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Two children flown to trauma after crash

Pahrump’s Mercy Air transported two children to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 160 and Mesquite Avenue on Friday, April 12.

GALLERY: How Pahrump celebrated Earth-Arbor Day

Earth Day and Arbor Day are two dates set aside for the express purpose of celebrating the planet while educating the public about the importance of preserving the environment and this past Saturday, the Pahrump community was treated to a festival in honor of these holidays.

How Nye’s sheriff auxiliary operations are evolving

With their trademark, creased light blue button-down shirts, Nye County Sheriff’s Office auxiliary officers are always visible at scenes of vehicle crashes, structure fires and other incidents involving public safety. But there are now changes underway into the auxiliary program in terms of operations, certain procedures and appearances among the officers, including new polo-style shirts.

Connecting causes and community — Pahrump Volunteer Fair set for May

Thanks to an AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund grant, Nevada Volunteers is embarking on three years of Volunteer Fairs that will take the organization all across the state and the very first stop will be right here in Pahrump.

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Sheriff’s office to receive $1.8M from public safety tax

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office will receive $1.8 million for the purchasing of new equipment and hiring of new personnel from a tax first approved nine years ago.

Missing senior found in the desert by off-roader

A senior citizen who was reported missing Wednesday was found in the desert after spending the night alone in his vehicle.

Mopeds must be registered with DMV starting Nov. 1

A new law set to go into effect next week will require moped owners to register their vehicles with the state.

Eric Trump to visit Pahrump on Friday

Eric Trump, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, will visit Pahrump on Friday.

Changing image of Pahrump a factor in increased tourism

Tourism officials in Pahrump report the number of visitors is on the rise and some say that the changing image of the town is one of the reasons.

Twentieth anniversary of one of Death Valley’s baffling mysteries

This July marks 113 years since the world’s record 134-degree high temperature was recorded at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park, nearly 30 years since the Badwater 135 ultra endurance race became an annual event, and 20 years since a small group of tourists from Germany mysteriously disappeared in the desert outback.

Highway 160 widening project could stretch into 2017

The completion date for the State Route 160 widening project under construction in town has been pushed back at least a month.

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