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Pahrump Community Library closes for renovations

The renovation bill was raised before an emergency board meeting for the Pahrump Community Library to fix up the 24-year old building.

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The Shadow Mountain Quilters and PAC announce the 2014 Quilt and Fiber Arts Show will be held Feb. 21-23, with the theme “Walk on the Wild Side,” at the Pahrump Event Center (the former Skate Zone,) located at 1261 E. Calvada.

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St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal Church and the NyE Communities Coalition are sponsoring free swimming days for the community at the Pahrump Town Pool on July 14 and August 11, from noon to 7 p.m.

Police uncover suspected DVD pirating operation

A local couple is saying the DVDs seized from their home this week as part of an investigation into what police believe is a pirating operation, were actually legally held, uncopyrighted old black-and-white westerns they were selling to collectors to fund the a man’s cancer treatment.

Special meeting ends with no manager

Pahrump Town Board members this week will again attempt to replace out-going Town Manager Bill Kohbarger, whose final day on the job is Friday.

Carpenter wildfire burns 20,000 acres

The wildfire that began in Carpenter Canyon last week grew to 19,757 acres by Tuesday as firefighters battled dry, hot conditions in their effort to contain the blaze.

Contour report suggests town should incorporate

Town board members were slated to discuss the latest developments on “Adventure Springs” during last night’s regular board meeting.

Utilities Inc. offering water bill credits

Utilities Inc. is willing to give customers credit on their water bill as part of a water conservation plan that went into effect on March 19.

Stagestop owners reopen restaurant

Now that Blagg Road has reopened to traffic and re-established use of a main north-south artery through town, the Stagestop Lounge and Casino has reopened the restaurant space in the rear of the building.

Father, son ready to fight wildfire side by side

As more than 800 firefighters continue to battle the Carpenter One wildfire in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, other crew members are biding their time at Petrack Park waiting for their opportunity to traverse the rugged terrain.

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