Nevada + Nevada Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 12, 2009

The scheduled appearance next week of an anti-illegal immigration activist at a student-sponsored forum on the University of Nevada, Reno campus is causing outrage among some faculty, students and members of the community.

November 9, 2009

Republican Party courting Latinos in Nevada (and elsewhere)

November 6, 2009

Juan Gabriel es homenajeado en Las Vegas

Raúl de Molina y Lili Estefan reciben estrella en Las Vegas

November 4, 2009

Hispanic Women Run for Nevada Office – Several candidates hope to alter the composition of the Nevada State Legislature. There are currently no Hispanic women serving in the legislature, but four have already announced they will run next year

November 2, 2009

Nevada Hispanic Services chief tired of being a lightning rod – Jesse Gutierrez

October 27, 2009

Juan Gabriel podría ser arrestado en Las Vegas

October 14, 2009

University of Nevada, Reno professor Emma Sepulveda Pulvirenti was appointed to the commission this week by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. – National Museum of the American Latino Commission.

October 9, 2009

Community’s involvement has Hispanic leaders excited – For 14 years the group Hispanics in Politics has been pushing the idea at its monthly meetings that Hispanic representation — in local, state and national offices — should mirror the number of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, now nearly seven times what it was in 1990. – Fernando Romero

September 30, 2009

Las Vegas figures prominently in Hispanics’ growing clout – CNN and a federal agency director looked west for input on a burgeoning segment of U.S. population

September 24, 2009

A third of Nevada Hispanic households lack member fluent in English

September 21, 2009

The University of Nevada, Reno Latino Research Center and the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada are hosting a lecture about how the growth of the Hispanic population will affect the nation. – The lecture by Juan Andrade Jr. is at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 in the William Raggio Building, Room 2030.

September 17, 2009

Reno-Carson Hispanic Heritage month events begin

Nevada Hispanic Services awarded 12 scholarships to students at the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College on Sunday at a community festival in Reno’s Miguel Ribera Park.

Brian Sandoval on Wednesday entered the Nevada governor race, a day after leaving a lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary.

September 15, 2009

Juan Gabriel Is The 2009 Latin Recording Academy Person of The Year – The Annual Star-Studded Concert and Gala Will Be Held Nov. 4, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas During 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Week Celebration

A class-action lawsuit recently filed by the undocumented employees of a local cleaning company underscores that workers who are in the country illegally have many of the same workplace rights that U.S. citizens have.

September 3, 2009

Hispanics the focus of early push to register – Nevada hand-picked for initiative because of demographic’s clout – (I guess it is never to early)

Caesars Palace Spices up the Strip With Four Days of Celebrations for the Mexican Independence Holiday

September 2, 2009

A college and career fair geared toward Latinos will be held on Sept. 19 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

September 1, 2009

Meet Brian Sandoval: Candidate for governor? – Nevada

August 17, 2009

Northern Nevada Hispanics following health care debate closely

August 16, 2009

U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval expected to be formidable candidate in bid for Nevada governor

Innovation Key to Meeting Needs of Latino Shoppers – The 5th annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit

August 13, 2009

Hispanic Consumers a Cure for Recession Blues? – News from Hispanic Retail 360 Summit

August 11, 2009

Hispanic 360: Listening and Communicating With Latino Customers

August 3, 2009

Hispanic rodeo approved at Boulder Highway site – Las Vegas

A Reno-based Spanish-language radio station began a new talk-radio format Friday that station officials said is the first of its kind in Northern Nevada – 1590 AM

July 20, 2009

Best Buy, Ace Hardware and New Nielsen Research Headline Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, being held Aug. 9 through Aug. 11 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

June 26, 2009

The number of Hispanics in Nevada who filed jobless claims from May 2006 to May 2009 jumped 662.3%, from 2,389 to 18,211 – Construction slowdown

June 24, 2009

Tampico’s campaign in Las Vegas has produced a 62.4 percent year-to-date sales spike in that market – beverage brand looking to tap into the Hispanic market found success

June 11, 2009

Latino program founder reports successes – Association of Latino Families – Nevada

