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Residents can attend this free public event from the Federation of the Blind.

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Unusual rainfall in 2013 had Pahrump under water

The Mojave Desert climate can result in wide temperature swings, which this year varied from 115 degree highs at the end of June and early July to a low of 18 degrees in mid-January and December 2013.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man who claimed name was Bunny arrested for obstruction

County to consider sheriff’s paintball request

TONOPAH — Nye County Commissioners will again consider a request from Sheriff Tony DeMeo for a $401,600 “simunitions” training facility using paintball at the multi-purpose training facility at 2871 E. Mesquite Ave. when they meet here at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Integrated communication makes better health care

Two doctors, who have served the local community as primary care physicians over the last two years, recently renewed their contract with HealthCare Partners, agreeing to continue serving the Pahrump area for another three years.

Nye County could benefit from drone site

WASHINGTON — Nye County officials were as excited as others around the state that Nevada was selected as one of six states selected to become test sites for the commercial development of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs.

Housing construction on rebound in 2013

Building activity was up considerably in the Pahrump area in 2013, compared to recent years, with one developer seeing signs of a new, re-emerging housing industry returning to pre-recession levels.

Pahrump to host ‘Cannabis Cup’

Roughly six months after Gov. Brian Sandoval signed SB 374, a bill for medical marijuana dispensaries to operate statewide, some marijuana advocacy groups in Nevada now believe it’s high time to advance their cause by holding events to educate the public on the medicinal benefits of cannabis.

No happy New Year for victim of flames

A space heater may be to blame for a New Year’s Day fire that heavily damaged a home and left two pets dead.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Is there a cure for the 2013 hangover?

Two elected county officials accused of wrongdoing topped the list of biggest news stories of 2013 in a poll by Pahrump Valley Times news staffers.

South end park would balance recreational opportunities

Balancing recreation opportunities throughout the Pahrump community for 2014 was a big topic of discussion for members of the Pahrump Town Board and staff at the monthly meeting.

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