Forbes Magazine says it's one of the most dangerous airports in the country. Who could forget those horrific images near the North Las Vegas Airport when two planes crashed into two different homes in the span of a week last August?

Now some community leaders are trying to change federal law in the name of safety and it could be a huge fight.

It started as a safety issue, but now it's turning into a political issue.

One accident was bad enough. An experimental plane crashed into a home killing a pilot and two people inside blocks from the North Las Vegas Airport. Then less than week later it happened again. A Piper Navajo plummeted from the sky into a home in another fiery and deadly crash.

“Anytime lives are affected, and anytime you're sitting in the confinements of your home minding your own business, and a plane, an experimental plane, crashes into your home, that's of grave concerns,” said Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly.

Commissioner Weekly and Aviation Director Randy Walker stopped by the North Las Vegas City Hall to convince the council to join their cause. After the horrific crashes, they want some of the federal government's power to be taken away in favor of more local control.

For one, Clark County would like the power to ban experimental aircrafts from the North Las Vegas Airport.

“We have no control. Once we build an airport, and it's part of the federal system, which all of our airports are, then you must follow all the airport rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration,” said Walker.

Walker would like to see the experimental planes take off and land at the Jean Airport.

“It's unfortunate that our director doesn't have the type of enforcement power here in southern Nevada, that we do have to answer to the FAA,” said Commissioner Weekly.

Weekly and Walker realize the risk of air travel will never be eliminated, but they are confident, with some changes in the law, the North Las Vegas Airport can get rid of its reputation.

Commissioner Weekly has sent this letter to Nevada's congressional delegation hoping the U.S. Representatives and Senators will get on board. Not everyone thinks this is a good idea, starting with the agency in question.

In a statement, the FAA says, “The United States Congress has determined that the Federal Aviation Administration should have sole authority over civilian air traffic operations in this country. We believe congress has acted wisely and that current laws should remain in place.” 

The Clark County Coroner has identifed the second body found in the desert area of North Las Vegas on Monday.

The woman, 44-year-old Teresa Graciela Mullis, was found along side 38-year-old Jeffrey Lingle.  Police say the deaths were the result of a murder suicide.

Eyewitness News has learned that a couple found dead in the desert on Monday had lost their home in foreclosure.

North Las Vegas Police found the pair near Losee Road and I-215. At the time, police wouldn't say how they died. But the deaths have now been confirmed as a murder/suicide, triggered by a lost job and home foreclosure.

Pushed past the point of desperation, Jeff Lingle spent the day after his 38th birthday in the desert with the woman he loved.

A family friend says the two were common law married and had fallen on hard times. Lingle had lost his job, eventually forcing the couple to join the thousands of others who lost their home to foreclosure.

They moved in with a neighbor, but things never improved and so Jeff wrote a note saying, “We couldn't do this anymore and we swore we would die together.”

He then included a map of where they could be found.

It's the ultimate cost of the faltering economy and psychologists warn when both members of a couple are drawn down by a situation, it's hard to feel like there is a way out

“The worst thing that can happen is for two people to get into a cycle of hopelessness, where they start to reinforce each others depression and drag themselves down,” said Psychologist Dr. David Gosse. “If that downward spiral goes down too far, then it can eventually lead to hopelessness and suicidal thoughts and in some cases actual suicide.”

Dr. Gosse works with people dealing with depression, some of it brought on by the recent economy. He warns that when things feel hopeless is when you need to reach out the most, “When people are going through stressful life events, one of the best things they can do to shield themselves from the stress is to reach out. Unfortunately, a lot of times when people are under stress they tend to withdraw and that is one of the worse things they can do.”

He recommends that when people begin to feel hopeless they reach out to family and friends, especially if their partner is also struggling. Because sometimes hope can be found with a little help.

Police are calling this a murder/suicide. So far, the corners office has only released the identity of Lingle. They are waiting to release the name of the woman he was with.

A valley neighborhood is celebrating the opening of the newest neighborhood casino. The new Aliante Station sits in the far northern part of the valley, an area that just a few short years ago was empty desert.

It has been a big night for Stations Casions. Thousands turned out to see the brand new resort.

Many are hoping Aliante will be a huge success, giving the Las Vegas economy a boost. But there is also a hope by the community that this is just the beginning.

Aliante Station started off the night by adding some color to the night sky, but that's not the only thing it's bringing. For it's new neighbors, the casino means hope.

“This is a very nice area of the city to live in and this was one of the pieces missing for the northwest side,” said Mark Koppen.

The piece being amenities. The new casino and hotel offers close access to a 16 screen movie theater, a concert venue and a dozen different places to eat.

“I think it is kind of exciting. I won't have to travel so far when I want to go out to a nice meal or I want to go to a casino,” said Eddie Banks.

Many living nearby believe Aliante will be only the beginning. Soon their neighborhood that was once on the edge of the desert will bloom into an oasis of businesses catering to their needs while helping the area thrive.

“This area has a lot of foreclosures compared to most of the other areas in Vegas. So hopefully this is exactly what the economy needs,” said Koppen.

In the meantime, Aliante is supplying 1,400 jobs and with more than 200 hotel rooms, it hopes to bring in plenty of people who will shop and play in the community.

What should be a happy pre-opening day for Stations Casinos came with bad news on the eve of Aliante Station's opening night.

The company announced it lost $23 million dollars in the third quarter. Now executives are hoping Aliante Station will serve enough locals to help boost the bottom line.

Station Casinos saw a 13-percent decrease in earnings between July and September of 2008 as compared to the year before.

Aliante Station cost $662 million and took a year-and-a-half to build. It was built at Aliante Parkway and the 215 to serve the northern part of the valley. There are no other large scale casinos within ten miles.

Executives are hoping the Speedway, Nellis AFB, and local growth will bring people into the hotel and casino.

“We're working very hard to make sure that our operations are stable and we're providing the guest with a great experience, and we're lucky to have a very solid leadership and management team at the helm of the company, said Lori Nelson, Station Casinos.

Nelson said the company builds for the long-term and they are monitoring expenses.

The property will open Tuesday night at 11 p.m. with a fireworks show.

The Aliante Station does not have a spa, bowling alley or bingo parlor like its sister properties, the Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch, but it does house a massive race and sports book.

Rooms start at $59 a night and will fluctuate with different events in town.