FOCUS; In Las Vegas, Water Rules Dictate Growth
by Mike Henle Originally published in New York Times Feb 16 1992 In the mid-80’s a Las Vegas development team offered a new concept for southern Nevada — a community of houses built around 32 acres of manmade finger lakes on the western edge of the city. Even in Las Vegas, where showmanship and extravagant […]
Caliente prepares for annual SNORE Knotty Pine 250 off-road race
First published in race-dezert.com By Mike Henle CALIENTE, Nev. — For the last 50 years, the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts have ridden through the ups and the downs of the sport. If it’s history that fascinates your soul, go no further than a crash course in SNORE, which has ridden wave-after-wave through five decades […]
Not one to ignore blight, Clark County commissioner Tick Segerblom is setting a precedent
Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom is making headlines. Never have I understood why anyone would want to become a politician. The hours are long and the criticism can be long and ungodly. But every once in a while, a politician stands up and takes a stand that affects every single one of us living in […]
Jim Marsh’s vision comes to life in Amargosa Valley
First published in GamingToday.com by Mike Henle Long-time businessman and proprietor Jim Marsh has never been afraid to throw the dice in the car business. However, Marsh literally gambled when he built the Longstreet Inn and Casino about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas on Highway 373 west of U.S. Highway 95 on the California […]
REMEMBERING NEVADA – The Dream Team of 1944
First published in Simply55.com by Mike Henle In the early-1940s, the nation was embroiled in World War II; Henderson was established in 1941, and Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941. Las Vegas was starting its growth as evidenced by the creation of the El Rancho in what was known as “the suburbs” of […]
Findlay Toyota Finance Director Anthony Velardi has good reason to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Long-time Findlay Toyota finance director Anthony Velardi is a big fan of the annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He will be participating in the 2019 Southern Nevada Man and Woman of the Year Grand Finale at the Rio Hotel and Casino Brasília Ballroom May 17. Now 48 and a 44-year resident or Las Vegas, the […]
Dean family dominates 50th PCI Race Radios SNORE 250 off-road race
By Mike Henle Jean, Nev. – It goes without saying that dust is usually a major challenge in the sport of off-road racing. However, the challenges of the 50th annual PCI Race Radios SNORE 250 here Feb. 15-16 didn’t include as much dust as usual, thanks to unusually wet winter storms that were socked into […]
50th SNORE 250 set for Feb. 15-16; and Fritz Kroyer will never forget winning the first race in 1970
Fritz Kroyer is renowned in off-road racing circles all over the world. Measure this: He won the first-ever SNORE 250 on the grounds of what is now the plush Spanish Trail 50 years ago although he rolled the car on the first lap of the race. The car rolled right-side-up and Kroyer went to work […]
If you have rats, make sure to mount a strong defense
We have a problem in our neighborhood that is situated in southwest Las Vegas. Our issue is the invasion of rats, an issue I heard about more than 30 years ago. From what I’m told, it was Spanish Trail that started the problem decades ago. The community was supposed to bring a stately and stunning […]
New truck sales are booming
Previously written for Las Vegas Review Journalby Mike Henle Special to Drive Southern Nevada has endless opportunities for pickup truck drivers in a region that offers everything from the desert to the mountains. And whether a vehicle has two-wheel drive, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, trucks are fast becoming the choice of young adults, millennials […]