Major leadership changes at Desert Haven Animal Society in Pahrump

Desert Haven Animal Society made its monthly report to the Nye County Commission this week and in addition to the financial figures and intake records, the organization announced some major changes in its leadership.

Pahrump breaks ground on Kellogg Park

Years of anticipation and waiting have finally come to an end with the town of Pahrump at last breaking ground on Kellogg Park on the south side of the valley.

Funnel cloud forms above Pahrump Valley

A distinct weather phenomenon was witnessed above the Pahrump Valley on Wednesday of this week.

Pahrump Household Hazardous Waste Collection a big success

Nye County’s first Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, held in partnership with U.S. Ecology, was hailed a success, with hundreds of vehicles offloading thousands of pounds of waste that will now be processed, recycled or disposed of properly.

Dennis Myers: Nevada legislation with a lousy name

Nevada Senate Bill 179 is the kind of bill that does not normally get much attention. It’s essentially a clean-up measure, removing some archaic language from the statutes because this area of law has evolved without the ancillary statutes being changed at the same time.

Nevada Wildfire Awareness month underway

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services; public safety agencies; community organizations; and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.

Security site in Nye County recognized for efforts

The Nevada National Security Site was recognized for its work on an experiment that could enable space crews to travel on longer term missions.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, May 18 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $46 million.

R.E.A.D. organizations host blindness fundraiser in Pahrump

Despite a modest turnout, Sunday’s fundraiser for Pahrump’s R.E.A.D. organization brought forth high spirits throughout the afternoon at Sanders Family Winery on Kellogg Road.

Easterseals expanding services to Pahrump residents

Pahrump residents in need of various health-related services, referrals and information now have an ally on their side by way of Easterseals Nevada.

Death Valley National Park adds 680 acres with land purchase

The parcels were bought by the park service for $224,600 from the Mojave Desert Land Trust, a California nonprofit that buys land for conservation purposes.

Dementia Friendly Pahrump to host community education event in Pahrump

Dementia Friendly is a statewide initiative that aims to develop and promote communities that are respectful, educated, supportive and inclusive of persons living with dementia and their care partners.

Ms. Senior Golden Years contestants meet Pahrump community

The 2019 Ms. Senior Golden Years USA Pageant contestants were formally introduced to the community at the organization’s annual Meet and Greet which took place inside the Artesia Community Center.

Rogers Peak telecommunications site assessment completed at Death Valley

The National Park Service has completed an environmental assessment of proposed additions and modifications to telecommunications infrastructure on Rogers Peak in Death Valley National Park. Major requested additions are a cell tower and a military radome.

Small Business Administration proposes certification rule

The U.S. Small Business Administration published a proposed rule that will provide a free online application process for women-owned small businesses to be certified and eligible to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business Program or access contracts as a Women-Owned Small Business or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business.

Ray Hagar: Raising gaming tax not discussed for boosting Nevada education funding

The Nevada Legislature will seek to increase funding for education with a two-pronged approach — redirecting all marijuana tax money to schools plus authorizing county commissions to consider raising the sales tax for public education or sending the issue to a vote of the people.

Breaking: Pahrump Valley wins Nevada state softball title

Pahrump Valley’s Kaden Cable hit a game-winning 3-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning that gave the Trojans the Class 3A state title, 13-10 over Fernley on Saturday in Mesquite.

For Pahrump Valley baseball, final game overshadows successes

They set a program record with 26 victories. They posted their fifth winning season in the past six years and won their third consecutive Sunset League title, reaching the playoffs for the 14th time since 2000.

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