Good morning, Nevadans!
In a conversation with a friend this weekend, the term Jell-O Belt came up, something that includes Las Vegas, Utah and parts of Northern Arizona. I had to learn more, and I found this fascinating conversation by Phoenix’s NPR station, KJZZ.
And yes, it has some relation to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but it goes deeper than that—marketing, culture, gender norms, and prejudices.
Here’s one part that piqued my interest (but I recommend listening to/reading the whole thing): “There is this really strong association when people talk about Jell-O in Utah, to use it as a slur almost. So, it’s this moment of taking a food and mobilizing all of the food’s connotations with childhood or with femininity to describe an entire people.”
That got me thinking about the stories we inherit, the ones we question, and the ones that reveal more than they seem to at first glance. What’s your take?
In today’s newsletter:
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A lot of people (mostly out-of-towners) forget that Nevada has such a diverse ecosystem—just take a look at this foliage in Mount Charleston that reader Gail A. shared.
“Saw this beautiful Utah Juniper Tree on the way up Mt. Charleston Scenic Drive,” Gail wrote. Thank you for sharing!
Related: What to know about Lee Canyon’s new mountain bike trail
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Looking for something to do this week? Support local makers and artists, learn something new, and meet new people. Tap the graphic above to open a Google map of the following events statewide.
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From a patriotic parade to a music festival, Nevada will host numerous events over Memorial Day weekend. (Getty Images/Unsplash)
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By Aleza Freeman
Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, is just two weeks away and marks the unofficial start of summer.
It’s also a time for Nevada families to gather and pay tribute to the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
With solemn ceremonies and boisterous block parties throughout the Silver State, here are 16 ways for people of all ages to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Nevada.
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🟣 Mojave Max breaks his record for longest brumation—again. KTNV
“Many locals consider Mojave Max’s emergence as the beginning of springlike weather in Southern Nevada. However, the later and later emergences have had some locals question what it could mean.”
🟣 California, Nevada, and Arizona announce plan to save Colorado River water. The Associated Press
“Arizona, California and Nevada announced a plan this month to save up to 1 million acre-feet (44 billion cubic feet) of Colorado River water through 2028. That’s on top of cuts already announced by the three states and Mexico, bringing the total proposed savings to 3.2 million acre-feet (139 billion cubic feet), or about enough water to serve more than 25 million people a year.”
🟣 Not just Medicaid: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will strain all NV healthcare, lawmakers say. Nevada Current
“More than 147,000 Nevadans on Medicaid are set to be affected by the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ or H.R. 1, due to new work requirements for adults without children, limits on coverage eligibility for lawful immigrants, and higher co-pays for adults without children that begin Jan. 1, 2027.”
🟣 Music therapy helps new mothers navigate postpartum depression. KUNR
“Note-Able Music Therapy Services launched ‘Take a Beat,’ a free program designed to help new parents manage stress, anxiety and isolation after having a baby. It uses music to help support mothers during the postpartum period.”
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón, featuring a story by Aleza Freeman. It was edited by Paula Solis.
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