April 29, 2009

10TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS WILL HEAT UP LAS VEGAS ON NOV. 5 – LA 10A. ENTREGA ANUAL DEL LATIN GRAMMY ELEVARA LA TEMPERATURA DE LAS VEGAS EL 5 DE NOVIEMBRE

April 27, 2009

Top leaders and Hispanic market experts from multinational technology and entertainment retailer Best Buy will kick off this year’s Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, being held Aug. 9-11, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas

April 2, 2009

Espanol.VEGAS.com Reveals Tourism Preferences of Spanish-Speaking Travelers to Las Vegas

February 1, 2009

Bilingual Marriage & Family Therapist Helps Latinos Improve their Lives – Wendy Bravo in Reno, Nevada

January 28, 2009

AeroMexico to Expand Las Vegas Service on January 29 with Twice Weekly Flights to Mexico City

December 12, 2008

Julio Gatica, aka Ricardo Gatica, has been added to the Nevada State Contractors Board’s Ten Most Wanted. – Gatica advertises in the El Mundo newspaper, allegedly targeting Hispanic homeowners.

Las Vegas honra a mexicana Tatiana con una estrella

December 2, 2008

Hispanics Head to Las Vegas this Winter to Experience World-Class Entertainment, Shopping and Spas

November 20, 2008

Develará José José su estrella en el Paseo de Las Vegas

November 17, 2008

El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández, ganador del Grammy Latino, ofrecerá un concierto para celebrar sus 41 años de carrera musical el próximo 29 de noviembre en Las Vegas, Nevada.

La cantante mexicana Tatiana develará el próximo 11 de diciembre su estrella en el Paseo de la Fama de Las Vegas, con lo que se convierte en la segunda mujer latina en obtener tal condecoración.

November 11, 2008

Greatness is what Hispanic voters in Nevada appear to have achieved — not only because they cast 15 percent of all ballots Nov. 4, making for an unprecedented turnout, but also because more of them supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama, percentage-wise, than almost anywhere in the nation, according to exit polls.

November 6, 2008

Mexican rocker Alex Lora wagged his tongue, sang with a mariachi band and yelled, “Viva rock and roll!” several times as he accepted a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars in late October.

November 5, 2008

Latinos are responsible for Obama’s victory in New Mexico and contributed strongly to his margins in Nevada and Colorado.

October 27, 2008

Several Spanish-language media outlets in Nevada are endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

October 14, 2008

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony’s renew their wedding vows – The Puerto Rican couple went to Vegas to celebrate their renewal ceremony

October 1, 2008

Video :: McCain and Nevada Hispanic Voters

September 25, 2008

In Las Vegas alone, more than 25,000 homes owned by Hispanics have been foreclosed.

September 23, 2008

Obama Targets Hispanics in Nevada, Market Crisis `Ground Zero’

September 22, 2008

Hispanic law students help others up Offering practical advice and serving as role models, they urge high schoolers to aim for college – (Great photo) Corina Rocha, Siria Gutierrez and Leslie Nino Fidance who lead UNLV’s La Voz, an organization of Hispanic law students, recently named No. 1 in the country.

Entravision Communications has signed a deal to buy KREN in Reno for $4 million

September 17, 2008

One in three children in Nevada under age 18 has an immigrant parent, according to a report released today by the Washington-based Migration Policy Institute. The report, “Gambling on the Future: Managing the Education Challenges of Rapid Growth in Nevada,” urges Nevada to provide more support for English-language learners in schools.

September 15, 2008

Voter registration figures in Clark County (Las Vegas) suggest excitement. Hispanic registration was essentially static between the 2004 and 2006 elections, with about 57 percent of Latinos favoring the Democratic Party. Since 2006, though, Hispanics have increased their ranks in the county by 18,500. Three quarters of those voters registered Democratic.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson stumps for Obama in Las Vegas

September 12, 2008

¡Viva Las Vegas … y la Independencia! – Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernandez, Enrique Iglesias and Marco Antonio Solis Among the Latin Performers Celebrating Mexican Independence Day in the Country’s Top Travel Destination

September 11, 2008

Wax figurines of prominent Hispanic celebrities are on display in a Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit at Madame Tussauds Interactive Wax Attraction. – Las Vegas

September 5, 2008

Miss Nevada Latina seeking contestants

September 3, 2008

Barack Obama’s campaign in Nevada has announced a list of Hispanic supporters in the state. – led by Eddie Escobedo

August 28, 2008

Spanish-Speaking Citizens Fight Crime – La Vegas Holds Registration For Hispanic Citizens Academy

August 14, 2008

Voting process clear for Spanish speakers despite typos on sample ballots – Washoe County, Nevada

August 8, 2008

Making a play for Hispanic votes in Nevada, Republican presidential candidate John McCain is preparing to roll out a coalition of Southern Nevada Hispanic supporters.

