Letter: Pahrump is turning into a dump!

Coming from Las Vegas, in the south end, driving home on either Manse Road or CAAS Street, nothing but trash, left and right. And the wind has nothing to do with it. Beer, water, champagne bottles, empty soda boxes and beer boxes, personal trash bags, building material, tires, clothing, etc.

Poll: Nevadans support expanding firearm background checks

Support has narrowed to a slim majority of likely Nevada voters for a ballot measure to expand background checks for private party firearm sales and transfers, according to a poll commissioned by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Trick-or-treaters and motorists urged to take safety precautions

As Halloween brings the ghouls and goblins out Monday evening, motorists, homeowners and trick-or-treaters need to heed safety tips to ensure all the Pahrump Valley has a safe and spooky holiday weekend.

Navy expansion into Nye raises concerns

GABBS — As the Navy pushes for more than tripling its Fallon Range Training Complex into Nye County, regional residents are offering mixed views, including concerns over the economy and access to public lands.

Perfect time of year to hit Death Valley’s badland trails

This is the perfect time of year to get over to Death Valley National Park and hit some of the badland trails. One especially suited for fall is the hike from Zabriskie Point to Golden Canyon.

Beatty Days kicks off today, runs through weekend

BEATTY — It’s the wildest, busiest, most fun time of the year in town again. Beatty Days kick off this afternoon in Cottonwood Park, with vendors scheduled to start opening and the first live band taking to the lower stage at 1 p.m.

Airstrip in remote part of Death Valley reopens

Death Valley National Park’s remote airstrip has reopened after volunteers with the Recreation Aviation Foundation repaired the damaged area.

The legend of the Rhyolite grave of Mona Bell

East of what was once a busy red-light district and south of the ruins of the old jailhouse in the ghost town of Rhyolite, lies a grave enclosed by a fragile fence festooned with Mardi Gras beads and high heel shoes. Alone in the sagebrush and debris of the past, the little grave is marked with a painted cross bearing the name Mona Bell.

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Golfers take on cow pasture in unique charity event

STONE CABIN VALLEY — For the competitors who headed 35 miles east of Tonopah to play golf, this was not a typical golf tournament or course.

Mopeds must be registered with DMV starting Nov. 1

A new law set to go into effect next week will require moped owners to register their vehicles with the state.

Missing senior found in the desert by off-roader

A senior citizen who was reported missing Wednesday was found in the desert after spending the night alone in his vehicle.

Veterans Reporter: Sandoval for Commander in Chief?

For 20 years California’s Bakersfield Business Conference was a gem of a gathering in the Golden State, produced by the law firm of Borton Petrini LLP.

Sheriff’s office to receive $1.8M from public safety tax

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office will receive $1.8 million for the purchasing of new equipment and hiring of new personnel from a tax first approved nine years ago.

School Menu • Oct. 31 – Nov. 4

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Oct. 31 – Nov. 4:

Divas: Marinated hot dogs? You bet!

You’re probably thinking “she’s finally lost it.” Why in the world would you want to marinate a hot dog?

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