Henderson

Henderson, Nevada 

A city in Clark County in the state of Nevada, Henderson located about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of the center of Las Vegas. After Las Vegas, it is the second-largest city in Nevada, with a projected 320,189 residents in 2019. In the Las Vegas Valley, the city is located. Henderson, which sits at a height of 1,864 feet, is located in the southeasterly extremity of the valley (568 m). 

Henderson gained notoriety for its magnesium production during World War II. Henderson was formed in 1953 when the Nevada legislature approved a measure giving the Colorado River Commission of Nevada the right to buy the industrial plants due to the drop in magnesium output. Lake Las Vegas is located in the Henderson area. 

History 

With the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant during World War II, the settlement of Henderson first came into existence. Magnesium, known as the "wonder metal" of World War II, was rapidly regarded as the principal source in the United States, and Henderson quickly assumed that role. The facility provided magnesium to the US War Department for use in incendiary munition casings, airplane engines, frames, and other components. The Henderson Plant produced 25% of the magnesium used in the US during the war to fortify aluminum while consuming 25% of the hydroelectricity generated by Hoover Dam to electrolyze the metal from its ore. One of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to discover the formula for producing the "wonder metal" that would aid the United States and its allies in winning the war was Mayor Jim Gibson's grandpa, Fred D. Gibson. Major Charles Ball, the British liaison officer assigned to Henderson, had a major road named in his honor. Later, the name was changed to "Major Avenue" due to objections to having a street named "Ball Avenue." 

Henderson was "born in America's defense," but his destiny after the war remained unclear. When wartime demands for magnesium production ceased in 1947, the majority of the 14,000 workers at the Black Mountain Industrial (BMI) Complex relocated. Two thirds fewer students attended the public schools, and more than half of the townhouses constructed to house factory workers were abandoned. The United States War Asset Administration put Henderson up for sale as obsolete equipment in 1947. 

The Nevada Legislature spent a weekend in Henderson looking at the potential of state governance of Basic Magnesium in an effort to salvage the city. Soon after the visit, the Nevada Colorado River Commission was given the go-ahead to purchase the industrial plants by the legislators, who unanimously supported a bill. On March 27, 1947, Governor Vail Pittman gave his signature to the legislation, preventing Henderson from ending up as war excess. 

On April 16, 1953, Henderson became a city after being formed with the aid of nearby business. Henderson, which had a population of 7,410, chose Dr. Jim French as its first mayor on May 23, 1953. The city's current size is approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), up from its original size of about 13 square miles (34 km2). 

Geography 

26 kilometers (16 miles) separate Henderson from the heart of Las Vegas. 

The city is entirely land-based and has a total area of 107.7 square miles (279.0 km2), according to the United States Census Bureau. 

The community is located in the Mojave Desert, which has typical Mojave wildlife and plants. The majority of Henderson's surrounding mountains feature sloping terrain. Nearest to the city is the McCullough Range, which is largely covered in black rocks left over from a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. The average height of these mountains is roughly 3,800 feet (1,200 m). Desert dominates the area, and the city's only water sources are washes like Duck Creek. 

Ascaya, Black Mountain Vistas, Cadence, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, The Fountains, Grand Legacy, Green Valley, Green Valley Estates, Green Valley Ranch, Hillsboro Heights, Inspirada, Lake Las Vegas, MacDonald Highlands, MacDonald Ranch, Madeira Canyon, Club at Madeira Canyon, Roma Hills, Seven Hills, Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Tuscany Village, and Whitney Ranch are some of the residential communities in Henderson. 

Climate 

The Köppen climate classification designates Henderson as having a hot desert climate (BWh). It experiences scorching summers and moderate winters. Wintertime can occasionally bring snowfall. In the summer, the monsoon can bring storms that can result in thunderstorms and flash flooding. The hottest month is July, while December is the coldest. There are 292 clear days on average each year. 

Sports 

The Las Vegas Raiders' head office is located in Henderson. The executive offices and practice facility of the then-Oakland Raiders were constructed on 55 acres of land near Henderson Executive Airport, which was the subject of a deal announced in February 2018 by the team. The Raiders had previously announced in 2017 that they would move to Las Vegas in time for the 2020 NFL season. In June 2020, the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center will debut. 

The Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association will have their headquarters in Henderson. The foundation for an Aces facility next to the Raiders facility was broken in February 2021. The 50,000 square foot building, which is planned to be finished by March 2023, will house the Aces' practice space, offices, training room, weight room, hydrotherapy space, physical therapy area, locker rooms, a lecture hall, player and alumni lounges, and an on-site daycare facility. 

