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Nye County, Nevada
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About Nye, NV

Population
Approximately 53,088 residents
County Seat
Tonopah, Nevada
Coverage Area
18,159 square miles in southern Nevada

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Tonopah's historic sites anchor Nye County tourism and economy

Tonopah's historic sites anchor Nye County tourism and economy

Tonopah's mining-era attractions draw visitors and support local businesses with museums, tours and heritage stays; chec...

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Government

Nye County set to weigh large solar, transmission and cannabis permits

Nye County set to weigh large solar, transmission and cannabis permits

Nye County will hold a Jan. 21 meeting in Pahrump to review major energy projects, a cannabis permit and land-use change...

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Community

Rhyolite and Goldwell Draw Crowds, Pressuring Nye County Services

Rhyolite and Goldwell Draw Crowds, Pressuring Nye County Services

Rhyolite ghost town and the Goldwell Open Air Museum draw visitors to Beatty, boosting tourism but raising access, safet...

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Government

Fifth District Judge Kim Wanker to host Pahrump campaign kickoff

Fifth District Judge Kim Wanker to host Pahrump campaign kickoff

Judge Kimberly Wanker will hold a campaign kickoff in Pahrump on Jan. 17; residents can meet her and RSVP at retainjudge...

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Community

Pahrump tourism center to get large community mural and upgrades

Pahrump tourism center to get large community mural and upgrades

The Pahrump Tourism Information Center will be renovated with a three-wall interior mural and new signage, lighting, lan...

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Government

Tonopah posts joint town and library board meeting agenda

Tonopah posts joint town and library board meeting agenda

An agenda for Tonopah's town and library boards was posted with meeting details and a downloadable packet. Residents can...

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Government

Round Mountain town board posts agenda for Jan. 13 meeting

Round Mountain town board posts agenda for Jan. 13 meeting

Round Mountain town board posted a public agenda for its Jan. 13 meeting; residents can review the packet and use public...

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Business

Pahrump median rent holds steady at $1,640, 14% below U.S. average

Pahrump median rent holds steady at $1,640, 14% below U.S. average

As of Jan. 16, 2026, median rent in Pahrump stood at $1,640, offering relative affordability but limited inventory. Stab...

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Healthcare

Pahrump clinics stabilize after merger, preserving local primary care

Pahrump clinics stabilize after merger, preserving local primary care

Several Pahrump community clinics stabilized after a recent organizational merger, preserving primary care access and re...

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Government

Tonopah board advances sewer loan bid, lodging rules and utility plan

Tonopah board advances sewer loan bid, lodging rules and utility plan

Tonopah Town Board approved steps toward a $2.19 million SRF loan for sewer work, adopted a transient lodging applicatio...

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Government

Nye County offices close for MLK Day; commission rescheduled

Nye County offices close for MLK Day; commission rescheduled

Government offices and courts will be closed Monday; emergency field operations will continue. County Commission meeting...

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Government

Pahrump veterans committee met; OHV youth ride and closures upcoming

Pahrump veterans committee met; OHV youth ride and closures upcoming

The Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee met Jan. 15; town calendar lists a youth OHV event Jan. 18, MLK Day clo...

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Government

Amargosa Valley Town Board posts agenda for Jan. 22 meeting

Amargosa Valley Town Board posts agenda for Jan. 22 meeting

The Amargosa Valley Town Board posted its Jan. 22 agenda on Jan. 15; residents can review backup materials at the County...

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Community

Where to stargaze in Nye County and why it matters

Where to stargaze in Nye County and why it matters

A practical guide to Nye County’s best dark-sky spots and free Tonopah star parties; essential safety tips and local res...

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Government

Tonopah to Host Nye County Wildlife Advisory Board Meeting Jan. 19

Tonopah to Host Nye County Wildlife Advisory Board Meeting Jan. 19

Nye County's wildlife advisory board met in Tonopah to discuss local management, seasons and recommendations to the stat...

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Government

Nevada voter rolls rise in December, narrowing party balance statewide

Nevada voter rolls rise in December, narrowing party balance statewide

Active voter registrations rose by 11,092 in December, shifting party shares statewide. Nye County residents should chec...

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Business

Conoco station in Pahrump hires cashiers, managers for new site

Conoco station in Pahrump hires cashiers, managers for new site

Las Vegas Petroleum is hiring for a new Conoco station at 2310 S. Highway 160 in Pahrump; cashier pay starts at $14–$17/...

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Community

Nye County launches no-fee pet adoption drive Jan. 16–31

Nye County launches no-fee pet adoption drive Jan. 16–31

Nye County announced a no-fee pet adoption period Jan. 16–31 to boost adoptions and reduce shelter crowding; animals wil...

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Government

Governor hopeful Alexis Hill visited Pahrump to court rural voters

Governor hopeful Alexis Hill visited Pahrump to court rural voters

Alexis Hill, a Washoe County Commissioner and candidate for governor, visited Pahrump on Jan. 16 to meet residents and a...

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Business

Scorpio Gold Options Betty East in Nye County After Historic High-Grade Gold

Scorpio Gold Options Betty East in Nye County After Historic High-Grade Gold

Scorpio Gold optioned the Betty East claims in the Manhattan District, opening district-scale exploration after historic...

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Community

Pahrump charity dinner aims to raise funds for local addiction recovery

Pahrump charity dinner aims to raise funds for local addiction recovery

Living Free Health and Fitness will host its 4th annual Art for Recovery dinner March 14 at the Pahrump Nugget to raise ...

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Education

Pahrump Valley routs Cristo Rey St. Viator 51-8, shows roster depth

Pahrump Valley routs Cristo Rey St. Viator 51-8, shows roster depth

Pahrump Valley beat Cristo Rey St. Viator 51-8, showcasing stifling defense and balanced scoring. The win underscores de...

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Government

Nye County Commissioners Elect Leadership Amid Procedural Questions

Nye County Commissioners Elect Leadership Amid Procedural Questions

At the Jan. 9 Nye County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners retained Ron Boskovich as chair by unanimous cons...

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Community

Pahrump family-run Avery Project seeks help after medical emergency

Pahrump family-run Avery Project seeks help after medical emergency

The Avery Project founders face severe financial strain after a January 16 medical emergency; community support is neede...

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Community

Pahrump Valley bowling club unveils 2026 monthly tournament schedule

Pahrump Valley bowling club unveils 2026 monthly tournament schedule

The Pahrump Valley Tournament Bowling Club released its 2026 monthly tournament lineup; most events are the last Saturda...

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Education

Pahrump Valley teams split week, standings shift in league

Pahrump Valley teams split week, standings shift in league

Pahrump Valley basketball and flag football posted mixed results affecting league standings and playoff positioning for ...

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Business

Pahrump Academy Athlete’s Breakout Year Fuels Local Jiu-Jitsu Growth

Pahrump Academy Athlete’s Breakout Year Fuels Local Jiu-Jitsu Growth

Mix It Up Academy in Pahrump has emerged as a local hub for Brazilian jiu-jitsu after 18-year-old competitor Zackery Jam...

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Government

BLM Reopens Greenlink North Environmental Review Over Sage-Grouse Protections

BLM Reopens Greenlink North Environmental Review Over Sage-Grouse Protections

BLM reopened the environmental review for the Greenlink North transmission line over concerns about greater sage-grouse ...

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Government

Round Mountain board holds officer elections, sets agenda on solar lights and fire update

Round Mountain board holds officer elections, sets agenda on solar lights and fire update

The Round Mountain Town Board met to elect officers and review town business, including proposed solar light placement a...

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