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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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Report details VEA economic impact

Some of the recent moves by Valley Electric Association, like signing contracts for federal facilities and joining the California Independent System of Operators (CAISO) have made the news, but a study commissioned by the cooperative details all the economic impacts VEA has on the community.

VEA district meetings set

VEA has scheduled meetings for all six districts, in four of those districts members won’t vote on directors this year. All meetings begin at 6 p.m., with registration starting at 5 p.m.

Wehrly: Restoring credibility to NCSO top priority

With a 100-day action plan in hand, one sheriff’s race candidate and longtime Nye County resident says she believes she has the credentials and experience to bring a renewed sense of credibility and accountability to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Grudzinski, Caudle join District 5 race

Former Pahrump Regional Planning Commissioner Walt Grudzinski and Dave Caudle, a member of the new Basin 162 Groundwater Management Plan Advisory Committee, have joined the race for District 5 county commissioner, a position currently held by Dan Schinhofen.

DA’s Report

• Todd Jeffery Taylor was charged on Feb. 21 with ex-felon in possession of firearm(s); offer, attempt or commission of unauthorized act(s) relating to schedule I or II controlled substance, first offense; and possession of a controlled substance.

County taxable sales falls 32 percent

Nye County taxable sales fell 32 percent in December, compared to December 2012 figures, according to a report released last week by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man defies TPO, sleeps at woman’s home

Q&A with candidate Justice of the Peace Kent Jasperson

After serving six years on the bench in Pahrump Justice Court, a local justice of the peace is seeking a second term in office.

Shelter operator wants input on kennels

Susan Cronin, who will take over the Pahrump Animal Shelter April 1, wanted input into a bill that would redefine people who own over 10 pets as “pet fanciers” instead of requiring them to obtain a commercial kennel permit.

Hafen student, 11, killed in rollover

Students and faculty members at Hafen Elementary School will hold a special observance for a student who died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover accident last Sunday.

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