Good morning, Nevadans!

Today’s list and map of events includes several evening happenings—this was unintentional. But a nice coincidence. They all sound like a good time, from attending a market and supporting local vendors to hiking under the stars.

And if you’re into UFOs, you won’t want to miss AlienFest (it’s free!).

There’s plenty happening around the state, but there’s also some important news regarding data centers.

True or false: Gov. Lombardo has banned all future data center development after signing an executive order last week.

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In today’s newsletter:

Wait, Your Nevada has beaches??? 🏖
Things to do across the state (Google map)
The latest on Nevada data center tax breaks
News from around the state: Clark County School District attempts a solution to budget shortfall

Have a great week!

Jannelle Calderón

Newsletter Editor, The Nevadan

Is that a beach? 🤩 Many thanks to Gail A. for sharing this lesser-known side to Your Nevada!

“We spent a nice relaxing day at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area a while back,” she said in her submission.

Don’t let its name fool you! The recreation area is in Nevada, right at the Arizona border, near Laughlin.

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Looking for something to do this week? Tap the graphic above to open a Google map of the following events statewide.

🏀 Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents Disney’s “High School Musical”

Friday, 6 p.m. (Las Vegas)

🌕 Self-guided Full Moon Hike (reservation required)

Friday, 7-10 p.m. (Valley of Fire State Park)

👽 Alien Fest

Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Las Vegas)

🌽 Lattin Farms Fall Festival

Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Fallon)

🥾 Night Hike with a Ranger (registration required)

Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. (Fort Churchill State Historic Park)

🛍 Desert Dusk Night Market

Sunday, 4-8 p.m. (North Las Vegas)

🍬 Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sept. 26-27 (Genoa)

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Nevada’s Lombardo limits data center tax breaks following voter pushback 🔍

President Donald Trump listens as Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo speaks at an event at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

By Lizzie Ramirez

Gov. Joe Lombardo signed an executive order titled the “Nevada Standard for Responsible Data Center Development” on Friday.

Lombardo said the policy will require developers to pay the Local School Support Tax in full, cover 100% of project costs, follow a binding Community Support Commitment, and protect the water supply and electrical grid—while ensuring none of the costs are passed onto Nevadans.

Under the order, data center developers cannot apply for partial tax abatements from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board until all statutes have been fulfilled. The order, however, does not entirely eliminate the tax breaks.

Why is Lombardo changing course?

The development comes after Axios reported a longtime pollster for President Donald Trump warned Republicans that “unqualified support for building more AI data centers is a losing position” amid widespread public outcry.

🟣 CCSD proposes bill to prevent mid-year school budget cuts amid enrollment decline. News 3

“Under the proposal, school districts would receive funding based on student enrollment from Oct. 1 of the previous school year or a three-year enrollment average, whichever is higher. CCSD said the change would allow schools to set budgets and hire staff before classes begin without the risk of unexpected reductions later in the year.”

🟣 Data center debate takes center stage in Nevada 2026 election. KUNR

“Data center construction has been booming in Reno and Storey County, and a fight over public land use is playing out in Southern Nevada. The facilities packed with computer servers to support AI development are raising questions about energy and water use, along with public financing–forcing candidates to pick sides.”

🟣 Reno police chief addresses Flock camera concerns. News 4

“Reno Police Chief Corey Solferino said the department currently has 29 city-owned license plate readers using Flock technology. The cameras capture license plates and information about vehicles as they pass fixed locations. Solferino said they do not use facial recognition to identify people … For now, Solferino said there is no firm plan to expand Reno’s network of license plate readers.”