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Just as my faith in humanity is being restored, another incident at our store reminds me to think twice.

Letters to the Editor

The United States of America is faltering but still the best nation in the world.

Letters to the Editor

As I was reading the Pahrump Valley Times and the story about traffic problems, it made me think of what drivers should do frequently before getting behind the wheel.

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Letters to the Editor

Just as my faith in humanity is being restored, another incident at our store reminds me to think twice.