Nye County Expands Veterans Banner Program, Seeks New Honorees

Nye County will expand its Veterans Banner Program, originally conceived in 2017 and first implemented in 2019, with a second phase that adds more banners and opens a new application period. The program, which places colorful banners bearing photos and names of veterans on light poles in Pahrump’s Calvada Eye area, has grown popular with residents and is intended to recognize present and former Nye County service members.

The county set eligibility rules for the new round of banners. Honorees must be present or former Nye County residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge. If the honoree is deceased or unable to apply, the application may be submitted by the closest living relative. Application packets are available at county administration offices and online at veterans.nv.gov/nye-county-expands-veterans-banner-project/.

Local officials and organizers framed the expansion as a community effort that strengthens ties between veterans, their families, and the broader Pahrump population. For many families the banners provide a public and lasting tribute, keeping memories of service visible along a central corridor of town. The display also contributes to civic pride and offers residents a regular reminder of the county’s military heritage.

Practical details for applicants focus on eligibility and where to obtain packets. Residents seeking to nominate a veteran should visit county administration offices to pick up application materials or consult the online page for instructions and requirements. The county’s outreach aims to ensure that households across Nye County have equal access to the program, and that the second phase reflects the diversity of local military service.

As the program moves forward, the visual expansion along the Calvada Eye promises to reinforce community recognition of veterans while encouraging family members to participate. For Pahrump and surrounding parts of Nye County the banners are a tangible expression of local gratitude for military service, and the new application period gives more families the opportunity to have their loved ones honored in public.