How Forget-Me-Nots support Pahrump’s disabled veterans

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #15 of Pahrump hosted its semi-annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser this past weekend, setting up in front of local stores to collect donations and distribute information about the nonprofit’s mission and purpose.

Fresh wave of COVID hits Southern Nevada, but no new deaths in Nye County

The wave of new cases of COVID-19 was triggered by a new omicron sub-variant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

Beatty solar project raises questions

Solar committee criticized for lack of transparency over dealings with NextEra energy project.

Congresswoman Dina Titus demands halt to wild horse roundups

Congresswoman Dina Titus is demanding a halt to Bureau of Land Management roundups of wild horses until an investigation into a virus outbreak is completed.

J.G. Johnson Elementary principal retiring

Debbie Carle has been a part of the Nye County School District since 1998.

Trojans get first round win, advance in regionals

The Pahrump Valley Trojan baseball team opened up their 3A southern regional playoffs with a huge 8-1 win over the Clark Chargers on Monday afternoon.

Lady Trojans upset Bulls, extend playoff run

The Pahrump Valley Trojans softball team kicked off their Nevada 3A Southern Regional tournament with a 17-6 win over the SLAM Nevada Bulls at Russell Road Recreation Complex on Monday afternoon.

Plan would bring state’s first major harness racing track to Pahrump

Developers have outlined the framework for a mega-entertainment facility here that could include a 40,000-square-foot resort casino centered around a ⅞-mile track, with stables for 280 racing horses.

 
Sisolak announces end to COVID-19 state of emergency

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Friday that he intends to end the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top Republicans in Senate race clash in debate

Republicans Adam Laxalt and Sam Brown traded barbs during a debate on “Nevada Newsmakers” as they compete to see who will challenge incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto.

Trojans perform well as regular season nears end

Both the boys and girls teams finished in the top two spots among the five teams that competed at the Valley Weekday Meet on Wednesday, April 20.

Rotary Club holding children’s book drive

An ongoing Pahrump Valley Rotary Club program is returning Saturday as members plan to collect books for distribution to students throughout the Nye County School District.

Pahrump launching new tourism publication, Highway 160 Magazine

The town of Pahrump is preparing to publish its first-ever tourism magazine and Pahrump Tourism Director Arlette Ledbetter is more than a little enthusiastic about the new product, telling the Pahrump Valley Times that “Highway 160 Magazine – Pahrump, Your Basecamp to Adventure” will be a valuable publication for both tourists and locals alike.

Second new roundabout in works for Highway 160

A local developer announced plans just last month to construct a new roundabout on Highway 160 — weeks later, the Nye County Commission approved funding to install a second new traffic circle on Pahrump’s main road.

DAN SIMMONS: Here are the good fishing spots

It’s time to fish; the die-hards have been at it since the beginning of April. They know the early season is the best.

Nye County recorder addresses voters at debate

Incumbent Deborah Beatty, a proud grandmother of 14, started her career in escrow and title work.

Drug overdoses continue to rise in Nevada

Drug overdoses are on the rise in Nevada and state officials are striving to raise awareness about treatment options as well as the potentially life-saving medication Naloxone, which can be used to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Federal review of Greenlink West project begins

The project is an approximately 474-mile system of new 525-kilovolt and 345-kV overhead electric transmission lines and includes transmission and distribution lines, substations, microwave radio facilities, amplifier sites, access roads, and construction/material yards.

How to receive a free smoke alarm

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada and Pahrump Fire and Rescue will join with volunteers on Saturday, May 7 to install about 100 free smoke alarms in Nye County homes.