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.
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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.
With their trademark, creased light blue button-down shirts, Nye County Sheriff’s Office auxiliary officers are always visible at scenes of vehicle crashes, structure fires and other incidents involving public safety. But there are now changes underway into the auxiliary program in terms of operations, certain procedures and appearances among the officers, including new polo-style shirts.
Thanks to an AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund grant, Nevada Volunteers is embarking on three years of Volunteer Fairs that will take the organization all across the state and the very first stop will be right here in Pahrump.
• Abel Dominguez-Rivera was charged on Aug. 30 with unlawful use of a controlled substance.
The Nye Communities Coalition, in partnership with Southwest Medical Associates, plans to host the second annual Healthy Families Festival this weekend at Ian Deutch Memorial Park.
Nye County commissioners will consider spending $150,000 on the Guardian Park project, contingent on the town of Pahrump donating land at the fairgrounds site, during a 10 a.m. meeting Tuesday at the commissioner’s chambers, 2100 Walt Williams Dr.
The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is looking to take traffic tickets digital following the approval of a more than $20,000 grant from the state to purchase several electronic citation writers.
With temperatures ranging into the upper 80s and lower 90s two weeks from today, Mother Nature is expected to provide a picture perfect setting for the parade portion of the Pahrump Fall Festival this year.
Though there is still much more work to complete, Pahrump Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Matt Luis wants to assure the community that this year’s Pahrump Fall Festival promises to be one of the best in recent memory.
Today marks the 75th day Trout Canyon residents have been without running water in their homes since the Carpenter 1 wildfire destroyed the community’s water line in July.
A special education teacher arrested and charged with abusing special education students in 2010 has a new position with the Nye County School District (NCSD).
AMARGOSA VALLEY — A community meeting was convened here Thursday night to hear First Solar introduce plans for a 65-megawatt, photovoltaic solar project on private land along Powerline Road, about 2.7 miles south of Farm Road.
Andrew Sawyer said he didn’t think there would be anywhere to keep exotic animals anymore in Pahrump, after his request for a conditional use permit to live with two chimpanzees on 10 acres at 1700 S. Equestrian Court South was denied by a 5-1 vote of the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday.
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.
