/residents/assistance_programs/community_resources_management/federal_reports.php -128

Thank you to Nevada's First Lady!

Our Clark County Family Services Department welcomed Donna Lombardo and her daughter, Lacey Alderson, to Peggy’s Attic, the donation center for children in foster care. First Lady Lombardo met some of our incredible foster parents, thanked them for their service, and learned about the needs of our children in foster care.

The Lombardo family donated brand-new Hasbro toys for children in foster care, in partnership with local philanthropist, Bob Ellis.

the 343 firefighters and the others that were lost on . Members of the Clark County Fire Department held tributes outside Station 18.
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There were also tributes at Fire Training Center. There, CCFD member were joined by members from the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, City of North Las Vegas Fire Department and Henderson Fire Department before they left for their deployment to Northern Nevada to help fight the .

: Heading to help our friends to the north. A 34-person strike team from the Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Henderson Fire Department and City of North Las Vegas Fire Department left Las this Wednesday morning for Reno to assist with efforts to fight the growing wildfire there.

Some personnel may be assigned to the task force fighting to protect threatened structures while others will be assigned to local fire stations in the region to run calls and supplement personnel deployed on the fire lines.

The request for assistance came from the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and was coordinated by the Office of Emergency Management.

Safe travels - stay safe firefighters!

City of Reno Government Washoe County, Nevada - Government

Noon update from the Clark County School District.🚨
Due to the conditions, the school district has canceled non-essential outdoor activities for September 11. Lunch, physical education classes, and recess are being moved indoors. Athletics and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled.
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You can see, smell, even feel the smoke from around Las . No surprise our Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued an air quality alert. The skies were so smoky, it turned the sun red as it rose this morning.

Under today’s conditions, it may be best for children, the elderly and people with respiratory issues and heart disease to stay indoors.

HELPFUL TIPS TO LIMIT PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO SMOKE
•Stay indoors when you see or smell smoke.
•Keep windows and doors closed.
•Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particles in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the amount of particulates you are likely to inhale.
•Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH LOCAL AIR QUALITY INFORMATION
•Daily Air Quality Forecast Website: DESAQMonitoring.ClarkCountyNV.gov.

: Las lost one of our own that awful day 23 years ago. Clark County School District/Palo Verde High teacher Barbara Edwards was on the plane that hit the . There's a memorial dedicated to her at the school. Barbara was a foreign language teacher who helped build that department at Palo Verde High. She was also a big soccer fan.

A few months before 9-11, she and two other teachers were involved in a car crash. Barbara suffered broken arms and had taken some time off to recover. She had gone to visit a friend in Virginia and was returning to Las Vegas on September 11.

Although none of today's Palo Verde students were even born on 9-11-01, they still gather to remember and honor Barbara Edwards. Her memory and legacy lives on at the school.
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