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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 charged with attempted high-level cocaine trafficking in Pahrump in 2010 was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison this week.
Local residents on the far northwest end of town can expect some meaningful progress in 2014 on a seemingly elusive project in the works since 2005.
Local gamblers will soon reap the rewards of a new partnership created between Golden Gaming Group and a gaming technology company.
Pahrump Town Manager Bill Kohbarger announced in June he was resigning effective July 12 after five years, to take an administrative human resources job with the city of North Las Vegas, ending a sometimes turbulent career, he was the longest serving town manager at the helm of the town with over 38,000 residents.
The 2013 year began with the cancellation of cab service by Pahrump Valley Taxi Company owner Jit Mann in late January, who initially said he was going to hire other drivers. The decision left Pahrump residents without public transportation, except for the Pahrump Senior Center, for most of the year.
Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky formerly ran an excavation business, which he sold to run for county commissioner in 2006.
• Harold August Coleman was charged on Dec. 10 with obtaining money under false pretenses.
The former owner of the Dream Chaser Horse Rescue, who was arrested earlier this year on charges of first degree arson and animal abuse after she allegedly burnt down her home, was taken into custody again this month after she was charged with attempting to obtain a driver’s license using another person’s information.
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.
