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SANTANA
7 p.m., & 11/2-11/3, 11/6-11/7, House of Blues, concerts. livenation.com
THE CROTCHES
With The Jackets, Isaac Rother, The Mormon Church, 8 p.m., Dive Bar, tickettailor.com
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
7 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, universe.com
ROCK OF HORROR HALLOWEEN BASH
9 p.m., Fremont Street Experience, vegas experience.com
CAULDRON NOIR HALLOWEEN BURLESQUE
9 p.m., Commonwealth, tixr.com
ART OF THE WILD With Adam Ten & Mita Gami, Eric Prydz, Martinez Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Ben Sterling, more, thru 11/3, 10 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com
YING YANG TWINS 10:30 p.m., Tao Nightclub, taogroup.com
INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL
Las Vegan and sixth-generation circus performer Renato Fernandes says he has made history by being the first man to accomplish a “double twisting double layout and a half” on the flying trapeze. He’s about to accomplish another first, with the inaugural International Circus Festival of Las Vegas. Spread over two weekends, the festival features hand balancing, contortion, aerial stunts, Chinese pole, juggling, flying trapeze and unicycling by world-class performers from 11 countries. Performers compete in front of the audience and a panel of esteemed judges for awards, cash prizes and contracts with productions like Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Audience members also will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performers, who will be honored at a gala showcasing finalists on November 5. Come one, come all! Thru 11/3 & 11/7-11/10, times vary, $39+, Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet, lasvegascircusfestival.com. –Shannon Miller
UNLV ART WALK
5 p.m., UNLV, unlv.edu.
BIG SMOKE Thru 11/2, times vary, Paris, tixr.com
EAGLES
8:30 p.m., & 11/2, Sphere, ticketmaster.com
ADELE
8 p.m., & 11/2, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com
TEARS FOR FEARS
8 p.m., & 11/2, BleauLive Theater, ticketmaster.com
FOREIGNER
8:30 p.m., & 11/2, 11/6, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com
NEW EDITION
8 p.m., & 11/2, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com
BLACKBERRY SMOKE
8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com
BILLY BOB
THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERS
8 p.m., Club Madrid, ticketmaster.com
SATURDAY NOV 02
HANNIBAL BURESS
4, 7 & 10 p.m. (& 11/2, 7 p.m.), Wiseguys Town Square, wiseguys comedy.com
LAS VEGAS LIGHTS VS. SACRAMENTO
7:30 p.m., Cashman Field, lasvegas lightsfc.com
HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS VS. ONTARIO REIGN
7 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com
UNLV HOCKEY VS. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
7:30 p.m., & 11/2, City National Arena, rebelhockey.com.
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. UTAH HOCKEY CLUB
7 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com
BOXING: SCHOFIELD VS. GIRON
2 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
3 p.m., Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, lasvegas nevada.gov
CHELSEA HANDLER
8 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster. com
KEM
8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com
SCOTTY MCCREERY
8 p.m., Sandbar at Red Rock Resort, ticketmaster.com
ACE FREHLEY
8 p.m., Sam’s Town Live, ticketmaster. com
A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS With Strangelove, 8 p.m., M Pavilion, ticketmaster.com
MAD CADDIES & VOODOO GLOW SKULLS With Authority Zero, Buck-O-Nine, more, 5 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, see tickets.us
THE PETER GABRIEL PROJECT
6 & 8:30 p.m., Myron’s, thesmith center.com
KROOKED KINGS
7 p.m., Swan Dive, swandivelv.com
CLAPTONE 11 a.m., Marquee Dayclub, taogroup. com
GUNNA
10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, drais group.com
STEVE AOKI
10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com
ALAN WALKER
10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnight club.com
DREZO
With Isiah Haji, Shapeshftr, 9 p.m., the Wall at Area15, area15.com
LEE’S DISCOUNT LIQUOR ANNUAL WINE EXPERIENCE
Now that the most exciting sports and entertainment venue in Henderson has taken the name of Lee’s, it only makes sense for this multipurpose arena to host the annual Wine Experience, now in its 21st year. This 21-and-over event will showcase more than 500 varieties of wine plus beer, sake, soju and other spirits, an “unlimited tasting extravaganza.” Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of snacks and entertainment, too, and proceeds benefit Lee’s Helping Hand, the local company’s nonprofit arm focused on strengthening families and communities by assisting children and youth with learning disabilities and special needs. 4 p.m., $50+, Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com. –Brock Radke
VIVA LATINO FESTIVAL
With Ivy Queen, El Jerry, La Septima Banda, more, 3 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, universe.com (AP Photo)
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COLORS OF MEXICO Times vary, Fantasy Lab, fantasylablv. com.
LAS VEGAS MARATHON
6 a.m., Red Rock Canyon, vegas marathon.com
BLXST With Joyce Wrice, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticket master.com
JILUKA 7:30 p.m., Sinwave, dice.fm
K CAMP 7 p.m., the Portal at Area15, area15. com
MOJO JUJU 8 p.m., the Barbershop, thebarbershop lv.com
SIDEPIECE 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub. com
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: HALL OF FAME SERIES
4:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com
UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ALABAMA STATE
7:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, unlvtickets.com
UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
6:30 p.m., Cox Pavilion, unlvtickets.com
UNLV INVITATIONAL MADRIGAL/ CHAMBER CHOIR FESTIVAL
2:30 p.m., Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu
MONDAYS DARK
8 p.m., the Space, mondaysdark.com
J BOOG
7 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster. com
HIGH STEP SOCIETY With AYCE Orchestra, 8 p.m., Swan Dive, swandivelv.com
DJ E-ROCK
10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, taogroup.com
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TUESDAY NOV 05
WEDNESDAY NOV 06
EARLY MOODS
We’re still reeling from the first time we caught Early Moods at Dive Bar last April. The LA-based doom metal quintet had just released its full-length album A Sinner’s Past a month prior and were fully locked into the project’s grave-awakening ri age and Ozzy-esque vocals. Despite the show falling on a Sunday, it managed to summon an impressive crowd, full of patched denim-vested headbangers and fellow musicians. Now, after only a few months, Early Moods returns to rip on Sinwave’s stage for its Real Sinners Tour. Expect an even heavier set as they continue to carve their name into the modern doom metal scene with their Sabbath-leaning sound and unrelenting stage presence. 8 p.m., $13+, Sinwave, dice.fm –Gabriela Rodriguez
With The Glorious Sons, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com
CAKE
8 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster. com
CONTEMPORARY
EX-VOTOS: DEVOTION
BEYOND MEDIUM
Thru 11/23, times vary, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, unlv.edu
MURDA BEATZ
10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com
ADAM HUNTER
With Retha Jones, Ray Lau, Matthew Broussard, Jimmy McMurrin, 7 & 9:30 p.m., Comedy Cellar, ticketmaster. com
KRISTEN KEY
With Steve Caouette, Rudy Pavich, 8 p.m., Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, mgmgrand. mgmresorts.com
LIONEL RICHIE
8 p.m., & 11/8-11/9, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com
SUNAMI
With Ingrown, AWOL, Torena, 6 p.m., Eagle Aerie Hall, seetickets.us
MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF THE LAS VEGAS
ACADEMY: MUSIC EVERYWHERE
7 p.m., Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com
MAREN WADE
7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com
DJ IRIE
10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com
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For over 30 years, Matachines de Ciudad Juárez have kept cultural heritage alive through traditional dance
DANCE OF DEVOTION
BY GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ
PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS
The ability to trace your lineage back to its ancestral roots is powerful. And for over 30 years, the Matachines de Ciudad Juárez, also known as Danza del Carrizo, have been honoring and preserving this living link through dance.
Established in 1991 in North Las Vegas by the Perez family, this native Mexican and American dance group
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carries the cultural legacy of its ancestors and blends Indigenous rituals with Catholic tradition.
The performances—vivid portrayals of the eternal battle between good and evil—trace back to the Tarahumara and Apache tribes of Northern Mexico and the American Southwest. They’re a staple at religious festivals, community events and parades, and their passion for the matachine tradition is fierce, driven by a need to keep it alive for future generations.
It’s all rooted in movement, sound and storytelling. As the steady pulse of drums builds, dancers fall into formation. Feathered headdresses sway, brightly colored costumes and
the beaded nahuillas—rectangles of cloth that wrap around the dancers’ legs—shake with every step as they stand in their positions and the hand rattles settle down. A violin cuts through with a melody from the past as the group begins this dance of devotion, not only to the Virgin de Guadalupe, but also to their families and community.
