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Valley’s ladies treated to the Women’s Expo

Soroptimist International has one main mission – ensuring women and girls can access the resources and opportunities they need to be able to reach their full potential and live their very best lives.

Pahrump Taco Fest making a comeback

Taco-lovers rejoice, the Pahrump Taco Fest is making its return after several years’ hiatus. This June, the Calvada Eye will be overrun with competitors all hoping to score the title of best taco-maker in town and foodies will definitely not want to miss out.

More than two dozen animals rescued from Pahrump home

More than two dozen animals living under what’s described as “horrendous conditions” were recently rescued after being discovered by Nye County Animal Control officers at a Pahrump home.

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.

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School district continues to work down debt load early

The Nye County School District is in the process of refunding some of its outstanding bonds that would result in a savings of nearly $600,000 during the next 12 years.

Settlement reached in Floyd Elementary abuse case

An $800,000 tentative settlement with the plaintiffs in the Floyd Elementary School abuse case back in 2010 was approved by the Nye County School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 13.

County, utility settle golf course dispute

An agreement has been reached between the county and Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada regarding remediation of ponds on the former Willow Creek Golf Course.

Former DA Kunzi lands spot with state bar

Former Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi has landed a position with the State Bar of Nevada.

Partnerships helping push high school forward, attendance up

The local high school delivered some promising news about student development during the first Nye County School District Board of Trustees meeting of 2015 on Tuesday.

Warrant issued for contractor operating without license

A bench warrant has been issued for Pahrump resident Deanna Tovar for missing a court date related to contracting work without a license.

Bill seeks to put Yucca Mountain back on the agenda

WASHINGTON — A bill being prepared in Congress seeks to put Yucca Mountain back on the table as lawmakers seek to break a gridlock over managing and disposing of the nation’s nuclear waste.

Commission names new chair, fills town board vacancies

The Nye County Commission re-organized its leadership by electing a new chairperson at its first meeting of 2015 held on Jan. 5.

Nye sheriff, DA off to busy start

Nye County’s newly elected sheriff and district attorney updated residents on their accomplishments during their first weeks on the job at a meeting of the Pahrump Valley Republican Women on Monday night.

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