Boulder City Celebrates Public Power Week, October 1-7, 2023

BOULDER CITY – Boulder City’s Utilities Department provides power to more than 8,000 residential and business customers. We are one of 2,000 public power utilities that provide electricity to 49 million people across the country. We re...

Boulder City Launches "Ram Cam" to Watch Bighorn Sheep

BOULDER CITY – One of the most common calls to Boulder City staff is, “What time do the Bighorn Sheep graze in Hemenway Park?”  Now, residents can watch these majestic animals from anywhere, thanks to the ne...

Job Fair Scheduled for October 18

Join the City of Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce for a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Bring resumes and be prepared for potential interviews on site. The fair will be held in the Elaine K. Smith Bui...

Power Outage

Power outage reported at 11:40 a.m. in area of New Mexico / Aztec. Report of moving van snagging lines, two poles broken. Crew on site; repairs started. 28 to 30 meters affected. Could take several hours to repair.

September is National Preparedness Month

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a tropical storm take aim at Southern Nevada and wildfires spreading from the California border. Nationally,  deadly tornadoes, damaging floods and hurricanes seem to be in the headlines every day. W...

Boulder City Police Continue to Warn of Phone Scams

BOULDER CITY – The Boulder City Police Department (BCPD) warns residents that there are several elaborate cons that continue to impact people in our community. Often, police don’t find out until it’s too late. The latest: someone claiming to be w...

Power Restored

UPDATE 10:30 pm: Power Restored 

*****

UPDATE 9:20 pm: All except the houses off Bristlecone should be back on. Bristlecone, Sunrise Circle, Caria, Providence, Legacy and Independence Way are still out.

*****

UPDATE 8:50 pm: Line crew is working on i...

New Dog Park Open to the Public

Boulder City in celebrated the new Dog Park during our "Leash Cutting Ceremony" on August 16. Visit www.bcnv.org/dogpark for rules.

Read on...

Stay Informed during Hurricane Hilary

BOULDER CITY - Preparations are underway in Boulder City and across the State of Nevada for potential flooding conditions today through Monday due to Hurricane Hilary. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and is monitoring what could beco...

Tell us what you want for Boulder City

Boulder City Website Gets a Makeover

BOULDER CITY – We all have busy schedules, so making time to visit City Hall in person can be challenging. The City of Boulder City website, www.bcnv.org, gets more visits yearly. Today, the City launched a redesigned website, the culmi...

Short Term Rentals Survey Closed August 1

UPDATE: The Short Term Rentals Survey Closed August 1. Results will be released in the coming weeks.

BOULDER CITY - Short term rentals are not listed in Boulder City Code, and therefore currently not permitted. City Council directed staff to gather communi...

Dozens Attend Short Term Rental Discussion

BOULDER CITY - Short term rentals are not listed in Boulder City Code, and therefore currently not permitted. City Council directed staff to gather community feedback from Boulder City residents concerning short-term rentals. Wednesday, July 12, about 80 ...

Boulder City, RTC Contract will Improve Roads

BOULDER CITY – One of Boulder City’s residents most requested projects could start in the fall, now that City Council approved an agreement with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) for project construction f...

UPDATE: State Determines Kitten Negative for Rabies

UPDATE: The State determined that kitten in question did not have rabies. 

*******************

BOULDER CITY - Boulder City Animal Control was alerted last night to a suspected case of rabies in a kitten found in Boulder City. They are asking the pu...

Be Safe: Extreme Heat Brings Risk of Illness

BOULDER CITY - We live in the desert, but some days, temperatures come close to record-setting heat with dangerous impacts. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme HeatRisk Excessive Heat Warning today through Monday. This level of rare or...

Boulder City Receives Prestigious Financial Reporting Award

BOULDER CITY – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Boulder City for its annual comprehensive financial report ...

Join us for the 75th Annual Damboree Parade and Fireworks

Click here for the 2023 Parade Lineup.

BOULDER CITY - One of Southern Nevada’s favorite traditions is celebrating a big milestone: Tuesday, July 4, 2022 is the 75th annual Damboree Parade and Fireworks Celebration in Boulder City! The pa...

Parents Charged in Death of Eight Month Old Child

BOULDER CITY - On November 15, 2022 Boulder City Police Department and Boulder City Fire Department personnel responded to a residence on the 1600 block of Broadmoor Circle (Boulder City, NV) upon receiving a report of an unresponsive 8 month-old...

Boulder City to Participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

BOULDER CITY - On the heels of Boulder City High School’s Boys Swim Team winning first, Girls team second place in Nevada, staff is getting ready to train someone who could be the next Zane Grothe (professional swimmer) or swimming twins, AJ and Rose Pouc...