Today, with over 50 members, Danza del Carrizo has become a symbol of cultural preservation and draws massive crowds no matter where their beat carries.
“I’ve had people come up and say that we inspire them to hold onto their tradition and be proud of being Hispanic or Indigenous,” says Adreana Perez, a third generation dancer. “We get a lot of admiration and appreciation.”
Adreana started dancing at age three, introduced by her father Jose Pilar Perez, who with his brothers had learned about the dance from his mother and original founder Ofelia Perez. She admits that although she’s been dancing her entire life, she didn’t understand its value until much later.
“Now, being a mother and being in my 40s, I learned how to appreciate how much tradition it holds,” she says, “It’s transitioned from dancing because my parents are making me, to now having a passion for it.”
Her son Andres Geronimo was in a way born into the Danza, given Adreana was practicing with the group up until her due date. And like his mother, he was inducted into the group at three years old as a dancer, and later grew into a drummer. Adreana’s youngest, Lozen, is soon to turn three years old and is also set to begin her dancing journey.
“In the womb, hearing the drums, feeling the steps … it’s something that gets transferred through the DNA. I guess … it’s in our blood,” says Adreana, whose siblings have also embraced the tradition.
Beyond its dedicated dancers, the heartbeat of the troupe resonates in its music. An integral part is Jesse
Ofelia Perez, left, and Jose Pilar Perez
Perez, whose hands have danced on the drumheads since he was a teen.
“Most of the drummers start with dancing,” he says. “My passion is the dance, but throughout the years, drummers come and go, so I jumped in.”
He’s been there since the early aughts of the Danza del Carrizo and tells stories of when his grandfather began dancing with the groups from the barrios of Juárez. Just like Adreana, he’d introduced his two daughters to the tradition, and they are both talented additions to the group. Today, he stands as one of the leaders of the group with his brother, Jose.
Though the Perez family forms the backbone of the group, many of the dancers joined after witnessing their performances at local events. The energy, cultural richness and powerful storytelling of the performance often leave audiences mesmerized. It’s common for spectators to approach the group after the dance, expressing their desire to join.
And for those who do, it’s a serious commitment. The group practices weekly during the main season from March through December 12—the Catholic holiday, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe—with a short break during the hot summer.
Their dedication doesn’t stop at
practice. They craft their own outfits out of commitment and respect for the tradition. Whether it’s hand-crafting elaborate feathered headdresses or stitching and beadwork, the dancers take pride in their self-made regalia, knowing that it reflects a deep connection to their heritage.
The Matachines de Ciudad Juárez will have it all on display during their Día de los Muertos grand finale performance, which will take place at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center on November 2. It’s a culmination of months of preparation and practice.
Even after they spend the day dancing around town at other holiday celebrations, their performance at Winchester is different.
The vibrant ofrendas adorned with marigolds, the scent of traditional Mexican food like tamales and champurrado and the anticipation of the crowd amp them up.
For over 30 years, Danza del Carrizo has been a fixture of the Día de los Muertos celebration. It’s a cultural touchstone that they look forward to being a part of every year.
“There’s certain times when we’re performing that you feel a chill in the back of your spine,” says Jesse. “That’s what I’m always looking forward to. ... It’s the spirit of the dance.”
The Matachines de Ciudad Juárez; (below) violinist Anabel Granados.
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LIBERTY, JUSTICE AND SAFETY FOR ALL
BY SHANNON MILLER
If you drop your mail ballot off at the Clark County Election Department in North Las Vegas, you’ll notice a chain-link fence around the building. It wasn’t there in 2020.
Clark County Registrar of Voters Lorena Portillo says it’s part of new security measures to better protect poll workers and election facilities in response to an uptick in threats nationwide.
“[With] security, we are aware of what we saw in 2020, therefore, we are prepping accordingly. We did have protests here at the department. They were not distracting or interrupting our process,” Portillo tells the Weekly
Her predecessor, Joe Gloria, resigned in late 2022, and at the time detailed to the Associated Press the harassment and threats he and his staff faced in the 2020 election.
Protesters with “stop the steal” signs and Trump flags stood 100 feet from his office door, some carrying weapons, as he and staff counted ballots. He also received messages saying things like, “We know where you live,” and “We know where your family sleeps.”
The anger and threats all stemmed from lies that the 2020 election was stolen. Those lies—which would go on to
fuel an armed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021—continue today, as Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance continue to falsely claim that Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election, and that the only way they’d lose in 2024 is if Democrats “cheat again.”
The claims have been repeatedly proven wrong in courts across the nation. But despite what the courts say, disinformation has already spread, prompting extremists to target election officials and infrastructure. Police and their state and federal partners are investigating incendiary devices that set fires to ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, which destroyed hundreds of ballots.
Another ripple effect of Trump and his allies’ lies was massive turnover of election officials across the state. According to the Nevada Secretary of State, clerks in 11 of Nevada’s 17 counties are new since 2020. At the time Gloria left office, more than half of the elections department within the secretary of state’s office had turned over since the 2020 election.
But there’s promising new blood in Nevada’s elections administrators. Portillo, who has worked for the Election Department since 1998 and assumed the role of registrar in March 2023, says the county has done extensive trainings for election workers, and that they and law enforcement are ready for any scenario that might come up.
Portillo says she cannot share security protocols for the 2024 general election. “But I can assure you, this election is just as important as any other election. We have definitely increased our presence, not only here at headquarters, but our conversations have been many,” she says.
In addition to the Clark
County Election Department’s public safety office fielding any reports of threats that come in, local officials are working with law enforcement at local, state and federal levels to ensure the security of election workers, and of voters, she adds.
After consulting with election officials and state leaders, Republican Governor of Nevada Joe Lombardo has announced that 60 members of the state’s National Guard will be activated to support state and local resources and law enforcement on Election Day.
“We do not expect that these personnel will need to be deployed,” Lombardo said in a statement. “As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety and preparedness on Election Day.”
Agencies will need to be extra vigilant this year, according to a bulletin issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security in early October. The bulletin warns that domestic extremists “with election-related grievances” could try to target political candidates, elected officials and public places during the election up through the inauguration in January.
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar tells the Weekly the bulletin was “something we’d been discussing already.”
“But we have a relationship through our partners at the Election Integrity Task Force to be able to address those situations,” Aguilar says.
Nevada’s Election Integrity Task Force is composed of federal, state and local law enforcement. “That collaboration exists through constant communication. And so, if a situation arose on this exact issue, the task force would be engaged,” Aguilar adds. Since he took office in 2023,
Aguilar’s office has stepped up to fill the gaping holes left in the wake of the 2020 election cycle. It has hired and trained new elections staff, including a team to investigate election integrity violation reports; implemented a top-down voter registration system for greater efficiency; and introduced a new text messaging campaign to communicate accurate information and to combat any disinformation that might spread. The office also worked with the Nevada Legislature to pass a law in 2023 making harassment, intimidation or use of force on election workers a felony punishable by a fine up to $5,000 and up to four years in prison.
Aside from an instance in 2023 where a letter with suspicious white powder was sent to his office, Aguilar says he hasn’t experienced harassment or threats this election cycle. He says that might be attributable to the new law. No arrests have been made based on that law, he adds.
While they may not be dealing with overt threats and harassment, Aguilar’s office is fielding a barrage of lawsuits based on unfounded claims about the 2024 election. Aguilar says his office is involved in 23 active lawsuits right now.
One of them, filed in September by the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and Nevada GOP, alleges that noncitizens are allowed to register to vote and are included on voter rolls. In a statement, Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald, who in the past has told rally crowds to “worship Donald Trump,” said the filing was about “preserving the integrity of our elections.”
But according to Aguilar, the claims are false and “only create distrust in our elections” as they move through the courts.
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have also stepped up to ensure that elections are being administered fairly. The ACLU of Nevada is leading a statewide Voter Protection Alliance made up of volunteers who are observing the polls and communicating with county staff and the Secretary of State should any issues arise.
“Our program is the largest it has been, because threats to democracy are so unparalleled versus years prior. We’ll have several hundred volunteers statewide, and I think we’ll have four or five dozen attorneys statewide that will also be participating in our program. For the first time ever, we’re going to be covering all 17 counties on Election Day. So every county will have at least one observer there,” says ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah.
The ACLU’s volunteer poll observers serve a dual purpose: to help ensure that people are able to vote without interference, and also to serve as monitors for election subversion threats.
