The other day, I picked up a copy of the Las Vegas Relocation Guide. It has lots of information that is of value both to newcomers and to people who have been here for years. If you would like your own copy, they are published by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce each quarter. Here are some little tibdits:

You knew Las Vegas had fabulous world-class shows by top notch performers like Celine Dion and Wayne Brady, Wayne Newton and Carrot Top. You knew we had groups like Cirque de Soleil and Blue Man Group. But did you know we also have the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra and the Nevada Ballet Theatre? We even have an Opera.

Maybe you’ve heard of the Elvis Museum and the Liberace Museum, but those are just 2 of the 39 museums listed in the area. Vegas has a children’s museum, a museum built around an ancient Anasazi village, another one at a turn-of-the-20th-century Mormon fort, a neon museum, a branch of the Guggenheim, and a reproduction of King Tut’s tomb.

We have over 125,000 hotel rooms (more coming soon, more jobs coming with them), over 197,000 slot machines, over 3700 conventions each year, over 315 weddings daily (so much for “Virginia is for lovers”) and over 96,000 new residents moving to Vegas every year.

In addition to now-traditional neighborhoods of single family houses, apartment complexes, and low-rise condominiums, Vegas is having a veritable renaissance of high-rise living! These modern developments often have shops, restaurants, work-out facilities, conference rooms, and other great amenities on site. As of yesterday, there were over 800 high-rise condos for sale (be sure to click the “Contact Me!” link on the left if you want more specific information on them or want to schedule a tour).

Everyone knows Las Vegas has it’s fair share of sun-seeking retirees, but did you know we have a Chinatown?

And of course no discussion of Vegas Living would be complete without mentioning that we are one of the great dining cities in the world. Name a top celebrity chef, and if he has a restaurant chances are he has one here. Last year’s “Top Chef” winner is a local boy, as is the runner-up from the previous year. That fellow at the next table that looks like Tom Collichio? Could be!

Oh yeah, I love it here. Won’t you be my neighbor?

You’ve seen the disclaimers at the bottom of those mutual fund ads on the TV, right? The ones that say no single investment is for everyone and you should consult your financial adviser before sending money? Well, buying a house isn’t for everyone either.

If you are one of those people for whom this is not the right time to buy a house or condominium, this post is for you! The Consumerist has been kind enough to post Landlord-Tenant Law For Every State; here’s the law in Nevada. Here’s the law about housing discrimination in Nevada. If someday you are ready to buy a home — or you would like me to put you in touch with an agent who specializes in rental property — be sure to click the “Contact Me!” link at the side of this page.

This information originally posted on ShortWoman in this post.

Nevada doesn’t do “primary elections.” Instead we have a caucus. It’s fairly early, on January 19, which explains why the candidates are spending so much time in Nevada. It’s a little different, so the nice folks at the Las Vegas Review-Journal have put together some information to help de-mystify the whole thing. Here’s how you can get involved, and here’s what to expect if you do.

Be sure to keep up with the local spin on national politics with the LVRJ 2008 Elections page. Hope to see you at the caucuses on January 19!