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Pahrump pair arrested after heroin, fentanyl, meth seized in drug probe

Deputies say they seized 81.23 grams of heroin, 29.84 grams of fentanyl and 18.84 grams of meth in Pahrump, and two residents stayed jailed.

Lisa Park•2 min read•08:00 AM

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Community

High wind warnings issued for Tonopah, Esmeralda, central Nye County

Gusts up to 60 mph threatened Tonopah, Esmeralda County and central Nye County, with blowing dust, outages and dangerous travel along US-95 and US-50.

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Community

Nye County quilters honor 25 veterans with Quilts of Valor ceremony

Steven Kennard and Sherry Connors were among 25 Nye County veterans honored in Pahrump, where handmade quilts were wrapped around service members as public thanks.

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Community

Crash blocks both directions on Pahrump Valley Highway near Mile Marker 19

A crash shut down both directions of Pahrump Valley Highway at Mile Marker 19, forcing drivers off SR-160 near Mountain Springs and reviving concern over a deadly stretch.

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Government

Nye County GOP Club to host Pahrump primary debates for key races

Pahrump will host two GOP debate nights before the June 9 primary, putting sheriff, DA and commissioner hopefuls under one roof.

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Business

Pahrump commuters feel pinch as gas nears $5 for Las Vegas trips

A 39-gallon diesel fill-up now tops $247 in Nevada, and Pahrump commuters say the Las Vegas drive is eating the affordability advantage of living in town.

Sarah Chen2m read

Government

Caccavale returns to Nye County clerk race with election-security platform

Andrew Caccavale is back in the Nye County clerk race, tying his second run to voter ID, tighter mail-ballot rules and a paper-first count.

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Community

Pahrump residents push back on proposed hazardous medical waste facility

A proposed medical-waste pyrolysis plant near Basin Avenue and Highway 160 has residents asking what safety rules would apply, and whether Pahrump was fully told before approval.

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Government

Lane reductions planned on southbound SR-160 near Pahrump for fuel spill repairs

Southbound SR-160 near Pahrump had lane reductions at milepost 14.89 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fuel spill pavement repairs, likely slowing trips to and from Las Vegas.

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Community

Amargosa River lands on endangered list amid mining, solar threats

Groundwater that feeds Ash Meadows is now caught between claystone mining, solar plans and a federal withdrawal fight that could decide Nye County's future.

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Business

Golden Entertainment’s move to go private advances, Pahrump casinos in spotlight

Golden Entertainment’s push to go private cleared a key Nevada hurdle, putting Pahrump Nugget, Gold Town and Lakeside under a new ownership structure.

Sarah Chen2m read

Education

Pahrump Valley senior Cayden Cowley earns college soccer opportunity

A Marine dream turned into a college soccer commitment when Pahrump Valley keeper Cayden Cowley took one recruiting call and followed a path to Vermont State.

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Government

Nye County considers ending landfill fees for residential users

Nye County may scrap landfill charges for residents after complaints over furniture, appliances and yard waste fees that many Pahrump Valley households found confusing.

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Community

Pahrump Earth, Arbor Day festival returns, honoring founder John Pawlak

Pahrump’s Earth/Arbor Day festival returns Saturday with more than 30 groups, honoring founder John Pawlak while putting water use in Basin 162 in focus.

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Education

Nye County schools place 33 students in local work-based jobs

Nye County schools have already placed 33 students in paid local jobs, with Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club taking 10 and Valley Electric Association four.

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Education

Pahrump homeschoolers to celebrate free Great Gatsby prom April 25

A free Great Gatsby prom at Nevada Treasure RV Resort will give Pahrump homeschool teens ages 13 to 18 a formal night out, with food, drinks and dancing.

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Community

Nye Communities Coalition seeks volunteer nominations for HOPE Rises awards

Nye County’s unpaid civic workforce is back in the spotlight as HOPE Rises nominations close, with awards set for May 16 in Pahrump.

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Government

Water main break closes Nye County offices, shuts Basin Avenue in Pahrump

A water main break cut power to county services on Basin Avenue, closing the sheriff’s office, courts and other Pahrump offices until repairs restored service late Tuesday.

Marcus Williams2m read

Community

Pahrump residents rally to protect Ash Meadows from solar development

A 10,000-acre solar plan and renewed mining pressure are turning Ash Meadows into a fight over water, wildlife and who controls southern Nye County’s future.

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Community

Pahrump shelter offers free adoptions through April 30

Free adoptions at the Nye County Animal Shelter run through April 30, waiving the county fee for vetted pets in Pahrump and cutting upfront costs for adopters.

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Community

Trojans end seven-game skid with 7-1 win over Boulder City

Samuel Mendoza no-hit Boulder City through 4 1/3 innings as Pahrump Valley snapped a seven-game skid with a 7-1 road win and split the series.

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Business

Pahrump cleaning business grows on trust, personal service, local loyalty

In Pahrump, Amy Carbajal’s cleaning business runs on repeat clients, referrals and trust. A five-person crew now turns a four-hour job into about one hour.

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Education

Pahrump Valley boys volleyball battles hard in three-set loss at Boulder City

Andy Sanchez and Elijah Thompson sparked Pahrump Valley early, but Boulder City pulled away for a 25-19, 25-13, 25-12 sweep in Boulder City.

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Business

Shelly Belly NY Bagels named Nevada SBDC Rural Business of the Year

A Pahrump bagel shop that grew from farmers markets to 1190 E. Highway 372 won Nevada SBDC’s rural business honor, a nod to more than 20 years of persistence.

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Education

Pahrump Valley softball blanks Boulder City, extends winning streak to eight games

A two-game sweep in Boulder City pushed Pahrump Valley to 22-5, No. 1 in 3A South and three straight shutouts.

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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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