Certifying election results has become politicized since 2020, as demonstrated when three of five Washoe County Commissioners, steeped in countywide beliefs in election conspiracy theories, initially voted against certifying primary election recount results in the 2024 primaries. At the federal level, Vance has said he would not have certified the 2020 election for Biden, if he were vice president at the time instead of Mike Pence. Such actions could set a precedent for 2024—and for 2029, if Vance is the sitting vice president.
“What it is likely going to be is, there’s going to be at least a few of these counties that simply say they’re not going to certify the results if they don’t like the results the way that they come out,” Haseebullah says. “We’re planning on bringing litigation quickly if that happens.”
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According to Aguilar and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, Nevada law makes canvassing election results, including recounts, by a certain date a mandatory legal duty. Voter Protection Alliance poll observers will also be looking out for any possible intimidation at the polls, Haseebullah adds. While Clark County says they’re not aware of any voter intimidation since 2020, it’s not unheard of. In Maricopa County a District Court judge granted the League of Women Voters of Arizona a temporary restraining order after a group encouraged people to watch ballot boxes in the 2022 midterms. Local and federal law enforcement received reports of people, some armed, watching the ballot boxes, with some voters alleging they were taking photos and videos and following voters, according to the Associated Press.
Clark County officials say anyone can call 702-455-2944 to report and get assistance with any harassment that might occur.
“Clark County works closely with local, state and federal authorities all year long on election safety. It remains a top priority as the [Election] Department has worked to enhance safety measures throughout the past four years because of our close partnership with law enforcement,” the county said in a statement.
Nevada o cials brace for legal contests in the wake of Election Day
PROTECTING THE PEOPLE’S VOTE
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar has a “bank of Mad Libs” ready for potential legal proceedings that may arise in the aftermath of November’s election.
“We’ve been working really hard with the attorney general ... and I have been very strategic about what legal pleadings we need to have pre-prepared,” Aguilar says.
The fallout traces back to the 2020 election when then-incumbent Donald Trump alleged President Joe Biden’s win was a matter of election interference, and that the election had been stolen from the Republicans through unfair means. Republicans took legal action nationwide, and now, if there is a repeat of the 2020 presidential results—if a party claims election interference—it’s just a matter of lling in the blanks on the already-planned out paperwork, the secretary said. He’s done it before.
In the lead up to the 2024 general election, Nevada Republicans joined their party members across the country and led a series of lawsuits against the state, with an e ort that truly kickstarted three months ahead of the June primary.
That March case alleged that Nevada was not living up to federal regulations, mandated by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, because it did not “maintain clean and accurate voter registration records.” The ling added that ve Nevada counties had “inordinately high voter registration rates.”
The claims were struck down in June by U.S. District Court Judge Cristina Silva, who supported dismissal of the case, but allowed for the Republican National Committee and Nevada GOP to try their case again with changes. When they did just that, Silva supported another dismissal in September for the same reasons, determining the plainti s lacked standing because the complaints were “too speculative.”
The team will have until November 1 to le an amended case.
While the lawsuits have not had much of the intended e ect, Aguilar says he still believes they’re an attempt at sowing disinformation.
“Some of those lawsuits, I don’t think, are being led in good faith,” he says.
“They’re being led to create that doubt among certain voter populations.”
When it comes to addressing misinformation—or “speculation,” as Silva referred to it—Aguilar says his o ce has been strategic and upfront about it. He even appreciates the opportunity for a lawsuit, because he views it as a method of dissuading falsehoods.
“I don’t mind being sued because it’s an ability to plead our case before a judge. As you’re pleading that case and you’re going before a judge, you’re also doing voter education,” Aguilar says. “And then for a judge to say the secretary of state’s decision-making in this process was the right thing helps justify the work that we’re doing.”
Looking to November and the months leading up to inauguration, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s o ce says he remains committed to ensuring that electoral votes are not held up or delayed.
“If there is a presidential election contest in Nevada, we will take appropriate action to ensure Nevada’s electoral votes are submitted to be counted in a timely manner,” spokesman John Sadler wrote in
“I don’t mind being sued because it’s an ability to plead our case before a judge. As you’re pleading that case and you’re going before a judge, you’re also doing voter education. For a judge to say the secretary of state’s decision-making in this process was the right thing helps justify the work that we’re doing.”
—Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar
a statement to the Weekly Aguilar and Ford have previously worked together to address legal issues in the wake of an election, collaborating after a dispute in this year’s primary. Washoe County commissioners refused to certify a recount of the June 11 primary, and the attorney general and secretary pursued action through the Nevada Supreme Court.
“I take serious the role of the attorney general’s o ce to defend Nevada’s elections against anyone who might try to delegitimize accurate election results or undermine a count of the people, and I will never hesitate to join the Secretary of State in protecting Nevada’s elections,” Ford said in a statement at the time.
The two commissioners who originally voted against certifying reversed their votes in a July 16 hearing, with Commissioner Michael Clark starting his statements with an apology to his constituents, “a heavy heart,” and the assertion that his vote came from “extreme duress.”
“I have been told that a failure to vote to certify this election could subject me to criminal prosecution and forfeiture of o ce,” Clark said at the hearing.
After the commissioners nally certied the vote, the Nevada Supreme Court ultimately declined to rule on the electoral controversy—a decision that left “legal uncertainty” on the table and contributed to “unfounded distrust in our elections,” Ford said in a statement to The Nevada Independent.
While Ford and Aguilar are both Democrats, the secretary said bipartisanship has been an essential part of this election cycle and all its preparation. Aguilar mentioned Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo as an integral part of election security.
The two worked together to enact Senate Bill 406 into law, which made it a felony to harass, threaten or intimidate election workers starting in October 2023. That harassment includes doxxing workers and their families, and at o site polling locations.
“We have a governor who formerly served as sheri , who understands the rule of law, and he understands the importance of election and poll worker protection,” Aguilar says.
Lombardo’s o ce did not reply to a request for comment.
2024 ELECTION VOTE
A BALLOT’S JOURNEY
Per Nevada law, counties must have secure processing of mail ballots. Curious how it works? The Clark County Election Department has provided this handy guide. Don’t forget, all mail ballots must be received by a county clerk or any official ballot drop box (see page 32). If you’re mailing your ballot, it must be mailed and postmarked on or before November 5. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/vote for more information about Election Day. Happy voting!
How mail ballot processing works in Clark County
2 SIGNATURE VERIFICATION
1 INTAKE
Mail ballot envelopes returned by voters are received by the Election Department for processing. Each is scanned and the signature on each envelope is captured.
The scanned signatures are reviewed by the Automatic Signature Recognition (ASR) program. Ballot envelopes with signatures that were not verified go to Manual Signature Verification, where bipartisan teams compare envelope signatures on file from the DMV or election registration forms.
4 TRAY INSPECTION
Tray Inspectors verify and audit trays of mail ballot envelopes with verified signatures. Audited ballot envelopes are logged and then brought to the Central Counting Board Area.
5 EXTRACTION AND INSPECTION
The mail ballot envelopes are opened, flattened and visually inspected to ensure the mail ballot voting instructions were followed and the ballot can be read by tabulation scanners. If a ballot has been damaged or marked in a way that may prevent the vote from being read by a scanner, bipartisan teams do Ballot Duplication, or create a new physical ballot.
3 SORTING & SEPARATING
Mail ballot envelopes are sorted to separate envelopes with a verified signature from those without. Envelopes with signatures that were verified through ASR or Manual Signature Verification move on to Tray Inspection and then Central Counting Board. Envelopes missing a signature or with a signature that cannot be matched to our records go to the Signature Cure.
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6
IMPRINTING
Ballots are imprinted with a unique number used to conduct a post-election tabulation audit called a risk-limiting audit (RLA).
7 TABULATION
Ballots are run through high-speed scanners that capture the selections made by voters. Any ballots that cannot be read by the scanner are logged and sent back to the Central Counting Board for duplication.
8
ADJUDICATION
Ballots that require adjudication due to an apparent overvote or an ambiguous mark on the ballot go to bipartisan teams of adjudicators to be resolved.
9
BALLOT STORAGE
After being scanned, ballots are put into boxes that are sealed and brought to a secure storage area. The sealed ballot boxes are retained for 22 months as required by law.