August 7, 2008

Nevada colleges launch programs to help Hispanic students

Hispanic Church Under Fire – North Las Vegas

August 6, 2008

The state Democratic Party has named Emilia Pablo, one of the most widely recognized local faces in Hispanic households across the Las Vegas Valley, as its new spokeswoman.

August 4, 2008

Sisters beat odds against Hispanics to earn degrees – UNLV

July 22, 2008

Las Vegas’ Hispanic Population Increase Cause May Surprise You – (Hint: it isn’t immigration)

July 17, 2008

McDonald’s franchisee fined $1 million for hiring illegal immigrants – Nevada

New Reno radio station targets 35- to 65-year-olds + bilinguals – KJIV

July 14, 2008

Two lawmakers file bills targeting illegal immigrants – Nevada

June 24, 2008

2008 CINEVEGAS FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS

June 19, 2008

Luis Miguel plays South Lake Tahoe Sept. 7

June 18, 2008

UNLV Professor Premieres Latino Film at CineVegas

June 11, 2008

Mexican film showcase becomes fixture after positive reception – CineVegas

June 10, 2008

Las Vegas, ¡Aqui y Ahora! – Latin Performers Take Center Stage this Summer in the Country’s Top Tourist Destination

June 4, 2008

McCain’s 1st General Election Radio Ads Are in Spanish (watch them if you want)

‘Green wave’ aims to sweep Hispanics into cause – Jesse and Joy free concert in Nevada

June 3, 2008

Hundreds march in support of DREAM Act – Las Vegas

June 2, 2008

Latino agency develops position on immigration raids – Nevada

May 14, 2008

SIN CITY SALSEROS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAVID NIETO, PRESENT A FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SALSA DANCING EXTRVAGANZA, AT TROPICANA HOTEL – LAS VEGAS

April 24, 2008

Verónica Castro to Have a Star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame

April 14, 2008

Immigrants boost economy — but how much? – A study could help state avoid more surprises, but politics preserve willful ignorance – Las Vegas

Did You Know? After dozens of interviews, the (Las Vegas) Sun concluded in an April 6 story that 60 percent to 80 percent of the Las Vegas Valley’s residential construction workers are illegal immigrants. Tens of thousands of these immigrants who have lost construction jobs are no longer feeding money into the economy. Many are leaving Las Vegas.

March 26, 2008

Action News & Mexicanal Television Network Start Spanish Programming – Las Vegas

March 13, 2008

Sports radio, en español – Medium’s strength reflects population growth, local popularity of soccer – Las Vegas

No barriers for Mexico Symphony Orchestran

February 28, 2008

Free speech prevails – A compromise in Esmeralda County ends an unconstitutional English-only policy – Nevada

February 26, 2008

Latin Chamber of Commerce installs new leaders – Nevada

February 25, 2008

Speak only English on the school bus? – Nevada

February 7, 2008

Sepulveda’s latest book gives thoughtful voice to RGJ column – Reno, Nevada

Hispanic Museum to Feature Las Vegas Entertainers Exhibit

January 29, 2008

Eat your Cheerios, Hispanics told – ‘Nutrition guide’ says name brands are the way to healthy eating

January 23, 2008

Mining the Latino Vote in Nevada

January 22, 2008

Media Trying to Decipher the Nevada Hispanic Vote Strikes a Raw Nerve with Latino Community (Latina Lista)

Did You Know? Speaking in the sunshine after her Nevada victory, Hillary Clinton said there were many people to thank but mentioned only one: Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles’s Hispanic mayor. Her 64 percent of Nevada’s Hispanic vote produced her victory. Although the culinary workers union had endorsed Barack Obama, many of its workers are Hispanic and went their own way.

