Valley Electric: Timeline of events

Richard Peck this week was named interim chief executive of Pahrump-based Valley Electric Association, becoming the fifth person in 10 months to hold the VEA’s CEO title, either on a permanent, interim, acting or the designated basis.

Pahrump kingdom set to fall

The castle-style building at the corner of Homestead Road and Highway 160, a recognizable site when arriving in Pahrump from the east, is heading for demolition.

Nevada counties opposing gun legislation

In 2016, Nevada voters narrowly passed statewide Ballot Question 1 to require more stringent background check laws but just a short time later, then-Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt essentially blocked enforcement of the legislation.

Pets to benefit from donation to Pahrump Fire Department

As a self-described artist and metalsmith for the past several decades, Giselle Galassi’s passion for creating jewelry may only be matched by her love for animals.

SolarReserve pulls application for proposed project

SolarReserve, the parent of Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project near Tonopah has withdrawn its application for the proposed Sandstone project in Nye County.

‘Reset’ on nation’s nuclear waste policy includes Yucca Mountain

A panel of scientists are urging a “reset” of the nation’s stalled nuclear waste management system and recommendations to manage and store the material that include using Yucca Mountain as a potential repository.

Two Pahrump students are transported after crash

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services crews transported one student to Desert View Hospital, while a second student was taken to the hospital by their parent following a high-impact collision in the student parking lot area just before classes commenced on Tuesday morning.

Highway 190 construction project is now underway

Motorists traveling along California Highway 190 could experience a few delays, as a new construction project is now underway.

Esmeralda mine could become largest lithium producer in U.S.

Texas-based Fluor Corporation will conduct a feasibility study for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, a prospective mine in Esmeralda County, amid the growing demand for these metals driven by electric vehicles and energy storages for wind and solar plants.

Body found along Highway 95 near Pahrump

Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives are investigating what they term as a homicide northwest of Pahrump.

Nevada’s 2 biggest gold producers may merge

Barrick Gold Corp. on Friday confirmed that the company has reviewed the opportunity to merge with Newmont Mining Corp., but has not yet reached a decision.

Off-road crash kills man in Pahrump area

A Pahrump couple walking their dogs out in the desert wandered upon the scene of off-road crash that killed a Pahrump man.

Wells Fargo makes donations

Wells Fargo announced it has increased its philanthropic impact in 2018 by donating $444 million to nearly 11,000 nonprofits to help communities and people in need.

Dennis Myers: Nevada loses one of its best advocates

One day, Charles and Jacqueline Springer, of Reno, learned that their dogs, nabbed by an animal control officer, had been destroyed.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, March 2 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $24 million.

Big visions for Beatty

“I’ve always felt that Beatty has never lived up to its potential,” businessman Ed Ringle told the Beatty Town Advisory Board Feb. 25. He then shared his vision of what he believes the town could be and what he plans to do to make it happen.

Group working to remove Valley Electric’s board

A group of member-owners in Valley Electric Association is working to unseat the current board of directors at the co-op as distrust by some ratepayers grows.

P3 Medical Group is new option in Pahrump area

P3 Medical Group expanded over the hump to Pahrump in October of last year, bringing to the valley a whole new option for medical care for area residents. The inclusion of this area in the P3 network also brought with it another new health care option for valley seniors, with Senior Care Plus now offering its Medicare Advantage plans to Pahrump as well.

Round Mountain mining operation plans expansion

As part of the expansion project, Round Mountain hired about 40 new employees, most of whom were truck haul operators, said Emily Hendrickson, corporate social responsibility specialist at Round Mountain Gold Corporation.

Young Pahrump players best elders in softball fundraiser

It’s not always easy to get kids to want to spend time with their older relatives and neighbors, but 13-year-old Catalina Sandoval had a little motivation for the annual Batting 1.000 Challenge softball game pitting young Pahrump players against a team from Pahrump’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post and VFW Auxiliary.

Openings remain for annual No To Abuse Golf Tournament in Pahrump

Salli Kerr, executive director of Nevada Outreach, would prefer that No To Abuse, the organization’s program targeted at victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and teen dating violence, was not necessary.

IRS deploys online resource

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the easiest way to check on a tax refund is “Where’s My Refund?,” an online tool available at IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app.

 
Nevada Highway Patrol releases video of crash injuring trooper

The Nevada Highway Patrol released dashcam and body-worn camera footage from a crash that injured a trooper over the weekend in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.

Nevada lawmakers seek to end death penalty

Nevada lawmakers introduced legislation Friday that would abolish the death penalty in the state.

Pahrump’s second high school rodeo bigger, better than first

At 13 years old, Brandon Mountz has been riding bulls for only about two years. Senior Tye Hardy also has been riding for about two years. But in that short amount of time, both have established themselves among the best in the state.

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