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Desert Haven Animal Society Manager Marla Greanya got what she expected on Tuesday – an influx of frightened pets who tried to escape the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air on the evening of the Fourth of July.

The public relations official for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension wants the community to know that despite funding cuts, the agency plans to continue providing educational services to both Pahrump and Tonopah.

When Pahrump retired Navy veteran Dennis “Doc” Watkins lost a longtime friend and companion recently, his life was not the same.

A storm that dropped record-setting rain on the valley knocked out power in portions of town and gave emergency crews plenty to deal with late last week.

Teachers at Pahrump Valley High School are able to alternate their school schedule at the end of each semester to allow them to conclude grading and finalize report cards. A group of teachers at a local elementary are questioning why they can’t do the same.

Gas prices in town decreased slightly over last week, despite the average price rising statewide.

As most school-aged children are in the middle of their summer break, heading back to class is probably the furthest thing from their minds, but to ensure all Pahrump area students are ready for the new school year, Desert View Hospital is set to host its annual back to school fair.

DEATH VALLEY N.P. — When an area sees record-breaking heat numbers it usually catches one’s eye, but when the place setting records is the hottest place on Earth that’s a whole other story.