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Public comment opens on expansion of Castle Mountain gold mine south of Las Vegas

A proposal to expand the Castle Mountain gold mine south of Las Vegas would create jobs, but could revive the 2017 conflict over the size of the Mojave National Preserve. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for the second expansion of the mine, which would expand the mine by 1,800 acres. During his first term, President Donald Trump left the mine off a list for reductions, but California Republicans and Canada’s NewCastle Gold wanted the 21,000-acre preserve scaled back. “It was designated for one purpose: to prevent…

The most (and least) pretentious neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley, ranked by locals

Las Vegas isn’t just about the Strip anymore. The valley around it has grown into something entirely different, a sprawling collection of communities where real people actually live. Some of these neighborhoods feel like they belong in Beverly Hills. Others feel rooted and approachable, like actual neighborhoods where folks just want good schools and nearby parks. Here’s the thing, though. Living in certain pockets of the Las Vegas Valley comes with unspoken rules. Some places feel like they demand a luxury vehicle just to park in the driveway, while others…