Hispanic support boosts Clinton to win in Nevada

January 17, 2008

Jorge ‘El Travieso’ Arce to Host Azteca America’s Knockout Boxing Show Retador Azteca Presented by Budweiser Premieres Sunday, January 20TH at 8 PM/7 C

January 16, 2008

La Bloga: SPOTLIGHT ON AZTLAN BOOKS Y MAS – Las Vegas

Taking a Gamble on the Latino Vote: The Nevada Caucus, Part I

Hispanic state legislator goes Obama – Nevada

New Clinton Spanish-Language TV Ad Airing In Nevada

Obama starts Spanish-language TV ads in Nevada

Bursting at seams, consulate seeks a bigger, friendlier home – Mexican official complains of prejudice by building’s owner – Las Vegas

January 14, 2008

Clinton makes push for Hispanics’ support in Nevada

CONGRESSWOMAN SOLIS & DOLORES HUERTA HELP KICK-OFF “JUNTOS CON HILLARY, UNA VIDA MEJOR” TOUR OF NEVADA Latina Leaders Hit the Campaign Trail for Hillary

January 11, 2008

Clinton tells immigrant in Nevada: ‘No woman is illegal’

Power of Culinary Union hangs in balance as its protege Kihuen tries to break Obama hold – Las Vegas

Clinton campaigns among Hispanics in Nevada

January 10, 2008

Soaking up Spanish: Language immersion program at Bijou Community School gears up for its second year – Carson City, Nevada

Romney wins Hispanic Republican straw poll in Nevada

New Jersey Senator Menendez headed to Nevada on Friday to stump for Clinton

January 7, 2008

Latina’s past family struggles help inspire other Latino families

January 4, 2008

Spanish-Language Newspaper in Las Vegas Endorses Clinton

January 3, 2008

3 Kings Day Celebrations Come to Las Vegas Valley

December 10, 2007

Richardson wins endorsement of Hispanic assemblyman Mo Denis

December 9, 2007

Next week, billboards will go up advertising the caucus vote on Saturday, January 19th, reminding Hispanic voters to participate in the Democratic presidential nomination. – Nevada

Richardson doesn’t have to share the spotlight in Nevada

December 5, 2007

Christian radio coming, in Spanish – Las Vegas

December 3, 2007

Mortgage crisis is tarnishing Las Vegas boomtown image

November 30, 2007

Las Vegas Jail May Join Federal Program To ID Illegal Immigrants

Nevada Hispanic Services moves and expands – Carson City, Nevada

November 28, 2007

‘La Bienvenida’ event helps Latino campus groups provide welcome – University of Nevada, Reno

November 15, 2007

Democratic Debate Breakfast Held to Invigorate The Hispanic Vote – Las Vegas

Democrat’s Las Vegas debate eyes Latino voters

Valley Latino Students Get Taste of Working World – Las Vegas

November 13, 2007

Immigration Shapes Las Vegas’ Political, Economic Growth

R. Paniagua Inc. Presents 2007 Hennessey World Domino Open at Las Vegas Hilton, Nov. 16-18

November 11, 2007

Bustamante, Las Vegas Latin Chamber Chairman Candidate Honored in D.C.

Clinton picks up key Hispanic backer Nevada – Ruben Kihuen

November 5, 2007

Adios, Nueva York! Latin Grammys head to Vegas – (and I am going to be there)

October 15, 2007

B.R. Guest Brings Dos Caminos to Las Vegas

October 14, 2007

Experts agree that loss of undocumented workers would rock Nevada’s economy

State’s Hispanics gaining in economic strength – Nevada

October 11, 2007

Immigration sweep at restaurants roils Reno

October 8, 2007

Aeromexico Introduces New Service to Hermosillo from Las Vegas Providing the Region with New Access to Several Mexico Destinations

October 4, 2007

Reno police, ACLU join flap over Mexican flag

October 1, 2007

¿Habla Español? Reno teaches Spanish to city employees

September 30, 2007

Hispanic group in Reno plans boycott over immigration raid

Hispanic students out sick after ICE raids – Reno

Did You Know? Reno’s Hispanic population is estimated at nearly 19%

ICE Officers Detain 56 Illegal Workers in McDonald’s Immigration Sweep – Northern Nevada

