Mount Charleston is home to multiple ecological zones and species that live nowhere else in the world

Las Vegas' nearest island is hundreds of miles away. But a "sky island" can be found right in the city's backyard. The Spring Mountains ... [MOUNT CHARLESTON IS HOME TO MULTIPLE ECOLOGICAL ZONES AND SPECIES THAT LIVE NOWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD]( [Las Vegas' nearest island is hundreds of miles away. But a "sky island" can be found right in the city's backyard. The Spring Mountains, particularly the area near Mount Charleston, are a hotbed of biodiversity, with an estimated 28 species of endemic plants, animals and insects, according to the U.S. Forest Service.]( [DESERT TOWNS PREP FOR POSSIBLE 'STORM AREA 51' INFLUX]( [Visitors descending on the remote Nevada desert for "Storm Area 51" are from Earth, not outer space. No one knows what to expect, but the two tiny towns of Rachel and Hiko near the once-secret military research site are preparing for an influx of people over the next few days.]( [EDITORIAL: THREE YEARS IS TOO LONG TO POSTPONE SEARCH FOR NEW PRESIDENT AT UNLV]( [Faculty leaders at UNLV have offered up a hit-and-miss idea with their newly proposed solution to the university's leadership turmoil. In the proposal, which will go before the faculty senate for a vote next week, the faculty would urge the Nevada Board of Regents to postpone the national search for UNLV's next president. That's the good element of the idea, for reasons we'll soon get into. But from there, the proposal goes off-track.]( [HARD-HITTING RAYSHAD JACKSON FITTING RIGHT IN FOR REBELS]( [Rayshad Jackson got a late start this season, as the grad transfer from Florida was not able to practice with UNLV until the final week of training camp. But he's certainly up to speed now. Through three games, Jackson has announced himself-with authority-as one of the Rebels' top defensive players.]( [CURTAIN UP: BAILEY MUNOZ, ATOMIC SALOON SHOW, RUPAUL MORE]( [On Monday night, Rose.Rabbit.Lie. dancer and Las Vegas Academy graduate Bailey "Bailrok" Munoz was named champion of the 16th season of Fox's hit competition show "So You Think You Can Dance." Munoz has been performing at the Cosmopolitan supper club for more than five years and he'll be dancing at the Smith Center with the SYTYCD tour on November 22.]( MOST READ: [California to assist financing of California-Vegas train]( [Police: Caretaker couldn't explain how girl, 5, died]( [Vegas pick'em: NFL week 3 winners against the spread]( [Report: Henderson officer harassed ex-girlfriend, tracked movements]( [County commissioner pitches plan to combat climate change]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com