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.
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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.
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.
With their trademark, creased light blue button-down shirts, Nye County Sheriff’s Office auxiliary officers are always visible at scenes of vehicle crashes, structure fires and other incidents involving public safety. But there are now changes underway into the auxiliary program in terms of operations, certain procedures and appearances among the officers, including new polo-style shirts.
Thanks to an AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund grant, Nevada Volunteers is embarking on three years of Volunteer Fairs that will take the organization all across the state and the very first stop will be right here in Pahrump.
Pahrump gained 59 residents and Nye County grew by 81 residents in the second quarter of 2014, continuing back-to-back quarterly population increases since the second quarter of 2013, according to figures from the Nye County Planning Department.
A public debate is set for Aug. 19 on a county bill requested by Commissioner Frank Carbone setting up a Nye County Peace Officer Advisory Board.
Desert View Hospital Marketing Director Meagan Kowalski stared at the empty boxes inside the lobby of the hospital with great concern last week.
Pahrump’s tourism director had much to be pleased about after last week’s town board meeting.
The new Big 5 Sporting Goods store on Loop Road, across from Saddle West Hotel &Casino, is getting ready to start hiring employees. Its managers are working with NyE Communities Coalition Career Connections as part of the hiring process and are planning a hiring event for Aug. 12.
Darrell Lacy, who already wears hats as director of the Nye County nuclear waste project office and general manager of the county’s water district, will wear one more after officially being named planning director last week.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., introduced the Nevada Mining Townsite Conveyance Act Tuesday, legislation streamlining the property conveyance process for Nevadans in communities like Gold Point in Esmeralda County and Ione in remote northwest Nye County.
State Engineer Jason King urged the Private Well Owners Cooperative of Nye County to compromise and be part of the solution, in a response to that group’s call for proof of beneficial use of all perfected water rights in Pahrump Valley.
President Joe Biden brought a theme of affordable housing to Las Vegas, highlighting a comprehensive plan that would invest nearly $260 billion in the need.
Lake Manly, atop a salt flat, was formed after a deluge of rain over the past six months flooded the national park in California.
At least 30 percent of seniors will experience loneliness around the holidays, and a lack of social interaction can carry significant risks to health and longevity.
The Amargosa Opera House and Hotel near Death Valley was inundated by flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary’s remnants.
