Hey, Nevadans!
Borrego (lamb) is one of my favorite taco meats, but it’s rare around Las Vegas. Luckily, birria is similar and hits the spot. And with its rise in popularity, this delicious and versatile dish is now more available. Take a look and taste for yourself!
In the news: Nevada’s hospitality workers earn the state’s lowest wages—about $631 a week—while facing high housing costs, struggling to live.
Have a great rest of the week!
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There’s a reason birria tacos have seen a huge surge in popularity. Here’s where to get one in Vegas. (Irina Burakova/Shutterstock)
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By Aleza Freeman
Often served in tacos with consommé, birria is the hottest US trend in tacos, with a 144% surge in popularity on restaurant menus as of 2023, according to food industry analysis firm Dataessential.
Most of these Las Vegas birria restaurants are owned by locals, sharing time-tested family birria recipes with the larger community. Some stick to traditional staples like tacos and burritos, while others also serve ramen, burgers, and even egg rolls and onion rings.
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An aerial view of a housing development on Aug. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nev. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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By Naoka Foreman
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the average hospitality worker would need to work 2.7 jobs to cover a standard two-bedroom rental.
Some residents’ dreams of owning homes are stifled by mounting rent and other bills. For others, rising rent prevents them from leaving the nest, like 27-year-old DeSean Brewer.
A marketing manager who mainly does contract work at nightlife venues, including the Secret Lounge and Restaurant in central Las Vegas, Brewer wants to move out of his mother’s home. High rent prices keep him there. He’s just one of 371,000 hospitality workers in Nevada, and he feels priced out of the volatile housing market.
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Crop Circle Cinema Episode Two: Why the West? “But aside from its alien reputation, there are generally two dominant myths of the West. The first is the West as an idyllic land of opportunity, beauty, and spectacle. The second interpretation of the West is as a violent frontier, built on colonization and control. Alien films set in the western United States play with both of these myths.” (Listen at Daily Yonder)
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Nevada to invest $375 million in high-speed internet expansion: “Governor Joe Lombardo announced the submission of Nevada’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for formal approval. This initiative, combined with previous investments, aims to provide reliable high-speed internet to nearly 50,000 unserved and underserved homes, businesses, and community institutions across the state.” (News 3 Las Vegas)
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón with stories from Naoka Foreman and Aleza Freeman. It was edited by Paula Solis.
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