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Bob McCracken: Getting modern conveniences in early Pahrump

In the spring of 1988, I had the pleasure of conducting an oral history interview with Harry “Button” Ford at his home in Pahrump.

Bob McCracken: How we remember history is how it is made

The old saying “history is just one damn thing after another” is cute but it is not true. For the purposes of this article, history is defined as an account of the past, having been filtered through the eyes of the beholders, both the original participants and later students of history. History is never a verbatim or complete account of past occurrences but is a version, an interpretation, of past events, perhaps valid, perhaps not.

Tim Burke: Spend time with your dad while you can

I was just waking up when I got the phone call. You need to get to the hospital, your father has had a stroke.

Tim Burke: Why do people dump trash illegally in Pahrump?

In 1962, arguably one of the greatest movies ever made was released, “Lawrence of Arabia.” Based on the life of T.E. Lawrence, a flamboyant and controversial British military figure. The film depicts Lawrence’s experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I and was nominated for 10 Oscars at the 35th Annual Academy Awards, winning seven.

Tim Burke: date night Pahrump style: Part 2

My recent date night “Pahrump style” column had some varied and interesting responses from readers.

Tim Burke: ‘Why Pahrump?’ The answers are many

The first question I often get asked when I tell people where I live is “Why do you live in Pahrump?” I generally answer them by asking a few of my own questions before I tell them why I live where I do.

New editor settling into Pahrump community

As a new resident of Pahrump, I’m feeling more settled as I get used to being editor of the Pahrump Valley Times.

Nevada continues to be home for celebrated veterans

Southern Nevada resident and former Army sergeant Richard “Dick” L. Moyer was presented with a Bronze Star medal with “V” device this month for his heroic efforts during the Vietnam War.