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ENDORSEMENTS QUICK REFERENCE
FEDERAL
President of the United States:
Kamala D. Harris (D)
United States Senate:
Jacky S. Rosen* (D)
Representative In Congress, District 1:
Dina Titus* (D)
Representative In Congress, District 3:
Susie Lee* (D)
Representative In Congress, District 4: Steven Horsford* (D)
STATE SENATE
District 01: Michelee “Shelly” Crawford (D)
District 03: Rochelle Nguyen* (D)
District 04: Dina Neal* (D)
District 05: Jennifer Atlas (D)
District 06: Nicole Cannizzaro* (D)
District 07: Roberta Lange* (D)
District 11: Dallas Harris* (D)
District 18: John Steinbeck (R)
District 19: No endorsement
STATE ASSEMBLY
District 01: Daniele Monroe-Moreno* (D)
District 02: Ron Nelsen (D)
District 03: Selena Elizabeth Torres* (D)
District 04: Ryan Hampton (D)
District 05: Brittney M. Miller* (D)
District 06: No endorsement
District 07: Tanya Flanagan (D)
District 08: Duy Nguyen* (D)
District 09: Steve Yeager* (D)
District 10: Venise L. Karris (D)
District 11: Cinthia Moore (D)
District 12: Max Carter II* (D)
District 13: Daniel Andrews (D)
District 14: Erica Mosca* (D)
District 15: Howard Watts* (D)
District 16: Cecelia González* (D)
District 17: Linda F. Hunt (D)
District 18: Venicia Considine* (D)
District 19: Thaddeus “Toby” Yurek* (D)
District 20: David Orentlicher* (D)
District 21: Elaine Marzola* (D)
District 22: Melissa Hardy* (R)
District 23: Danielle Gallant* (R)
District 28: Reuben D’Silva* (D)
District 29: Joe Dalia (D)
District 34: Hanadi Nadeem (D)
District 35: Sharifa Wahab (D)
District 36: No endorsement
District 37: Shea Backus* (D)
District 41: Sandra Jauregui* (D)
District 42: Tracy Brown-May* (D)
* = incumbent
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District A: Michael Naft* (D)
District B: Marilyn Kirkpatrick* (D)
District C: Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod (D)
District D: William McCurdy II* (D)
STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Seat C: Elissa Cadish*
Seat F: Patty Lee*
Seat G: Lidia Stiglich*
DISTRICT COURT JUDGES, EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Department 07: Danielle K. Pieper*
Department 14: Tina Talim*
Department 27: Terry Coffing
Department 29: Jacob Reynolds*
Family Division, Dept. C: Gregory G. Gordon*
Family Division, Dept. N: Paul M. Gaudet*
Family Division, Dept. O: Gina McConnell*
NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, BOARD OF REGENTS
District 01: Carlos D. Fernandez
District 04: Aaron Bautista
District 12: Amy J. Carvalho*
NEVADA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Member, State Board of Education, District 1: Tricia Braxton
Member, State Board of Education, District 3: Rene Cantu*
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
District A: Karl Catarata
District B: Eileen Eady
District C: Evelyn Garcia Morales*
District E: Kamilah Bywaters
MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
Mayor, City of Las Vegas: Shelley Berkley
Las Vegas City Council Ward 5: Shondra Summers-Armstrong
North Las Vegas City Council Ward 2:
Ruth Garcia Anderson*
Henderson Council Ward 2: No endorsement
Boulder City Council: Matt Fox*
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Henderson - Dept. 1: Sandy Allred DiGiacomo
Las Vegas - Dept. 2: Joseph S. Sciscento*
Las Vegas - Dept. 4: Triple endorsement
Jessica Smith-Peterson, Holly Stoberski
& Suzan Baucum
Las Vegas - Dept. 5: No endorsement
Las Vegas - Dept. 8: Dual endorsement of Amy Ferreira & Nancy Bernstein
North Las Vegas - Dept. 2: Jonathan Cooper
Ballot Questions
BALLOT QUESTION #1
(Modify the authorities of the Board of Regents): Our position: YES, support.
BALLOT QUESTION #2
(Revise certain terms within the Nevada Constitution related to disabilities): Our position: YES, support.
BALLOT QUESTION #3
(Allow for open primaries and ranked-choice voting): Our position: NO, oppose.
BALLOT QUESTION #4
(Remove language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment): YES, support.
BALLOT QUESTION #5
(Exempt child and adult diapers from sales tax): YES, support.
BALLOT QUESTION #6
(Make abortion access an individual right): YES, support.
BALLOT QUESTION #7
(Require voter ID): NO, oppose.
2024 ELECTION VOTE
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in
Focused on protecting first-time home buyers, including veterans and working families, from being excluded from the housing market.
Hey Nevadans, did you know that hundreds of millionsof dollars are available to help lower your energy bills?
Nevada’s State Energy Office has access to federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for energy efficiency programs. We want to help them get this money into your hands as fast and easily as possible.
This is a transformational opportunity that could give Nevadans the money they need to replace costly and energy intensive equipment in their homes and enable businesses to reduce operating costs by upgrading to modern, energy efficient equipment.
Our local team of 44 people based in Reno and Las Vegas is ready. We’ve already helped Nevada’s utilities implement and evaluate energy efficiency programs that have delivered 18.2 million kWh in lighting savings. In the last five years alone, DNV has delivered 42 projects saving nearly (a combined) 7 million kWh of energy.
At the end of the day, it comes down to trust. DNV knows Nevada and the state’s entire energy system.
Raise your voice! Share on X and Facebook that you’re ready for Nevada’s State Energy Office and DNV to deliver energy efficiency programs that bring you real, lasting benefits.
ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS & MAIL BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES
Election Day vote centers/mail ballot drop-off locations for Election Day (November 5): All vote centers are also mail ballot drop-off locations on November 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
* = Look for the Vote Center Event Tent in the parking lot.
Allegiant Stadium 3333 Al Davis Way
Dean Lamar Allen Elementary School
8680 W. Hammer Lane
Arroyo
Market Square* 7225 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy.
Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary School 4525 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
William H. Bailey Middle School 2500 N. Hollywood Blvd.
Blue Diamond Crossing Center* 4100 Blue Diamond Rd.
Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St.
Henry & Evelyn Bozarth Elementary School 7431 Egan Crest Dr.
Jim Bridger Middle School 2505 N. Bruce St.
B. Mahlon Brown Academy of International Studies 307 Cannes St. Bunkerville Community Center 150 Virgin St.
Lyal Burkholder Middle School 355 W. Van Wagenen St.
Ralph Cadwallader Middle School 7775 Elkhorn Rd.
Cambridge Recreation Center 3930 Cambridge St.
Clark County Fairgrounds 1301 Whipple Ave.
Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Lane
College of Southern Nevada - Henderson Campus 700 College Dr.
College of Southern Nevada - North Las Vegas Campus
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
College of Southern Nevada - West Charleston Campus
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Coronado High School
1001 Coronado Center Dr.
Francis H. Cortney Junior High School 5301 E. Hacienda Ave.
David M. Cox Elementary School 280 Clark Dr.
Craig Ranch Regional Park* 628 W. Craig Rd.
Brian & Teri Cram Middle School 1900 W. Deer Springs Way
Deer Springs Town Center* 640 E. Deer Springs Way
Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary School 1900 S. Lisa Lane
Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Rd.
Desert Oasis High School 6600 W. Erie Ave.
Desert Pines High School 3800 Harris Ave.
Desert Vista Community Center 10360 Sun City Blvd.
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School 1960 Ferrell St.
D.L. “Dusty” Dickens Elementary School 5550 Milan Peak St.
John Dooley Elementary School 1940 Chickasaw Dr.
Doolittle Community Center
1950 J St.
East Las Vegas Community Center
250 N. Eastern Ave.
East Las Vegas Library 2851 E. Bonanza Rd.
Eldorado High School 1139 N. Linn Lane
Robert & Sandy Ellis Elementary School 3200 Artella Ave.
Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School 9525 W. Maule Ave.
Victoria Fertitta Middle School 9905 W. Mesa Vista Ave.
Clifford O. Pete Findlay Middle School 333 W. Tropical Pkwy.
Mark L. Fine Elementary School 6635 W. Cougar Ave.
Robert L. Forbuss Elementary School 8601 S. Grand Canyon Dr.
Doris French Elementary School 3235 E. Hacienda Ave.
Gallery at Sunset 1300 W. Sunset Rd.
Fay Galloway Elementary School 701 Skyline Rd.
Judy & John Goolsby Elementary School 11175 W. Desert Inn Rd.
