Welcome! I'm not really "new" here, but have been inactive for quite awhile. While my wife and I are currently in Florida (road trip and some retirement celebration cruises out of Miami), I actually live in Las Vegas. Whereabouts in NV are you?
Big Smoke is coming up. It's a bit expensive, but a great chance to meet lots of great folks and have a few moments with some manufacturers. I'd heartily recommend it at least once. If you go, make sure to strike up conversations and meet folks. Lots of out-of-town types there, but plenty of locals you can meet!