Esmeralda residents fight ‘big-city mentality’

Depending on the point of view, a land-use draft plan that didn’t make it out of Esmeralda County Commission chambers marked a victory for small government advocates, a lost opportunity, a chance for community members to engage on the issue, or all of the above.

Myers: Pot opponents help spread drug use

One of the messages baby boomers grew up with is that one of the worst ways to improve behavior is by lying about it. In the mid-1960s when LSD came on the scene, drug officials said it was just as dangerous as marijuana.

Think tank critical of state’s six-figure pensions

CARSON CITY — A conservative Nevada think tank on Tuesday released new public pension data for retired state and local government workers, finding that 1,605 retirees are collecting an annualized pension payout of at least $100,000.

Male dancer is first ever on PVHS team

There are people that have a talent at a young age but never do anything to develop.

Beatty wins semifinal match with Tonopah advances to state

Beatty volleyball returns to state after beating Tonopah in a hard-fought match that went to five sets at Alamo on Saturday. The Hornets won 17-25, 25-20, 25-15, 17-25 and 15-13.

Recreational pot has hazy path to navigate

CARSON CITY — Nevada voters might have legalized recreational marijuana Tuesday. But even if they did, that doesn’t mean adult consumers will be able to walk into a pot shop to buy weed on Jan. 1, when the law would take effect.

Odegard wins individual cross-country state title

The first mile at the state meet last Saturday was his fastest mile of the season for Trojans cross-country runner Bryce Odegard. It was too fast, and he knew he had to keep something in reserve. In the last 1,000 meters of the race he saw his opponent, William Fallini-Haas of Spring Creek, was breathing harder but so was he. He fell back a little and then he heard his uncle off to the side telling him, “to go.”

Internet-famous group faces charges in several national parks

Five defendants from the Canadian group High On Life appeared in the Yellowstone Justice Center on Nov. 1 for multiple violation notices from National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management public lands.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner seeking volunteers

With Thanksgiving Day roughly two weeks out, officials with Pahrump’s Holiday Task Force are preparing for the annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 24 at the NyE Communities Coalition activities center from noon to 3 p.m.

State orders feds to return water to private ministry

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 90 days to return water to Ministerio Roca Solida, a private church ministry located in the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, according to the state.

County: Investing in Beatty Airport could benefit local economy

As several businesses expressed interest in the Beatty Airport recently, county officials said that investing in the facility and its surrounding infrastructure could be a boon for the local economy.

Highway 372 roundabouts hit 30-day snag

Two roundabouts coming to a pair of intersections on Highway 372 will take a little bit longer than expected to complete.

Big Dog Transportation to bring limo service to Pahrump

With most small towns, options are scarce for those who don’t have a car or want to utilize private transportation for a special occasion.

Homestead Furniture opens 10,000-square-foot showroom

Anyone driving along Homestead Road for the past several years has no doubt seen a brand new large building sitting vacant just east of Gamebird Road.

Ribbon cutting Thursday for town’s new VA clinic

Clinical operations began on Monday at the newly-constructed Pahrump Veteran Affairs outpatient clinic on Lola Lane, following a soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

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