Nevada Assemblyman Hafen offers view of first session

With the first House passage deadline of the 2019 legislative session in our rearview mirror, I can’t help but reflect on the past few months. There are hundreds of bills still pending on issues ranging from education to economic development.

Driver transported after Pahrump rollover crash

Structure fires and a vehicle crash dominated the majority of emergency service calls throughout the valley over the past several weeks.

Divas on a Dime: Easy fruit salsa perfect for Cinco de Mayo entertaining

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo so we’re going to see lots of wonderful themed parties. I’m so excited, I have this recipe I’ve been holding back just for this weekend. Last year, I attended a party and a friend brought a fresh fruit salsa with cinnamon tortilla chips. It was the hit of the party!

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, May 1 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $41 million.

Pahrump Valley clinches Sunset League softball title

In one of the most anti-climactic games imaginable, the Pahrump Valley High School softball team wrapped up its third consecutive Sunset League championship Tuesday with a 13-3 victory over Mojave in North Las Vegas.

Nevada’s Amargosa Days celebrates 50th anniversary

Described as an annual town party, the 2019 Amargosa Days celebration wrapped up this past weekend with an evening fireworks display.

Nye County tentative budget approved

Nye County is in the midst of preparing for the coming fiscal year, addressing its tentative budget at a special meeting held Tuesday, April 30.

Beatty falls to Tonopah in key baseball showdown

It was supposed to be a doubleheader that would settle the Class 1A Central League baseball championship. It turned out to be a single game that left Beatty still waiting to clinch a spot in the postseason.

Sen. Cortez Masto secures deal to remove plutonium shipment from Nye County

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said Tuesday she struck a deal with Energy Secretary Rick Perry to remove a half metric ton of weapons-grade plutonium from the state starting in 2021, with assurances that no future shipments will come from South Carolina.

Information on removal of VEA directors presented in Pahrump

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series on Valley Electric Association Inc.’s annual and special meeting. Watch for more on pvtimes.com or in the Pahrump Valley Times print edition. See video with the story on our Facebook page.

Southside Trailhead set to open in Pahrump

After narrowly escaping abandonment in December 2018, the Southside Trailhead project is now complete and opening ceremonies are planned for Sunday, May 5, to coincide with the festivities at the Wild West Extravaganza.

List: Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of May 6 – May 10.

Nevada National Security Site promotes next fire chief

MERCURY — Former Nevada National Security Site Fire Marshal Brian Dees has been named the site’s next fire and rescue chief, site officials announced this week.