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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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Photos: Pahrump Valley celebrates homecoming

Seniors Nico Velazquez and Halie Souza were crowned Pahrump Valley High School’s homecoming king and queen Aug. 31 during halftime of the Trojans’ football game against Sunrise Mountain.

 
Major road project underway on Highway 160 near Pahrump

Travelers, commuters and those looking to spend a day in Las Vegas might have something to contend with coming this month: roadwork.

Nye County moves forward with new department

Nye County has created a new department which will be dedicated to administering privileged business licenses throughout the county, including those for brothels, liquor and gaming.

Pahrump Veterans Forum touts legislative involvement

It was an evening full of information and education for local veterans during the inaugural Pahrump Veterans Forum, hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Drug companies to receive name of Nevada’s execution doctor

A judge ruled Tuesday that the Department of Corrections must reveal the name of the attending physician in the planned execution of Scott Dozier, but the name may be revealed only to the attorneys who represent the makers of drugs in the state’s lethal injection protocol.

Nye County’s sheriff travels to nation’s capital

Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly made a visit to Washington D.C. earlier this week to meet with White House officials on illegal immigration matters.

Remote Area Medical clinic returning to Pahrump

Local residents in need of quality health care may want to take advantage of a special event next month at the NyE Communities Coalition facility.

Comments sought on broadband effort

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is inviting comments on the implementation of the e-Connectivity Broadband Pilot Program through Sept. 10.

Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof in sexual assault investigation

The Nevada Department of Public Safety is investigating brothel owner and state Assembly candidate Dennis Hof over sexual assault allegations, the department confirmed Tuesday.

Nye deputies respond to burglary in progress

There were some tense moments this week as Nye County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress on the 1300 block of Galaxy Avenue.

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