Good morning, Nevadans!

More wild donkeys in the Your Nevada section? Yes, please.

I always learn something new when I’m putting together that section. I hope you do too.

If you’re tired of the burros, then send in your photo of what “Home Means Nevada” means to you to be featured in the newsletter. Or send in your own burro photos! 🫏

✨QUIZ TIME—take a guess and find the answer somewhere in the newsletter below. 🔍 Where did the concept of cat cafés originate?

Hong Kong

Korea

Taiwan

P.S. Today marks the start of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, check out the several events in the list below celebrating the rich culture and community.

In today’s newsletter:

Don’t know what to do with those photos? We’ll take them! Your Nevada embraces wild burros.
Things to do in Nevada (Google map included)
Cat cafés cat lovers can’t miss
News from around the state: Are some Las Vegas tourists being priced out?

Have a great week!

Jannelle Calderón

Newsletter Editor, The Nevadan / El Nevadense

Passing through Beatty? Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the wild burros!

In 2022, wild burros were removed from Death Valley National Park, which caused populations in and around Beatty to rise rapidly, meaning your chances of spotting one are higher than ever.

The National Park Service (NPS) said several reasons led to removing the burros from the park. Burros are not native to the California desert, and they were damaging the environment and important cultural sites. In addition, they competed with bighorn sheep and other native wildlife for resources, park visitors reported aggressive behavior, and burros on roads pose a driving hazard, according to NPS.

Officials estimate there are more than 800 wild burros in the Beatty area.

Many thanks to Gail A. for sharing Your Nevada!

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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.

🇲🇽 El Grito: Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. (Las Vegas)

💬 Artists in Conversation: Fawn Douglas and Sam Ganados

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Las Vegas)

🌮 Mexican Independence Day at Mari Chuy’s Rancharrah

Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. (Reno)

🦋 Butterflies, Biodiversity, and Lost Species

Friday, noon-1 p.m. (Reno)

🎉 Ballet Folklórico Sol Huasteco

Friday, 7-8 p.m. (Las Vegas)

🚴 Southern Nevada Pedal Fest

Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Las Vegas)

🌻 Woven Throughout History: Flower Embroidery with Aleida Castro

Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Las Vegas)

💛 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, 3-9 p.m. (North Las Vegas)

🕯️ Water Lantern Festival

Saturday, 4:30-8:30 p.m. (Sparks)

Did we miss something? Send your event for next week’s edition. ⬇️

🗓 Send us your event

Cuddle and connect with adoptable kitties at a cat café in Nevada

You can find adoptable cuties and grab a cup of coffee at these cat cafes. (Brendan Sapp/Unsplash)

By Aleza Freeman

When did you first hear about cat cafés? The concept of a cat cafe originated in 🔍Taiwan in 1998 and quickly caught on in Japan as an attraction for tourists and locals, according to Smithsonian Magazine. The first US cat cafe opened in Oakland, Calif., in 2014.

Contrary to popular belief, cat cafés in the Silver State aren’t simply coffee shops with free-roaming cats (though that does sound like an ideal scenario).

Nevada cat cafés are adoption-focused hangouts run by local animal rescues. The cafes offer a comfortable environment where potential pet owners interact with adoptable cats while enjoying snacks and drinks, though due to state health regulations, the cats are kept separate from the food.

🟣 The federal government wants to do away with ‘roadless rule’ aimed at protecting wild lands. KNPR

“The rule was intended to protect the nation’s wild lands. But the USDA contends the restrictions hamper effective land management, including wildfire prevention efforts. The agency said it was taking steps to rescind the policy, which covers 45 million acres or about one-quarter of the National Forest System.”

🟣 Is Nevada in for a wet and wild winter? The Nevada Independent

“The effects of the very strong El Niño will also have uncertain effects on the Colorado River Basin. Historically, strong El Niños favor the southern United States, which could help the states on the receiving end of the Colorado River. But for Upper Basin states at the headwaters of the river, such as Colorado, the super El Niño is a wild card.”

🟣 New data shows it is becoming unaffordable to fly to Las Vegas. 8 News Now

“Visitors making more than $100k a year now outnumber those making $100k a year. [Data] shows higher-income visitors make up 57% of visitors compared to just 42% of those making less than $100k. First-time visitation is at its lowest level ever recorded, 8%, down from 24% in 2019.”