Hello, Nevadans!

Today’s Your Nevada and my recent return flight from New Orleans made me realize it’s always bumpy when flying into the Las Vegas valley.

In a 2019 “Ask the captain” segment by USA Today, retired airline captain John Cox said that’s because of Nevada’s unique environment.

“In places like Las Vegas where there are mountains and high heating, turbulence is more common. Usually, this occurs at lower altitudes, although mountain waves can occur at cruise altitudes,” he said.

The more you know!

In today’s newsletter:

Thank you for starting your day with me!

An exhibit at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on the campus of UNLV. (Kit Leong/Shutterstock)

By Aleza Freeman

Enriching your mind in the Silver State doesn’t have to cost a thing.

Explore history, heritage, culture, and art—from prehistoric times to the present—at these seven free museums in Nevada.

Highlights:

Note: While all these museums offer free admission, donations are always appreciated. A good rule of thumb is $5 for adults or $2 for children.

Historic Gold Hill Hotel and the Crown Point Restaurant in the mountains near Virginia City, Nevada. (Gchapel/Shutterstock)

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Gold Hill Hotel is the oldest hotel in Nevada. The hotel and saloon date back to 1861, according to historians (though the marker on the building says 1859). This makes the Gold Hill Hotel as old as the beginning of the Civil War.

Gold Hill is about 27.5 miles southeast of downtown Reno, right next to Virginia City. The town currently has a population of about 190, although it peaked in 1873 with 8,000 residents. 

🟣 Climate change is costing people quality sleep. KUNR

“According to the report, people in Reno experience 21 hours of heat-related sleep loss annually. Four of those hours are due to climate change. While that may not seem like much, Reno remains one of the fastest warming cities in the country … Staying cool at night can be costly, as access to air conditioning, and proper ventilation vary.”

🟣 Prescriptions for nutrition: Nevada program connects food banks to health care. Nevada Current

“A report published by Feeding America in July found that pairing food assistance with health care support led to real health gains for participants in Nevada, including a 13% drop in emergency room visits.”

🟣 How close is Las Vegas to getting an NBA team? KNPR

“If the NBA chooses Las Vegas, it will have a team from all four of the major men’s professional sports leagues—a feat the city would likely accomplish within only a decade’s time.”

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón with stories from Aleza Freeman and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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