Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Relocation Links | |
| Las Vegas Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Save time and aggravation! Here you will find online forms, transactions, and How-tos. Loads of other links. You must see the New Resident Guide for you and your ride.
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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Nellis Air Force Base - Get the complete scoop on the "Home of the Thunderbirds", including the history of the base, facilities and services, lifestyle considerations, events and everything you need for a smooth military transition.
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
Clark County School District - Find reports for specific schools as well as school zoning by home address. Tons of information about our local district!
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| Community College of Southern Nevada - Our premier junior college with course offerings, online admissions and applications, job opportunities, academic calendars and more. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
University of Nevada at Las Vegas - Calendar of events, online applications, colleges and departments, distance education. Get it all right here!
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| City of Henderson - City services, jobs, Pavilion events and tickets, community programs, planning and zoning info, demographics, and a really nice city photo album. | |
City of Las Vegas - 24/7 business development, news, emergency info, street closures and disruptions, and cool TRAFFIC CAMS at selected locations! Oh yes. Let's not forget the usual political and social municipal stuff.
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Clark County Government - Public records, county services, forms, jobs, and all the other good government stuff.
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Clark County Libraries - Locations, events, booklists, employment opportunities, new residents section; all designed to keep you reading!
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department - Use the crime mapping system to get info on various neighborhoods. Employment opportunities, safety information, and a live police scanner (listen in on the calls!) Everything you always wanted to know about law enforcement, but were afraid to ask...
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McCarran International Airport - Upcoming arrivals and departures, complete flight information, parking locations and directions, jobs, plus links to six other area airports.
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Summerlin - Maps and video on the fastest-selling planned community in the U.S. Recreation and amenities are also featured. Check out the news and events calendars to get a feel for what is happening!
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| Area Information | |
| Channel 13 News (ABC) - Another take on the news and issues of the day. Headlines, events, contests, community calendar, job spot. Links to yellow pages, classifieds, shopping, etc. | |
Channel 8 News (CBS) - News, weather, and traffic delivered by Las Vegas' veteran team of reporters and investigators. Lots of cool web cam sites, consumer causes and stories, health features, and neighborhood weather.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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Las Vegas Review Journal Newspaper - See the daily news, search for jobs, find the cheapest gas prices in town all at the valley's largest newspaper site. You can even search the archives for old news articles.
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Fun in the Vegas Valley | |
| Concerts - Who, what, when, and where on the local music scene. Find out when your favorite groups will be performing! | |
| Deals and Steals - Get the best rates on hotel rooms, transportation, etc. Plan your stay in just a few clicks! | |
| Golf - Get the lowdown on 28 courses, fees, booking, and specials. Make this your first stop for golf! | |
| Law and Politics - OK, so it isn't California! We still have lots of interesting political stuff going on, and you can get an eyeful here. | |
Public TV - What's on, production services and rates, Title 1 Education Outreach program, and lots of other culural goodies.
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Speedway - NASCAR and NHRA action online, including tickets, schedules, track info and major events. Lots of photos, too!
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The Great Outdoors - Check out local and nearby recreation areas, vegas attractions, 2-for-1 discounts, and shopping (all the malls and then some!)
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Home and Garden Information | |
| Lowe's - Improving home improvement. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
