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Hansen seeks to limit BLM, Forest Service police powers

Spurred in part by the BLM’s April roundup of Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle that brought an armed confrontation between federal agents and Bundy supporters, Assemblyman Ira Hansen is pushing for a bill in the 2015 legislative session that would prohibit BLM and Forest Service law officers from enforcing state laws.

Vea broadens horizons, opens new office in Las Vegas

Valley Electric Association, which has already been campaigning in a statewide advertising program and branched out to serve major federal facilities, is opening a small satellite office in Las Vegas.

SolarReserve to be producing power by February, South African project awaits

TONOPAH — California-based solar developer SolarReserve said all construction has been completed on the 540-foot tower at the Crescent Dunes solar-power plant outside of Tonopah. That doesn’t mean it is ready to start producing power.

Under gas pump canopy not ideal for car fire

Near disaster was averted on Friday when a vehicle burst into flames while the owner was fueling up at a local convenience store.

County commissioners to discuss BLM land plan Monday

Nye County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting at 3 p.m. Monday to discuss the revised U.S. Bureau of Land Management revised resource management plan. The meeting will be in the commission’s chambers in Pahrump, 2100 E. Walt Williams Drive.

Former homeless thankful for a home this holiday

Mark Koehler is someone who can be thankful this Thanksgiving for having a roof over his head in a trailer in the Nevada West subdivision, thanks to a new state program.

Big Cat owner loses court battle, plans to appeal

Karl Mitchell has hit a legal roadblock in his desire to keep tigers in their current location in Pahrump.

Man dies at Spring Mountain’s race facility

A man who failed to negotiate a turn while driving at a popular motor sports track died after smashing into a tire barrier at the facility this month.

No-kill shelter hoping for an early Christmas

A long-awaited project is about to come to fruition as Symphony Animal Foundation is hoping to be open by Christmas.

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