Boulder City News - Las Vegas Sun

A computer rendering of the completed bridge against the Hoover Dam.

Engineering marvel taking shape near Hoover Dam: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 (1:50 a.m.); Associated Press; Less than a mile downstream from one of the nation's best-known engineering marvels, the Hoover Dam, a second is taking shape.

Mayor says solar projects having positive impact in Boulder City: Solar is only revenue source for city that hasn't been impacted by the economy; Thursday, January 28, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City hasn’t been immune to the financial issues facing Southern Nevada, but Mayor Roger Tobler said during his State of the City Address on Thursday that the city’s focus on solar energy projects is expected to have a positive effect financially in 2010.

Council members butt heads over golf course finances: Boulder City:; Thursday, January 28, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; The tension between Boulder City Council members over whether to close the Boulder Creek Golf Course came to a head Tuesday night when Councilman Travis Chandler gave an unexpected presentation on the course’s expenditures.

Boulder City participating in discount prescription program: Saturday, January 23, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City residents will soon be eligible for an average 20 percent discount off the price of prescription drugs through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities and CVS Caremark.

Boulder City High swimmer challenges Michael Phelps during California meet: Wednesday, January 20, 2010; By Ray Brewer; Zane Grothe remembers checking the lane assignments hours before swimming in the 500-freestyle finals Saturday at the Southern California Swimming Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. Grothe, a senior at Boulder City High, spotted his name on the list in lane No. 6. Then, another name immediately popped out — Michael Phelps was assigned to lane No. 4.

Boulder City OKs experimental wind turbine: Friday, January 15, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City has agreed to let a company build an experimental wind turbine on a tract of city land in exchange for the power it generates.

Rural Development Agency hosts forum on economy: Friday, January 15, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Small-business owners concerned with creating more jobs and stabilizing their income had the opportunity on Thursday to participate in a forum on jobs and economic growth.

Boulder City bans meeting participation by telephone: Wednesday, January 13, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Letting a city council member join a meeting via teleconference might work in some cities, but the Boulder City Council banned the option Tuesday night.

Residents celebrate 50th anniversary of Boulder City's charter: Sunday, January 10, 2010; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City residents partied like it was 1960 Saturday night during the 50th anniversary celebration of the city’s charter. Residents and city officials came dressed in ’60s attire and looked at past photographs of Boulder City’s buildings, while enjoying music and hors d’oeuvres at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St.

Two-vehicle crash kills woman, 83, in Boulder City: Sunday, December 27, 2009; By Sun Staff; An 83-year-old woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Boulder City, authorities said Sunday. Boulder City Police responded after receiving several 911 reports of the crash at U.S. 93 and Lake Mountain Drive.

Judge rules recall election can go ahead: boulder city:; Friday, December 18, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; A judge has ruled that a recall election of two Boulder City Council members can go forward, despite a previous decision by the secretary of state that a recall petition was invalid.

Boulder City to have nation's largest solar PV array: Thursday, December 17, 2009; By Stephanie Tavares; Boulder City is soon to be home to yet another large solar plant, after Sempra Generation received final approval to sell solar energy generated in the Eldorado Valley to a California utility.

Cuts to Boulder City budget help offset lost revenue: Saturday, December 12, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; As the 2009 fiscal year comes to a close, Boulder City is evaluating its financial status to prepare for 2010’s expected hardships. At this week’s City Council meeting, City Finance Director Timothy Inch gave a presentation of the city’s comprehensive annual financial report.

Boulder City approves electricity rate hike: Thursday, December 10, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; The Boulder City Council passed an electricity rate hike of about 35 percent to help make up a $4 million increase in the contract price the city anticipates paying NV Energy over the next year.

Boulder City considers fines for false burglar alarms: Thursday, December 10, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City resident Jim Douglass’ house alarm has gone off a number of times because of a short in a telephone wire, causing police to respond to false alarms at his home. Now, the City Council is considering an ordinance that would fine residents and business owners for excessive false alarms.