Nearly $34 million marijuana grow pulled from mountain

Nye County Sheriff’s deputies recently participated in an “eradication operation” of a marijuana grow estimated at a street value of nearly $34 million in the Quinn Mountain range located in Railroad Valley.

Crime Corner, Nov. 14

Man charged with battery in jail fight

Land activists rally after feds cancel meeting

Conspiracy theories abounded that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management postponed a public hearing Thursday on the revised resource management plan at the Bob Ruud Community Center to avoid public scrutiny.

Project hopefuls lining up for community grants

A recreational trail on the Calvada Eye is one of the projects vying for federal Community Development Block Grant funds that will be considered by Nye County Commissioners next month.

DAYS OF OLD: International tourists drawn to annual 49ers Encampment

British tourists Gerry and Rose Williams were part of a crowd watching the annual parade of colorful western characters marching through the date palm grove for the annual 49ers Encampment at Furnace Creek last weekend.

Mule train participants relive life in the slow lane

Modern-day motorists can make the trip from Pahrump to Death Valley in an hour, in air-conditioned vehicles, listening to music on the compact disc or perhaps guided by GPS systems on their iPhones.

Tom Saitta at the HUBB and first Tecopa Takeover this weekend

Another busy weekend is in store for residents wanting to get out and about. It includes a new place to see Tom Saitta, an all-weekend music jam in Tecopa and a VFW Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser at Saddle West.

RV park rezoning request delayed until next month

A request to rezone 32 acres for a recreational vehicle park has been tabled until Dec. 16.

16th annual Pahrump Social Powwow is slated for next weekend

The Pahrump Inter-Tribal Social Pow Wow takes place next weekend in a gathering at Petrack Park that brings Native Americans from tribes all over the southwest.

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: Investing in Valley Electric Association’s future

In recent years, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has made a number of significant investments in an effort to create new economic opportunities for our service territory and maintain rate stability for our member-owners.

Long-time school counselor dies after battle with cancer

Kathy Hofer Gailey, a counselor at Rosemary Clarke Middle School who dedicated nearly half her life to the children of the Nye County School District, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3 of complications due to cancer. She was 56 years old.

Last Chance Park moved back to original site

Supporters of the proposed Last Chance Park project are cheering the Pahrump Town Board’s decision Monday to move forward with the development.

Rosemary Clarke football ends season

The Rosemary Clarke Middle School football team, the Sharks, plays an integral role in shaping the high school football team. Last year was the year the team started running the high school offense.

A round up on the County Commission’s agenda items

A zone change to neighborhood commercial and a master plan amendment was approved by Nye County Commissioners on Wednesday for a four-acre recreational vehicle park 330 feet east of the intersection of the Homestead Road and Mickey Street, just north of Lakeside Casino, one of several planning items on the agenda.

Sports Corner

Bowling News from the Nugget Bowl: Gordon Sawyer bowled his first 300 game on Oct. 29.

Land investment group wants county agreement changed

A land investment company wants the Pahrump Town Board to amend a land development agreement so a solar project can be developed on the land.

Customer gets all wet attempting bank transaction

A local man looking to do a simple bank transaction unexpectedly received a free car wash on Tuesday afternoon.

Utility claims county holding up Willow Creek cleanup

Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada President Wendy Barnett criticized county leaders Wednesday for holding up plans to remediate the ponds at the old Willow Creek Golf Course and clean up the property.

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 $14 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Nov. 17 – Nov. 21

Senior Olympian inspires other seniors to be active

During the year the Pahrump Valley Times celebrates the seniors who are still getting out and being active. Betty Heil is one of those athletes who is 85 and still loves to compete.

Big Sunday race brings out of town racers to speedway

Las Vegas has NASCAR and Pahrump has the “Day After the Duel.” This weekend is a big race weekend at the Pahrump Valley Speedway with two big events scheduled.

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