R. Guild Gray Elementary School 2825 S. Torrey Pines Dr.
Green Valley High School 460 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd.
Keith & Karen Hayes Elementary School 9620 W. Twain Ave.
Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St.
Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd.
Historic Fifth Street School 401 S. Fourth St.
Hollywood Recreation Center 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.
Indian Springs Community Center 715 W. Gretta Lane
Walter Johnson Junior High School 7701 Ducharme Ave.
Duane D. Keller Middle School 301 N. Fogg St.
Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School 231 Bailey Island Dr.
Martha P. King Elementary School 888 Adams Blvd.
K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts 2400 Atlantic St.
Las Vegas Athletic ClubDecatur* 6050 N. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas Athletic ClubRainbow* 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St. (validated parking)
Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Hwy.
Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School 4410 S. Juliano Rd.
Justice Myron E. Leavitt Middle School 4701 Quadrel St.
Walter V. Long Elementary School 2000 S. Walnut Rd.
J.E. Manch Elementary School 4351 N. Lamont St.
Jack & Tery Mannion Middle School 155 E. Paradise Hills Dr.
Ernest May Elementary School 6350 W. Washburn Rd.
Meadows Mall 4300 Meadows Lane
John F. Mendoza Elementary School 2000 S. Sloan Lane
Mesquite Jimmie Hughes Campus 150 N. Yucca St.
Bob Miller Middle School 2400 Cozy Hill Circle
Mirabelli Community Center 6200 Hargrove Ave.
Moapa Recreation & Community Center 1340 E. State Hwy. 168
Moapa Tribal Administration Building 1 Lincoln St.
Moapa Valley Community Center 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.
Irwin & Susan
Molasky Junior High School 7801 W. Gilmore Ave.
Mario C. & Joanne Monaco Middle School 1870 N. Lamont St.
William K. Moore Elementary School 491 N. Lamb Blvd.
Mountain Crest Community Center 4701 N. Durango Dr.
Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd.
Mountain’s Edge Regional Park* 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy.
Nellis Crossing Shopping Center* 1250 S. Nellis Blvd.
Nevada State University 1300 Nevada State Dr.
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North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
Mike O’Callaghan Middle School 1450 Radwick Dr.
Thomas O’Roarke Elementary School 8455 O’Hare Rd.
D’Vorre & Hal Ober Elementary School 3035 Desert Marigold Ln.
Paradise Recreation and Community Center 4775 S. McLeod Dr.
Parkdale Recreation and Senior Center 3200 Ferndale St.
Pearson Community Center 1625 W. Carey Ave.
Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Dr.
Rancho High School 1900 Searles Ave.
Doris Reed Elementary School 2501 Winwood St.
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Sandy Valley School 1420 E. Pearl Ave.
Anthony Saville Middle School 8101 N. Torrey Pines Dr.
Jack Lund Schofield Middle School 8625 Spencer St.
Steve Schorr Elementary School 11420 Placid St.
Searchlight Community Center 200 Michael Wendell Way
Marvin M. Sedway Middle School 3465 Englestad St.
Shadow Ridge High School 5050 Brent Ln.
Silver Springs Recreation Center 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy.
Silverado Ranch Community Center 9855 Gilespie St.
Eva G. Simmons Elementary School 2328 Silver Cloud Dr.
Solera at Anthem Community Center 2401
Somersworth Dr.
Josh Stevens Elementary School 550 Dave Wood Circle
Stupak Community Center 251 W. Boston Ave.
Sun City Aliante Community Center 7390 Aliante Pkwy.
Sun City Anthem Community Center 2450 Hampton Rd.
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center
2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Sun City Mesquite 1350 Flat Top Mesa Dr.
Theron L. Swainston Middle School 3500 W. Gilmore Ave.
Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School
5800 W. Pyle Ave.
Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies 9400 W. Gilmore Ave.
Thunderbird Family Sports Complex* 6105 N. Durango Dr.
R.E. Tobler Elementary School 6510 W. Buckskin Ave.
UNLV Lied Library 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Valley High School 2839 S. Burnham Ave.
Vegas Verdes Elementary School 4000 El Parque Ave.
Veterans Memorial Community Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Dr.
Walnut Recreation Center 3075 N. Walnut Rd.
Gene Ward Elementary School 1555 E. Hacienda Ave.
West Career and Technical Academy 11945 W. Charleston Blvd.
West Flamingo Senior Center 6255 W. Flamingo Rd.
Whitney Recreation Center 5712 Missouri Ave.
Louis Wiener Junior Elementary School 450 E. Eldorado Lane
Wendell P. Williams Elementary School 1030 J St.
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Dr.
Eva M. Wolfe Elementary School 4027 W. Washburn Rd.
C.W. Woodbury Middle School 3875 E. Harmon Ave.
Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary School 3955 Timberlake Dr.
Mail ballot drop-off locations for the 2024 General Election:
Through November 5 (Election Day), any Clark County voter may drop off voted mail ballots in person at any of the offices listed (check dates and hours below).
Clark County Election Department 965 Trade Dr. 10/21-10/24, 10/2811/1 & 11/4, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 11/5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Boulder City Hall 401 California Ave. 10/21-10/24, 10/28-10/31 & 11/4, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. 10/21-10/25, 10/2811/1 & 11/4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 11/5, 7 a.m.7 p.m.
Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St. 10/21-10/24, 10/28-10/31 & 11/4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 11/5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mesquite City Hall 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. 10/21-10/24, 10/28-10/31, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.; 11/1, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
North Las Vegas City Hall 2250
Las Vegas Blvd. N. 10/21-10/24, 10/28-10/31 & 11/4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 11/5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
IN THE NEWS
“We have spent the last few years, the county spent a ton of money building places where people can be housed, developing services, and so now we’re in a perfect position to kind of bring everybody together using law enforcement (and) with that Supreme Court decision to really encourage people to come forward. … Now, we have the resources to take care of the problem.”
The Golden Knights host the Utah Hockey Club at 7 p.m. on
HOT SHOT
Calgary Flames defenseman Brayden
Pachal (94) and Vegas
Golden Knights center
Nicolas Roy (10) chase the puck at T-Mobile Arena on October 28.
The Knights defeated the Flames 6-0.
(Wade Vandervort/Sta )
—Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom regarding his proposed ordinance making it a misdemeanor to lie down, sleep or store property in public spaces.
BY THE NUMBERS
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The When We Were Young Festival has announced hometown band Panic! At the Disco will headline its fourth installment taking place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on October 18, 2025. After disbanding in 2023, the band will return home to Vegas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by performing the album in its entirety. Also on the lineup are headliners Blink-182 as well as Weezer, The Offspring and Knocked Loose. Tickets go on sale to the public at 2 p.m. November 1 at whenwewereyoungfestival.com. –Staff
That’s how many members Culinary Workers Union Local 226 is mobilizing for its political program, which aims to knock on more than 900,000 doors and talk to more than 130,000 voters by the end of Election Day. The union, which has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, recently launched a “Trump is for Trump” digital billboard campaign with 15 billboards in Las Vegas and more in Reno.
Nevada Supreme Court tosses GOP lawsuit over ballot postmarks
The Nevada Supreme Court has affirmed that mail ballots received by November 8, three days after Election Day, must be counted even if they don’t include a postmark.
The Republican National Committee—along with the Nevada GOP, the presidential campaign of Republican Donald Trump and Washoe County resident Scott Johnston—joined the original lawsuit against Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar to stop the practice.
After failing to convince a Carson City District Court judge, the group of Republicans filed the appeal to the state’s Supreme Court.
“Rejecting timely mail ballots because of postal service omissions cuts against the strong public interest in exercising the right to vote,” the Supreme Court wrote in its decision. “The RNC
presented no evidence or allegations that counting mail ballots without postmarks … would be subject to voter fraud.”
Nevada law already allowed mail ballots received three days after the election to be counted if “the date of the postmark” could not be determined. The Republicans argued that the law did not extend to mail ballots without a postmark.
The Supreme Court cited the testimony of then-Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, D-Las Vegas, who sponsored the bill establishing the three-day rule, to reject the Republicans’ argument.
“To the extent that there were envelopes that were not postmarked or the postmark was illegible, smudged or otherwise damaged … any of those that came in within that same period of time would be counted,”
Frierson, now the United States attorney for the District of Nevada, said in 2021.
