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Mesquite, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Is your child ready to dive into Mesquite’s Manta Rays swim season?
  • Why an 87-year-old Mesquite hospice patient jumped out of a plane
  • Which Republican hopeful will oversee Clark County estates without heirs?

Also on today's calendar: Know Your Rights Webinar: Nevada Wage & Overtime Law.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy, not as hot, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 68.
  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manta Rays ready to start 2026 swimming season (mesquitelocalnews.com) — Families in Mesquite can now sign up kids ages 7–17 for the Manta Rays swim team at the Mesquite Recreation Center, with the season kicking off June 1 and a May 23 signup deadline. Open swim sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings are free, letting kids and parents test the waters while coaches assess skills and emphasize fun, safety, and good technique.
   

2. Eighty-seven-year-old Suzy Bowers goes skydiving (mvprogress.com) — An 87-year-old hospice patient from Mesa Valley Estates just checked off a lifelong dream by skydiving at Mesquite Airport with instructors from Skydive Mesquite. Surrounded by friends and staff, she completed a tandem jump, landed safely, and declared she’s now ready for a tattoo.
   

3. Three Republicans vie in primary race for Clark County Public Administrator • Nevada Current (nevadacurrent.com) — Clark County voters, including those in Mesquite, will soon choose among three Republican candidates for public administrator, the office that handles estates when no family or will is available. Former Mesquite police chief and ex-coroner Michael Murphy, real estate agent Don Salazar, and veteran and reseller Mark Sprinkle each pitch different experience, from crisis-tested public service to business management and military discipline.
   

4. Las Vegas tourism board approves contracts for marketing and research (sccgmanagement.com) — Mesquite’s tourism profile is part of a major new round of marketing and research contracts just approved by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. While most dollars target global promotion of Las Vegas, the board also funds ongoing visitor surveys that regularly track travel sentiment and branding for Mesquite and Laughlin, helping shape how southern Nevada markets itself to future visitors.
   

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  • My Sister and I went to the City Clerks office today to check on our Voting Registration.
    I neede to change some things on my form and with the help of Julie and Marco, everything went very smooth. They were very helpful and our business… (Nextdoor Brickyard Plaza)
  • 'Little' Jimmy Dickens: Columbia Historic Edition is a notable compilation released in 1984 as part of Columbia Records' "Historic Edition" series.
    This series was highly regarded by collectors for its focus on archival integrity, often featuring rare tracks, original mono mixes, and high-quality… (Nextdoor North of Freeway)
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Store Customer Service Driver - Fulltime (Bilingual Spanish) in Mesquite. Apply here.
  • Mesquite Gaming Employment Center posted a job opening for HOUSEKEEPING OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK - CB & VR - FULL-TIME - DAY SHIFT in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesquite here.

Ok Mesquite! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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