Airstream Rally at Lakeside RV

The Wally Byram Caravan Club International is holding a Region 12 Airstream Rally for the Airstream Owners Association through Oct. 19 at Lakeside Casino &RV Park. This photo shows that like the mail, neither rain nor snow will keep the Airstream rallies from taking place. This one was in Northern California last year.

Crime Corner, Oct. 17

Man runs stop sign, arrested for drug felonies

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 $13 million.

State health department reports 74 critical restaurant violations

TONOPAH — The Nevada Division of Public Health reported 72 critical violations in the past year in 52 food establishments in Nye County, Joe Pollack, program manager for Nevada Environmental Health Services told Nye County Commissioners Tuesday.

NDOT says highway improvements planned for 2016

Motorists will have to wait until 2016 before the Nevada Department of Transportation funds two major projects in the Pahrump area: the widening of a small section of Highway 160 between Homestead Road and Calvada Boulevard and constructing two roundabouts on Highway 372 at the intersections of Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Blagg Road.

Rick Marshall outlines plan of action at Bob Ruud

While sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly’s campaign slogan promotes her 100-day action plan if she’s elected, Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall outlined his plan at the Bob Ruud Community Center Tuesday.

Rick Marshall spent more on campaign trail

Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall outspent his opponent Sharon Wehrly on the campaign trail so far according to reports filed with the Nevada Secretary of State’s office due Tuesday.

Music back at the Nugget, blinged bras on display

As usual, during the cooler months, there are more and more opportunities to be entertained.

Ash Meadows stargazing

Although the Point of Rocks walking trail in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge can be used for watching bighorn sheep, there will be a little after-dark gazing at the stars from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The group will meet at Point of Rocks Spring. The event is free.

To turn empty bottles into décor – it’s a wrap!

Autumn is the time of year when we love for our décor to reflect the change of season. The natural textures of twine, dried leaves and burlap are all the rage. It’s also time for lots of entertaining. One side effect of entertaining can be lots of empty glass bottles.

ID theft is an ageless crime

The words “Identity Theft” are at the top of everyone’s personal fright list. The examples are many.

Fifth annual PDOP event at Ian Deutch Memorial Park next weekend

As the cooler weather begins to creep in showing signs of fall, and the sizzling heat of summer has passed, Pahrump is once again gearing up to host the annual Pahrump Disabilities Outreach Program Pumpkin Days event Oct. 24 from 3 p.m to 9 p.m., Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ian Deutch Memorial Park.

Sixth annual craft fair at Artesia Oct. 24 – 25

An early Christmas shopping event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 in the Artesia Community Center on the south side of Pahrump. It also includes a bake sale.

Letters to the Editor

Republican-controlled House governs fantasy nation

Nevadans have been solving water issues since the 1870s

If you think Nevada faces a water crisis today, imagine how residents of booming Virginia City must have felt back in the 1870s when their fickle sources began to run dry.

Pahrump seniors excel in senior games

The 20-something crowd would say the glory years of life are in your 20s. The five Pahrump seniors who won medals at the recent senior games would argue differently.

Registered voter numbers fluctuate

There were another 277 voters registered in Nye County by the Tuesday registration deadline for the Nov. 4 election, from the close of registration for the June 10 primary, according to figures from the Nye County Clerk’s office.

Riches insists on covering pool

Pahrump Town Board member Amy Riches said her efforts to establish year-round swimming in the valley is not dead in the water.

RPC approves RV park near Lakeside Casino

The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday voted to recommend approval of a 61-slip recreational vehicle park on Mickey Street, just east of Homestead Road near Lakeside Casino, for Millennium Investments LLC, which includes builder Rene Morales.

Town board extends Holecheck’s contract by four days

As the Pahrump Town Board continues counting the days until their respective terms expire permanently early next year, members are now concerned about an apparent leadership void.

RPC favors permit for Last Chance trailhead

A conditional use permit for a five-acre trailhead at 3761 N. Stephanie St. for equestrian and hiking access to trails near the Last Chance Range, was approved by a 5-2 vote of the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday.

Pahrump falls to Spring Valley in close game that went to the wire

In the first half of the season, Spring Valley’s volleyball team rolled over Pahrump Valley in three games 25-17, 25-18 and 25-19. The Trojans (10-13 overall, 4-5 Sunset League) went down fighting last Tuesday.

Lady Trojans drop Clark 1-0 in fierce home action

The last time Clark and Pahrump met was on September 12 and Clark won that game 2-1. In that game, the Lady Trojans underestimated Clark. The Chargers (8-5 overall, 6-4 Sunset League) had hoped to repeat that victory on Tuesday on the Trojans (9-4, 6-3) home turf, but they were denied 1-0.

Peace Officer Review Board on BoCC agenda

The creation of a Nye County Peace Officer Advisory Review Board is on the agenda when the Nye County Commission meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at commissioner’s chambers at 2100 Walt Williams Dr. on the Calvada Eye.