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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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WIC funds to last until mid-month

As government offices remain closed due to the partial shutdown this week, many local residents who receive public assistance are rightly concerned about their future.

Study suggests diverting spring flows to restore aquifer

A study by Glorieta Geoscience recommended drawing water from springs east of Pahrump, piping it and injecting it into areas of greatest draw down.

Shutdown a Libertarian utopia? Not exactly

Every high school civics student knows the way the American government works is the House of Representatives and Senate pass a bill and if there’s disagreements between the two, they get worked out in a conference committee before being forwarded to the president for his signature, or veto.

Christmas the cowboy way kicks off this weekend

“Cowboy” Ken Pyle is wasting no time in getting into the Christmas spirit this year.

DA’s Report

• Mackenzie James Ross was charged on Sept. 30 with statutory sexual seduction.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man apprehended enjoying festival under

Insurance co-op reports high volume in Obamacare debut

With the opening of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, which launched this week as part of the Affordable Care Act, one insurance cooperative serving the greater Nye County area reports it has received a high volume of calls from potential customers expressing interest in their product and seeking assistance in the insurance enrollment process.

County Manager Webster gets 2-year contract extension

TONOPAH — Nye County Manager Pam Webster received a two-year extension on her contract after a unanimous vote by county commissioners here Tuesday.

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