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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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Owner of suspicious vehicle cited for police-style lighting

The report of a robbery last Friday led to the citation of a man who police initially thought was impersonating a law enforcement officer.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Nov. 24 – Nov. 28:

Kunzi applies to newly formed appeals court

Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi has applied for a seat on the new Nevada Court of Appeals, just approved by voters in the Nov. 4 election.

Oscarson to head Health and Human Services Committee

Nevada District 36 Assemblyman and Pahrump resident James Oscarson was named chairman of the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee in an announcement by newly-named House Speaker Ira Hansen, R-Sparks.

The Times moves to new location

The Pahrump Valley Times has a new home.

Contract approved for Calvada Boulevard paving

Nye County Commissioners on Nov. 12 approved a $137,386 contract with Wulfenstein Construction Company, the only supplier of SuperPave material, to treat a section of Calvada Boulevard between Blagg Road and Red Rock Drive.

Crime Corner, Nov. 19

Woman detained by citizen, jailed by police

Nevada PERS retirement funding rate improves

CARSON CITY — The funded ratio of Nevada’s public employee retirement plan improved in fiscal year 2014 over 2013 and now stands at 71.5 percent fully funded, an analysis from an independent actuary shows.

Another brothel closing as industry shrinks

BEATTY — Shady Lady Ranch brothel owner Bobbi Davis announced she will be the latest brothel owner to close down on Highway 95. Her establishment closes at midnight Dec. 14.

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