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Officials release internal memos sought by former town manager

Pahrump Town Manager Susan Holecheck has lots of questions, most involve the future of the town board and ongoing town projects as the county takeover looms.

Lakeview neighbors meet over pigeon problem

In the Lakeview neighborhood pigeon war on the 1400 block of East Mount Charleston Dr., Liese Tamburrino fired the first volley.

PVFRS equips engines with new pet rescue equipment

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services (PVFRS) members believe the welfare and safety of all local residents is their number one priority — and that includes the four-legged variety.

PUC endorses Amargosa Valley solar project

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission Wednesday approved without comment a permit for the proposed 110-megawatt Amargosa Valley solar plant.

VEA mulls building its own solar power plant

Valley Electric Association board members are considering building a 15-megawatt solar generation plant, the co-operative confirmed in a prepared statement issued Thursday.

County considering MOU for Pahrump Airport

TONOPAH — Nye County commissioners will consider a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Aviation Administration for the Pahrump Airport project when they meet at 10 a.m. here Tuesday.

BDR seeks POST cert for BLM, forest rangers

A bill that would require U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service rangers from out of state to be certified under Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has been requested by State Sen. Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka.

Republicans criticize BLM in Bundy standoff

WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers last Thursday criticized the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s handling of the April standoff with Clark County rancher Cliven Bundy, saying tensions could have been eased by local authorities rather than the BLM’s use of heavily armed agents.

Counseling agency gives away school clothes

With the beginning of school about two weeks away, some local parents have fewer shopping options for supplying their kids with essentials for the upcoming fall semester.

Chamber fills CEO vacancy with familiar face

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce has an enthusiastic Chief Executive Officer in new hire Salli Kerr. Kerr’s first day in her new position was Monday and she will meet with her board for the first time today.

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