Utility proposes rate increases for sewer, water

Great Basin Water Company is requesting to increase its monthly rates for water and sewer service to recover money for completed projects, a utility official said.

Letter: Director defends materials, services the library offers

On behalf of Pahrump Community Library, I would like to give the correct information regarding the Library’s Interlibrary Loan Service. The letter to the Editor “Lack of library system a reason to move for resident” January 27, 2017, by Albert Kaplan was mistaken on several points.

Wounded Warrior Project Bowl-A-Thon nets $1,700

Upward of $1,700 was raised following Pahrump’s Wounded Warrior Project’s Bowl-a-Thon on Jan. 22.

Nine souls brave freezing pool waters, $400 raised for No To Abuse

While most residents in the community were seeking the comfort of warmth after winter storms rolled through the valley more than a week ago, there were others who had opposite thoughts.

Jack in the Box plans to be open sometime this summer

With Jack in the Box set to come to the valley, the group behind the fast food chain is excited to be joining the Pahrump Valley.

VCA installs fiber-optic system at county offices

Valley Communications Association, Inc. finished fiber-optic communications installation at the Nye County offices in Pahrump this month.

Sportsman’s Quest: The continuing season of hunting conventions

January and February are the traditional months for conventions and banquets and this year is no different. Nevada sportsmen are especially fortunate to have several of the largest national conventions here in the Silver State.

Myers: How we fool ourselves

There’s a product at McDonald’s fast food restaurants that I sometimes order. The clerk will ask me, “Would you like a medium or large?”

In Profile: Mike Colucci

Trish Rippie Realty

Letter: Lack of library system a reason to move for resident

My wife and I have resided in Pahrump for nearly three years, having moved here from Las Vegas where we resided for seven years. We purchased land, and have a lovely home and garden. We like Pahrump. Alas.

Letter: Residents with trashy yards have advantage on tax rolls

I read the 2017-2018 secured assessment roll article in the Jan. 13th newspaper with interest, as it has been a longtime discord with the approach of market value assessment. As every real estate agent will quantify, aesthetics is a major driver of market value. Thus, people that have trashy yards, unsightly and unkempt property, get a huge benefit over those that keep their property maintained and aesthetically appealing and are greatly penalized because their properties are assessed at a higher rate.

Nye County casino revenue declines in 2016

Casinos in Nye County saw their gaming wins decrease 1.6 percent to $46.9 million in 2016 compared to the year before, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Letter: Conceal carry reduces many violent crimes

The article written last week by Tim Burke is overall an interesting read, except the end of the article where Tim states, “We have become so disconnected from one another that we don’t know our neighbor, we don’t know the issues that our friends and families are dealing with, and we no longer make time for helping others because we think we are too busy and ‘it’s not our problem’. Fear has brought us to this point…” Tim goes on to say, “…Or do we continue down our current path to the point where we are all carrying a weapon for protection? Do we give in to fear? Or do we find another way?”

Boulder City football goes independent to rebuild program

On Jan 19, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association granted independent status to Boulder City’s football program at its meeting in Reno.

Elks Lodge helps animal shelter

On Jan. 21, Pahrump Elks Lodge 2796 sponsored Desert Haven Animal Society’s pet adoption drive. Pictured from left are members Margo Browne and Donald Wagner with his newly-adopted friend Leah. The trio are joined by Elks members Dennis London and Don Harrison.

Trojans win back-to-back nail biters

Calling it close again, the Lady Trojans played their second straight nail-biter, beating Boulder City 35-33 in the last nine seconds on Friday and then beating Mojave in the last second, 37-35, on Monday.

Foul trouble key in tough losses

For the second time in two games, the Trojans boys lost a game due to foul trouble. They lost Friday’s to Boulder City because key shooters fouled out, and Monday’s game aginst Mojave was similar.

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