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Stranded driver dies in desert

The death of a California man is under investigation after his body was found in the desert after his SUV became stuck on Sept. 5, between Hafen Ranch Road and Highway 160, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Rotary to commemorate 9/11 anniversary

Wednesday, Sept. 11 will mark the 23rd anniversary of one of the most horrifying, yet unifying, days in U.S. history – the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, including hundreds of emergency responders who rushed to save their fellow citizens.

Replace the Calvada fountain? Why the water board thinks we should

Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi recently made a suggestion that caught the attention of the Nye County Water District Governing Board. He proposed the county consider replacing one of the most notable landmarks in the Pahrump Valley: the fountain at Calvada Boulevard and Highway 160. The fountain has been at the prominent intersection for decades. Many find beauty and meaning in the site, with the fountain symbolizing the Paiute origins of the word Pahrump — Water Rock.

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Driver in jack-knife crash charged with DUI

The driver of a pickup truck is facing a DUI charge after he was found sleeping inside his jack-knifed truck after a crash, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

NCSO report details fight between inmate, deputy

A Nye County Detention Center inmate allegedly verbally and physically assaulted a deputy and medical staff employee late last month.

Solar project in Pahrump gets $80M federal boost

The funding is a part of a larger clean energy initiative that represents the country’s largest rural energy investment since 1936.

This is the new town slogan for Pahrump

Since 2019, the town has been running the “You’ll Be Amazed By What You Can Do In Pahrump” campaign but now, this is giving way to an all-new catchphrase — “It’s an Adventure West of Vegas”.

More Pahrump Valley subdivisions look to grow home sites

Right on the heels of Pleasant Valley signaling its intention to expand, another Pahrump area residential subdivision is looking to grow, with Desert Trails planning additional homes on the northern side of town.

Hydrants critical, but hard to come by in parts of Pahrump Valley

Water is a fire department’s most reliable ally in fighting fires, however, it’s not always readily available in the event of structure and brush fires in the deserts of Pahrump Valley.

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