The Winter 2026 Issue

Cheers to the end of 2026 and beginning of 2027! In the winter issue of Desert Companion, writers raise a toast to Las Vegas' 23 best dishes, from tried-and-true staples to unexpected new favorites. Also on the menu: An exploration of the burgeoning culinary cocktail movement, a spotlight of Indigenous hunting and cooking practices, and more delicious reads. Then, join an archival deep-dive into Vegas' first softball league and learn about the complicated legacy of CCSD's busing efforts, 50 years after school integration. Plus: Meet the seven charitable organizations turning financial contributions into community impact in 2026's In the Spirit of Giving guide.

Desert Companion

More Than Words

Jimmy Romo-Buenrostro

Inside the ongoing effort across Nevada to reverse the loss of Indigenous languages
Desert Companion

No Good Reason

Leath Tonino
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'I Am So In'

Josh Bell

Veteran character actress and new Las Vegan Dot-Marie Jones takes a wild leading role

The Winter 2026 Issue

The Winter 2026 Issue

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