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Nye still a “non-sanctuary” county

The commission has reaffirmed its stance on illegal immigration enforcement.

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Woman robbed of $10 at gunpoint

One man is in custody after he allegedly stole $10 from a woman and then pulled a gun on her when she asked him to give it back.

Residents don’t show concerns over latest Amargosa solar proposal

AMARGOSA VALLEY — A crowd of local residents turned out for a recent meeting on a proposed 65-megawatt photovoltaic plant by First Solar, but only a couple of people went up to the microphone to express concerns.

Police search for two men after armed robbery

Local police have taken one person into custody and are searching for two other individuals in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Marne Court Sunday evening.

PETT interest not covering jail bond payments

County officials had planned to use the interest from the federal funds built up by the Payment Equal to Taxes from the Yucca Mountain project to pay off the bonds used for the new Nye County Detention Center when it was completed in October 2012.

Festival attracts 25,000 attendees

Except perhaps for the chilly start on Thursday, the 2013 Pahrump Fall Festival was deemed a successful event as upwards of 25,000 people attended the four-day festivities.

Half-cent sales tax resurrected

TONOPAH — Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted 3-2 to increase the sales tax one-half percent from 7.1 percent to 7.6 percent, though commission Chairman Butch Borasky said he wants a future ballot question on the matter to let voters decide whether to allow the tax to end on Dec. 31, 2015.

County to consider sales tax increase

TONOPAH — County commissioners will consider increasing the sales tax one-half percent during a 10 a.m. meeting here Tuesday.

Basketball courts approved for Simkins Park

The Pahrump town board scored some points with local sports enthusiasts by approving a proposal for two full-sized basketball courts at Simkins Park on Tuesday.

Recall effort targets Amargosa town board member

A recall drive targeting Amargosa Valley Town Board member John Bosta will likely be submitted to the county clerk by the Oct. 8, 90-day petition deadline.

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