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Follow on Google News |  Save Red Rock Hosts Rally for Red Rock On Saturday, December 3Over 500 cyclists, runners, hikers and yogis are expected to support Save Red Rock by participating in the Rally for Red Rock
By: Save Red Rock Schedule of activities: · 5K/10K at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (SMRSP) (6375 Nevada 159, Blue Diamond, NV) o 7:30 a.m. meeting time o 8:00 a.m. start time o Led by leaders from Red Rock Running Company o A fun run (not timed race) that starts and finishes at SMRSP for the rally o Self-supported run: suggested that participants bring their own hand held drink · Guided group hike at SMRSP o 7:30 a.m. meeting time o 8:00 a.m. start time o Hike leader will lead group through canyon, around the lake, then to the meadow for the rally. · Group mountain bike ride from Blue Diamond Park (4 Diamond Street Blue, Blue Diamond) o 7:30 a.m. meeting time o 8:00 a.m. start time o Riders will be divided into two groups to ride one of two trails in the Blue Diamond area (4-8 miles on trail) followed by 3 miles on road to SMRSP for the Rally for Red Rock at 9:00 a.m. o Led by mountain bike leaders from Las Vegas Cyclery · Group road bike ride from Lifetime Fitness (10721 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV) o 7:30 a.m. meeting time o 8:00 a.m. start time o Riders will be divided into three groups (A, B, and C) o Led by cycle program coordinator Pat Treichel and bike leaders from Lifetime Fitness o Arrive at SMRSP at 9:00 a.m. for the rally and ride back at 9:30 a.m. to Lifetime Fitness · Rally for Red Rock at SMRSP o 9:00 a.m. meeting time o 9:00 a.m. start time o Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic. Some snacks will be offered. · Yoga at SMRSP o 9:30 a.m. meeting time o 9:30 a.m. start time o Led by certified Lifetime yoga instructor, Kerry Treichel and Tiffany Harris Rally for Red Rock is open to all ages and all cycling levels. The cost is $1 for cyclists and $9 for those driving to cover the fee into SMRSP (Nevada drivers receive a $2 discount). SRR will also be accepting additional donations on the day of the event or on the website for those who can't attend the Rally for Red Rock. "Our goal is to bring the community together celebrate Red Rock and raise awareness of Save Red Rock's mission of preserving and protecting land surrounding RRNCA," said Heather Fisher, SRR president and co-owner of Las Vegas Cyclery. "We want to capture 50,000 signatures on our Keep Red Rock Rural petition before the Clark County Commissioners vote on the issue." SRR's petition has over 23,000 signatures from people around the world. The public is invited to show support of SRR by signing the petition at www.saveredrock.com. Gypsum Resources, LLC (Gypsum) proposed a 2,010.6-acre development to be built on Blue Diamond Hill, located directly south of the RRCNCA Visitor's Center and overlooking the 13-mile campground and Southwest Ridge Recreation Area. Gypsum purchased the rural land in 2002 and in 2011 sought approval for high-density zoning from Clark County Commissioners. After the plan was put on hold the developer tried to come to a land swap agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Despite support by all levels of government for the land transfer, negotiations fell though. As a result, the developer is once again seeking approval to have the land rezoned for high-density development. During a meeting on October 18, the Clark County Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny Gypsum's reinstated proposal for a high-density development after listening to plans presented by a representative of Gypsum and comments made by supporters of SRR, including Mountain's Edge HOA President Mark Leon who went on record stating that 91 percent of Mountain's Edge residents surveyed opposed the project due to traffic concerns. The Gypsum project proposes a road engineered to accommodate over 44,000 car trips per day from the development to Blue Diamond Road (State Route 160). There are no plans, however, to improve traffic access to the 215 Beltway via Blue Diamond and Fort Apache Roads, Durango and Buffalo Drives, and Rainbow Boulevard, with the heaviest impact affecting the Mountain's Edge community and Pahrump commuters. If Commissioners vote to rezone land that's currently deemed rural, SRR believes the high-density development will not only increase traffic but decrease safety of outdoor enthusiasts, bring light and air pollution to the area, increase water costs for all Las Vegas Valley residents and forever destroy Red Rock's landscape, impacting the natural experience for the locals and tourists that visit RRCNCA each year. For more information about SRR, the Rally for Red Rock event or to access to the petition, please visit www.SaveRedRock.com. About Save Red Rock Save Red Rock is a group of concerned citizens working to preserve the safety, serenity, and scenic nature of Red Rock Canyon. The group strives to protect the rural character and prioritize recreational and environmental needs over other uses not conducive to the primary uses as determined for the canyon area. For more information visit www.SaveRedRock.com or connect with Save Red Rock on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ End
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