September 26, 2007

Nevada Tourism Announces Plans to Develop Lucrative Mexico Travel Market

September 25, 2007

Western Nevada College offers new programs to Latino community

September 20, 2007

Nevada board commutes sentences of 8 illegal immigrants

Univision and The Latin Recording Academy(R) Invite Fans to Attend the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

September 18, 2007

Nevada attorney general meeting with Mexican counterpart

September 16, 2007

Telemundo may give Neonopolis a Spanish accent – Las Vegas

Richardson courts Hispanics in Nevada, early-vote states

September 13, 2007

Viva Mexico in a Knock Out! Live from Las Vegas

September 10, 2007

Carson City’s Latino Employee of the Year feels blessed – Claudia Saavedra

September 9, 2007

Richardson Seeks Las Vegas Dem Support

August 29, 2007

Carlos Santana Using His Guitar For a Good Cause

August 23, 2007

Las Vegas Churches as Sanctuary For Illegal Immigrants

August 22, 2007

Caesars Palace to pay US$850,000 over sex harassment

August 16, 2007

Teens Launch Las Vegas’ First Spanish Radio Talk Show

Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons: Mexico will pay health care costs

July 17, 2007

Soccer: Pumas vs. Monterrey in Las Vegas on tomorrow

July 15, 2007

Richardson says Nevada critical to his campaign

July 9, 2007

Tony Sanchez to Join Sierra Pacific Resources as Senior VP on August 1 – Las Vegas

June 11, 2007

Coveted Hispanic vote is states sleeping giant – Nevada

May 23, 2007

Nevada Democrats Bring Spanish-Language Website Online

May 15, 2007

Measure to punish businesses that hire illegal immigrants draws fire – Nevada

May 9, 2007

Coveted Hispanic vote is states sleeping giant – Nevada

May 7, 2007

Nevada Democrats Woo Hispanic Voters

May 1, 2007

Richardson makes the rounds in Carson

April 23, 2007

Tex-Mex Fest: A Tribute to Freddy Fender – Saturday June 16, 2007 – Orleans Arena – Las Vegas

Clinton aide, Raul Yzaguirre, in Reno to discuss Hispanic issues

March 18, 2007

$20,000 donated to Cinco de Mayo festivities by Toyota dealerships – Reno

February 22, 2007

Latino Research Center hosts first “La Bienvenida” event – University of Nevada, Reno

Hispanic market untapped by casinos

February 5, 2007

Neveda Assemblyman gives Spanish-language radio address

February 2, 2007

Benefits of the Hispanic Workforce in Northern Nevada

January 30, 2007

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Nevada will be hosting the first annual Hispanic Workforce Summit at the Peppermill hotel-casino this week.

January 23, 2007

Latin soul, frigid market – Despite population growth, music sales shrink as piracy mounts – Las Vegas

Nevada universities considering tie with Mexico medical school

January 20, 2007

Latinas learn important life strategies at conference – Nevada

January 17, 2007

Spanish-speaking officers few and far between – North Lake Tahoe, Nevada

January 12, 2007

Views divided on bilingual education – Tahoe, Nevada

December 18, 2006

Stars and Strife: Flag Rule Splits Town – The New York Times cover Pahrump, Nevada

December 15, 2006

Immigrants finding Nevada a great place for new start

December 14, 2006

UNLV students protest Pahrumps English only ordinance – Nevada

Political Climate Dampening Hispanic Employment – Las Vegas

December 13, 2006

Pahrump punts on proposal – Board refuses to consider requiring illegal immigrants to register, pay $200 fee – Nevada

Former teacher named Hispanic coordinator – Neyzer Torres – Nevada

December 12, 2006

Did You Know? Las Vegas Valleys Hispanics are now about 25 percent of the total population

Speaking to the Latino masses – Aztlan Books y Mas in Las Vegas – Hard to believe but it is the first Latino bookstore there

Hispanic journal makes debut at University of Nevada, Reno – Border-Lines, an academic journal dedicated to Latino issues.

Pahrump is considering an ordinance that would require undocumented workers to pay a $200 registration fee within 24 hours of moving there. – Nevada

December 8, 2006

English-only law hasn’t led to arrests, Nye County sheriff says – Nevada