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Nye County solar moratorium extended again

It’s been almost two years since Nye County instituted a renewable energy generation facility application moratorium and residents and developers alike have been awaiting the new county codes.

Fall Festival fun — PHOTOS

Check out the scene from the 2024 Pahrump Fall Festival. This year’s festival took place from Sept. 19-22 at Petrack Park.

Free clinic to offer medical, dental, vision care

The late Stan Brock founded Remote Area Medical (RAM) 39 years ago with the mission to provide free, quality health care to those in need. Next weekend RAM will be returning to the valley.

 
Jury seated for Fiore wire fraud trial in Las Vegas

The jury that will decide whether former Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore committed wire fraud was seated on the first day of her federal trial Tuesday.

Weigh in on the local state of healthcare

Desert View Hospital will facilitate a Community Needs Health Assessment and the public is invited to an information meeting to learn more about the purpose and process.

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New well owners’ use may be capped at 450 gallons daily

Well driller Debra Strickland, who is co-owner of Strickland Construction, said she was re-drilling a well Friday for a large family on Thousandaire Boulevard. The dig was scheduled to go as deep as 260 feet.

Auction winner discovers hidden costs in home purchase

Some residents live along streets with names like Power Line Road, but in Dan Salzwimmer’s case, the local rental property investor can say he bought a house directly underneath Valley Electric Association power lines.

Burglars hit thrift store for cancer victims

Burglars hit a business that supports cancer victims over the weekend and police are investigating.

DA’s Report

• Katelynne Nicole Davenport was charged on March 24 with invasion of the home and injury to other property.

Fall festival stage contract causes stir

An agenda item that normally takes a few minutes to consider and approve caused a bit of consternation among town officials on Tuesday.

County signals airport may be no go

Pahrump Town Manager Susan Holecheck said the Federal Aviation Administration wants county commissioners to make a strong decision on the Pahrump airport project, but county commissioners Wednesday didn’t share the same enthusiasm as town officials. In fact, they expressed some reservations about the long-term project, which is almost 20 years in the making.

Town orders basketball courts contractor to redo surfacing

Pahrump resident Lance B. wasn’t exactly raining down three-pointers at the brand new Simkins Park basketball courts on Monday, but he seemed to be okay with that.

Cyber-tip leads to man’s child porn arrest

A tip from the National Center for Missing &Exploited Children led local detectives to a man who allegedly downloaded child pornography onto a friend’s computer and then emailed the material to himself.

Town board gives Holecheck high marks in evaluation

Town Manager Susan Holecheck received great news Tuesday, roughly a year after she was hired by the Pahrump Town Board.

Fire ruins man’s yard sale

The term “fire sale” took on new meaning Wednesday morning when Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services (PVFRS) responded to a call on the south end of town about 11:30 a.m.

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