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With gas in Nevada topping $5 a gallon, e-bike sales surge for a Las Vegas business
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada drivers are feeling the sting at the pump as gas prices hover around the $5 mark, forcing some families in the Las Vegas area to make tough choices and pushing others to look for alternatives such as e-bikes.
According to AAA, the cost of a regular gallon of gas in Nevada is a little more than $5. In Las Vegas, the average is $5.05 a gallon.
In North Las Vegas, parents Cheliese Mossett and Avigail Puente stopped for gas near Lake Mead and Losee, where prices significantly under $5 a gallon are hard to come by.
“They need to go down. Absolutely. Right now,” Mossett said.
Puente said, “I do not know what crisis is going on but they should lower them.”
Mossett, a medical courier who drives a minivan, said she can only spend $40 at a time and never quite fills her tank because she needs what is left to pay for her kids’ care. “It was already hard before. Now, it is getting ridiculous,” she said. Mossett also said it is time for the U.S. to pull out of Iran to drop prices back down.
Puente described weighing everyday purchases against the cost of fuel to get her child to school.
“I mean, it is over whether I want to buy my son a toy or a Happy Meal to where, well, those five or ten dollars could go in my car to get him to and from school so it is pretty outrageous,” Puente said.
As some families struggle with fuel costs, an e-bike shop owner said he is seeing more customers trying to save money by riding instead of driving.
“We have had a big uptick in 20, 30, 40 year-olds that are looking to save money,” said Eric Olsen, owner of Epic E-Bike Adventures.
Olsen said he launched his business recently and has reported some of his best sales in the last month, which he tied to when the U.S. began its war with Iran. He said this month’s sales are 50% better than the month before. The bikes cost between $1,000 and $2,000.
Olsen said his customer base has increased beyond retirees looking for recreational trail rides.
“We get a lot of people that are starting to use them for Uber Eats in that 20, 30, 40 year-old demographic,” Olsen said.
Olsen said he stopped using a car a few years ago and found the costs added up quickly.
“I was paying car payments, insurance, gas, maintenance all of it. Within a month its about the same price as a bike. Most of our bikes are below $2,000. Very low maintenance and so it is just a great alternative. I throw Uber in there if I am going out. And all around, I am saving 500-600 a month just riding my bike,” Olsen said.
Olsen said e-bikes are also drawing hospitality workers and others looking for a quick way to cut commuting costs. He said most of the bikes in his shop get about a 50- to 80-mile range, and described one rider’s commute between Boulder Station and Mandalay Bay.
“Most of our bikes get about a 50 to 80 mile range. So I know one guy yesterday was talking. He goes from Boulder Station to Mandalay Bay and back. And the battery will make it the full round trip. And he still has 20 to 30 percent on his battery,” Olsen said.
E-bikes may not work for everyone, particularly parents who need to pick up young children from school and may face challenges related to passenger seating and time.
Olsen said the bikes are street legal and max out at 28 miles per hour. He adds they come with a two-year warranty that covers just about everything except brakes and tires. Olsen also said his store will not repair e-bikes that have been modified to go faster.
Arbor View’s Risden Miller, right, spikes the ball against Palo Verde’s Evan Ditmar (1) during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Luke Hashimoto (1) makes a save during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Risden Miller (10) sends the ball past Palo Verde’s Jagger Mendenhall (4) during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View celebrates after defeating Palo Verde in a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Ben Fife, left, gets the ball around Arbor View defenders during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Evan Ditmar (1) tries to save the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Andrew Gutierrez (7) attacks during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Graham Blanchard, right, attacks during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Luke Hashimoto serves the ball to Palo Verde during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Eli Hernandez (6) hits the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Gunnar Robinson (7) gets to the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Kenyon Wickliffe, right, attacks the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Jagger Mendenhall (4) sets the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Evan Ditmar (1) looks to attack during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Kenyon Wickliffe (17) looks to block Palo Verde’s Andrew Gutierrez (7) during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Risden Miller reacts after a play against Palo Verde during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Risden Miller, right, and Arbor View’s Kenyon Wickliffe, partially obscured, defend against an attack from Palo Verde during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Ben Fife (2) hits the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Andrew Gutierrez, left, goes for a backward attack during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
An attack from Palo Verde’s Ben Fife (2) gets past Arbor View defenders during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde players huddle during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Graham Blanchard, center right, looks to attack the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Eli Hernandez (6) hits the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Arbor View’s Keagan Sugden (9) sets the ball during a 5A boys volleyball game against Palo Verde at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Palo Verde’s Evan Ditmar (1) looks to attack during a 5A boys volleyball game at Arbor View High School on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
This Nevada city came close to the top 10 for retirees
One Nevada city nearly cracked the top 10 for retirement nationwide. Here’s what to know.
People looking to retire may think of Florida as their first choice to spend their golden years, but it’s not just the Sunshine State in WalletHub’s ranking of the best retirement towns in the United States. Cities in Minnesota, Georgia, Wyoming and Ohio also earned top spots on the list.
It may surprise people that one Nevada city nearly made WalletHub’s top 10. Las Vegas led the state in the ranking, while Reno landed further down the list.
WalletHub used data from federal agencies and national organizations, sorting it into categories of affordability, activities, quality of life and health care to determine its ranking.
Here’s a look at which Nevada city is the best in the state to retire to, why it ranked where it did and the other cities in Nevada and nationally that made the list.
What is Nevada’s best retirement town?
Las Vegas was named the best retirement town in Nevada, earning the No. 11 spot nationally.
What are the pros of retiring in Nevada?
Las Vegas ranked high in WalletHub’s categories for activities (No. 6 nationally) and affordability (No. 13).
The activities category is driven by access to recreation and senior centers per capita, along with fishing facilities, golf courses, museums, theaters, art galleries, music venues and bingo halls. It also factors in volunteer opportunities and overall recreation friendliness.
Affordability is largely based on adjusted cost of living compared to other cities. It also factors in tax friendliness, retiree tax burdens and the cost of adult day health care.
What is the downside of living in Nevada?
Meanwhile, Las Vegas ranked low in quality of life (No. 106) and health care (No. 165).
Quality of life was determined mostly by mild weather. To a lesser degree, the category is also created using data that shows how walkable the city is, transit access and the amount of people older than 65 in the city that are living in poverty, to name a few.
The health care category looks at death rates, suicide rates, life expectancy and substance abuse among seniors, along with the number of health care facilities and access to specialized care.
What is the #1 best place to retire?
Here are the cities that made WalletHub’s top 10 best cities to retire, Las Vegas barely missing the top 10 list.
- Orlando, Florida
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Miami, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Casper, Wyoming
Here are the Nevada cities that made the list, including their national ranking.
- Las Vegas (No. 11 nationally)
- Henderson (No. 59)
- Reno (No. 57)
- North Las Vegas (No. 76)
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The third annual Paiute Spring Fest was held Saturday in Summerlin, spotlighting those indigenous to Southern Nevada.
The event featured music, dancing and arts and crafts. Organizers said it also serves as a way to talk with the community about conservation and educate them about the intertribal connection the Las Vegas Valley is part of.
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“It’s really important to, especially for the Paiute Spring Fest, like, this is a time of renewal. This is a time to rejoice, to celebrate, and let people know that we’re still here,” Douglas said. “You know, people think that our native cultures are something of the past, but we’re a big, thriving community.”
Douglas said the vending events they put on will soon be opening up in a brick and mortar store in the art district this summer.
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