Political language is becoming debased

I received an emailing from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee last week. The subject line read, “Boehner Meets the Press, Lies.”

Medical pot businesses cleared to start operation

After spending months in limbo, waiting for the state to hash out rules for testing medical marijuana, laboratories might be able to get to work soon. That moves patients one step closer to the first legal sales in dispensaries.

Commissioner suggests plan to curb illegal dumping

With illegal dumping around Pahrump increasingly becoming a big problem, a possible solution could be in place if one county commissioner has her way.

3 injured in dog attack, owner arrested

Three people were injured Friday morning, one critically, after a dog attack at a property off of Linda and Black streets that resulted in the dogs’ owner being arrested.

Meters for new domestic wells on commission agenda for Tuesday

Nye County Commissioners are scheduled to consider a mandate for the installation of meters on all new domestic wells in Pahrump at their meeting Tuesday.

Animal sanctuary approved for move

An animal sanctuary, home to a cross-bred wolf and cross-bred coyote, has been permitted to relocate from Martin Street to Jesse Street in Pahrump, following approval of a grandfathered use application at a meeting of the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday.

Historic Nevada journalism endeavor resurrected

No story about the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, celebrated chronicler of high and low life on the Comstock, would be complete without mentioning its most famous reporter. That would be Mark Twain.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 16– March 20

Crime Corner, March 13

Man jailed for burglary, drugs

Knead to please this St. Patrick’s Day

If you’ve been reluctant to make bread because you don’t want to mess around with yeast, then this recipe is for you.

Centenarian reflects on changes over past 100 years

Former Pahrump resident Margaret Reser, who’s wanderlust landed her in Nevada’s desert, will turn 100 on March 16.

4th annual crab fest takes place Saturday

Get your crab crackers ready, the fourth annual St. Paddy’s Day Crab Fest will make its return this weekend.

Hiring event for new Dollar Tree on Wednesday

If you’re looking for a job make sure to attend the Dollar Tree hiring event being held next week for soon-to-be-opened Pahrump location coming in early April.

UP & WAY: Hot Air Balloon Festival returns next weekend

Pahrump Chamber of Commerce CEO Salli Kerr was on her computer Tuesday doing regular checks on what kind of weather conditions are expected later this month as the second annual Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to town March 20-22.

Tecopa Hot Springs rebrands to capture eco-tourist market

The Tecopa Hot Springs Campground &Pools have been spruced up in recent months following the Inyo County, Ca. award of a new management contract in mid-January to Tecopa Hot Springs Conservancy.

Billboard owner told to remove sign on land

A local developer didn’t receive the outcome he had hoped from the Pahrump Valley Regional Planning Commission on Thursday night regarding a long-fought-over billboard.

New allegations made against Tonopah principal

Police are investigating new allegations against Tonopah High School Principal Alvin Eiseman, who faces charges related to inappropriately touching students, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

County commissioner explores viability of public gun range

Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky is exploring the viability of opening a county-owned Pahrump firearm shooting range at no cost to the taxpayers. He made the announcement at a meeting of the commission on March 3.

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