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The Second Saturday Market in Moapa Valley began its fifth year last Saturday, Jan. 10, as it celebrated what was once considered by many “an idea” that would never succeed. “It is humbling,” market founder Cally Wade said of the achievement. Wade started the market in 2022, doing all the paperwork, licensing, advertising, recruiting vendors, setting up and more. When she … [Read more...] about 2nd Saturday Market begins 5th year
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MV Little League registration in full swing
The Moapa Valley Little League started prepping for the upcoming season last week, with registration and evaluations taking place. The new year has brought a focus on registering youth ages 4-14 for the new season. However, registration has been in process since November 1, 2025. Early discounts ran from November until Jan. 10. Current costs are as follows: Teeball … [Read more...] about MV Little League registration in full swing
U.S. 250th Celebration Tour kicks off in Mesquite
The kick-off for the U.S. 250 Tour braved wind, rain and cold weather on Friday, Jan. 9, as organizers set up in the CasaBlanca parking lot for the three-day nonpartisan event, honoring America’s 250th anniversary. The nationwide tour is the brainchild of Kim Fletcher, tour executive chairman, founder of Moms for America, Moms for America Action and mother of eight. Tony … [Read more...] about U.S. 250th Celebration Tour kicks off in Mesquite
Thornton promoted to deputy chief
The classroom at Fire Station #3 was filled with family, friends, coworkers and well-wishers for Captain Ryan D. Thornton as he was promoted to deputy chief in a brief pinning and swearing-in ceremony on the morning of Jan. 5. Thornton will be replacing current Deputy Chief Shawn Tobler, who will retire on Jan. 29. Thornton has been with the Mesquite Fire Department for 24 … [Read more...] about Thornton promoted to deputy chief
MVHS to host Walk The Plank
Pirate Robotics will co-host a robotics tournament titled “Walk the Plank” on Saturday, Jan. 17, bringing dozens of teams to Moapa Valley for a full day of competition. Vista Robotics of Ivins, Utah, will run the tournament, providing the equipment and manpower needed to operate the event. The competition will take place in the west gym, where teams, judges and spectators … [Read more...] about MVHS to host Walk The Plank
Five-vehicle accident in Virgin River Gorge
A five-vehicle accident occurred on Jan. 9 as a result of exercise equipment in the road within the Virgin River Gorge. The Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire Department responded to the scene of a multiple-vehicle accident at approximately mile marker 17 on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15. After arriving on the scene, they deduced that the incident involved five vehicles … [Read more...] about Five-vehicle accident in Virgin River Gorge
Captain Kevin Smith lecture captivates audience
Captain Kevin Smith, author of “The Sonic Warrior,” gave a talk at the Mesquite Veterans Center on Saturday, Jan. 10. The approximately 35 people in attendance were captivated by his true story and video of an actual event that took place in the South China Sea in 1977. Captain Smith, pilot and leader of the famed Top Gun squadron, was returning to his carrier from a solo … [Read more...] about Captain Kevin Smith lecture captivates audience
Salt’s celebrates one year
Local Moapa Valley restaurant Salt’s celebrated its first anniversary at the end of 2025 with cake and a small celebration. “Very exciting,” owner Priscilla Bedoya Arvizu said in an interview last Saturday. The celebration took place on December 30, 2025, at the restaurant location at 150 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. in downtown Overton. Arvizu said multiple customers and … [Read more...] about Salt’s celebrates one year
Iron Cactus Memorial seeks used golf clubs
A local grassroots Mesquite art project called the Iron Cactus Golf Memorial has a mission to get 10 seven-foot-high memorials made from golf clubs placed around the city. Volunteer project director Thomas Stark said, “What better way to memorialize Mesquite and the people that helped grow this little town than the risk-taking golf course founders and the … [Read more...] about Iron Cactus Memorial seeks used golf clubs
Spotlight On: Austin Whetzel
This month the spotlight is on Austin Whetzel, the new president/CEO of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. At interview time, Whetzel has been in his new position for four months. He reported, “The one factor of my new job that surprised me most is how warm and friendly everyone is to me, coming in here like this. The whole community, not just the business community, is so … [Read more...] about Spotlight On: Austin Whetzel