Father: Deceased daughter was visiting friends here

The father of a southern California woman found dead on the far south end of the valley said Thursday that his daughter traveled to Pahrump to visit two friends.

Newspaper announces new editor

Arnold M. Knightly has been named editor of the Pahrump Valley Times, the area’s largest newspaper and the paper of record for Nye County.

FROM THE EDITOR: A time of transition in Pahrump

Pahrump is in a time of transition with a new sheriff on the horizon and its town board on the brink of extinction. Why not throw a new editor of the area’s largest newspaper into that mix? And why not arrive during a contentious election season with just more than four weeks to go?

Boys soccer gets first league win

The Trojans boys soccer took Sierra Vista to the wire and secured the team’s first league win, 4-3, at home Tuesday. This victory snapped a five-game losing streak for Pahrump (4-7-1 overall, 1-5-0 Sunset League).

New conservation plan to protect sage grouse

CARSON CITY — As a panel of Nevada policymakers on Wednesday adopted a new conservation plan designed to protect sage grouse habitat, the Western Governors Association has expressed concern that the multi-state effort is being treated as an afterthought by federal agencies.

Horizon Market robbed at gunpoint, suspect sought

The early morning robbery of a local convenience store this week left the store clerk shaken but unharmed.

Changes in Tonopah: Taxscine dies of a broken heart

Taxscine Martin Ornelas, the owner of a brothel located on St. Patrick’s Street in Tonopah’s red-light district, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in August 1900. She died in Tonopah in May 1954.

No band at the Nugget this weekend, Grape Stomp is on

Although a lot of entertainment is on the calendar for this weekend, the one that is not would be live music at the Pahrump Nugget Stagebar Lounge.

Let’s make almost Mom’s cabbage roll soup

My Mom made the best cabbage rolls. I can almost taste them as I think of them, savory and meaty with layers of flavor. Seasoned beef with juicy tomato and tender rice, each wrapped like a precious gift in pale green cabbage leaves. Braised to perfection in delicate tomato sauce that was often made from tomatoes she would can herself.

Being a ‘secret shopper’ sounds like fun

Secret shoppers are the people who get paid to go to retail stores, restaurants, car dealerships and more, pose as customers, ask questions and rat out rude sales people if it’s deserved.

Rust to artwork, homebuilder finds new talent

The old saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” could certainly hold true for Chuck Richman.

County asks to petition Congress on public lands

TONOPAH — A resolution asking to petition Congress on public lands concerns like sage grouse management, wild horses, wilderness areas and transferring federally managed lands to the state will be on the agenda when the Nye County Commission meets at 10 a.m. here Tuesday.

Rotary has the best odds in town and a party, too

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club hosts its 2014 Cash Extravaganza at Mountain Falls banquet hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12. Someone will walk away $10,000 richer.

Young Eagles Rally leads some to aviation careers

Ever wondered what the sky and ground look like from a little airplane? Perhaps that view isn’t possible unless it involved deep pockets and bank loans. Another option exists Saturday morning as the Young Eagles Rally takes to the air for free airplane flights right here in Pahrump.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man leaves ID behind, gets arrested for DUI

DA’s report

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Reports show SNWA is not using common sense

The Southern Nevada Water Authority’s expensive plan to pipe water from Northern Nevada and western Utah to Las Vegas Valley spigots appears to have sprung another leak.

County considers federal study for fracking impact

TONOPAH — A possible $410,000 study of groundwater in Big Smoky Valley, which is the the possible site of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to extract the oil, is being considered by the Nye County Water District Board.

Injuries taking a toll on PVHS girls soccer team

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Lady Trojans soccer as two more players went down with injuries Tuesday at Sierra Vista.

Utility gets various input for Willow Creek property

The water company that owns the Willow Creek told residents Wednesday proposing projects for the former golf course the company isn’t allowed to turn a profit from activities at the park because of state regulations, adding a new parking area may have to be constructed.

Great Basin gets financial shot in the arm

Great Basin College announced this week that two campuses will receive $2 million as part of the Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training grant awards.

Sports Corner

Senior softball at Petrack Park: Men and women over 50 meet at the park Monday and Friday at 8 a.m. for softball. Call Ken for more info: 775-727-6413.

Pahranagat Valley squashes the Hornets 54-0

The Beatty Hornets football team went down hard against the Pahranagat Valley Panthers last week 54-0 with injuries playing a major role in the defeat. The Pahranagat Valley Panthers played with precision and increased their winning streak to 73 games.

Pahrump seniors to attend senior Olympic games in St. George

A group of Pahrump senior citizen athletes will be travelling to St. George, Utah to participate in the Huntsman World Senior Games, an annual event that attracts more than 10,000 participants.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $9 million.