Boulder City recently lost one of its longtime business owners and influencers in the revitalization of the historic downtown area, Milo Hurst.

Hurst opened Milo’s Cellar & Inn nearly three decades ago, when there were few places in town for people to meet with friends or have a drink after work.

A Nov. 23 post on the Milo’s Cellar Facebook page stated, “It is with sadness today that we share that our founder and namesake Milo Hurst passed away peacefully yesterday at 2 p.m. surrounded by a few friends and family. He was an icon in Boulder City and his vision, humor and dedication will be missed. Please join us today and raise a glass of cheers for our friend Milo! More details about a memorial to follow.”

As of Monday, no information had been shared about a memorial. Once a date is set, it will be announced on the restaurant’s website.

More than 110 people have responded to the Facebook post. Comments included:

— “Was an honor and good experience helping him open Milo’s. Best boss ever.”

— “Rest in peace, Milo. Thank you for your generosity to our community and friendship to many. Condolences to the family.”

— “Our heartfelt condolences to his immediate and Milo’s Cellar families, as well as all of who mourn his passing. May he rest in peace, knowing that his legacy will live long. A true legend of Southern Nevada.”

This year, Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy proclaimed Sept. 17 Milo Hurst Day. In part, the proclamation stated, “Milo Hurst has played an instrumental role in the revitalization of the downtown historic business corridor of Boulder City, transforming it into a vibrant and flourishing area that has become a hub of activity for both locals and tourists alike.”

The proclamation further stated, “Through his vision and dedication, Milo has brought to life a restaurant and bar district that has not only become a local favorite but has also gained national recognition, attracting attention from television shows and media outlets across the country.”

Hurst made a “bold and visionary decision” 30 years ago to open Milo’s Cellar in the heart of Boulder City, according to the proclamation, and the establishment “quickly became the cornerstone of the downtown area, breathing new life into the community and attracting new businesses.”

The proclamation added that Hurst had been a staunch advocate for “small growth,” ensuring that Boulder City retained its distinct identity amid changing times, and “played a key role in the commissioning and installation of the boulders upon which the renowned art statues now stand throughout the historic district, adding to the cultural richness of the area.”

Boulder City Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Rowland Lagan said Hurst “was a man with a plan to breathe life into the Historic District. He must be given credit for doing just that. Energy, esthetics and enthusiasm for business and tourism became the norm, and he was leading the way until his last breath.”

Bistro now closed

It was announced nearly a month ago that Milo’s would be closing its doors for good. It did so Saturday.

In a Facebook post Nov. 1, co-owners Christian and Kamille Clinton wrote, “This bittersweet decision was made as the Hurst and Clinton families shift focus to family well-being and new beginnings. For the Hurst family, this means prioritizing Milo’s health and dedicating time and resources to his care and quality of life. Meanwhile, the Clinton family is joyously anticipating the arrival of a new family member, embracing the opportunity to focus on bringing new life into this world.”

They went on to write, “We are incredibly grateful to Boulder City and all the friends we’ve made along the way. This journey has been filled with unforgettable memories, and it has been our privilege to be part of this remarkable community.”

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol have released their numbers following a statewide DUI enforcement campaign honoring fallen troopers Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix.

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The enforcement campaign began this past weekend with multiple agencies participating.

Statewide, the results came in at:

• 540 vehicle stops
• 255 citations issued
• 32 DUI arrests
• 13 other arrests

Speed and impaired driving continue to be leading causes of roadway fatalities in Nevada, and efforts such as this enforcement campaign are working to eliminate deaths on state roads.

“Remember that one DUI arrest is potentially a life saved, and that life could’ve been your family or your friend,” said NSP Maj. Kevin Honea at the kick-off of the enforcement campaign.

In addition to the NSP Highway Patrol Division, these agencies also participated: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, CIty of Las Vegas Marshals, Clark County School District Police, North Las Vegas Police Department, Boulder City Police Department, Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

For more information on eliminating roadway fatalities in Nevada, visit the Zero Fatalities website by clicking the link here.

For a landlocked state in the desert, Nevada’s flag sure does have a lot of blue. But it’s not about the ocean, it’s about loyalty.

Nevada’s flag has gone through several iterations over the years, and the most recent one, finalized in 1991, represents the many symbols of the Silver State.

Emblazoned on the blue flag in the upper left corner is a silver star — a reference to the state’s nickname based on its mining history — with a golden banner above it with the the words “Battle Born,” a nod to the state’s founding during the Civil War. The blue color symbolizes the state’s loyalty to the union, according to the Nevada Legislature.

Underneath the star is the word “Nevada” in gold, with the state’s flower, the sagebrush, closing off the emblem.

But it didn’t always look like that.

From 1905 to 1915, an early state flag was adorned with a large “NEVADA” in the middle. At the top, the word “SILVER” was emblazoned, and at the bottom was the word “GOLD.” In between the words were 18 gold stars and 18 silver stars to represent the 36th state to join the union.

That early design was recommended by Gov. John Sparks, the 10th governor of Nevada, and a colonel named Sylvester “Henry” Day, an assistant adjutant general of the Nevada National Guard, according to the “Political History of Nevada.”

In 1915, a Nevada historian and Carson City native named Clara M. Crisler, who worked as an enrolling clerk for the Assembly in two legislative sessions, designed a flag that featured a shield from the state seal.

Inside the shield was a railroad, horses pulling a wagon, a mine, a sheaf of white, agricultural tools, and a sun rising over mountains. The slogan “All for our country,” was emblazoned on the flag, as well as “Nevada.” Like the first flag, 18 gold stars and 18 silver stars bordered the shield to represent Nevada’s status as the 36th state.

According to the Legislature, that design was too expensive to produce, and in 1926, a movement to change the flag began when Lt. Gov. Maurice J. Sullivan published notices in Nevada newspapers announcing a contest for a new design, according to the “Political History of Nevada.”

The winner of the contest would get $25, according to the book. In early 1927, the Nevada Legislature appointed members to serve on a committee to select a design, and on Jan. 27, 1927, an assemblyman announced the design by “Don” Louis Schellbach III, an artist for the state highway department.

In 1929 Senate Bill 51 created the state flag, using Schellbach’s design.

His original design, however, did not contain the word “Nevada,” and in the 1929 Legislature, Cada Boak added the word through an amendment approved by the Assembly. It placed “Nevada” in a circle around the star in the flag.

The new flag was not well known, according to the “Political History of Nevada,” so in 1935 the Nevada State Flag Association was formed, and it enlisted the American Legion of the State to provide monetary support and needlewomen to make flags by hand. By 1939, new flags were produced for the governor’s office and the University of Nevada.

There was a clerical error made in 1929 in the flag’s legislation, and the mistake was found in 1989. During the 1991 legislative session, the Nevada Legislature changed the placement of the word “Nevada” on the flag, placing it above the sprays in gold.

Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on X.