Community Resource Program Launches

Boulder City Hospital, in coordination with the City of Boulder City and Nevadans for the Common Good, has created a Community Resources program. Their Community Resource Liaison works closely with area providers, food banks, religious, civic, and social ...

Parade Applications Open For the 75th Annual Damboree

We are just weeks away from celebrating the 75th Annual Boulder City Damboree! The Committee is now accepting applications for the Parade. Be sure to join your neighbors starting at 7:00 a.m. for the Pancake Breakfast at Bicentennial Park. The parade star...

BC Welcomes Finance Director Cynthia Sneed

BOULDER CITY – After a nationwide search, Boulder City is pleased to announce that Cynthia Sneed will be joining the City as Finance Director/Real Estate Officer. She previously served as Financial Services Director for the City of Dura...

SILVER ALERT CANCELLED: Adult Found Safe

Christina Donner has been located and is safe. Thank you!

******

SILVER ALERT! Boulder City Police need your help!! Christina Donner has been diagnosed with Dementia per her family. Christina last spoke with family on June 4, 2023. She stated she was drivin...

Changes in Boulder City Utility Rates

BOULDER CITY – Record inflation in the double digits, combined with historic drought impacting hydropower availability and costs, led the Utility Advisory Committee and City Council to complete a rate study. Boulder City residential uti...

BC Recognizes Public Service Recognition Week May 7-13

BOULDER CITY – Keeping the streets, sidewalks and trails clean and safe. Responding to emergencies. Keeping the electricity on and the water running. Ensuring fair elections. Getting new businesses started – everything from guiding own...

SAVE THE DATE: Historic Preservation Day is May 13!

This year's events kick off on May 13 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum-Nevada Southern Railway, Museum Maintenance Shop, 600 Yucca Street.  Be sure to check out the "bonus day" on Monday, May 15 as well!

Read on...

BC Fire Analyst Becomes First Female FT Firefighter in 25 Years

BOULDER CITY – Boulder City Fire Department (BCFD) has seen many full-time firefighters over the years, but it has been 25 years since there has been a full-time female firefighter on the team. That changed last week: Sarah Mitre-Hall became the first fem...

Volunteers Needed for AccessibleBC! A Working Group

Leaders in Boulder City want to be inclusive and welcoming to all residents and visitors. They are seeking volunteers to address accessibility issues. Help Boulder City achieve better than ADA compliance. Join AccessibleBC! A Working Group for be...

BC Fire Launches Free Online Tool for Residents, Businesses

New Online Tool to Help Fire Department and Residents

BOULDER CITY – When there is an emergency in your home, seconds count, and information can mean the difference between life and death. Boulder City Fire Department (BCFD) has activate...

City Seeks Input on Wastewater Options

BOULDER CITY - Since 1965, Boulder City has processed wastewater by sending it through a bar screen and grit removal system to remove solid waste. It is then released into evaporation ponds or sold for dust control. This wastewater is called &quo...

Taylour Tedder Attains ICMA Credentialed Manager Status

BOULDER CITY – City Manager Taylour Tedder has encouraged staff to provide the best customer service and to be continuous learners since his appointment in August 2021. On April 1, 2023, the International City/County Management Associat...

Zane Grothe Returns to BC!

Before Zane Grothe compiled all these fantastic achievements, he started by swimming in the Boulder City pool!! Zane has retired from his successful swimming career after eight years and some outstanding accomplishments.  On Saturday, April 8th, ...

Nominations Open for 2023 Historic Preservation Award

Boulder City’s Historic Preservation Commission and City Council are seeking nominations for the 13^th Annual Historic Preservation Award. The award recognizes outstanding projects involving the preservation, rehabilitation and enhancement of Bou...

What to Do with Our Wastewater: Staff-led Town Hall Discussion Scheduled

Currently, the city wastewater facility removes solids from wastewater and treats the water so that it is safe enough to send into the desert. Some water is sold for use at solar farms and gravel pits, but between 1 million and 1.5 million gallons is sent...

Easter Egg Hunt Returns!

After a three year hiatus, the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department is taking the reins of the Children's Easter Egg Hunt! April 1, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in Wilbur Square Park, 1100 Colorado Street, Boulder City. See the flyer f...

The Big Clean is March 25

Boulder City residents can start getting ready for the annual Big Clean event, Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Bravo Field Parking lot! Boulder City Community Development is once again teaming up with the Boulder City Chamber of Comme...

