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Satire: Romance reloaded

When Ammon Bundy locks eyes with Michele Fiore on speed-dating night, high-caliber passion ensues

Sunday is speed-dating night at Delish, a quiet wine bar in northwest Las Vegas. Typically, the weekly event hosts middle-aged suburbanites looking for a little romance. But on this particular Sunday, February 14, a unique match is in the making. Tonight, Ammon Bundy — son of Cliven Bundy and leader of an armed occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge — has been persuaded to visit in hopes of meeting firebrand state lawmaker Michele Fiore. What follows is a transcript of Ammon’s text messages to his brother, Ryan.

As a longtime journalist in Southern Nevada, native Las Vegan Andrew Kiraly has served as a reporter covering topics as diverse as health, sports, politics, the gaming industry and conservation. He joined Desert Companion in 2010, where he has helped steward the magazine to become a vibrant monthly publication that has won numerous honors for its journalism, photography and design, including several Maggie Awards.