Robin Hebrock

The Nye County Parks and Recreations Advisory Board is proposing an ambitious project in northern Nye County that would turn a run-down community amenity into a destination for outdoor recreation.

More than $75,000 was approved this month for various projects intended to facilitate economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the town of Amargosa and Tonopah Main Street both set to receive funding through Nye County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) tourism dollars.

Area residents planning to make a trip over the hill into the Las Vegas Valley and then return this weekend, whether for general errands, entertainment or outdoor recreation, will want to take note of a looming event that will severely impact travel along both Highway 160 and Highway 159 this Sunday.

Spring is in full swing and for Soroptimist International of the Pahrump Valley (SIPV), that means it’s time to shine the spotlight on some lovely ladies as they strut their stuff in stunning styles during the nonprofit’s annual Spring Fashion Show.

Creating a beautiful landscape in a desert environment can seem like quite a challenge but as the Pahrump Valley Garden Club is teaching residents, with the right know-how, it’s more than possible.

Following a full year of operation in its newest iteration, the Nye County Water District Governing Board is definitely doing more than just treading water, with Nye County Water District Manager Dann Weeks providing a report to the Nye County Commission outlining the progress that the water district has made in the past 12 months.

Traveling between the large and spread-out areas of the Northwest, including Nevada and Nye County, without the need of a car or driving oneself is now even easier and more cost-efficient, thanks to a collaboration between two major bus service providers, Megabus and Salt Lake Express.

Over the past 12 months, the Living Free Cafe has become known for well-priced, tasty breakfast and lunch options as well as a variety of fancy drinks. But the cafe is about much more than just good food at good prices.

The Pahrump Holiday Task Force is a nonprofit dedicated to the community, so it’s not difficult to imagine the shock and disappointment of its members when they realized that some of their assets were being stolen.

When it comes to politics in Pahrump, there are plenty of area residents ready to spring into action the moment they feel a cause they support is threatened.

Hosted by Soroptimist International of the Pahrump Valley, the Women’s Fair took place Saturday, April 15 at the NyE Communities Coalition Activities Center.

Both Earth Day and Arbor Day are good chances for people to take a moment to consider ways they can have a positive impact on the environment and with the Earth/Arbor Day Festival right around the corner, Pahrump residents can spend a fun and interactive day learning all about just how to do so.

With a robust population of former military service members in the Pahrump Valley, the Veterans Memorial inside the Chief Tecopa Cemetery is a regularly used venue and now, it’s even better than it was before.