Goicoechea plans to introduce public lands transfer bill

State Sen. Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka, said he was stunned the chairman of the Nevada interim committee on public lands wouldn’t hold a discussion on a report by a panel commissioned to research the transfer of public lands from the federal government to the state of Nevada, during a work session late last month.

Lady Trojans Golf is back in the swing of things

The Lady Trojans golf team was back in the swing of things last Thursday at Siena golf course in Las Vegas. The girls shaved off 37 strokes since their last meeting a week before, where they carded a 465 at their home course at Mountain Falls.

Clerk, assessor now accepting credit card payments

The Nye County clerk’s and assessor’s office will soon join the electronic age of commerce practiced by almost every business today in ringing up payments.

Town struggles with communications, Internet

No it wasn’t terrorists attacking, or even the second coming of Christ.

Lady Trojans down the Grizzlies 2-0

The Lady Trojans made it two in a row as they downed the Spring Valley Grizzlies 2-0.

TJ Milk being the best he can be

Not every Trojans quarterback can say they are in an elite club. Last week Trojans quarterback, TJ Milk, found himself among the top 10 passing quarterbacks in the league. In three games, Milk is 38/63 with 486-yards passing.

Pool covered, town decorations on agenda

At least one Pahrump Town Board member believes in the importance of providing year-round swimming for local residents.

Trojans embarrass Warriors 61-14; Chargers are next

Outgunned and outmatched, the Western Warriors went down in flames 61-14 last Friday at home. The Trojans ran all over the Warriors, rushing for 441 yards. All 61 points came in the first half.

Executor threatens claim against public administrator

In life, Virgil “Vince” Bogdan was a prolific writer of letters to the editor, speaking out against costly public official salaries, complaining about dangerous traffic situations and skewering Democrats.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $11 million.

Historic merchantile burns to the ground

The historic Mercantile Building, located near the famous Bottle House in Rhyolite, burned to the ground Saturday afternoon after being struck by lightning.

County pitches Beatty Airport for new drone testing program

Nye County Community Development Director Darrell Lacy thinks Beatty Airport could tap into the lucrative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone testing program in Nevada.

New radio station will be based at KPVM-TV

KPVM-TV owner Vern Van Winkle announced last week an East Coast company will begin airing a Pahrump country-western radio station beginning early next month.

VEA continues to receive recognition

In recent months, Valley Electric Association Inc. (VEA) has received recognition on a local and statewide level as a result of our cooperative’s innovative renewable energy efforts and our ongoing commitment to building a positive work environment for employees.

Nevada Dems resent usurpation of their dumb stunt

On April 6, 2010, Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sue Lowden suggested that patients might barter for health care.

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Trojans defense too tough

There was absolutely no doubt the Lady Trojans were not going to let this game get away from them. The Trojans were not about to drop a second game and they let the Warriors know that right away. Pahrump triumphed over the Western Warriors last Tuesday 6-0. The Trojans improve to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in league play.

Hornets go down to the wire with Lund

The Lady Hornets have shown in the past that they are a spunky and scrappy team. If there was a street version of high school volleyball, they would be the Division IV champions for sure.

Tecopa hosts luau fundraiser next Saturday

While most organizational fundraisers got the jump on the Fall Festival set for next week, one nonprofit is going head-to-head at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort.

Nathan Adelson holds annual dance fundraiser

The third annual “Stairway to Heaven Dance Competition,” in memory of Dr. Dennis G. Campton and benefiting “Friends of Pahrump Valley Nathan Adelson Hospice Building Fund, is just around the corner. The event time is Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon and Dance Hall on Mesquite Avenue. Pricing for the event is $20 per person which includes not only entertainment, but also pizza, salad and a beverage.

Five ways Divas can reduce utility bills

Thank you! This week marks the one-year anniversary writing this column for the Pahrump Valley Times. Thanks for reading and for your support as we grow Divas into a series of books and a TV/Internet show. Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

FALL FESTIVAL TURNS 50: The rodeo in 1964 is now all grown up

Some things are just steeped in tradition and the public wouldn’t know what to do without them. The Fall Festival has gone through a lot of changes since it began in 1964, including who was in charge, what it was to be named and the festivities offered.

Rental fraud is all too prevalent

Some scams are old news, yet people continue to fall for them. My daughter-in-law had recently been scouring Craigslist in search of an affordable rental home.

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