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BLM plan to protect Amargosa River Basin

The Amargosa River Basin will be saved from renewable energy development under the Bureau of Land Management’s Desert Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan released Wednesday.

Sheriff, district attorney oppose background check ballot measure

Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly and District Attorney Angela Bello said they oppose ballot Question 1 that would require a background check for private gun sales in Nevada.

Oscarson to focus on voters in state Assembly race, not opponent

As James Oscarson gets into the thick of his re-election campaign for state Assembly District 36, the Republican incumbent wants to focus on the issues of the area, not his opponent’s campaign.

Inmate who died at Nye County Detention Center identified

The results of an investigation into the death of inmate James Duett will not be released until the autopsy is completed, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Investigators do not suspect foul play.

Brothel owner Hof amps up state Assembly campaign

The campaigns for Assembly District 36 are heating up as Libertarian candidate Dennis Hof’s plan is being set into motion.

Legalized marijuana concerns expressed

LAS VEGAS — In November, Nevadans will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana — Question 2 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana legally. On Saturday, a panel of experts mainly argued that legalization might be a bad idea.

Valley Electric Association in favor of Energy Choice Initiative

With talk of Energy Choice Initiative, or Question 3, ramping up ahead of the Nov. 8 vote, companies and people alike are giving their public position on the ballot measure that wants to deregulate electrical service in Nevada.

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