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Historic Saline Valley salt tram tower pulled down

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Park Service is seeking information about recent damage to a historic salt tram tower in Saline Valley. It appears the 113-year-old tower was pulled over while a person used a winch to extract their vehicle out of deep mud. The damage happened sometime between April 1 and April 24.

 
Need a Real ID? Time is running out to get one in Nevada

To meet federal requirements, Real IDs will be needed for anyone looking to use their driver’s license to get through security at airports for domestic flights nationwide.

Circus coming to Pahrump

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley is sponsoring the Hugo, Oklahoma-based Culpepper and Merriweather Great Combined Circus which is coming to Pahrump at Petrack Park on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. There will be two 90-minute shows each day at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., with a free tent-raising and behind-the-scenes tour starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Devils Hole pupfish population at 25-year high

The spring count of the Devils Hole pupfish, one of the world’s rarest fishes, showed that the population is at its highest since the spring count taken in 1999.

Sportsman’s Quest: You always remember the firsts

While looking through my old picture albums I noticed many of the pictures, and the ones I enjoy most, are of firsts – pictures of my first deer, first bear, first sheep, and first salmon. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising, as our memories of first events are often most vivid, and we have a special feeling for other firsts as well.

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Pahrump Valley Winery starting $1M expansion

A Pahrump business is undertaking a major expansion as part of a business expansion valued at more than $1 million.

Heat continues to build in Pahrump region

Residents of Southern Nevada can expect higher than average temperatures into next week.

Bill to expedite Yucca Mountain licensing clears 1st hurdle in Nye

A bill to expedite the licensing and development of Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site in Nevada was passed by a subcommittee on Thursday, clearing the first hurdle for legislation expected to be taken up in the House this year.

Death Valley, Pahrump caution visitors about excessive heat

DEATH VALLEY – The driest place in the U.S. is bracing for its first extremely hot week of the year as temperatures in Death Valley National Park are expected to soar above 120 degrees.

Land transfer will create new Nevada state park

State officials notified Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Board of Examiners on Tuesday that lawmakers will soon be asked to approve a conveyance agreement to accept 12,000 acres of land along the East Fork of the Walker River.

Pahrump community works to beat the heat

Local residents can expect higher than normal daytime temperatures as a heat wave envelops the Pahrump Valley this week.