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Pahrump man shares the music

John Salacan is well-known around Pahrump for his work as a published poet, writer, painter, publisher and restorer of books, but many residents may not know that he is also a musician and composer.

2 vehicles collide in Pahrump

Crews from Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services responded to a two-vehicle crash along Highway 160 just south of Highway 372 on Wednesday afternoon.

Nevada fights Texas lawsuit to restart Yucca

The Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects and state Attorney General Adam Laxalt want to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to restart Yucca Mountain.

Divas on a Dime: Easy bird nest craft is ‘cheap, cheap’

Lately, I’ve been taking my morning coffee on my patio and enjoying the sights and sounds of the birds flitting about my garden. I’ve also been trying to discourage a pair of finches trying to nest in my oven exhaust vent. I’ve taped the vent closed but they’re surprisingly persistent little birdies.

Sarah Winnemucca may get her day in Nevada

A bill designating Oct. 16 as Sarah Winnemucca Day in Nevada was approved Tuesday by the Assembly Government Affairs Committee.

California lottery results

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 $29 million.

Pahrump pageant coordinator schedules special fundraiser dance

It’s a great opportunity to dance the night away early next month as Pahrump’s Ms. Senior Golden Years USA Pageant presents “Dancing Under the Stars” at Sanders Family Winery on May 6.

Muth: Republican Congress opens new assault on states’ rights

Yeah, yeah, I know. People have rights, not states. But in case there’s any confusion about what we’re talking about here, I’ll let Ronald Reagan, from a 1980 speech, explain it…

Hof: self-promotion necessary for successful entrepreneurs

When I first read Tim Burke’s column critical of me in the Pahrump Valley Times last week, my initial response was, understandably, negative. But as they say in the NFL, “upon further review, the call is reversed.”

Model Aviators plan Pahrump event

The Pahrump Valley Aviators group is holding its “Fun Fly” from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Saturday at Murphy Field.

Jacobs: Separating news from opinion journalism important to highlight

As I get settled here as editor of the Pahrump Valley Times, one of the biggest journalistic priorities is making sure that we continue to emphasize having a newspaper with “fair and balanced” coverage while being thorough.

Lucas pitches no-hitter to win title game of tourney

Willie Lucas threw a no-hitter to beat Mojave 5-0 in the championship game of the Cowboy Classic to help the Trojans win the tournament.

Church uses competition to teach acts of kindness

And they’re off! The boy down the street is racing to help the older lady cross the street. But wait, here she comes. Jerry, his neighbor, might get there first. It will be close …

Girls from ‘07 Pahrump track team honored at last home meet

The group quietly met on the infield of the track. There were no grand ceremonies or bands playing. It was just a quiet meeting of old friends getting together to celebrate old times.

Beatty sweeps Spring Mountain at home for first league wins

Beatty baseball has played five games since April 4, winning two of them. The Hornets played one game with Mineral County at home and lost 21-10 on April 4. The team then hosted Spring Mountain and swept them in a doubleheader on April 7, winning 15-1 and 12-10.

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