Woman files federal lawsuit over daughter’s lengthy jail stay

The mother and legal guardian of a Pahrump woman claims Nye County officials kept her daughter in jail for more than a year while ignoring court orders to send her to a state psychiatric facility.

Knightly: Refugee concerns seem to be a game of ‘telephone’

I remember being a student playing the game “telephone.” The class of maybe 20 or more would sit in a row and the teacher would whisper a phrase into the first student’s ear. By the time it reaches a few students down, the message has become unrecognizable. By the time it reaches the end, the original message has become fully corrupted.

Calf Creek Falls a visually stunning journey

The 124-mile Scenic Byway 12 in Utah, an All-American Road, is one of the most exceptional scenic byways in the Southwest. The drive takes you through canyons, valleys, and plateaus within an extraordinary landscape ranging in elevation from 4,000 to 9,000 feet in elevation, a feast for the eyes the entire trip.

Divas: Freezer to crockpot meals save money and time

Let’s talk about a busy person’s best friend – freezer to crockpot meals. A few hours prepping can fill your freezer with lots of easy meals that will save time and money in the future. Here’s the trick – when chicken breasts, beef or pork roasts go on sale, pick up a few extra pounds to make into crockpot meals. Freeze your bargain bounty in zip-top freezer bags marked with the date and contents. Freeze flat to maximize storage space in your freezer.

Lions bring eye-care services to those in need in Tonopah

For Alice Fox, the opportunity to get free vision screening and the chance for a new set of eyeglasses is “fantastic and wonderful.”

New location of medical marijuana grow house raises concerns

A medical marijuana establishment in Pahrump has set its eyes on a new location, but some nearby residents said the addition will not benefit the neighborhood.

County commission candidate Blundo charged in misdemeanor case

A misdemeanor case stemming from an alleged incident that happened 10 months ago on private property was filed in late March by the Nye County District Attorney’s office.

Letters to the editor

Repealing gas tax would be penny wise and dollar foolish

Randy Mudge loves the game and wants to improve your swing

The Masters has been on the TV and if it has inspired you to dust off your clubs and you feel you need to brush up on your swing, the man to call would be Randy Mudge at Mountain Falls Golf Course.

Innovative Plumbing Pros begins service in town

Valley residents who are in need of plumbing services now have another option as a new company is headed to town from over the hump.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $14 million.

Ledesma throws hat into the ring for District II seat

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The Pahrump Valley Times will be running articles on all the candidates seeking a Nye County Commission seat, and candidates from other races, during the next few weeks leading up to the start of early voting on May 28.

Monday last day to file income tax returns

As the Federal Income Tax deadline looms next week, those who still need to file their income tax returns have until Monday to do so.

Work Zone Awareness Week puts focus on drivers

With the amount of road work that goes on in the Silver State, no matter where you are in Nevada, drivers should yield to caution in work zones.

Amargosa Valley to wait on new land regulations

A suggestion to amend minimum lot sizes and water rights relinquishment requirements in Amargosa Valley has been halted once again.

MYERS: Preparing a lousy future for our children

At the University of Nevada, Reno, in the agriculture building, there is a Natural History Museum. In its collection, there are samples of plant and animal life in the Great Basin dating back to the 1850s. The plants alone include 90,000 specimens.

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