Letters to the Editor

If President Joe Biden doesn’t like walls, why is he currently building one?

Nationwide fundraiser to stop at Desert Haven Animal Society

Animal welfare is a subject that is very dear in the hearts of many Pahrump Valley residents and locally, Desert Haven Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing services for the area’s many stray and abandoned pets, with the ultimate goal of giving them the happy life they deserve by reuniting them with the families or placing them in loving, “furever” homes. This task does not come cheaply, however, and funding for the nonprofit is a key part of its mission to save and protect animals.

Nevada ‘water court’ concept under consideration

In the driest state in the nation, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting,” isn’t just a catchy saying, it’s reality.

Veterans Day ceremonies slated for Pahrump

Next Thursday is Veterans Day and all across the United States, current and former military service members, their families, friends and supporters will gather to commemorate the occasion, including right here in Pahrump, where there will be two formal ceremonies held.

Pahrump’s Melissa Blundo announces bid for Assembly

The 2022 election picture is getting clearer as the end of 2021 approaches, with candidates declaring for a variety of offices and hosting their official campaign kickoffs, including Pahrump resident Melissa Blundo, who announced this past weekend that she intends to seek the Nevada Assembly District 36 seat in the coming year.

Nye County Commissioners gut water board

In a stunning move earlier this week, the Nye County Commission voted unanimously to recall all seven members of the Nye County Water District Governing Board and just minutes after the decision was made, water district general manager Oz Wichman tendered his resignation, leaving that body devoid of any leadership and the public with all sorts of questions as to what will happen now.

Harpist to perform free concert Saturday

For many years, Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn taught harp at California State University Sacramento and performed with the California Music Theater.

Nye County deputy to run for sheriff in 2022 election

In terms of successfully running for office, experience, background and capability are all skills that are necessary to come out on top.

NCSO advises to inspect Halloween candy

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for parents to check their children’s Halloween candy for any pieces that look as though they have been tampered with.

 
New owners want Pioneer Saloon to be ‘truly world-famous’

Pioneer Saloon, a Goodsprings landmark that opened in 1913, has had a change in ownership and improvements including new kitchen and restrooms are planned.

THOMAS KNAPP: The Metaverse: Gateway to unanimous consent and panarchy?

It’s official: The company that runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has a new name, Meta Platforms, Inc. The company’s focus, according to its introductory announcement, “will be to bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities and grow businesses.”

Cruz Battery Metals expands in Nevada

Cruz Battery Metals Corp. expanded the Solar Lithium Project in Nevada by approximately 885 contiguous acres to now encompass 6,215 total acres, according to the press release.

Getting to know Avery Moore

She’s the last line of defense between the opposing team and the goal. She wears number one for the Pahrump Valley Trojans. She’s the starting goalkeeper for her varsity soccer team. Her name is Avery Moore.

Both young and old celebrate Halloween

The Pahrump Senior Center and the Pahrump Moose Lodge #808 both hosted Halloween-themed events for the youngest and oldest members of the community over the weekend.

BLM seeking public comment on Nevada land withdrawal

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual meeting on the proposal to extend the withdrawal of 694,838.84 acres of federal land in Churchill, Lyon, Mineral, Nye and Pershing counties for an additional four years.

The shoes have begun to fly in Pahrump

On Sunday, Oct. 17, the Shoes & Brews Horseshoe Pitching Series began in Pahrump. This was the first of four events in the series.

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