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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 living under what’s described as “horrendous conditions” were recently rescued after being discovered by Nye County Animal Control officers at a Pahrump home.
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.
A man who recently escaped a child sex assault conviction was back in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing on charges that he was allegedly in possession of child pornography in 2011.
After Pahrump Town Board Chair Harley Kulkin renewed his vow to incorporate last month, board member Amy Riches decided to counter his proposal.
TONOPAH — People who own more than six pets could apply for a pet fancier’s permit instead of a residential kennel, under an amendment to Nye County Code under consideration by commissioners at their 10 a.m. meeting here Tuesday.
CARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Oil LLC announced last week it staked three additional well locations near Gabbs in the vicinity of their Paradise 2-12 discovery well, which the company said is producing the first oil in western Nevada.
The town board approved an amended policy relating to board travel expenses this week.
• Michael Steven Villeda was charged on March 3 with obtaining and using personal identifying information of another person to avoid or delay prosecution; driving under the influence of alcohol; driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended; vehicle entering highway or roadway from private way; and vehicle entering intersection marked ‘stop’ or ‘yield.’
Robert “Butch” Dole, who previously ran for Nye County Commission and even governor of California, has filed to run for public administrator in the 2014 election, while Albert “Nick” Bradshaw IV became the second candidate from Tonopah to file for countywide office, the assessor position.
The Attorney General’s Office is warning Nevada residents to be on the look out this tax season for scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service. The crooks attempt to gain access to personal information and then use it fraudulently.
A woman accused of attempting to procure a driver’s license in another person’s name to avoid prosecution on arson and animal abuse charges pleaded not guilty to the offense this week in District Court.
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.
