A Year in Review Nevada
So here we are again, preparing to embrace a new year. COVID has truly taught us to appreciate life. We’ve discussed a variety of topics throughout the year, ranging from mental illness to how local politicians are changing the dynamics of Nevada and Indian country. Indian Voices has been here in Nevada, watching this once small town turn into the entertainment and sports capital of the world.
Indian-owned casinos entered the strip corridor for the first time ever in Nevada history. We have an Indian owned dispensary with the first-ever consumption lounge available through the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, near downtown Las Vegas. This year we also had to say goodbye to our beloved Tropicana to make way for the Oakland A’s new stadium.
President Biden showed his dedication to Western tribes in 2024 with the dedication of Spirit Mountain. With all of this growth also comes negatives within our city and state. But these negative undertones are usually only felt within the local community and usually don’t spill over to the Las Vegas strip or our tourists. But within our communities we have seen the crime rate increase, our rents skyrocket and horrific traffic jams. With the good comes the bad; such is life in every community that has grown as much as Las Vegas within the last five years. Growing pains is an understatement when it comes to the growth that the city has experienced within even the last year.
Indian Voices Nevada partnered with Senator Cortez Masto this year, and she now has her own column in the Nevada section, updating residents on the things she’s doing for the state of Nevada. As this year winds down, I think all of us are looking forward to starting fresh and leaving 2024 where it belongs. Indian Voices looks forward to the future, covering Nevada and California’s multicultural communities and embracing the spirit of our nation through bringing you real news and reporting the truth always. With a new year comes new responsibilities. Indian Voices would truly appreciate community support through donations, ad placements, and subscriptions to the newspaper. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of the staff at Indian Voices.
