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Dotty’s Owner Gets Gaming License for Revamped Hacienda Casino

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, December 19th, 2013, 2:27pm

Plans to remodel the Hacienda Hotel is moving forward with a meeting of the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Dotty’s Casino chain owner Craig Estey and his company, Nevada Restaurant Services, requested a gaming license for the Hoover Dam Lodge, formerly the Hacienda, between Hoover Dam and Boulder City.

Read more in Vegas Inc.com

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Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, November 1st, 2013, 1:04pm

New Operator Taking Over Lake Mead Boat Tours

Lake Mead National Recreation Area has awarded a contract to the national company Aramark to operate the park's sightseeing boat tours.

Aramark already runs hospitality services at state and national parks around the country, including Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Denali National Park & Preserve.

The contract is for 10 years. Aramark will operate the tours for a minimum of twice a day, five days a week March through October. The tours will also operate once per day, four days a week February through November

Lake Mead Cruises has operated the service for the past 25 years; however, the owners decided not to bid on the new contract.

Aramark will continue to offer snacks and drinks on the vessel and at the landing facilities.

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Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Friday, August 2nd, 2013, 9:55am

The property's employees were told they will have to reapply for their jobs.

Tavern operator Dotty’s, whose controversial business model inspired casino industry-led changes to statewide gaming regulations, is acquiring its first full-fledged hotel-casino.

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Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, July 11th, 2013, 1:58pm

Already the primary sponsor of the marathon in Las Vegas, Zappos is jumping behind another major outdoor athletic event.

Zappos will be the platinum title sponsor of RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello Sponsored by Zappos.com, a cycling event that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The event, put on by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, is expected to attract between 2,500-3,500 cyclists. Proceeds from the ride will benefit four local charities: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, Communities in Schools of Nevada and Nevada Child Seekers.

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Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:32pm

The Drones Could Be Coming to Boulder City

Boulder City could be one of four sites around the state where unmanned drones would be tested.

Nevada wants to be one of six places in the United States where commercial drones will be tested.
The state Office of Economic Development today submitted its final applications to host the testing.

Read more in the Las Vegas Sun.

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Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:40pm

Tour Companies Team Up for Land and Air Coverage

Boulder City will be one of the departure points for a new venture between The Papillon Group and Pink Jeep Tours.

The two tour groups are now teaming up to offer outdoor tours to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Sedona, Arizona by air and land.

Through the new partnership, tourists will be able to book scenic expeditions on Papillon helicopters and airplanes and land tours through Pink Jeep Tours' fleet of Jeep Wranglers and Tour Trekkers.

Tours will also run out of Las Vegas, Sedona, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

The tours vary by price and length. Tours can be booked online at www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272 or www.pinkjeeptours.com or call (888) 900-4480.

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Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 12:46pm

Park Service Looking for New Fuel Provider at Echo Bay

The National Park Service seeks a new operator for water-based fuel services at Echo Bay.

The previous water-based fuel station closed Feb. 1 when the temporary contract under which it was operating expired. Park officials hope to restore this service before the busy summer season because the closest alternative water-based fuel is now 30 miles away at Callville Bay. Applications must be received by 3 p.m. May 15.

To view more details about the opportunity, visit http://www.nps.gov/lake/parkmgmt/businesswithpark.htm.

All applications must be received by the Concession Management Office, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, no later than 3 p.m. PST May 15.

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