Business leaders across Nevada are clamoring for workers. Some are calling for changes to federal immigration laws to address the labor shortage.
Expect an exhilarating night of artful inspiration at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, where we will recognize local photographers with food, drinks, and celebration. We will also be announcing the winners of our 2024 Focus on Nevada photo contest, and unveil the June issue of Desert Companion.
We want your insight and thoughts for our show Wednesday morning. Traffic deaths are way up. How do you drive on the roads these days? Home prices are up, too. But so is the economy — so are you breathing easier? We'll talk about whatever’s on your mind.
Hit the road, Desert Companion readers! And while you're at it, have a look around. This issue invites you to not only escape to the outdoors, but also to think about the environmental issues affecting our pursuits and our world.
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The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
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Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States.
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Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His name appears on a list of delegates for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July.
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