On April 9, the Las Vegas Ballpark opened its doors to the public for the first time, ushering in a new era of baseball to the Las Vegas Valley. Desert Companion Art Director Christopher Smith captured the Las Vegas Aviators' first game at their new home.

Joshua Abellera hugs a fellow UNLV student following the university's November 2 remembrance ceremony in honor of Route 91 concert shooting survivors and victims.

An enigmatic chunk of history — correctional facility? early MMA arena? — spotted at the Clark County Museum

Hey, there, little fella!

It may be October, but in Las Vegas that doesn't mean the trees start shedding their green

Local activists gear up to support Native American protests of the North Dakota Access Pipeline

A strange stone formation at Valley of Fire

Strange reflections at the Valley of Fire visitors center

A flag flies at half-mast at fire station number 6, on Torrey Pines Drive

In the mazelike self-serve furniture section of IKEA, no one can hear you shout, "Ohoj!"

Lighten up!