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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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Red Cross partners to offer free smoke detectors

The American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter is making an offer that they hope Pahrump residents won’t refuse.

Water board expresses concerns on proposed lake

The Nye County Water Board expressed concern over plans for a three-acre lake proposed along with a 213-space recreational vehicle park planned off Leslie Road.

All quiet for emergency services on holiday weekend

On Monday, Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Lewis had great reason to be thankful after the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Crime Corner, Dec. 3

Man jailed for parole violation while walking intoxicated

Hansen seeks to limit BLM, Forest Service police powers

Spurred in part by the BLM’s April roundup of Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle that brought an armed confrontation between federal agents and Bundy supporters, Assemblyman Ira Hansen is pushing for a bill in the 2015 legislative session that would prohibit BLM and Forest Service law officers from enforcing state laws.

UNLV School of Medicine proposal boosted

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday approved two deals aimed at helping medical education in Southern Nevada, including the development of the UNLV School of Medicine in Las Vegas.

Lipparelli named to Nevada Senate seat

Clark County commissioners tapped former State Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli to fill the state Senate District 6 vacancy created by Mark Hutchison’s election to the lieutenant governor post in November.

Head of UMC stepping down

University Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Barnard, appointed as interim CEO in January, is leaving his post.

Crime Corner, Nov. 28

Man arrested for home invasion

Homestead Road paving project moves up priority list

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for the Pahrump Regional Planning District last week recommended a $4.28 million road construction project planned for Homestead Road be moved to No. 2 on the list of roadways scheduled for improvement.

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