Horizon Market robbed, again

Nye County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information on the valley’s fourth armed robbery of a business in less than a month.

Sheriff candidate’s U.N. comments cause stir

Nye County sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly explained a campaign gaffe made during a debate during a follow-up appearance at the Artesia Community Center last Wednesday.

Western pressure proves too much for the Pahrump defense

Luck just made the Warriors that much harder to beat last Thursday. The Trojans hosted Western, one of the league division leaders, and lost 5-1 at home.

California Lottery

One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto, with a payout of $13 million. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million.

The Hornets win big in Tonopah

For the first time in years, the Hornets dealt the Muckers a loss in volleyball. For some time, the Muckers have dominated the series, but Beatty finally put an end to that last Friday in Tonopah by winning in five, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16, 19-25 and 15-5.

Two solar projects planned for Pahrump

A pair of solar, photovoltaic projects are planned on the far north end of Pahrump by a start-up company called Belaluz Solar LLC.

Support Meetings

Support Meetings

Report: Yucca Mountain could meet safety needs

WASHINGTON — A long-awaited report issued Thursday by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found the Yucca Mountain site — once pursued by the government but halted by the Obama administration — could be safe to store nuclear waste.

Nevada’s implied consent law ruled unconstitutional

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday said the state’s implied consent law, which permits law enforcement officials to force a motorist to submit to a blood test to determine impairment without a warrant, is unconstitutional.

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.

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