This program is raising Nevada’s next generation of women leaders

Founded more than seven decades ago, Nevada Girls State is celebrating 75 years of educating and inspiring students through its week-long course on government processes, with the 2023 program just weeks away.

State warns of dangerous West Nile Virus

The Nevada Department of Agriculture is urging owners to vaccinate their horses.

Carvers Arena in Smoky Valley could get overhaul

The Nye County Parks and Recreations Advisory Board is proposing an ambitious project in northern Nye County that would turn a run-down community amenity into a destination for outdoor recreation.

Pahrump to host 3A golf regionals

The Pahrump Valley golf team will get to play in its own backyard this week when the 3A Southern Nevada regional golf tournament comes to town for a two-day event.

Trojans hold carwash fundraiser

The Pahrump Valley Trojans baseball team held their 2nd annual car wash, hosted by Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza on Saturday, April 29 with several of the varsity and junior varsity players helping out the great staff at the Auto Plaza.

Community Briefs

Floyd students ‘clap out’

BLM urges public to help prevent human-caused fires

RENO­ — The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires all year long. A fire prevention order is being put in place beginning May 1 across Nevada.

ARPA tourism funds allocated for Amargosa/Tonopah, Pahrump app still pending

More than $75,000 was approved this month for various projects intended to facilitate economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the town of Amargosa and Tonopah Main Street both set to receive funding through Nye County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) tourism dollars.

Trojans win streak snapped by Eagles

The Pahrump Valley baseball team played possibly their worst offensive game of the season when they needed their best effort the most.

Sportsman’s Quest: A return to the Amazon

As I prepare for a new adventure “a return to the Amazon,” perhaps a final visit to this remarkable and unique part of the world. I say “perhaps final” because the purpose of this visit is for a memorial tribute to my good friend, “brother” and personal hero, Phil Marsteller.

Highway closures set for Sunday

Area residents planning to make a trip over the hill into the Las Vegas Valley and then return this weekend, whether for general errands, entertainment or outdoor recreation, will want to take note of a looming event that will severely impact travel along both Highway 160 and Highway 159 this Sunday.

Rabid bat bites Death Valley employee

Recent encounters between humans and wildlife at Death Valley National Park have prompted park service officials to remind visitors to stay clear of animals while sightseeing in the area.

BLM to begin process for Bonanza Solar Project

LAS VEGAS ­— The Bureau of Land Management has completed the variance process for the Bonanza Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The BLM’s decision to advance the project to the next stage of review comes after close coordination with Tribal governments, appropriate federal, state and local agencies, and public outreach.

Spring Fashion Show fundraiser to benefit Pahrump Soroptimist club

Spring is in full swing and for Soroptimist International of the Pahrump Valley (SIPV), that means it’s time to shine the spotlight on some lovely ladies as they strut their stuff in stunning styles during the nonprofit’s annual Spring Fashion Show.

A chance to peruse lovely local landscapes

Creating a beautiful landscape in a desert environment can seem like quite a challenge but as the Pahrump Valley Garden Club is teaching residents, with the right know-how, it’s more than possible.

One year in, new Nye County water board still afloat

Following a full year of operation in its newest iteration, the Nye County Water District Governing Board is definitely doing more than just treading water, with Nye County Water District Manager Dann Weeks providing a report to the Nye County Commission outlining the progress that the water district has made in the past 12 months.

5 road trip destinations from Las Vegas

Where can locals go to relax and escape the heat — and maybe the tourists, too? Here’s a list of five road trip destinations.

Grose and Sanchez win SNHPS Amargosa Days tournament

The Southern Nevada Horseshoe Pitching Series hit the road for Amargosa Valley for their doubles tournament during the Amargosa Days festival.

Mercy Air enhancing its lifesaving efforts

For many years, Mercy Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, has responded to countless emergencies providing lifesaving care to victims of traumatic injuries.

Trump rallies continue, but with fewer participants

Although there were fewer Donald Trump supporters at the rally at the corner of Highways 160 and 372 on April 29, they were no less enthusiastic about their support for the former president.

Woman facing lewdness charge after incident at Petrack Park

A Pahrump woman was taken into custody on a lewdness charge after sheriff’s deputies received a report that she allegedly grabbed a juvenile’s penis while playing basketball.

Megabus offering lower-cost trips across Nevada, northwest

Traveling between the large and spread-out areas of the Northwest, including Nevada and Nye County, without the need of a car or driving oneself is now even easier and more cost-efficient, thanks to a collaboration between two major bus service providers, Megabus and Salt Lake Express.

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