Pahrump Valley track begins at Bulldog Classic

Some of the Trojan athletes competed in the Liberty High School Newcomers competition. Here’s how they did.

QUIT OR BE FIRED: Firefighters union calls for Pahrump chief to resign

Members of Pahrump Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 4068 are calling for Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Chief Scott Lewis to resign — or face being fired — citing a 56-point list of health, safety and mismanagement concerns drafted by local union members. The union has now expressed two votes of “no confidence” in their leader.

Superbloom or not, Death Valley beckons in springtime — PHOTOS

Fields of ephemeral wildflowers aren’t expected this year at Death Valley, but the nearby national park’s rock-solidly stunning geology never takes time off.

SPORTSMAN’S QUEST: A trail less taken

Columnist Dan Simmons takes us down the lesser-known trail once traveled by French-Canadian explorers Marquette and Jolliet on a recent adventure with Wisconsin native, Gordon Ludwig.

Mountain Falls neighbors say they have a dirty problem

Poof-dirt is causing issues after leaking water line repair there, according to a dozen in the south Pahrump master-planned community.

$1M secured for fairgrounds community center

The Pahrump Fairgrounds has been a focus of development for government officials for several years. Progress on the 427-acre site has been steady with a bulk of the work completed to date paid for by grants.

PAHRUMP EVENTS | The best bets for the week ahead

Go see a play, teach the kids a new skill, eat, drink & shop at one stop or hear live rap at 5280’s. Faye Burdzinski has the cure for your chronic boredom.

Pahrump man remains at-large after 3-hour standoff with SWAT team

Authorities surrounded the residence of Anthony Bell, 27, Wednesday night and sheriff’s office deputies, detectives and SWAT team members evacuated neighbors from nearby homes.

Duckwater School likely to close as enrollment drops

Nye County Assistant Superintendent Kyle Lindberg told the Pahrump Valley Times, only five kids are currently enrolled there. Enrollment could fall to just two students for the 2023-24 academic year, according to district projections, and most agree that keeping the school open hardly makes sense.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | Share your stories of ‘progress through perseverance’

In fewer than 350 words, we invite you to tell us about an initiative or project that you or your organization have successfully executed since the pandemic. Describe the problems you faced, and explain how you solved them. Tell us about the people behind the project who propelled it foward. Lastly, share a bit on how others in the community benefited from your progress. We will publish excerpts from the best stories, along with photos that celebrate PROGRESS through perseverance in an upcoming special section.

Nye commissioners allocate $286k for new NCSO radar units

In February, the Nye County Commission allocated $268,200 in revenue collected from a Public Safety Sales Tax to purchase new radar units for the department’s entire patrol fleet.

‘Don’t fence me in’ — Beatty says solar projects just not a match for town

BEATTY — People here on the whole, continue to oppose the development of solar-energy projects in areas near the town. A sizable crowd showed up for the Beatty Town Advisory Board’s Utility Scale Solar Projects Workshop on Monday, Feb. 27 where Nye County Director of Planning Brett Waggoner told them that he was there to get their input. “It’s your meeting,” he said. “I just want it to be productive.”

Martinez, Kuver win PVTBC doubles at Pahrump Nugget

The Pahrump Nugget hosted 102 bowlers who participated in the Pahrump Valley Tournament Bowling Club’s event on Saturday afternoon.

Lady Trojans come up short at state tournament

Despite holding a 2-point lead after the first quarter, Pahrump trailed 24-18 at halftime after a subpar second quarter. Fernley outscored them 17-9 in the second quarter and pulled away from the Trojans in OT.

6th annual Veterans Extravaganza a ‘one-stop-shop’ for military resources

The 6th Annual Cles Saunders Memorial Veterans Extravaganza is set for Friday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Ruud Community Center at the corner of Highway 160 and Basin Avenue. Here’s what you need to know.

69-year-old Pahrump man ID’d in fatal shooting

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who was shot and killed early Tuesday evening Feb. 21, as 69-year-old Kenny Bent, of Pahrump. Bent’s son remains hospitalized after a man allegedly opened-fire on them.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in Lewis Street home fire

An early afternoon structure fire killed an elderly man while another individual was transported with undisclosed injuries to Desert View Hospital just before 3 p.m., on Saturday Feb. 25.

PAHRUMP | Ways to connect in our community

Quilters, beaders, Bible readers, environmental activists and overeaters, LGTBQ’ers, book nerds, foodies…these groups and causes will help you engage with your neighbors and find a kindred community.

This CPR class at the Pahrump library could save someone’s life

February is American Heart Month, and with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s dramatic on-field cardiac arrest and subsequent resuscitation, the awareness of first aid techniques to save lives has grown.

PHOTOS: Pahrump student rodeo

With 23 total events covering bull riding, barrel racing, cutting, team and tie-down roping, along with a shooting tournament, the 2023 event provided two full days of exciting entertainment as these talented athletes put their skills on display.

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