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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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Hot weather to continue

Hot summer temperatures will continue in the valley over the next week, with possible relief in the form of rain showers beginning with the middle of the week.

China Ranch trailhead improvements nearly complete

TECOPA, CALIFORNIA — A destination trailhead is under construction at Tecopa’s China Ranch Date Farm through a collaboration between federal and state agencies, nonprofit conservation groups and a local landowner.

Schinhofen to write pro arguments for gas tax

Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen will write the pro arguments for the gas tax that Nevada requires local officials to put on the ballot.

California woman pleads guilty to vandalism charges

A California woman pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor counts last week, relating to damages she did at several national parks in the U.S., including a site at Death Valley National Park.

Handyman Harley will tackle most jobs

An Idaho native who transplanted to town last year is ready to tackle almost any odd job you might need carried out around your residence.

RPC Chairman Koenig to resign, focus on commission race

Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Chairman John Koenig will resign from his position on June 30 to focus on his campaign for the county commission seat.

Audit suggests state’s debt collection be moved to governor’s office

CARSON CITY — A state audit released Monday recommended Nevada’s debt collection efforts be transferred to the governor’s office from the state controller because of chronic problems, some dating back decades, and lack of confidence in the office to recoup unpaid bills.

Heat blamed in death in Death Valley National Park

A German man found dead along a remote road in Death Valley National Park on June 9 was overcome by the heat, according to the coroner in Inyo County, California.

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