Off-road race through Nye to return in 2016

TONOPAH- In celebration of its 20th anniversary of off-road racing throughout Nevada, Best in the Desert Racing Association announced recently in Tonopah that the Nye County seat will be the overnight stop for a special two-day race in August 2016.

TOP DOG: Employee takes ownership of Animal Care Center

It’s a brand new day at Animal Care Center of Pahrump” is the friendly greeting clients hear when calling the veterinary clinic.

Crime Corner, July 3

Woman jailed for harboring fugitive

Beat the heat with this patriotic frozen drink

Here’s a wonderful way to take advantage of cheap summer watermelon and the kiddies who love to push buttons on the food processor!

Chemistry an important key to safe swimming

It’s the last thing you want to hear before heading off for a relaxing afternoon poolside, but here goes:

Pahrump nearly eclipses hottest June on record

With Las Vegas experiencing its hottest June on record last month, Pahrump came close to breaking a record of its own.

Sports Corner, June 10

Fourth of July racing at the Pahrump Valley Speedway at 7 p.m. See website for ticket info: Pahrumpvalleyspeedway.com.

Faith Lutheran moving to Division I next year

The most dominant sports program in Division I-A the past few seasons will be moving to the higher division.

Politicians lie, but when it comes to the Tax Pledge the numbers don’t

Liberals and RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) hate the Taxpayer Protection Pledge with, as Diane Chambers once put it on Cheers, “the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.” And there’s a very good reason for that…

Fireworks safety crucial for a happy Fourth of July

While the fireworks-related injury numbers are down approximately 9 percent and use of consumer fireworks is up by more than 59 percent over the last 20 years, it is still vital that consumers use the utmost caution with the products.

Pahrump man arrested after alleged hostage situation

A Pahrump man was arrested last week after possibly being involved in a hostage situation, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Pahrump Valley Junior Golf third summer tourney

Pahrump Valley Junior golf had their third junior golf tournament of the summer with 26 golfers participating in Monday’s tournament.

Presidential candidate Paul favors federal land transfers

MESQUITE — Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul told an audience in Mesquite that he supports relinquishing federal management of public lands.

More than 200 new Nevada laws take effect July 1

More than 200 new laws take effect July 1, with a big chunk of them implementing Gov. Brian Sandoval’s sweeping education reforms and a $1.1 billion tax package to pay for it.

Despite loss, Gonzalez will fight again

LAS VEGAS — Pahrump’s amateur mixed martial arts fighter Andrew Gonzalez suffered a second round submission to Jose Arroyo Rosas (2-0) from Fresno, California on Saturday in Las Vegas.

How gays brought us together

Gays did not particularly want a battle over marriage equality.

Crime Corner, July 1

Woman lands in jail after hitting deputies

Pahrump Valley Glass expands business to automotive realm

Pahrump Valley Glass has been in business since August of 2011, and during that time expanded from being a home-based business to operating out of a showroom.

Court ruling on gay marriage cheered around the state

CARSON CITY — Mary Baranovich, who married her longtime partner, Beverly Sevcik, in January when gay marriage was legalized in Nevada by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, was awakened Friday to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court had resolved the issue nationally in a 5-4 ruling in support of same-sex marriage.

Pahrump Gunfighters thrill, entertain youth program

Local kids enrolled in the Pahrump Valley Youth Activities program got the chance to step outside the classroom and enjoy some old-fashioned entertainment last week.

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