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GALLERY: Meet your new Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen

Six sensational ladies competing in the 2024 Ms. Senior Golden Years Pageant took to the stage for an evening of poise, elegance and entertainment, all culminating in the crowning of the newest Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen, Debbie Forrest.

Fixing Pahrump Valley fences could protect the herds — here’s how

Nye County has embarked on a mission to fix a six-mile stretch of wildlife fencing in an effort to protect the area’s free-roaming wild horse and burro herds and the next round of repair will take place this weekend, with the entire community invited to lend a hand.

95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.

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Three went to hospital in Friday collision

Three people were sent to the local hospital last week after two vehicles reportedly collided at the intersection of State Route 160 and Mesquite Avenue.

Pair arrested after 8 grams of meth found in car

Two people were arrested early Tuesday morning after Nye County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly discovered eight grams of methamphetamine.

Holecheck has concerns over biker rally

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Pahrump Town Board will meet just once this month.

Old elementary campus eyed for juvenile justice center

The Nye County School Board may allow an old, unused elementary school campus to become a new juvenile justice center, officials say.

Amargosa board seeks input on solar agreement

TONOPAH — First Solar LLC, a company that recently announced plans to build a 65-megawatt, photo voltaic plant in Amargosa Valley, was granted an option to lease land at the Tonopah Airport by Nye County commissioners Tuesday.

NDOT: Likely no roundabouts until 2016

Pahrump motorists won’t have to worry about studying a video on ways to negotiate roundabouts on Highway 372 any time soon, or get trapped like actor Chevy Chase in “European Vacation.”

Crime Corner

COPS: Suspect arrested Halloween night for breaking store windows

DA’s Report

• Joshua Jack Shalom was charged on Oct. 9 with battery by a prisoner.

Correction

There were a few inaccuracies in a story on page A3 of Friday’s Pahrump Valley Times.

Caution urged on next step for water panel

TONOPAH — Developer Michael Lach urged Nye County commissioners Tuesday to do it right when setting up an advisory committee to draw up a Pahrump groundwater basin water management plan and not panic over comments by the state engineer.

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