While the U.S. Postal Service does not typically postmark every piece of mail, it does require it for mailed ballots. However, the USPS inspector general’s office found in July that personnel at 47% of audited processing facilities did not know the policy, leading to some ballots not being postmarked.
Aguilar’s office wrote in a statement that the ruling would allow Nevada’s elections to continue uninterrupted.
“The United States Postal Service has committed to timely delivery of all mail ballots this election, but our office is encouraging voters to bring their ballot to any official county ballot drop box location to ensure their vote is received before the deadline,” the office wrote. –Kyle Chouinard
Las Vegas Marathon impact
Motorists and transit riders should plan for extra travel time on November 3 near the Las Vegas Marathon route, as cars and buses will not be able to cross Charleston Boulevard from Summerlin to Downtown Las Vegas from approximately 3 a.m. until 1 p.m. The inaugural marathon begins at 6 a.m. and runs in the eastbound travel lanes of Charleston, ending at Fremont Street Experience. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada will detour 23 of its 39 transit routes to accommodate the event. A downloadable PDF of transit route detours is available at rtcsnv.com/detours. –Staff
Nolan Hernandez was just age 4 when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer, in 2021.
He began intense chemotherapy treatment at Summerlin Hospital, but his parents were told two months later that it wouldn’t be enough to save him.
As they recalled their family’s experience traveling out of state for care, the Hernandez family stood upon the grounds of what will one day become Southern Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital.
“It took a lot of work for us to do this battle alone because we were not close to home, and just the financial toll that comes with such a journey,” Nelly Hernandez told the crowd. “To be able to offer Nevada and families the services they need to take care of their children would make a huge difference in helping them financially and emotionally.”
Intermountain Health announced the future site of Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital, which will be located near the UNLV Harry Reid Technology Park off Sunset Road. The university will partner with Intermountain Health to complete it, but Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft—whose district the children’s hospital will be built in—said it’s a multijurisdictional effort between Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson and the state.
Planning for the hospital’s design, clinical activities and workforce development has already begun, but Brad Gillman, a spokesperson with Intermountain Health, told the Las Vegas Sun that a price tag has yet to be set. They hope to break ground in late 2025 and have it done by 2030, they added. –Grace Da Rocha
The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural A airs is debuting its latest exhibit next month: a look at the winding, treacherous but extremely historical Old Spanish Trail and its signi cance in Nevada.
“The Old Spanish Trail: Connecting a Network of Paths” will open November 15 at the Nevada State Museum and run until May 12. The exhibit’s illustrated wall panels, textiles and artifacts tell the fascinating story of the trade route and pack mule trail between New Mexico and Los Angeles. “It’s pretty amazing, and a lot of people don’t know about it,” said Josef Diaz, curator of history and material culture at the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. “We focus so much on contemporary culture here in Las Vegas—the show girls and gambling and casinos—and that all has its place, but our roots go back so much further (and) deeper. First with the Paiute, and then the Old Spanish Trail. This is how we got our name, Las Vegas, ‘the meadows.’ ”
Built on a network of crude mule paths and footpaths through Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Southern Nevada, the Old Spanish Trail was established in 1829 by Mexican trader Antonio Armijo, and traversed by a caravan of a few dozen men and 100 mules.
It’s important to note that much of the dangerous path, spanning 2,700 miles, connected already-existing trade routes founded by Native Americans, said Diaz, who added that Native slaves were counted among the commodities traded by Spanish colonials.
“This is the first time we’ve told the story at this museum, and it’s a story that many people don’t realize happened here in Nevada,” Diaz said. “It’s an exhibit that is quite large, and it’s never been done here in Nevada. So I think it will give people a wonderful opportunity to take a peek of Las Vegas’ really early, early history.”
People traveling the Old Spanish Trail were very devout, and carried rosaries and other religious icons like this traveling retablo, or Spanish wood icon that depicts a religious image or saint. It’s the sort of trinket a traveler may have pulled out in times of prayer, according to Diaz.
The Nevada State Museum Las Vegas location is at Springs Preserve in the western valley. It’s open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Admission for Nevada residents is $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children ages 3 to 17. Admission for out-of-state visitors is $18.95 and $10.95 for adults and children, respectively. Admission is free for museum members.
The exhibit includes pots and other cooking utensils that were used on the Old Spanish Trail, including this copper chocolatera pot. “Oftentimes, they would drink either a coffee or chocolate along the trail,” Diaz said.
Visitors to the exhibit will have the opportunity to see relics from the time of the Old Spanish Trail’s origin, including an ornate cross, 19th-century maps, traveling gear and much more. Catch the Nevada State Museum’s newest attraction to learn about the Old Spanish Trail, and how one of the most important trails in the region became one of the least widely known in the U.S. overall.
“I think it’s going to be a rich exhibit with lots of material culture to help illustrate that story,” Diaz said. “And I think that’s what’s going to make this exhibit really unique and special.”
Textiles were a common New Mexico export in the 19th century, and items associated with the weaving tradition—such as this spinning wheel— are available for viewing at the exhibit. “We have a spinning wheel that is from New Mexico, that would have been used to produce local Rio Grande blankets that date to about 1800, maybe 1825,” Diaz said.
TOP FUN MAVERICKS
The cast of Miss Behave’s Mavericks (Courtesy/Chase Stevens)
Miss Behave ’s wild, unpredictable variety show returns to Downtown Vegas
while miraculously allowing for the crowd/performer interactions that made the tight-quarters Mavericks such giddy fun.
MISS BEHAVE’S MAVERICKS
Wednesday-Sunday, 7 p.m., $35-$99. Plaza Showroom, mavericksdtlv.com.
BY GEOFF CARTER
A few years ago, Miss Behave shared one of the secrets behind what she does with the Weekly. “A good, old-fashioned variety show is fast and punchy,” she said, “and only running it is really running it.”
Meaning: When you see the return of Miss Behave’s Mavericks—her good, old-fashioned variety show, now in residence inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino’s beautifully-restored 53-year-old showroom—you’re getting something that even Miss Behave, born Amy Saunders, can’t necessarily predict. The show will change over time as different world-class performers swap in and out of the program. The show will even change from night to night, as different audiences respond to what they’re seeing on stage. (One of Saunders’ opening lines, my favorite: “If you like what you’re seeing up here, tell your face.”)
And “running it” means something different in the show’s new room, something better. When Mavericks opened at Cheapshot in 2022, it had a New York feel: tight quarters, a clubby vibe. The Plaza Mavericks brings a classic variety tradition back to the Vegas showroom, and while some of its current performers are returnees— notably the outrageous burlesque performers Julie Atlas Muz and Tanya Gagne, magnificent singer Trice Be Phantom Magnetiq, and the statuesque, waterproof dancer Alexandria Beauregard—the bigger space allows for spectacle that simple wasn’t possible before,
For example: At the media premiere of Mavericks earlier this month, Saunders introduced the Green Valley High School Marching Band, who marched into the showroom playing Bruce Channel’s “Hey! Baby.” Then they backed an Elvis tribute artist (Matt Lewis) as he sang “If I Can Dream.” That may never happen again; it may happen 10 more times. Miss Behave won’t know until she runs it. I don’t want to give too much away about the Plaza Mavericks, except to say that if you’ve seen the show before, you’ll still love it, and if you haven’t seen it yet, the show’s producers and the Plaza are making it easy for you to check out this funny, raunchy, eye-popping variety spectacular for the first time. General admission tickets begin at a reasonable $49, with tickets for locals as low as $35. There are no ticket fees and show parking is always free. (Though, before you enter the showroom, I advise you to stop at the casino’s cashier, change some bills for a bunch of singles, and wad them up. You’ll see why.)
What you get for that money is a hell of a lot. Again, I don’t want to share spoilers—one of Mavericks’ biggest joys is its “what the hell was that?” factor—but if you’re looking for value, any show that features the aforementioned performers, plus drag hand-balancer Scarlett Business, contortionist TJ Santiago, the comedic ballet of Bella Schleiker, the juggling of Christopher Stoinev, and the host’s own sharp, fast-talking comedy and “lazy sword swallowing,” is worth at least what you’d pay for a big-budget Strip production. Even more so, arguably, because unlike those Strip productions, the probability of fresh surprises in every performance of Mavericks is high. Get down to the Plaza and run with it.
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CONCOURS November 1-3, times and prices vary with exhibition tickets starting at $100. Wynn, lasvegasconcours.com
Wynn continues to evolve luxury auto weekend Concours Las Vegas
BY BROCK RADKE
Last fall, when every Las Vegas Strip resort was doing everything it could to welcome the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Wynn Las Vegas used the second edition of its Concours auto show to kick off 10 days of programming it called Ultimate Race Week.
