Beatty groundwater still deemed safe

The U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored groundwater open house at the Beatty Community Center, Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. was sparsely attended by local residents.

Bankruptcy mentioned as possibility for Nye solar plant

SolarReserve, developer of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant, last week sued the Department of Energy and Tonopah Solar Energy, the plant’s operator.

Nevada’s only GOP congressman left off Trump 2020 team

The Nevada congressman, who said he supports the process of an impeachment inquiry, was not listed on President Trump’s 2020 Nevada leadership team.

Nevada Assembly candidate Dr. Bradley to host meeting in Pahrump

Dr. Joseph Bradley is making a bid for the Nevada Assembly District 36 seat, challenging appointed Assemblyman Greg Hafen II for the Republican nomination in 2020 and he is striving to engage the community as he campaigns for office.

Nevada inmates’ efforts means all wild horses, burros adopted

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event on Oct. 19 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) south of Carson City, officials announced.

Thomas Knapp: Looking toward lower prescription costs

Americans pay more for our prescription drugs than other people do — half again as much as Canadians or Germans, more than twice as much as Greeks or Italians.

Beatty Senior Center seeking its independence

The Beatty Senior Center is seeking to become independent of the Nye County Senior Nutrition Program by becoming its own 501C3 non-profit organization.

Pahrump’s Pumpkin Days declared another smash hit

With the crispness of fall in the air and Halloween just around the corner, the Pahrump Disability Outreach Program hosted its largest fundraiser of the year, Pumpkin Days, this past weekend and once again the community responded with evident enthusiasm, heading out in the thousands to enjoy all that was on offer at this beloved family-friendly event.

Divas on a Dime: Marshmallow kabobs make fun Halloween treats

You know what’s better than a bunch of marshmallow monsters? A bunch of marshmallow monsters on a stick. Because everything is better on a stick!

List: Nye County school menu

Beginning earlier this month, weekly menus for the Nye County School District are no longer is included in the Pahrump Valley Times.

Valley director under fire from members group

VEA Members for Change, a members group that has avidly worked to oust several Valley Electric Association Inc. board members, has gained ground on removing Valley’s District 6 director, though the road forward could be rocky.

 
Helicopter pilot dies in crash at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada

A 53-year-old Connecticut man died and another person was critically injured after a helicopter crash Wednesday afternoon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Murder suspect requests new attorney in Pahrump case

The Pahrump man facing charges of domestic violence, child abuse with substantial bodily harm resulting in death, and open murder, has requested a new defense attorney.

Sesquicentennial nearing of U.S. Branch Mint in Nevada

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its series of “Mint150” programs on Saturday with tours of the Mint building, a lecture on collecting Carson City memorabilia and a demonstration of historic Coin Press No. 1.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Oct. 23 drawing of the California Super Lotto.

DUI arrest at jail parking lot in Pahrump

Though DUI arrests are quite common all around town, a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy secured a DUI arrest this month at an unlikely location, that being the Nye County Detention Center parking lot.

Nye youth connect with area employers, future opportunities

The college and career fair gave area students an opportunity to connect with potential employers, colleges and military recruiters for the sixth consecutive year.

Golf: Nygaard, Trojans take 2nd at 3A state

Pahrump Valley junior Breanne Nygaard was locked in a tight struggle with rival Carolyn Lemon of Western for second place at the Class 3A State Tournament, moving ahead by one stroke after a birdie on the par-5 16th hole at Boulder Creek Golf Club.

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