Happy Friday, Nevadans!

We learned this week that Las Vegas is one step closer to getting an NBA team. The bidding process will begin soon. Thoughts or predictions on what the team could be called?

I remember when the Vegas Golden Knights’ name was announced, almost 10 years ago now, and how exciting it was to have a team identity. And again in 2017, when the Las Vegas Aces were announced. I can’t wait to root for another home team!

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Have a safe weekend!

Escaramuzas performing on horseback. (Roberto Galan/Shutterstock)

By Aleza Freeman

Often made up of family members dating back several generations, charreada teams continue to spread their passion for the sport and promote cultural heritage by competing in arenas and at county fairs, locally and around the US and Mexico.

They also perform at local events, festivals, and parades, so keep your eyes peeled–especially during Mexican national holidays like Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day.

Late last year, local charra group Escaramuza Charra Colibríes de Nevada drew a crowd to a local park for a holiday event and was also honored by the City of Las Vegas for helping to preserve Mexican culture.

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An estimated 9,000 people showed up to the “No Kings” Rally in Reno in June 2025. (50501/Deb Cram via Reuters Connect)

By Martín Nieves

✊ No Kings Las Vegas — 4-7 p.m.

(Federal Courthouse, 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd.)

✊ No Kings Reno — 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

(South Arlington Avenue and West Liberty Street)

✊ No Kings Hawthorne — 12-2 p.m.

(Bighorn Sheep sculpture, 1055 F St.)

✊ No Kings Elko — 12-1:30 p.m.

(Main City Park, 1515 Idaho St.)

🟣 Nevada legislators press Lombardo on Boring Co. oversight, demand plan for state’s ‘structural failures.’ Fortune

“The legislators describe the act of altering or concealing public records in the letter as a ‘serious matter that may constitute a violation of Nevada law and potentially rise to the level of a Class C felony.’”

🟣 Lawmakers in driest state weigh excessive water and energy needs of data centers they court. Nevada Current

“NV Energy believes it will need 50% more energy than it projected needing just two years ago, and that energy demand could double by 2030. The skyrocketing demand is overwhelmingly driven by the boom in artificial intelligence and large scale data centers.”

🟣 NBA owners vote to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids. ESPN

“A bidding process is expected to generate offers in the $7-10 billion range for each team, according to sources. Sources told ESPN last week that the league is targeting the 2028-29 season for the two expansion franchises to start playing.”

🟣 Spring to bring increased coyote activity in Nevada. 8 News Now

“Keep in mind that if you are feeding other wildlife — birds, rabbits, etc. — you are feeding coyotes. Work together as a community to keep public spaces surrounding your property free of litter. Coyotes are highly adaptable and can quickly become food-conditioned, leading to aggressive behavior and increased conflict.”

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón featuring stories from Martín Nieves and Aleza Freeman. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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