Nevada
LETTER: Nevada and the Colorado River negotiations
In your recent editorial on the Colorado River talks, the Review-Journal is right that Nevada deserves fairness in these negotiations. Nevada uses the least water, leads in conservation and re-uses about 85 percent of what it draws.
So why is Nevada being positioned to give more? The Review-Journal makes the case against it, but stops short of addressing how years of prior negotiations have already set a precedent for Nevada to surrender portions of its legal entitlement. Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager John Entsminger has advanced a plan that reportedly includes surrendering up to 50,000 acre-feet, nearly 17 percent of Nevada’s allocation, while upper basin states face no comparable requirement to improve recycling or reduce structural losses.
There is already plenty of “unfairness” to go around, particularly in how Southern Nevada residents have been expected to shoulder the burden (both financially and environmentally) in the name of “conservation.”
For years, water use reductions tied to Lake Mead levels have been driven in part by hydropower thresholds, while the public narrative has centered on the lake’s visible “bathtub ring” to justify restrictions. It is also worth noting that California benefits significantly from higher reservoir levels. Under the compact, water use within the system, not energy production, is the priority.
Now we are told the state will “fight like hell.” The question is: Why not fight for every drop of Nevada’s legal entitlement?
The editorial also does not address a critical fact: Colorado diverts a significant portion of its Colorado River water across the Continental Divide, sending much of it out of the system entirely. Nevada, meanwhile, returns most of what it uses.
Nevada has the smallest allocation, the highest efficiency, significant amounts of stored water and the infrastructure to access it. Yet its leadership appears to be negotiating as a mediator rather than defending those advantages. “Fighting like hell” for fairness means demanding accountability, not giving more away or allowing more to be taken.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The state of Nevada has won a preliminary injunction against the company Polymarket, the latest blow to prediction markets in the Silver State.
A Carson City judge granted the injunction last week, forbidding Polymarket from offering any contracts for sports, elections or entertainment-related events within Nevada.
Attorney General Aaron Ford called the decision a win for Nevada’s consumers.
“Unlicensed prediction markets may not disregard the law and avoid the systems we have in place to be sure Nevadans and visitors alike are protected while gambling,” Ford said in a statement.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board won a temporary restraining order against Polymarket back in January after initiating legal action against the company.
Polymarket’s website states that people “buy and sell shares representing future event outcomes,” but unlike sportsbooks, users bet against one another rather than the “house.”
The Gaming Control Board says it considers “sports event contracts, or certain other events contracts, to constitute wagering activity” under state law, and Polymarket must be licensed.
Kalshi and Coinbase, two other popular prediction markets, are already enjoined from operating while Nevada pursues legal action against them.
Ford’s office says Crypto.com and Robinhood have voluntarily ceased offering event contracts in the state.
Serving as a home away from home, Hillel of Northern Nevada is a space that allows students at the University of Nevada, Reno to be together, rooted in their culture.
When students start college, they not only leave their homes and families, they also leave behind their communities, routines and direct support systems.
“Hillel of Northern Nevada allows students to be together, rooted in a familiar culture and religion. Whether it’s for a holiday celebration or simply to laugh and enjoy each other’s company,” Hannah Alterwitz, director of Hillel of Northern Nevada, said.
The organization, which is the Northern Nevada chapter of Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including social outings like ice skating, mini golf and craft nights, alongside cultural and religious celebrations for Shabbat and the High Holidays.
“Hillel serves as a place for Jewish students to belong. We are a social organization. We are a pluralistic group, meaning no matter how someone practices Judaism, they will always be welcome at Hillel,” Alterwitz said.
One event that stood out to Alterwitz this semester was a campus visit from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, where students had the opportunity to ask questions and participate in deeper discussions about issues affecting students and the broader Nevada community.
“It was so impactful on the students to be able to talk openly with the Senator about the problems communities are facing every day. Students asked about ICE, AI data centers, and the rise of antisemitism across the country. To watch them have a real dialogue and come away from that conversation curious and motivated to help tackle the issues facing our country was really special,” Alterwitz said.
As Jewish American Heritage Month came to an end in May, Hillel of Northern Nevada continues building community around campus throughout the year. Alterwitz invites anyone who is interested in Jewish heritage to check the organization out.
“I hope that if a student takes anything away from this, it’s that Hillel is a place where Jewish students and those interested in Jewish culture can come and meet some great people and have some fun! Jews are not a monolith; we have lots of different opinions and backgrounds. It is such a diverse religion, but if you like good food, good friends, and Jewish culture, Hillel has a place for you,” Alterwitz said.
To learn about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, go to @hillelofnorthernnevada on Instagram or reach out to Hannah directly at hannah.alterwitz@jewishnevada.org.
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Country music artist Caleb Montgomery will be performing at the State Fair of Nevada.
Montogomery will be headlining the Opening Night Concert on June 11 at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno.
“We are excited to welcome families and communities from across Nevada back to the official State Fair of Nevada,” said Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea. “After 16 years, a Nevada tradition is finally returning, something many families have waited years to experience again.”
The fair will run from June 11 to June 13, and opening day tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for kids aged 12 and younger.
Other featured programming includes:
- Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale
- University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H State Expo
- Next Generation Junior Bull Riding
- Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
- Drone show
- Local vendors, food and art
- Carnival rides and more
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