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It's Official Las Vegas--Spring Has Arrived

According to Mojave Max, Spring has officially arrived! Who is Mojave Max, you ask? He is the desert tortoise mascot of Clark County's Desert Conservation Program. He is the desert Southwest's equivalent of groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.

Mojave Max lives in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. In the fall, he enters his burrow to brumate (technical term for reptiles in hibernation) and he emerges in the spring. This year, he officially left his burrow on Tuesday April 15, 2008 at 11:27 AM.

This is the ninth year that Mojave Max has been studied. This year, his emergence was the latest on record. He was right, it has been a cool spring. Now, it is time for the warmer temperatures to arrive.

Students have also been learning about the desert climate and conditions with help from Mojave Max. The students could enter a contest to guess the exact date and time that he would come out of his burrow. There are prizes for students as well as teachers. The winner will be announced soon. Here is last years winner.

Come, join us in Las Vegas for some great springtime temperatures. If you are interested in relocating to Las Vegas or would like information on Las Vegas real estate, please email me roberta@search4lasvegashomes.com or call me at 702-354-8988. I look forward to hearing from you!

Posted by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas on 04/15/2008 08:34 PM

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15 Comments on It's Official Las Vegas--Spring Has Arrived

Roberta, that is so cool! I'm not talking about the weather either, lol.

04/15/2008 08:40 PM

by Ray Nellum, Fort Smith Real Estate (Warnock Real Estate, LLC.)

Spring was over and we were into summer ...until yesterday.
Today was 74 for a high!
Have a great spring!
JimG

04/15/2008 08:42 PM

by Cape Coral Florida Golf Course and Waterfront Homes (Sellstate Advantage Realty)

Ray: Yes, it is cool! Thanks for commenting.

Jim: Yesterday was actually the warmest day of the year so far, it was around 90 degrees. It is a bit cooler today with wind and only in the low 80's. Summer will be MUCH warmer!

04/15/2008 08:47 PM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

we'll have to live vicarously through you...It's still cold as anything here...come on Spring..

04/15/2008 09:15 PM

by Konnie MAC Northern Virginia Real Estate (Konnie McKee )

Konnie: It will be spring soon, don't worry!

04/15/2008 10:50 PM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Roberta.... Yes, it was a lovely day today, even in New Jersey..... and I like your new page....

04/16/2008 07:42 AM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Roberta - Great post. I think Max is way cool. I hadn't heard of him until now.

04/19/2008 04:12 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Jeff: Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you like my new page!

Tom: Max doesn't get the hype that he deserves! :)

04/19/2008 11:38 PM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

We hit 58 today so 'ol Max must be right on. :) Mother Nature has been a bear this spring, so now I know who to thank for the warm weather.

04/20/2008 03:48 AM

by Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS - 907.699.6024 - )

Roberta, maybe he finally came out so he could file his income taxes on time!

04/20/2008 10:14 AM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Jesse: That is some warm weather for you! I'm glad Max finally emerged to send you some warmth!

Patricia: I didn't think of that! I hope Max had enough time to get those returns done and postmarked by midnight!

04/20/2008 11:20 AM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Very cool how we all see Spring a little differently in different areas of the country!

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

04/21/2008 07:02 AM

by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Charles: No matter what part of the country, Spring is a beautiful season!

04/23/2008 10:08 AM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Spring in Hemet is great...especially when the orange blossom's bloom. You can smell it all the way across town.

I kinda dread summer...we run our A/C at full blast for month's out here. I imagine it's the same in Vegas.

Great stuff.

04/27/2008 09:11 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Joey: Spring is beautiful in the desert! I love summer, it is my favorite season, even in Vegas! I do run my upstairs air conditioner most of the summer but not the downstairs. It stays pretty cool down there most of the time. My favorite part of summer is swimming in my pool with my dog Sparky! We both love the pool! Thanks for stopping by and stay cool!

04/27/2008 11:37 PM

by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

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