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Want some fun for 4th of July? Here’s where to find it

There will be no excuse for boredom in Pahrump this coming holiday, with a variety of Independence Day activities scheduled that the whole family is sure to enjoy. From a patriotic procession that morning and family festival in the afternoon to a fantastic fireworks display that night, Fourth of July will be a fun-filled celebration of America’s birthday.

These quilters are celebrating 3 decades together

It all started with six local women gathering to discuss quilting over coffee and donuts and now, three decades later, the Shadow Mountain Quilters has become an ingrained part of the local arts community.

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BLM and TravelNevada kick off ‘17 photo contest

The 2017 U.S. Bureau of Land Management Nevada photo contest is underway in partnership with TravelNevada, organizers announced. BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions for its annual photo contest through Sept.15.

Veterans care at Pahrump clinic clarified

The Community Care Coordinators with the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System are receiving calls from Pahrump veterans stating that they believe they are eligible to utilize the Veterans Choice Program for all their care due to staffing at the Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Nye County reported.

Mojave school takes young writers to the source

“There’s a mosquito problem in Borneo,” says Claire Vaye Watkins, standing in front of a group of teenage writers in the shade cast by an outer wall of the gift shop at Tecopa’s China Ranch Date Farm.

Dan Simmons’ Sportsman’s Quest: The hunt starts here

Well, it’s that time again. If we were lucky, we drew that coveted local game tag. If not, we’ve made plans for an out-of-state or out-of-country hunt; both have become more popular and reasonably priced.

Residents observe Nevada Hemp Week in Pahrump area

Roughly two dozen Pahrump residents turned out for a presentation on the research, education and economic development of industrial hemp in the state of Nevada, courtesy of the Nevada Hemp Association.

Pahrump Valley High School music department raising funds

Ian Deutch Memorial Park was awash in music, art and a host of vendors as the second annual Music and Art in the Park returned on Saturday, May 13.