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
Share on FacebookNevada gained statehood in 1864 just in time to vote for the Republican incumbent
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Share on Facebook Continue readingCopper mogul William A. Clark tried to bribe his way into U.S. Senate before putting a railroad straight through the future Sin City
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Share on Facebook Continue readingJohn C. Frémont was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer.
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