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Pinkbox opening in Pahrump Nugget

An illuminated oversized doughnut already overlooks Highway 160, in a central area of Pahrump where passersby will see it on their way to Death Valley. Many local leaders in the valley are excited about the grand opening of popular chain Pinkbox Doughnuts beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday inside the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino.

Pahrump man injured in gunfire with deputy

Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill told the Pahrump Valley Times the incident occurred at a residence along Bunarch Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 14.

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Horsford votes to strip Yucca funding

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., took to the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday to support U.S. Rep. Dina Titus’ amendment to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would strip all funding to dump nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.

Bigwigs among 32 applicants for pot permits

A school board member, a former local doctor, a big development firm and a bar owner are among some of the applicants seeking special use permits for medical marijuana establishments before the Nye County Commission Wednesday.

Former commissioner Taguchi, 52, dies

Former Nye County Commissioner Jeff Taguchi died Tuesday night at his home in Irvine, Calif. He was 52.

Town cuts NCSO check for rally security

The spirit of cooperation took center stage during Tuesday night’s Pahrump Town Board meeting.

Peace officer review board proposed

County commissioners will consider scheduling a hearing for a bill creating a peace officer advisory review board during a 10 a.m. meeting Tuesday.

Board hears scaled back airport plans

On the town’s radar for more than two decades, local officials are still working to build a general aviation airport in Pahrump.

Q&A with county Public Defender Lisa Chamlee

The Pahrump Valley Times sat down with Lisa Chamlee this week. She is the county’s newest public defender, earning an annual contract worth $150,000 on June 30. She joins four other local attorneys who provide legal defense services to indigent clients.

Need for tax services doesn’t end April 15

After working in the tax preparation business for 10 years with over 20 years total as an accountant, Marie Coppla decided to leave all of the cloned tax preparation businesses and start one of her own.

Illegal fireworks to blame for last week’s blaze

Moments after the dispatch of a reported brush fire went out last Tuesday, Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services (PVFRS) Chief Scott Lewis peered out of his office window to see greyish smoke billowing off in the distance.

Valley rings in Independence Day

Pahrump observed Independence Day in grand fashion with no less than three patriotic events last weekend attracting hundreds of visitors to area venues.

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