The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign glowed yellow, orange and turquoise on Monday, recognizing the rich cultural tapestry of the original stewards of Nevada’s desert landscapes.
But the Indigenous history the act was meant to celebrate is again caught in the crosshairs of a culture war over whether Indigenous Peoples Day should coincide with or even replace Columbus Day.
Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, vetoed a measure to designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day instead of the current day in August. He said in his veto message that “it is better for Indigenous Peoples Day to fall on a day where there are no other holidays so it can continue to receive Nevadans’ undivided recognition.”…