Broadacres Marketplace opened in 1977 and over the years has evolved from a small weekend flea market into a sprawling hub of shopping, food and live entertainment in suburban North Las Vegas. Justin Favela, a 38-year-old artist who was born and raised in Las Vegas, said that throughout its history, the swap meet was a place where members of the Latino community felt safe and comfortable. It was also one of the only spots in the Las Vegas area where people could find items from their birth countries. On June 21, Broadacres Marketplace announced that it would temporarily close because of the threat of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In a statement online, the market’s management said the decision to close was made “out of an abundance of caution and concern for our community.” Now, vendors are left to contend with the financial implications of lost business while also managing real fears that they or their loved ones could get swept up in ICE raids. Read more at the li...