“It was an ambitious calendar of events that ran straight through the following weekend, after the conclusion of the race. Our goal was to make Wynn the epicenter of activity that week,”
Brian Gullbrants, COO North America, Wynn Resorts, said via email.
The iconic luxury resort helped set the standard for F1 in Las Vegas, but this year, Wynn has chosen to decouple the events. “There’s a lot to do in the city in November, and it’s a lot to expect that our guests stay in Las Vegas for such a long duration of time,” Gullbrants explained.
“Splitting ... allows guests more options and flexibility based on personal preferences. It may be something we re-assess in future years, but for 2024 and 2025, we’ve elected to keep them separate in hopes that our guests can
attend both unique events with a short break in between stays.”
Concours has been enhanced this year to attract returning auto enthusiasts and newcomers, with events set for November 1-3 at Wynn Golf Club, along the Strip and at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The main event is the auto showcase on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at Wynn’s exclusive golf club, featuring many of the world’s most luxurious and rare cars in five categories of display: Concours d’Elegance, Speed, Culture, Innovation, and Ultra-Luxury and Coach Built. Last year’s Best of Show winners were a 1935 Duesenberg and a 1969 Lamborghini, and this year’s lineup will include autos by Pagani, Bentley, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and more.
The Sunday morning motorcade Tour d’Elegance on the Strip will feature some of the winners, and new to Concours this year is Sunday’s day-long op-
portunity for guests to race elite supercars and GT race cars at the Speedway, in partnership with Dream Racing.
“We are always seeking ways to keep things fresh and exciting for guests,” Gullbrants said.
“Each year our goal will be to revitalize the weekend with supplemental offerings that complement the marquee events. Dream Racing is a great example of that, and a partnership we look forward to fostering in future years.”
Like the Las Vegas Grand Prix—returning for its second year November 21-23—Concours is certainly geared toward a specific audience and a group of Vegas visitors ready to spend for unique experiences. And it appears that Wynn is looking forward to continuing the event’s evolution deeper in that direction. Another new element, Gullbrants noted, is introducing the International Chief Judge Advisory Group, a popular format used at other respected car shows around the world.
“It’s important that we listen to those attending and participating to keep things fresh and exciting year after year,” he said. “We want the event to evolve, elevate and consistently include the best of the best automobiles and museum pieces. We’re proud of what will be offered in 2024, and look forward to making things bigger and better as the event continues to grow.”
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FOOD & DRINK
STELLAR SERVICE AND STUFFED BURGERS
Station Casinos debuts its Seventy Six tavern in North Las Vegas
BY BROCK RADKE
Cassandra Northwick is the executive chef for the small properties division at Station Casinos, which means she’s leading culinary operations for all 10 Wildfire Casino locations spread across the Valley, as well as Henderson spots Barley’s and The Greens. Those are mostly gaming-focused establishments, whereas the company’s familiar locals’ casinos offer an elevated overall experience.
With the new Seventy Six tavern brand—also under Northwick’s supervision—Station is moving in a new and different direction.
“We have everything from an ultra-lux resort with Durango to the local Wildfires, but we hadn’t really tapped into the local tavern,” she says. “For a lot of locals, you get off work and you want to go somewhere and have a drink and know your bartender, and have them know what you like. It gives you that relaxed, comfortable neighborhood feel.”
Valley residents certainly have an established level of comfort at their nearest Station Casinos property, but the intimacy of a neighborhood tavern is something else—a feeling that Seventy Six is trying to capture.
The first location made its debut earlier this month at Lamb and Centennial in North Las Vegas, open every day around the clock with happy hour specials offered twice daily, from 3 to 7 p.m. and 3 to 7 a.m. There are just 15 bar-top gaming machines, 20 beers on tap, hi-def TVs for Golden Knights and football games, and a variety of seating options for solo guests or big or small groups.
“We don’t have all the big fancy bells and whistles,” says Northwick, who’s been with Station for eight years. “But you can sit down and have a conversation … and we can really get to know you. You can sit down at a progressive machine with your friend or significant other and have an experience together with a group, but we
also recognize this is more of a solo experience for a lot of people.”
And while you might not characterize the Seventy Six experience as flashy, the food is designed to wow you, even while hitting those familiar bar-food notes. Northwick boldly proclaims the tavern is serving “probably the best wings in the Valley,” never frozen, always fresh cooked in-house ($14). Tenders ($12), ahi tuna nachos ($16) on wonton chips with sriracha aoli and avocado, firecracker shrimp ($13) and fried chicken street tacos ($12) bolster the appetizer selection.
Burgers grab the spotlight on the main menu, which also includes salads, flatbreads, fish and chips ($16) and Philly-style ($14) or French dip-style ($16) steak sandwiches.
“Chef Danny Wilkins and I worked on this menu really hard. You’ll see the classics, but we twisted them a little in a lot of places,” Northwick says. “We have a Cowboy burger, but instead of onion rings, there are fried poblano rings on it, so it’s just a little bit different.”
That burger ($15) is also stuffed with cheddar cheese—and topped with crispy bacon and house-made barbecue aioli—which signifies another twisty trend on the menu. There’s a version of the suddenly prominent French onion burger ($15), and it’s similarly stuffed with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions.
“When we did friends and family [preview dinners], that was one of the top three dishes. They just absolutely loved it,” she says.
Perhaps prioritized above the environment and the food and drinks is the customer service, always a hallmark of Station Casinos venues.
“It’s one of the things we hang our hat on,” Northwick says. “We all worked really hard to get to this level and that’s a big difference between us and a lot of local taverns, getting that local experience with Station guest service.”
The second location in Aliante is scheduled to open in early 2025, and locals can expect more expansion coming soon. “We’re just very excited about this venture and it’s been an amazing, fun experience,” Northwick says. “I’ve opened restaurants with the company … but none of us have done a tavern before, so we’re very excited to see how our locals respond.”
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SPORTS
Hometown basketball star
D.J. Thomas stays loyal to UNLV
BY MIKE GRIMALA
D.J. Thomas is a young man with options. As one of the best point guards in the nation— and one with three years of college eligibility remaining—the UNLV star could have chosen to enter the transfer portal over the summer and hand-picked his next destination. Big crowds, bigger TV audiences and a guaranteed path to the NCAA Tournament were his for the taking.
And he could have gotten a lot of money for his trouble.
So why is Thomas still in Las Vegas, wearing a Scarlet and Gray practice jersey with a huge smile on his face as he helps his UNLV team prepare for the upcoming season? Why not Gonzaga, or Houston, or Duke, or some other program with deep pockets?
According to Thomas, the answer is pretty simple.
“A lot of people wonder why I chose UNLV,” he says. “Everyone asks about the NIL and the money and stuff. I don’t really care about that.”
That’s a boon for UNLV, which is positioned to compete for a Mountain West title this season with Thomas running the show. Without him? That would have been a disaster for a program that is 12 years
Age: 19
Class: Sophomore
removed from its most recent NCAA berth and now entering its fourth year under head coach Kevin Kruger.
Thomas earned Mountain West Co-Freshmen of the Year honors for his play in 2023-24, which saw him start all 34 games (the only UNLV player to do so) and average 13.6 points and 5.1 assists, both team highs. In the MWC tournament, he scored 29 points in an overtime loss to San Diego State.
But losing Thomas wouldn’t have just been about erasing his production from the lineup—it would have dealt a spiritual blow to the program as well, considering Thomas is a second-generation UNLV baller and a local highschool hero. His father, Dedan Thomas, played under Jerry Tarkanian from 1991 to 1994, and D.J. played his prep ball at
2023-24 stats: 34 games, 13.6 points, 5.1 assists, 44.9 FG%, 36.2 3FG%
NBA comparison: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
How he spent his offseason: “I feel like I’ve gotten stronger, a lot quicker. My shot has improved a lot. I feel like I’ve gotten smarter; I have a year under my belt, so I feel a lot more comfortable going into this year.”
Favorite restaurant: Pho Saigon
Biggest college rival: Donovan Dent, New Mexico guard
Can he dunk at 6-foot-1?: “Absolutely.”
Goal for 2024-25: “Win the Mountain West conference. That’s the most important thing for us.”
Liberty, where he led the Patriots to a state championship in 2022.
