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Overlooking Las Vegas, the mystique–and myths–of Mount Charleston

Posted on February 21, 2022 by William P. BarrettFebruary 21, 2022
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Sitting as it does in the Mojave Desert of southern Nevada, less than 300 miles from Mexico, the immediate Las Vegas area has pretty mild winters, with no snow most years. Except for this: A scan of the mountainous horizon … Continue reading →

Las Vegas locals are told to stay home and let tourists face coronavirus

Posted on November 16, 2020 by William P. BarrettNovember 16, 2020
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To Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, jobs are the thing

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‘None of These Candidates’ line on Las Vegas ballot could affect national outcome

Posted on October 4, 2020 by William P. BarrettOctober 4, 2020
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Pox-on-all-parties line plus write-in vote ban could tip Nevada to Biden

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In Las Vegas, Trump tries to rig Nevada election outcome–like Abe Lincoln did

Posted on August 10, 2020 by William P. BarrettApril 17, 2021
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Nevada gained statehood in 1864 just in time to vote for the Republican incumbent

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Only in Nevada (even if not in Las Vegas)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by William P. BarrettMarch 22, 2020
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State order formally declares prostitution a “nonessential business”

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Far from Las Vegas: U.S. once had a gay president, and vice president, too

Posted on June 18, 2019 by William P. BarrettJune 18, 2019
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The relationship of James Buchanan and William R. King prompted rumors back in the day

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