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A big weekend for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

With a fantastic fundraiser hosted by the Pahrump Elks Lodge #2796 and an incredible, record-setting turnout for its Bunks Across America initiative, September was certainly a big month for Nye County Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP).

‘Nuisance fires’ investigated

Officials are hoping area residents will keep vigilant for suspicious individuals or activity.

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Local Earth Day observance entertains, educates

Pahrump’s Earth Day celebration Saturday attracted several hundred local residents to Ian Deutch Memorial Park where several dozen vendors set up their respective exhibits, while sharing information on the earth and its natural resources.

Earthquake in Nepal hits home in Pahrump

The recent 7.9-monster quake that hit the capital city of Katmandu, Nepal on April 25 has one Pahrump resident scrambling for more information and one former Pahrump Valley teacher trying to let everyone know he is OK.

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DMV says Real ID compliance delayed to 2020

A few months ago, some people who frequently fly were alarmed when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that at some point ticketed passengers won’t be able to use their driver’s licenses for identification to board flights.

Budget funding continues to decline

Nye County continues to try to cut costs and lower overhead as taxes and other revenues continue to gradually decline while the cost of doing business increases.

Nye schools working through SBAC test problems

Nye County School District officials are hoping to move beyond the problems related to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.

Medical pot dispensary coming soon

With the medical marijuana industry set to kick off in town within the year, the dispensary company set to fulfill the area’s legal pot needs are beginning to introduce themselves to residents.

Crime Corner, April 29

Man jailed for violation of protective order

Borax company with Death Valley roots donates to film project

DEATH VALLEY NP — A Colorado company with historical ties to the Death Valley region is donating $50,000 to help produce documentary features on the national park.

Open U.S. Senate seat could lure Heck, Titus

The siren call of an open seat is proving an allure to Nevada members of Congress who were not giving the U.S. Senate a second thought when incumbent Sen. Harry Reid was in line to run again.

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