Thomas has been attending games at the Thomas & Mack Center since before he can remember. His father filled him with stories about Tark and J.R. Rider and the great UNLV teams of the 1990s.
Because of Thomas’ bond with the program, the prospect of leading the Scarlet and Gray back to the NCAA Tournament is personal.
“Last year, that first game walking out the tunnel and just looking around, I was born and raised here, so it was just crazy,” Thomas says. “So surreal. Just knowing my dad walked out that same tunnel, too, that was crazy. Seeing him in the stands with that big smile on his face, it was great. It was a great feeling.”
That’s a player you can’t let walk out the door.
Kruger says he and his staff have shifted their focus from recruiting the portal to player retention, with an eye toward building the kind of continuity the coaches believe wins in March. Keeping Thomas around to serve as UNLV’s go-to guy was obviously the most important piece of that puzzle.
Though Thomas says money isn’t everything, he is earning six figures this year at UNLV, as he did last year, through name, image and likeness sponsorship deals. He could have made a lot more by transferring, but he says he never entertained the idea in any serious way, due to his legacy at UNLV and the relationship he has built with the coaching staff.
Kruger has known the Thomas family for years and began recruiting D.J. when he was a freshman at Liberty. Thomas trusts his coach, and he understands money can’t buy that kind of relationship.
“I didn’t really have any intent or thought of leaving. I feel like staying at UNLV and having these coaches, they have my best interest at heart. They’ve been putting me in position to succeed, so I didn’t really have any thoughts of leaving.”
Nothing is guaranteed in college basketball. Thomas could choose to transfer after this season after all. He could decide to go pro and enter the NBA Draft. He could end up as a four-year superstar, leading his hometown team back to NCAA Tournament glory. Again, he’s got options.
For now, for D.J. Thomas, it’s UNLV.
LATINA BUSINESSES ‘MAKING THIS COUNTRY EVEN GREATER’
BY KATIE ANN MCCARVER VEGAS INC STAFF
Las Vegas native Ivette Barajas started her career in banking, which she said ultimately laid a strong foundation for her to eventually become an entrepreneur.
Barajas recalled a time during that career when she went to a junior high school to teach financial literacy but was unable to garner the same amount of respect or attention from students—predominantly minorities—as her male, white counterpart.
When she asked the students why that was, one of them admitted he assumed her colleague was her boss.
“I think that kind of broke my heart a little bit, because I thought, this is kind of sad for me to see,” said Barajas, who is Latina. “They don’t know—maybe they don’t see a lot of people like them in these roles, in these positions. That (representation), to me, is extremely important.”
Barajas would go on to co-found MIKBAR Construction, a general contractor. Being a woman in construction can be tough, she said, but it’s also extremely rewarding to challenge expectations and prove that anyone can do a job with the right tools, and ultimately pave the way for other women.
“Often I was the only woman in the room, and definitely the only Latina in the room,” Barajas said of her financial career. “But one thing that
I’ve learned is … your skills are transferable. And no matter what you do, whether it’s problem solving, communication or project management, these abilities can adapt to any industry. And so leveraging those skills to really showcase your capabilities and develop your career is extremely important.”
According to a recently released and first-ofits-kind Latina GDP Report by Bank of America, Latina GDP in the U.S. grew at nearly three times the rate of non-Hispanic GDP between 2010 and 2021, from $661 billion to $1.3 trillion.
The economic contribution of Latinas in that same period grew over 50%, per the report. Ultimately, Latina GDP in 2021 was greater than the entire economy of Florida.
“I think this is a big awakening to see that the significant impact that the Latina population has is growing in numbers,” said Wendy Franco, senior vice president and business banking market executive at Bank of America. “And it’s very, very powerful … I think it’s significant enough to raise some eyebrows, and for people to really start listening around the impact that this community has.”
Franco, who manages business banking for Bank of America in Nevada, said Latina-owned businesses are growing at a quicker rate in the Silver State than in others.
Peter Guzman, president of the Las Vegas
Latin Chamber of Commerce, said three out of every five new businesses that have opened in Las Vegas over the past three to five years have been Hispanic-owned.
“There’s a built-in sense of entrepreneurship in Hispanic households,” Guzman said. “These folks come from chaotic countries, and they make it to America, where we have these things set up in place to help entrepreneurs, and they thrive in it.”
The number of Hispanic females with a bachelor’s degree also grew more than 100% between 2010 and 2021, according to the Bank of America report, a statistic which Guzman said would only position Latinas for even greater success in the future.
“The big story is they’re here contributing,” he said. “They’re here making this country even greater. And they’re successful, and the country is going to be successful because of it—not in spite of it.”
It’s important that people understand the tremendous impact of this community on the economy, Franco said, so they can provide it with the necessary tools to continue growing. Women entrepreneurs need to have trustworthy relationships with people that are going to accelerate their growth, she added.
If that impact is going to flourish and become multigenerational, it’s imperative that resources are available, Franco said.
“I feel like these numbers are going to continue to grow and significantly outpace where we are now in the future,” she said. “And when I think about the small-business sector specifically, I think there are opportunities for this community to have more access to capital and (expertise) that previously hasn’t been available for them.”
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Rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, head-on collisions, sideswipes, single-vehicle accidents, rollovers, and multi-vehicle pileups are common types of car accidents, often caused by distracted or reckless driving.
Why should I call an attorney after a collision?
If you’re injured, or if there’s signi cant damage, or if liability is unclear after a collision, you should contact an attorney. Lawyers can help protect your rights, navigate insurance negotiations and ensure you’re fairly compensated.
How does Nevada’s at-fault insurance system impact accident claims?
In Nevada’s at-fault system, the responsible driver must cover damages. Establishing fault is crucial, and legal representation helps navigate insurance claims to ensure fair compensation.
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VEGAS INC NOTES
Spotlighting the best in business
Marker Trax hired Russell Byrd as vice president of product. A 30year gaming and technology veteran, Byrd joins the company to oversee development and management of its product portfolio, including the B2C brand Moolah Play. He has been instrumental in launching and optimizing product lines for major industry players, including Electronic Arts, Scientific Games and Aristocrat.
Bailey Kennedy managing partner John Bailey and partners Dennis Kennedy, Joshua Dickey and Joseph Liebman have been selected as Benchmark Litigation Stars in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation, assessments for which are conducted through a comprehensive interview process with legal professionals, dispute resolution experts and their clients.
Kim Small, CEO of Signs of HOPE (Healing, Options, Prevention and Education), a nonprofit dedicated to those a ected by sexual violence and exploitation, announced the appointment of Verna (Vee) Gri n-Tabor to the organization’s board of directors. Gri n-Tabor recently relocated to Las Vegas from Southern California, where she worked in the field of sexual assault, relationship violence and human tra cking for more than four decades, including as CEO of the Center for Community Solutions.
Henderson was awarded the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which evaluates and identifies national role models of excellence among U.S. businesses and organizations for their performance against criteria that focus on resilience and long-term
success, including assessing processes, key performing indicators and more. Normally presented to private sector businesses, the city joins four other cities to be recognized for this award.
RennerVation Foundation, led by Kym Renner and Jeremy Renner, hosted a day of fun for youths in foster care through Clark County Family Services at the Bowling Bonanza. One hundred foster children were invited to bowl, play and hang out with Jeremy Renner at Brooklyn Bowl. The event was designed to remind the children that they are never alone and that they are supported in their journey toward success. The Katie Grace Foundation outfitted every kid with new shoes. Additionally, a complimentary ra e was held for families.
North Las Vegas and the YMCA of Southern Nevada hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new SkyView YMCA Early Learning Village, a modular preschool center that will provide 63 new child care seats in one of Clark County’s highest-need areas. With a ordable tuition and access to public and military subsidies, the center will help families achieve stability while supporting workforce retention and economic growth.
Teach for America Nevada announced Tim Hughes as its new executive director. A third-generation Nevadan and a TFA alum, Hughes is committed to addressing some of the state’s most crucial issues in education including low literacy proficiency rates, teacher retention and recruitment challenges, and access to high quality early childhood programs.
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UNLV VS. BOISE STATE | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 | Defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) was screaming in celebration after this play at Allegiant Stadium, but the 29-24 loss to the Boise State Broncos surely inspired different emotions in UNLV players and fans. The home team has four games left in what could be one of the best seasons ever for the program, but after dropping this Friday night contest in front of a record crowd of 42,228, UNLV is out of playoff contention. –Brock Radke
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