How friendly is Neveda for multi-racial family? (Las Vegas, Paradise: low crime, home)

[Settlers]

We've been planning on relocating to Neveda for some time. The no tax on pension is ideal for a retired law enforcement. As an inter-racial couple with children we're concern about moving to the "right" area if that even exist. We're relocating from NY from upstate so we're accustomed to living in the city as well as the country of upstate NY. Since we love the outdoors and would love to be able to have enjoy an adult night out (though we have not had a babysitter in 2 years), ideally a mixture of both would be great. We would like to leave the snow. We had visited Boulder City years ago and know about the Mormon communities. As with any family a low crime rate is ideal, I've been reading a few postings and am learning the education system is also an issue in Neveda.

So I guess my question, can anyone provide me feedback on their beliefe of the acceptance of multi-racial families in Neveda and/or recommend where I can find a list of the top places for multiracial families to live?

I appreciate your attention to this matter.

[olecapt]

Rural Nevada is rural...and therefore likely xenophobic. They are somewhat distrustful of anyone from anywhere.

The cities are reasonably cosmopolitan and generally pay little if any attention.

I doubt you would have any trouble in Boulder City. They are generally a very civilized bunch. The only problem is that it is quite expensive.

In Las Vegas Henderson, the South and Southwest, Summerlin, most of the Northwest haver low crime rates.

Most of Reno and Carson City are pretty good as well. The rurals tend to be lower yet.

[greatbasinguide]

A quite surprising number of multiracial families in Reno, considering Reno's reputation as a redneck town,, guess it isn't anymore. Again,, it depends on you. I know a family, they are building a home in a rural section of Nevada,, he is a welding supply salesman,, pretty redneck himself.. I think they will do fine

[lvkewlkid]

You would probably have problems in Henderson, there's not many accepting people there, try Paradise, Winchester, Spring Valley, Whitney, or Sunrise Manor, or the area around Charleston Heights.

[RedWingsFan]

There are people all over the country in every city that will have a problem with an inter-racial family. However, becoming an inter-racial family was a choice so you shouldn't spend your time being worried about the decisions you have made.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by RedWingsFan

There are people all over the country in every city that will have a problem with an inter-racial family. However, becoming an inter-racial family was a choice so you shouldn't spend your time being worried about the decisions you have made.

A little veiled disapproval? You are suggesting it is somehow just for such a marriage to encounter obstacles?

Just what point are you making?

[gobar]

I have lived in spring valley area for 15 years.

I dont think it would even be an issue here.

[PITBOSS]

I'm with Red Wings on this one. It was your choice, & its something much of society frowns upon. It's life, dealing with reality.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by PITBOSS

I'm with Red Wings on this one. It was your choice, & its something much of society frowns upon. It's life, dealing with reality.

How about a Christian and Jew? There children in trouble too?

A mormon and an evangelical? Where would they ever live?

[noniesgirl]

You are going to find someone in every town, city, etc. that will have a problem with a multi-racial family. Personally that is their problem. Don't worry about it. As for it being your choice to become a multi-racial family, sometimes you can't choose whom you fall in love with. It's a little hard to turn off feelings for someone you really care about and love just because of thier race. I don't get why people have issues with it. Funny how people don't seem to have problems with a white and an asian or hispanic being together. Isn't any difference to me. Some people are just narrow minded. By the way, I am a mormon! I was taught to be friends with everyone. No matter what thier skin color, religion, etc. I grew up in Southern Nevada and I saw mixed families. Never gave it a second thought. Fina a place you like to live in and live there, don't worry about other people's opinions.