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Beatty board opposes solar project, questions impact

BEATTY — The Beatty Town Advisory Board on April 13 unanimously opposed a proposed 10,000-acre solar project near Ash Meadows, citing concerns over water, land use, and whether local communities would see any direct benefit from large-scale energy development moving through the region.

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Operation: Warming Pahrump Hearts bringing comfort to valley’s homeless

The official start of winter is just a few days away but temperatures in Pahrump have already started to dip below freezing at night, leaving those in the valley without a place to call home out in the cold.

Winter Wellness Event set for Saturday in Pahrump

In the year 2020, public events have been few and far between as businesses and organization navigate the ever-changing health guidelines and restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic but as the year comes to a close, Natural Vibes Wellness and Nutrition Center is taking on the challenge of hosting a public gathering and is inviting residents out for its Winter Wellness Event.

Public hearing set for Pahrump Animal Shelter bond

Nye County is continuing to move forward with the process that will make way for construction of a brand new animal shelter in Pahrump, with a public hearing on the bond that will fund the project set to take place during a special meeting of the Nye County Commission to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Fire leaves Pahrump family seeking shelter

The Pahrump woman whose home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, Dec. 15th spoke to the Pahrump Valley Times this week.

Appeals court rules against state church attendance cap

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday reversed earlier federal court rulings and sided with two Nevada churches that have argued that the state’s COVID-19 restrictions are unconstitutional because they place harsher attendance limits on religious gatherings than on casinos and other secular businesses.

Beatty Schools seeking subs

The faculty and staff of Beatty schools are currently pretty much up to full strength according to Principal Chris Brockman. They did experience a critical shortage before Thanksgiving, when a couple of teachers were out on personal leave and another had oral surgery, leaving them with too few teachers to operate.

Study: Nevada 7th among risky states for traveling

Nevada ranks as the seventh-riskiest state to travel to based on COVID-19-related health risk factors in combination with dangerous driving scores as we enter the holiday travel season, according to QuoteWizard.

Cleanup proposed for former Death Valley shooting range

The National Park Service is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove contaminated soils from the former Grapevine shooting range in Death Valley National Park.

Commercial radio through the years

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial radio in the United States.

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