Muth: Top 10 reasons Trump should pick Newt for VP

Since “veep” talk for Donald Trump is all the rage this week, let me throw my two cents in: Newt Gingrich. Here are my Top Ten reasons why…

Ruins of Wupatki are an impressive look into the past

Wupatki National Monument in Arizona encompasses more than 35,000 acres and contains roughly 2,500 documented archaeological sites. You can’t see them all, nor are you allowed to, but you can see some of the most impressive ruins in the park, even in a few hours.

Cooperative extension continues offering services

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension would like the community to know that even though the county has de-funded our portion of the overall county budget, we are going to continue offering some services to Nye County.

Reverse glass painter reviving ancient art form

Artist Cheryl Tocco likes to do things in reverse, or glass backwards, when it comes to her specialty, reverse glass painting.

Senior News

Tai Chi a true martial art with many benefits

Millions of people around the world wake up each morning and can be seen in parks and malls doing tai chi. In China people do it because the Chinese believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, but for the rest of the world it has become just another exercise routine.

Veteran finds comfort, companion at animal shelter

When Pahrump retired Navy veteran Dennis “Doc” Watkins lost a longtime friend and companion recently, his life was not the same.

Cooperative Extension to continue providing services

The public relations official for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension wants the community to know that despite funding cuts, the agency plans to continue providing educational services to both Pahrump and Tonopah.

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 $15 million.

PGA ban on anchored putting didn’t have impact

Most golfers in town have heard about the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and its ban on anchored putting. Or have they?

Pets frightened by fireworks end up at area animal shelter

Desert Haven Animal Society Manager Marla Greanya got what she expected on Tuesday – an influx of frightened pets who tried to escape the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air on the evening of the Fourth of July.

County to fix more roads with gas tax money

The money that Nye County is now receiving through the gas tax hike will pay for more roadwork in the coming years, officials said.

Tips on where to burn those summer calories in the valley

The recent 112-degree heat in Pahrump may put a damper on burning calories outside during midday, but despite the heat, the battle of the bulge continues and there are a lot of activities that can be done in Pahrump to burn calories, even during the summer. One just has to know where to look.

Policinski: Let’s keep the Fourth going all year long

The red, white and blue bunting is down, the flags are furled and the last of the fireworks have been sent aloft. And for far too many of us, that surge of patriotic fervor and effort found around July Fourth goes back into metaphorical storage for another year.

Letters to the editor

How should we dispose of nuclear waste?

This week in sports

returns to Pahrump to give a sports clinic at the high school. She has one more week.

Death Valley sees hottest June on record

DEATH VALLEY N.P. — When an area sees record-breaking heat numbers it usually catches one’s eye, but when the place setting records is the hottest place on Earth that’s a whole other story.

Storm knocks out power, damages roads in Death Valley

DEATH VALLEY N.P. — A strong summer storm disrupted activities at Death Valley National Park last week, as damaged roads and power outages brought the popular tourist destination to a temporary halt.

DVH to host annual back to school fair July 16

As most school-aged children are in the middle of their summer break, heading back to class is probably the furthest thing from their minds, but to ensure all Pahrump area students are ready for the new school year, Desert View Hospital is set to host its annual back to school fair.

Elementary, middle school teachers looking for modified hours

Teachers at Pahrump Valley High School are able to alternate their school schedule at the end of each semester to allow them to conclude grading and finalize report cards. A group of teachers at a local elementary are questioning why they can’t do the same.

Storm knocks out power, increases emergency calls

A storm that dropped record-setting rain on the valley knocked out power in portions of town and gave emergency crews plenty to deal with late last week.

Dan Schinhofen to testify on Yucca Mountain

Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen and several other Nevada officials will testify to the Congressional Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on Yucca Mountain.

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