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GALLERY: Meet your new Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen

Six sensational ladies competing in the 2024 Ms. Senior Golden Years Pageant took to the stage for an evening of poise, elegance and entertainment, all culminating in the crowning of the newest Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen, Debbie Forrest.

Fixing Pahrump Valley fences could protect the herds — here’s how

Nye County has embarked on a mission to fix a six-mile stretch of wildlife fencing in an effort to protect the area’s free-roaming wild horse and burro herds and the next round of repair will take place this weekend, with the entire community invited to lend a hand.

95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.

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Kohbarger loses NLV job after shake-up

The Pahrump Valley Times confirmed this week that former Pahrump Town Manager Bill Kohbarger lost his job in North Las Vegas.

Sinkhole a sign of drying times?

One member of the Nye County Water District Board experienced first-hand recently the possible effects of groundwater withdrawals in the Pahrump Valley.

Detective target of criminal probe

A criminal investigation targeting a high-profile sheriff’s detective is underway after a local attorney told Nye County Sheriff’s authorities that a female client was coerced and subjected to lewd behavior by the deputy.

Charity donates 257 computers for IT lab

Everyone loves a good surprise and the technology lab at NyE Communities Coalition got one last week.

Tip leads to traffic stop, car search, heroin bust

One man was arrested with more than 12 grams of heroin in his possession last week following an undercover police operation.

DVH, hospice to host fair next week

Desert View Hospital, in partnership with Creekside Hospice, is planning to host its first-ever annual Caregiver Resource Fair next week.

UICN plans Willow Creek green zone; responds to critics

Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada is reportedly taking community input into consideration as it moves forward in developing plans for the former Willow Creek Golf Course, which was awarded to the company in a bankruptcy settlement hearing last week.

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Police arrested one man last week after they found more than 60 grams of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop on State Route 372.

Airport, fireworks contract debated at board meeting

The construction of an airport in Pahrump just took another major step forward after town board members deliberated over the issue on Tuesday.

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