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Pahrump Earth Day, Arbor Day celebration returns to Petrack Park April 18

Pahrump's free Earth Day and Arbor Day event will bring garden experts, water groups and kid-friendly activities to Petrack Park on April 18.

Lisa Park•2 min read•06:57 AM

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Education

Pahrump Valley rallies past Meadows in back-and-forth baseball battle

Pahrump Valley led 6-4 entering the seventh, then freshman Lucas Kim's pinch-hit grand slam turned a tight game into a 9-6 Meadows comeback.

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Government

Nye County Democrats energize Pahrump convention ahead of 2026 elections

Aaron Ford's Pahrump appearance put Nye County Democrats' organizing push on display as the June 9 primary nears. Party leaders said the rural county could still be in play.

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Education

Pahrump Valley senior overcomes stroke, earns graduation, eyes culinary arts

After a stroke slowed her school day to a contained classroom, Cayla Moreno reached graduation at Pahrump Valley High and set her sights on baking.

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Education

Pahrump Valley track teams perform well at Red Rock Invitational

Pahrump Valley held its own in a 24-team Red Rock field loaded with 5A programs, with both squads scoring and several runners setting personal bests.

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Government

Cori Freidhof launches reelection bid for Nye County clerk in 2026

Cori Freidhof is seeking a first full term after a 2024 commission appointment, as Nye County heads toward a June 9 primary and another high-stakes election cycle.

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Government

Beatty board backs U.S. 95 passing lanes to curb crash risks

Beatty’s advisory board voted March 23 to send letters urging northbound and southbound passing lanes on U.S. 95, citing repeated near-misses and a Feb. 26 fatal crash at mile marker 73.

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Community

Nye County advances fairgrounds well project to support big events

Nye County has posted a bid opening for Pahrump Fairgrounds Well #2 at 2:00 p.m. April 23, 2026, a CDBG-funded project that county staff say is the gating issue for full-field irrigation and expanded restrooms.

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Business

Tonopah leans on mining history, hotels, and tourism to drive local economy

Tonopah converts its mining past into present-day economic muscle by pairing landmark hotel restorations, Main Street programming, and unusual draws like the Clown Motel to support local lodging, restaurants, and heritage jobs.

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Community

Nye County Sheriff promotes fundraiser for Southern Nye Search and Rescue

Southern Nye County Search and Rescue has raised $1,043 toward a $50,000 goal as volunteers cover emergencies across Nye County's 18,181.9 square miles.

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Education

Pahrump workshop offers free IEP and 504 plan reviews for families

Stephanie Wynn of Wynn Advocacy will lead private IEP and 504 plan reviews, offering registered Pahrump families free one-on-one plan audits and connections to local providers.

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Business

Better Bins brings mobile trash can cleaning to Nye County homes

Trash cans bake in Pahrump’s heat, and Better Bins now drives to homes on collection day to wash, sanitize and deodorize them. The Redmonds say the grime problem is enough to keep demand growing.

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Education

PVHS culinary student hosts Forest at Night dinner event

Timmy Stutzman will stage "Forest at Night," a senior capstone dinner April 22 with a 5:30 p.m. reception; tickets $25, advance purchase required.

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Government

Nye County Sheriff's Office Approves New Tech, Safety Equipment With Sales Tax Funds

Nye County commissioners approved sheriff's tech buys funded by a half-cent sales tax, including investigative software previously credited in a case ending in a 35-year sentence.

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Government

Nye County Eyes Additional Cannabis Dispensary Licenses After Population Threshold Crossed

Nye County's population crossing 57,000 unlocks authority to add up to two cannabis dispensaries; Green Life Productions is already asking commissioners to act.

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Government

Veteran Deputy George Wehrly Launches Nye County Sheriff Bid

George Wehrly, a retired acting lieutenant with 27 years at the Nye County Sheriff's Office and two Bronze Stars, entered the race for county sheriff.

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Government

Tonopah Town Board Sets April 8 Regular Meeting at Convention Center

Tonopah's five-member town board met April 8 at the Convention Center days after a budget workshop, with Jim Butler Days planning looming six weeks out.

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Business

Argonaut Gold Drills 7,000 Meters Targeting High-Grade Silver in Historic Tonopah District

Silver47 Exploration drilled into the eastern edge of Tonopah's historic silver district with a 7,000-meter campaign backed by $54M in working capital and a prior 1,450 g/t intercept.

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Community

Small Earthquake Recorded 48 Miles Northeast of Tonopah, Nevada

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck 48 miles northeast of Tonopah at 12:01 a.m. on April 6, adding to a streak of microseismic activity across central Nevada.

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Government

Amargosa Valley Chair Draws Scrutiny Over Extractive Industry Access

Amargosa Valley Town Board Chair Carolyn Allen's office has become a routine first stop for extractive industry reps, even as she opposes mining and solar projects threatening the town's groundwater.

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Government

Nye County Planning Commission to Hold Public Meeting April 15 in Pahrump

Pahrump's planning commission meets April 15 to weigh street naming, setback waivers, zoning changes, and a conditional use permit.

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Business

Senator Cortez Masto Visits Pahrump Bagel Shop, Nevada's Rural Business of the Year

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto visited Shelly Fisher's Pahrump bagel shop, named Nevada SBDC's Rural Business of the Year.

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Government

Pahrump Man Rearrested for Allegedly Violating Protective Order, Damaging Property

A Pahrump man tied to the Feb. 28 Sheri's Ranch shooting allegedly swung a 2x4 at a victim's motorhome and cut the power, defying a 100-yard court order.

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Community

Five Peace Walkers Arrested for Trespass at Nevada Nuclear Test Site

Five peace demonstrators face misdemeanor trespass charges after crossing the white-line boundary at the Nevada Test Site's Mercury gate on Good Friday, forcing a Nye County arrest and booking process.

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Community

Pahrump Residents Urged to Drop Off Batteries, Not Toss Them

A truck carrying 31,000 pounds of lithium batteries ignited on US 95 in Nye County. Now local waste advocates want Pahrump residents' batteries in a drop-off box, not the trash bin.

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Community

Stranded Loon Rescued From Pahrump Park Lake, Relocated to Deeper Water

Diane Bedell photographed a Common Loon stranded at Calvada Eye Park; the bird needed up to 600 feet of open water to take off, and the small pond fell far short.

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Business

Golden Entertainment Shareholders Approve Deal to Take Casino Operator Private

Pahrump Nugget and Lakeside casinos are getting a new landlord: shareholders voted 99% in favor of a deal selling Golden's real estate to VICI Properties for $1.16 billion.

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Community

Pahrump's First Splash Pad Takes Shape With Plumbing, Tanks Installed at Simkins Park

After two rejected bids, a blown grant deadline, and a $49,000 budget overrun, Pahrump's splash pad is finally under construction at Simkins Park.

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Healthcare

Free HIV, Hepatitis C Screenings Offered in Pahrump Through Mobile Health Unit

Free, walk-in HIV and hepatitis C screenings came to Pahrump today, no insurance or appointment required, as nearly 14,000 Nevadans are living with HIV.

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Community

Shadow Mountain Quilters Showcase Patriotic Art at Pahrump Weekend Show

A $5 wristband gets you two days of patriotic quilts, live fabric-arts demos, and a shot at winning an eagle-and-Declaration-of-Independence showpiece at Bob Ruud this weekend.

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