Specialty Asian food store opens in Beverly Plaza

A Las Vegas-based couple has opened a new ethnic foods market in hopes of capturing the market created by Pahrump’s growing Asian and Pacific island population.

BLM to offer wild burros for adoption

The Bureau of Land Management has readied 12 wild burros caught in the Pahrump Valley for adoption, tentatively scheduled for Jan. 26. The captured burros, or wild donkeys, range in age from a few months to approximately 12 years.

Distrust of scientists has a history

Last week the dedication of Nevada’s third national monument, Tule Springs Fossil Beds, brought out a name from the past. News reports noted that Willard Libby, a Nobel chemist who developed carbon dating, had done some fossil work at Tule Springs in 1962.

Anticipated New Year’s snow could change plans

Pahrump residents traveling over the Spring Mountains to celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight might want to reconsider.

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.

IN PROFILE: Jon Zellhoefer

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Letter to the Editor

Thank you from the Silver Tappers

Police offering free NYE rides home again

There’s great news for local residents who plan to celebrate the New Year by way of libations and return home safely.

You win some and you lose some

In sports there are definite winners and losers. This year’s most important sports stories have been characterized as either a win or a loss.

Ten biggest stories for 2014 from Pahrump

The surprise defeat of at least two elected officials serving Nye County and the arrest of the candidate for sheriff made the short list of Pahrump Valley Times’ top news stories for 2014.

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How to turn your worst Christmas present into cash

While you’re supposed to be appreciative of gifts someone has spent the time and money to give you, there’s nothing fun about stacking up a closet full of bad Christmas presents you’ll never use.

Crime corner, Dec. 31

Man arrested for DUI

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: To build communities, invest in people

At Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) we are proud of the employment opportunities we’ve created in the communities we serve.

The Assembly Republican circus act continues

In an interview with conservative talk-show host Alan Stock on Dec. 16, 2014 — in which she discussed her situation relating to IRS tax liens filed against her businesses — Stock asked conservative Republican Majority Leader Michele Fiore to name the three individuals Fiore said were working to undermine conservatives in the Republican Assembly Caucus.

Group: Prosecutors had enough proof to charge Ensign

Newly released records suggest federal prosecutors had enough evidence to charge U.S. Sen. John Ensign of Nevada with lobbying or campaign finance violations, but backed off because of fear of losing in court and “undue deference to public officials,” according to a watchdog group that sued for access to the documents.

Four stories that had statewide impact in 2014

A shooting rampage that left two Las Vegas police officers, a good Samaritan and the two attackers dead, a standoff between the feds and a Southern Nevada rancher, the legalization of gay marriage in the Silver State, and a political storm that left Republicans in charge of the Legislature and all state offices topped the news in 2014.

Christmas Day fire uproots owner, roommates

A local woman’s home was destroyed by a fire on Christmas day, leaving her and two roommates seeking a place to stay and losing nearly everything.

BLM extends public comment period

Bureau of Land Management said that the current public comment period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump field offices draft Resource Management Plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement has been extended from Jan. 7 to Feb. 6.

VEA gifts senior centers with power

Senior centers throughout Nye County have received an early holiday gift from Valley Electric Association; free electric for the month of December.

Pahrump VA clinic construction delayed

Pahrump’s long-awaited Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic has been delayed again, according to U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford’s Rural Community Liaison Laurayne Murray.

County denies solid waste permit in Amargosa Valley

Nye County Commissioners denied a solid waste permit for B.A.E. Industries for a mulch and compost facility on 10 acres along Cook Road owned by the Settlemeyer Trust in Amargosa Valley, the latest dispute over dumping in the sparsely populated valley.

BIKE TOUR: Two friends plan to bike across the U. S. in year-long trip

Two strong friends in faith from Pahrump, Bill Lewis and Arika Ostr0m, will be cycling through the four corners of the United States starting on Jan. 1. The trip should last a year.

A family that runs together stays together

Desiree Veloz started running four years ago. For her, running was a challenge. Veloz is a teacher on assignment for the School District. She needed a physical activity that would keep her from falling back into the world of anorexia. Running has done just that and more. In October she ran her first marathon.

Man who stole cop car court date rescheduled

The man who police say commandeered a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser back in October is still awaiting arraignment.

Local auction business raises for Toys for Tots

A local auction company wants to make Christmas extra special for area children this holiday season.

Outgoing sheriff critical of communication within county

Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo blasted county officials for a lack of communication during his 12 years in office, as county commissioners delayed approving a vehicle for the Nye County Search and Rescue Service in the southern command, until his successor Sharon Wehrly takes over.

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