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End of an era: 50-year-old Beatty business closing

Owner Jane Cottonwood, who made ribbons, trophies and awards for organizations all over the country, plans to retire and close her shop at the end of February.

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How an injured and abandoned dog in Pahrump overcame the odds

A stray dog that was homeless, hospitalized and facing euthanasia earlier this month is now on the mend thanks to several in the community who helped raise thousands for its life-saving care.

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Beatty Clinic gets tons of help with new a/c

BEATTY — The Beatty Foundation, an affiliate of AngloGold-Ashanti (AGA), did tons of good at the Beatty Clinic on March 22. Nine tons, exactly.

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Congressman: Millions in funding coming to Nye County

Pahrump is growing and so is the need for more resources for those that call the not-so-rural-anymore town their home.

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Sportsman’s Quest: The season of adventure begins

As the weather warms, my thoughts turn to sandy beaches, crashing waves and fishing.

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2nd annual Republican Women’s tea party nearly sold out

The Republican Women of Pahrump are getting their vibrant tea party dresses ready for their second annual conservative tea.

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GALLERY: These community activists are changing Pahrump Valley

A dozen volunteers in the valley were celebrated for their contributions at the Inaugural Hope Floats Volunteer Recognition Luncheon hosted by the NyE Communities Coalition.

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Elementary students take in some culture at annual cotillion

Nye County Cotillion is an annual affair and the 2024 event was the first one that an audience of family members was allowed to observe.

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GALLERY: See some of the best yards in Pahrump Valley

Garden Club hosts local Landscape Tour.

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GALLERY: Pinkbox Pahrump grand opening

When asked why Pahrump, owner of Pinkbox Stephen Siegel responds with, “why not?”

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PHOTOS: Rhyolite’s larger-than-life “Lady” gets a touch-up

Volunteers came together at this ghost town’s Pink Lady Painting Party.

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Gone but not forgotten: How Pahrump marked Memorial Day

To mark the solemn occasion, three local organizations hosted Memorial Day ceremonies, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10054 celebrating at its venue while the Disabled American Veterans...

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GALLERY: Meet the 2024 Miss Pahrump contestants

Which teen will take this year’s crown?

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GALLERY: Pahrump Valley graduates 293 at ‘packed-house’ ceremony

See photos from this year’s Pahrump Valley High graduation ceremony.

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Nye GOP Chairman: ‘A sad day in America’

In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction, members of the Nye County Republican Party are standing by the 45th president, according to party chairman Leo Blundo.

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Want to help local children celebrate with Birthday Boxes? Here’s how

This month will mark a major milestone for Pahrump resident Shannon Arimura as she celebrates her birthday, but she doesn’t want the focus to be all on herself.

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95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this...

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GALLERY: How Pahrump marked Juneteenth

Several members of the community met at the Black Cow’s open-mic session on Wednesday evening, followed by a candlelight vigil at the corner of Highway 160 and Basin Avenue in the Petrack Park parking...

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GALLERY: Helen Keller Days raises $2k for local Federation of the Blind Chapter

The 2nd Annual Helen Keller Days took place with members of the Southern Nye County Chapter of the Federation of the Blind coming together with community supporters for an afternoon of fun and...

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GALLERY: See photos from Pahrump’s Purple Heart Day

Military service often comes with sacrifice and National Purple Heart Day is intended to honor those who have suffered wounds or made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in defense of America.

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Beatty burros are burdening town — officials aim to remove some members of...

The Bullfrog Herd Management Area, which includes Beatty, is grossly overpopulated with wild burros. According to previously stated management goals, the population of the animals should be kept to...

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After 25 years, an empire of junk in Pahrump is being sold

After 25 years, Smitty, the owner of a local salvage yard, says he’s ready to call it quits. You might know him from his blunt classifieds in the Pahrump Valley Times that advertise the parts,...

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GALLERY: Homeschoolers come together at Steampunk Soiree dance

Homeschool students of Pahrump and the surrounding areas were invited to celebrate the start of a brand new school year with their very own homecoming dance — the Steampunk Soiree.

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Nye County voter urges neighbors: ‘Stop being so polarized’

Nye County hasn’t had a county commissioner who wasn’t registered as a Republican since 1998.

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Check out what Pahrump’s businesses have to offer at the Home Show

In a place as physically large and spread out as the Pahrump Valley, it can be easy to overlook — and therefore miss out on — some of the businesses that call the town and surrounding areas home.

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Early voting in Nye County gets underway Saturday

Nevada voters can begin to cast their ballots in Nye County as early as this Saturday for the highly anticipated 2024 general election.

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Could Michele Fiore be barred from practicing law in Nevada?

The Nevada Commission of Judicial Commission will soon decide Michele Fiore’s fate.

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What’s happening to Trump signs in Pahrump?

Trump campaign signs found knocked over with tire tread marks.

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Unable to vote early? Here’s why

Nye County experienced an issue with a new voter check-in system that delayed voting for an hour and a half.

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Nye County currently short on in-person votes this general election

As turnout data demonstrates that more Republicans are showing up to the polls in early voting than Democrats, this is not accounting for mail-in ballots.

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