Fire Department Receives International Accreditation

BOULDER CITY – Three years after starting a challenging process, the Boulder City Fire Department (BCFD) received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria establish...

Fire Department a Finalist for Cashman Good Government Award

BOULDER CITY – On a Monday night earlier this month, Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin laid lifeless on a football field as his stunned teammates stood and watched. It was a moment that those watching – both at the stadium and the ...

Boulder City ARPA Spending through 2022

BOULDER CITY - The City of Boulder City received $21.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2022. While $11.7 million must be spent on the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, to provide grants to agencies that...

2023 State of the City Address - Together, We Serve from Mayor Joe Hardy

Mayor Joe Hardy delivered the 2023 State of the City Address, "Together We Serve," on January 19, 2023.

Mayor Issues Statement Regarding Anti-Semitic Flyers

Several residents reported to City Hall that they found flyers with Anti-Semitic content in their neighborhoods and parks. Boulder City is a welcoming community that embraces diversity and strongly condemns this discriminatory behavior and calls for those...

Hard Landing Sends Seven to Hospitals

BOULDER CITY - Late this afternoon, a tour helicopter was returning from a routine trip to the Grand Canyon. One pilot and six passengers were on board. For reasons unknown at this time, the helicopter made a hard landing. Boulder City Fire Department arr...

Fake 911 Call Leads to Short Lockdown

This morning at 9:09 a.m., Boulder City Police Dispatch received a “spoofed” call from someone claiming to be a teacher in Boulder City High School, supposedly hiding from a gunman in the school. 

“The school was lock...

Fire Department Phone Outage

THIS DOES NOT IMPACT 911:  Boulder City Fire Department's main, non-emergency telephone number (702-293-9228) is experiencing issues. Until further notice, please call 702-589-9641. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Mayor, Council Members Take Oath of Office

BOULDER CITY – Tuesday night during a special meeting of City Council, dozens of people packed City Hall to see new Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy accept the Oath of Office from his son, Judge Joe Hardy. New Council Members Steve Walton and Cokie ...

Pet Memorial Site Considered in Boulder City

Boulder City staff is seeking thoughts from the community regarding a pet memorial. City Council recently considered a proposal to purchase either a pet columbarium or ossuarium. These memorial sites differ in that a columbarium holds urns of each pet&...

Boulder City receives nearly $2 Million for Dark Skies Project

BOULDER CITY – Boulder City and the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation are excited to share that the City has received a $1.9 million U.S. Economic Development Authority (EDA) grant to retrofit every municipal light with energy-effic...

BC Finance Department Receives Awards, Clean Audit

BOULDER CITY – The City of Boulder City Finance Department has accomplished three impressive feats in recent weeks. The City achieved Triple Crown designation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for our fiscal year 2...

Boulder City Police Department Receives Joining Forces Grant

BOULDER CITY – Keeping pedestrians and drivers safe is a priority for the Boulder City Police Department (BCPD). That job was tougher last year, with 382 traffic fatalities reported in Nevada in 2021 (the highest number of deaths in 15 years). &...

Boulder City Seeks Volunteers for City, Local Organizations

BOULDER CITY – The City of Boulder City was built on a philosophy of helping one another.  From our humble beginnings in the 1930’s on the project to build Hoover Dam to our efforts to help neighbors during COVID-19, volunteers have been the back...

BC Police Commander Completes FBI Training

BOULDER CITY – Boulder City Police Department Commander Aaron Johnson recently returned from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 282nd session of the National Academy graduated 254 men and women from across the country. Law Enforcement Off...

City Council Approve Updated ARPA Spending Plan

BOULDER CITY –  City Council unanimously approved an updated spending plan for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Boulder City during its regular meeting Tuesday. Wastewater capital improvement projects, converting r...

Webpage Developed on Tract 350 Process

The City has developed a webpage regarding Tract 350, approximately 45 acres of residential land adjacent to Boulder Creek Golf Course. On July 1, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to market Tract 350 to be sold. Among the standard submi...

BCFD Launches Cares Ambulance Membership Program

If you need an ambulance in an emergency, you could be billed hundreds of dollars. Boulder City Fire Department now offers the Boulder City Cares Ambulance Membership Program. This annual membership could reduce - even eliminate - the costs you pay. Full ...

Power Restored

10 a.m. UPDATE: Power has been restored to Cayoga Court. Work o...

Power Outage

Power outage reported at 11:40 a.m. in area of New Mexico / Aztec. Report of moving van snagging lines, two poles broken. Crew on site; repairs started. 28 to 30 meters affected. Could take several hours to repair.