How you can win free gas and support Pahrump seniors

The Pahrump Field Office of the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program has conceived a new fundraiser that offers the chance at a $1,000 gas card.

Far-right activist who accosted Sisolak, first lady, dies

A man who hurled threats and racist epithets at Gov. Steve Sisolak and his wife at restaurant near Summerlin earlier this year has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

New surgical center breaks ground in Pahrump

Pahrump has struggled when it comes to health care options. Those who live here are often frustrated by the need to travel into Las Vegas for certain kinds of care.

Mental health hotline ready to launch in Nevada, US

In Nevada and nationwide, 988 will replace the 10-digit suicide and mental health hotline number, an early step in the state’s efforts to bolster response to mental-health crises.

New water board members won’t follow path of former leaders

The Nye County Water District Governing Board held its first meeting in almost a year with four newly appointed members that are set on changing the board’s direction.

Wild West Extravaganza takes over Petrack Park in Pahrump

Nevada is known as a bastion of the Old West where many of the traditions of the past are still celebrated with gusto and each year, the town of Pahrump plays host to an event dedicated to reviving that past, the Wild West Extravaganza.

TRACK: Pahrump Valley Trojans have eyes set on regionals

The Pahrump Valley Trojans’ track field teams ended their regular season last Friday with the Small Schools Invitational at Boulder City High School.

Pahrump American Legion hosting Rib Extravaganza for veterans

May is Military Appreciation Month. Nearly 6,000 veterans call Pahrump home and there could be no better time to shine the spotlight on the brave men and women who stepped up to military duty.

GOLF: Trojans take regionals with ease, eyes set on state title

Despite this being Pahrump Valley’s 18th regional tournament appearance since the 2000 season, this is just their second regional championship. The first championship for the school came in the 2008 season, when they were also the state champion runners-up.

How Forget-Me-Nots support Pahrump’s disabled veterans

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #15 of Pahrump hosted its semi-annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser this past weekend, setting up in front of local stores to collect donations and distribute information about the nonprofit’s mission and purpose.

Fresh wave of COVID hits Southern Nevada, but no new deaths in Nye County

The wave of new cases of COVID-19 was triggered by a new omicron sub-variant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.

Beatty solar project raises questions

Solar committee criticized for lack of transparency over dealings with NextEra energy project.

Congresswoman Dina Titus demands halt to wild horse roundups

Congresswoman Dina Titus is demanding a halt to Bureau of Land Management roundups of wild horses until an investigation into a virus outbreak is completed.

Raw ground beef products recalled

Here’s where they were sold locally and what to do if you believe you may have been exposed.

Mesquite tree deaths remain a mystery

Screwbean mesquite trees have been suffering a die-off in the Amargosa Watershed and throughout the Southwest.

Maybe America is not past the tipping point

The responsible people of this country want responsible, considered and coordinated action from those we elect and the courage to do what is right.

Solar project presentation draws large, angry crowd to Pahrump meeting

Officials with Candela Renewables, the company proposing the Rough Hat Nye County Solar Project, were in the Pahrump Valley this week for a presentation before the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee and this meeting drew an even larger crowd than the last in which this project was discussed, with upward of 100 residents filling the Nye County commission chambers to make their opposition to the project clear.

Pahrump Community Thanksgiving Dinner in-person this year

The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner and once again, the Pahrump Holiday Task Force is immersed in preparations to host its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, which is set take place as an in-person, sit-down dinner with buffet-style service for the first time since 2019.

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to host fundraiser

Dedicated to wildlife conservation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is an organization with a mission to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife.

Handmade Quilts of Valor bestowed on local veterans in Pahrump

With less than a week until Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 6 seemed to be the perfect date for the Nye County Valor Quilters to host a Quilts of Valor presentation in honor of nearly two dozen former military service members who call the Pahrump Valley home.

Three-day fundraiser set for child’s medical bills

Born with a heart condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Hadley Murphy has undergone numerous medical procedures since her birth on Oct. 15, 2020.