List: Nye County school menus

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of April 30 – May 4:

Amargosa Days getting underway

Amargosa Days starts today, April 27, and runs through April 29 as part of a dynamic celebration, organizers said.

Major Pahrump developments completed with more economic growth planned

Welcome to the 2018 “Progress Edition” of the Pahrump Valley Times that encompasses news on major growth in the local business landscape, completed and active area developments of the past several months and those on the drawing board.

HealthCare Partners unveils new Pahrump facility

One of the biggest health care providers in the Pahrump area completed its new large-scale medical facility in the area at the end of 2017.

New hotel and casino planned for Pahrump

A mixed-use commercial project that includes plans for a major brand hotel and casino, as part of Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club’s overall development, made its way through the Nye County Commission in the early part of 2018.

Jack in the Box opening adds to Pahrump restaurant options

Roughly seven months after opening its doors for business in Pahrump, the Jack in the Box restaurant at 640 S. Highway 160 is maintaining brisk sales.

U.S. consumer refunds total more than $6.4B

The Federal Trade Commission reports that its law enforcement actions in a recent one-year period returned $6.4 billion in refunds to consumers, including $391 million the FTC sent directly to 6.28 million consumers.

Tuf Cooper wins All-Around, gets engaged at NFR

The tie-down roper edged Trevor Brazile on the final night of the National Finals Rodeo.

Effort seeks to bolster rural economic growth

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is highlighting department investments in fiscal year 2017 that will help construct or improve infrastructure and boost economic growth in rural communities.

An anti-science United States of America?

Most readers have no doubt already heard about the Trump administration’s instructions to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Greg Dill: A look at your Medicare costs in 2018

How much will your Medicare cost in the coming year? The numbers just came out, so let’s go over them.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $9 million.

Nye County approves tax abatement on solar farm

A solar farm planned in the Amargosa Valley area received approval for a tax abatement by the Nye County Board of Commissioners in December.

 
Dogs rescued in Sandy Valley finding homes

With help from the dog-loving Las Vegas Golden Knights, 15 of the 164 Pomeranian dogs found crammed in the back of a box truck in Sandy Valley in November were placed with new owners Monday afternoon.

Community Christmas brunch returns to coalition in Pahrump

Officials with Nye Communities Coalition saw to it that no one in the community had to spend Christmas Day alone this year, as the agency welcomed any and all to its Community Christmas Day Brunch gathering this year, at their 1020 E. Wilson Road location.

The Mirror, part of Pahrump since 1983, closes

The Mirror, a publication with more than three decades of history in Pahrump, is coming to an end.

Window artist adds cheer to Pahrump businesses

Even if you’ve never met the man in person, you are bound to be familiar with what he does for a living, if you’ve ever driven around town, or visited just about any business in the valley.

Fugitive is arrested at Pahrump casino

Nye County sheriff’s deputies have captured a suspect wanted since July.

Vandals damage habitat at Death Valley

The National Park Service is calling on the public to help find a group of people who trespassed and vandalized the home of the endangered Devils Hole pupfish. The habitat is located about 90 miles west of Las Vegas.

Pahrump Valley’s Weir hits 3-pointer at the buzzer

Though students are on winter break for the holiday season, athletes at Pahrump Valley High School are still hard at work and winning.

Growth is seen in mountain biking

The global mountain bike market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10 percent, a newly issued report finds.

Golden Knights raising season-ticket prices for 2018-19

The Golden Knights announced Friday their policy and price increases for 2018-19 for their more than 14,000 season-ticket subscribers.

Ambassadors of Year honored in Pahrump community

Nearly 225 ambassadors packed the event hall at the Pahrump Nugget for the Annual Valley Electric Association Ambassador Banquet and Awards presentation, which was conducted earlier this month, organizers announced.

New mystery book includes some Pahrump flavor

Las Vegas writer Megan Edwards gives a nod to Pahrump in her newest mystery, “Full Service Blonde,” launched recently at the Writer’s Block bookstore in Las Vegas.

Nevada’s Dean Heller presses for tax reform

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nevada. is pushing fiercely for Congress to move on tax reform, though it could happen sooner rather than later.

Football: Hornets fighting for a top seed in the playoffs

The Beatty High School football team came within five points of the biggest upset of the year as it lost to the defending Class 1A state champions.

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