Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - One of the most common calls to Boulder City staff is, “What time do the Bighorn Sheep graze in Hemenway Park?” Now, residents can watch them from anywhere, thanks to the newly launched “Ram Cam” live video camera feed.
The Bighorn Sheep come down from the mountain during various times of day, making it difficult to know when they’ll be around. Most days, you can see 40-60 in the park looking for water and grazing on the grass.
The Ram Cam was first suggested in March 2022 by Roger Hall, the City Parks and Recreation Director and Boulder City resident for four decades. Connectivity issues slowed the process as the park needed an internet network connection to upload a live feed.
City staff from various departments and divisions worked together to plan and install needed technology over the past few months. The video feed is available on the City website 24/7 (except if under maintenance). The project also links the security cameras at Hemenway ballpark to the City’s network.
The equipment cost just under $6,000, which came from the City’s General Fund.
To watch the live feed anytime, visit www.bcnv.org/ramcam.