The third annual Indigenous Heritage Celebration brought hundreds of community members to the Water Street District Plaza in Henderson, Nevada, continuing a tradition that began in 2022 and growing alongside the plaza’s own transformation. Organized in partnership with Nuwu Art, IAF Inc., and the City of Henderson, this year’s gathering honored Indigenous Heritage Month with… Continue reading Cultural Sharing In Henderson
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Founding Roots Within CSN
When the College of Southern Nevada formally recognized the Native Heritage Alliance in February 2025, no one inside the young organization expected what would happen next. Within months, the group’s membership surged, workshops filled beyond capacity, and community partnerships multiplied across the valley. What began as a modest student coalition has rapidly evolved into one… Continue reading Founding Roots Within CSN
Valley Divided
Assembly Bill No. 4 arrived in Nevada’s Legislature framed as a sweeping public-safety measure, one meant to respond to concerns about rising disorder in the state’s most heavily trafficked corridors. It stretches sixty-eight pages and touches nearly every corner of the criminal code, creating new felonies, elevating penalties for old ones, and authorizing a series… Continue reading Valley Divided
Donor Power Play on Valley Politics
When Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill stood in the parking lot of the Otonomus Hotel to unveil a new fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol, he framed the moment as a simple win for taxpayers and officers alike. “Not one taxpayer dollar went to buying these Cyber Trucks,” he told the small crowd, thanking Ben… Continue reading Donor Power Play on Valley Politics
Five Years of Reliving Trauma
On June 1, 2020, Jorge A. Gomez, Jr., a peaceful protester, was fatally shot by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers during a demonstration. What followed has been a tense, painstaking legal battle, a struggle to make sense of the conflicting accounts, and a fight for accountability in the shadow of systemic failures. Jorge’s family,… Continue reading Five Years of Reliving Trauma
Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
When the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced Project Blue Sky, the program was pitched as a leap in public safety. With 75 drones launched from 13 “Skyports” across the valley, operated by a centralized team, police said response times would shrink and situational awareness would grow. But beneath the promise lies a deeper… Continue reading Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
La Ciudad de Las Vegas ha decidido no seguir adelante con los cambios propuestos a la ordenanza de ruido para el 18b Arts District, un plan que habría restringido el horario de entretenimiento nocturno al aire libre. La decisión, anunciada por la concejal Olivia Díaz, se produce después de semanas de comentarios públicos en los… Continue reading Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
Sospechoso de Homicidio del Longhorn Arrestado
Casi cinco años después del asesinato de Lesly Palacio, de 22 años, el principal sospechoso de su muerte ha sido devuelto a Las Vegas para enfrentar un juicio. El 28 de agosto de 2025, Erick Rangel-Ibarra, de 27 años, fue extraditado de México e ingresado en el Centro de Detención del Condado de Clark con… Continue reading Sospechoso de Homicidio del Longhorn Arrestado
Longhorn Murder Suspect Arrested
Nearly five years after the killing of 22-year-old Lesly Palacio, the primary suspect in her murder has been returned to Las Vegas to face trial. On August 28, 2025, Erick Rangel-Ibarra, 27, was extradited from Mexico and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on one count of open murder. Authorities allege that Rangel-Ibarra killed… Continue reading Longhorn Murder Suspect Arrested
Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Las deportaciones masivas a menudo se presentan como medidas necesarias para hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, pero sus implicaciones se extienden mucho más allá del cumplimiento legal. Afectan a las economías locales, perturban industrias e impactan a las comunidades a un nivel profundo. Esto es particularmente evidente en ciudades como Las Vegas, que, como… Continue reading Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