The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, home of the American Hockey League's Henderson Silver Knights, has a capacity of 6,000 spectators. Both the NBA G League Ignite and the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League play their home games in this stadium. 

Population 

Nevada's Clark County contains the city of Henderson. It is the 57th largest city in the United States and the second-largest city in Nevada with a population of 335,574 in 2023. Henderson's population has grown by 5.66% from the most recent census, which showed a population of 317,610 in 2020, and is now rising at a pace of 1.82% yearly. Henderson, which spans more than 107 miles, has a population density of 3,163 persons per square mile. 

Henderson has a poverty rate of 9.5% and a $99,631 average household income. The median monthly cost of rent in recent years has been, and the median value of a home is. In Henderson, the median age is 43 years, with 42.1 years for men and 43.6 years for women. 

Nearly 16 miles separate Henderson, which is situated in Clark County, and Las Vegas. The city has previously been recognized as one of the safest and best places to live in the nation. In addition to its closeness to the most exciting city in Nevada, Henderson is a dynamic community with a wide range of opportunities and attractions. 

Under the federal poverty line, 5.6% of the population resides. Additionally, the city boasts the seventh-highest per capita income in the nation. Henderson was voted one of the best cities in America by Bloomberg Businessweek and has twice been listed as one of the safest cities in the nation. The City of Henderson, which employs about 3,000 people, is the largest employer. Numerous notable employers that provide jobs for thousands of locals include St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa, Sunset Station Hotel and Casino, and the M Resort. 

Top News Websites 

Las Vegas Review-Journal 

Nevada's most dependable source for regional news, Las Vegas sports, business news, gaming news, entertainment news, and more is The Las Vegas Review-Journal. The largest newspaper in Nevada, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, may be found online at ReviewJournal.com. 

Las Vegas Sun 

Since 1950, the Las Vegas Sun has been a locally owned and independent source for news, sports, politics, entertainment, and opinion in Southern Nevada. No one is too powerful or big to face criticism if the Sun editorial board or publisher felt that they had cause to do so. The IRS, the CIA, the FBI, and Howard Hughes have all been targets of the Sun over its existence. 

Current Mayor 

In June 2022, Michelle Romero won the position of mayor of Henderson, and on January 3, 2023, she took the oath of office. She was chosen to serve as Ward I's at-large representative on the Henderson City Council in April 2019. 

The legislative branch of Henderson, Nevada's second largest city and one of the best places to live in the country as well as one of the safest cities in the country, is comprised of Mayor Romero and her fellow council members. They set policies and make decisions for many aspects of local government. 

As one of the Chief Local Elected Officials in charge of the Board of Workforce Connections, as a member of the Clark County School District Oversight Panel for School Facilities, and as the Council representative to the Henderson Planning Commission, Mayor Romero represents the City of Henderson. 

Prior to being elected, Mayor Romero spent 25 years working for the City of Henderson in a variety of capacities, most recently as the manager of the Henderson Redevelopment Agency from 2007 to 2016. In this capacity, Romero oversaw a group of experts who fundamentally altered the Downtown Henderson/Water Street District and other developing sections of the city. Her duties included overseeing all of the Redevelopment Agency's services and initiatives as well as those of the five Redevelopment Areas, which are Downtown, Cornerstone, Tuscany, Eastside, and Lakemoor. 

Councilwoman Romero managed the revitalization of the Water Street District while serving as manager of the Redevelopment Agency, which led to new options for housing and retail, employment, and entertainment establishments. She also oversaw the establishment of the Eastside and Lakemoor Redevelopment Areas, the completion of Tuscany's infrastructure upgrades, and the negotiating of Owner Participation Agreements for tax increment reimbursement for the projects Cadence, Union Village, and Henderson Hospital, each of which is anticipated to bring the city tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment. She is on the Henderson Hospital Community Advisory Board. 

In 2000, Mayor Romero established the Water Street District Business Association in collaboration with neighborhood companies. He also introduced the Super Run Car Show to Henderson, which annually brought in millions of dollars in tourist spending. She oversaw the Agency's construction of a number of financial aid initiatives that have effectively encouraged business owners, residents, and developers to reinvest in Henderson's aging areas, including the Farmers Market at the downtown events plaza in 1999. Romero, a Henderson native and owner of Michelle Romero Consulting, which focuses on redevelopment, economic development, and planning challenges, holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University. 

Mayor Romero has been wed to her husband Ben Romero since 1986. Together, they have four Henderson-raised boys and nine grandchildren.