BLM: Vandals damage visitor site at Sloan Canyon near Vegas


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal land management agents are investigating vandalism at a newly opened visitor station at a scenic petroglyph-rich area designated for preservation outside Las Vegas.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said Friday that windows of a visitor station were shattered, siding was dented by rocks and a temporary restroom was overturned late Monday at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.

The visitor contact station opened less than a month ago, on May 20, south of Henderson.

It's being staffed Friday through Sunday by federal employees and volunteers from Friends of Sloan Canyon through the summer, with daily operations slated to begin Oct. 1.

Conservation Area Manager Robbie McAboy says the center will be open Friday, with plywood covering broken door panels and the window pending repairs.

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