The oil refinery has leased its land since the ’80s. The project is fueling some concerns about how the burning of fossil fuels is warming the planet.
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Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi said he does not believe some law enforcement records should be released before a criminal investigation concludes.
TONOPAH — A retired Nye County Sheriff’s sergeant who traveled the nation has parked his RV in Tonopah once again to coach the Muckers baseball team.
The time of hunting and fishing conventions has come to an end and the hunting guides-outfitters have returned home to prepare for another season. I’m left with my head full of new stories and my sides still aching from laughing at the crazy tales and humorous, if sometimes dangerous, adventures we’ve shared at vendor booths, in the hallways, hotel rooms and yes, while sipping a beverage in the local “watering holes.”
Hikes to Nye County’s impact fees were set to go into effect this month but officials have authorized a temporary stay on the increases, which now have an effective date of Aug. 13.
I recently spoke with Nye County Commissioner Lorinda Wichman about whether the county can help fund Life Guard International/Flying ICU so that it could maintain its 24/7 operation in Tonopah, including ground paramedic services.
TONOPAH – A man and a woman were arrested last week after the Nye County Sheriff’s Office discovered a large amount of marijuana while conducting a routine traffic stop.
Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of stories in the Tonopah Times-Bonanza &Goldfield News, looking at challenges facing rural medicine in the region with the closure last year of Tonopah’s hospital.
GOLDFIELD – U.S. Rep. Cresent Hardy kicked off his November re-election campaign with stops June 17-18 along the U.S. Highway 95 corridor, visits that included a Tonopah event and what’s described as a historic meet-and-greet in Goldfield.
Still coping with the closure of its hospital nearly a year ago, the Tonopah region got more bad news this week when it comes to emergency medical services.
With school starting Aug. 8 in Tonopah, community members are offering a helping hand to make sure children in need have backpacks full of supplies in addition to new clothing.
A pop-up church is continuing its multi-day Tonopah run, featuring “revival” services starting at 7 nightly, “most likely” through June 12, the organizer said.
At first glance, it’s hard to see why Tonopah would be grouped with large metropolitan cities such as Baltimore, Detroit, New York and New Orleans.
Though the summer recreation season is still weeks away, Tonopah’s Memorial Swimming Pool is buzzing with activity.
Recent changes to keep ambulance service in Tonopah are bringing renewed focus to emergency medical care for the entire region.
The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to transfer ownership of the ghost town to Esmeralda County, ending a decadeslong property dispute that has prevented residents from getting clear title to the land.
The town of Tonopah is all set to see a new addition to the fleet that provides emergency medical transportation to the community and surrounding areas.