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Nye sales tax revenues spike Ultraconservative budget projections formulated by County Manager Michael Maher combined with a dramatic spike in sales tax revenue generated in Nye County could ease funding woes - and allow Sheriff Tony DeMeo and other top officials to maintain the status quo. The Adult Superstore, a subsidiary of Media Shops Inc., a Nevada corporation, has legally challenged Nye County's recently passed sexually oriented business ordinance as unconstitutional. The controversial ordinance was passed by the Nye County Board of Commissioners last February despite warnings from The Superstore attorney that it was "too general and ambiguous" and constituted "over-restrictive regulation." |
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• Republican Women fashion show a big hit The Pahrump Valley Republican Women raised $5,000 at their well-attended fashion show and luncheon, held Saturday at the Pahrump Nugget Steak House. Programs such as the mammogram van, senior center baskets and youth scholarships will benefit from the proceeds raised from sponsorships by local companies and raffle ticket sales of donated items. • Independent panel might study increase to lawmakers' salaries CARSON CITY - Nevada lawmakers long reluctant to raise their salaries are considering giving the job to an independent panel. • Commercial use of railroad possible Commercial use of a new rail line from Caliente to the proposed Yucca Mountain Geologic Repository will generate new business opportunities and employment for Nye, Esmeralda, and Lincoln counties, according to a recent study by the Nye County Department of Natural Resources and Federal Facilities. • Lawmakers discuss course in ethics for newly elected CARSON CITY - It would be back to school for all newly elected public officials under a bill, reviewed Tuesday by a Nevada Senate panel, requiring them to attend an ethics-in-government course. • Missing man found alive, well, surprised Steven McCallister, the man who was reported missing earlier last week, was found in Pahrump Wednesday morning - alive and well. • Hunka, hunka burnin' trash Garbage in a Pahrump Valley Disposal garbage-compactor truck caught fire Saturday afternoon after picking up a load of unidentified garbage somewhere near Mountain View Casino, forcing the driver to dump his load on the road and starting a brushfire that spread to about two acres. • Crime victim funding available Gov. Kenny Guinn announced Thursday that Nevada's Victim of Crime Program has received $1,685,000 in federal grant funding. This is the fifth year Nevada has received federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice. • Zoning issues top agenda The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. to take up a number of conforming and non-conforming zone change applications, new and remanded master plan amendments, land use or land division applications and parcel map applications. • Nevada's tax rebate debate continues in Carson City CARSON CITY - With the 2005 Legislature's June 6 adjournment drawing closer, Assembly Democrats and Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn remained at odds Tuesday over the best way to rebate $300 million to Nevadans. • Staying cool in the summertime Although summer is just around the corner, the heat is already here and residents of the desert should take extra care in protecting themselves from heat stroke or skin cancer. • Valley celebrates Memorial Day Pahrump veterans will have Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the weekend for families to enjoy. Here are two not to miss: • Officials prepare for eventful fire season With dry weeds growing like cotton on every corner and an abundance of brushfire calls early in the fire season, agencies in Nye County have partnered on an outreach program to let the public know how to properly get rid of weeds. • U.S. Senate passes long delayed major roads bill WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a long-delayed transportation bill last week that would spend $295 billion to build and repair roads and bridges and improve mass transit. • Blaze threatens Beatty apartment A fire broke out in the middle of the night May 6 in Beatty at the building formerly known as The Outpost, located across the highway and just southeast of the Burro Inn. • Nye sales tax revenues spike Ultraconservative budget projections formulated by County Manager Michael Maher combined with a dramatic spike in sales tax revenue generated in Nye County could ease funding woes - and allow Sheriff Tony DeMeo and other top officials to maintain the status quo. • SOB ordinance target of lawsuit The Adult Superstore, a subsidiary of Media Shops Inc., a Nevada corporation, has legally challenged Nye County's recently passed sexually oriented business ordinance as unconstitutional. The controversial ordinance was passed by the Nye County Board of Commissioners last February despite warnings from The Superstore attorney that it was "too general and ambiguous" and constituted "over-restrictive regulation." • A death march across Panamints, Death Valley Death Valley National Park is entering its off-season just now, when it's too hot for most sane people to do any serious hiking. The park may seem like the last place you'd consider for a day hike or backpacking trip at any season of the year. After reading this story you may feel confirmed in that view, but if you're prepared for extreme adventures in a land of extremes, rangers have a backcountry permit waiting just for you. • In Ash Meadows you don't know Jack (Longstreet) I'm a diehard fan of Ash Meadows. It's one of the most unique places in the country. If you've never been there, or you know about it but keep looking for good reasons to make the trip, this should give you some incentive. • Dentist gains county support Nevada is an attractive place for dentists to practice for the low rate of malpractice suits filed, but the state does not permit reciprocity with other states in their respective dental exams certifying dental surgeons. A dentist coming into the state must undergo clinical examination by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. • Senate proposes apology to American Indians WASHINGTON - The U.S. government needs to apologize to all American Indians for a history filled with "broken treaties, mistreatment and dishonorable dealings," a Kansas senator said Wednesday. • Las Vegas mayor proclaims special day for Tecopa's Gilbert In terms of history, 50 years may not sound like much, but in a young city like Las Vegas, it means a lot. So when Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman learned that current Tecopa resident Arlene Gilbert had dedicated 50 years of her life to nursing in his city, he approved a request to declare May 6 Arlene Gilbert day. • Shoshone's McKenzie earns 49ers' scholarship Death Valley may be the land of illusion - even the land of magic and mystery - but for a graduating high school senior, it's rarely the land of opportunity. • 16 tons and what do you get? Around $100,000 On May 20 Mineral Ridge Gold Mine near Silver Peak performed its monthly pour. The gold and silver bar produced, called a dore, was estimated to be worth around $100,000 by today's gold and silver prices. The bar weighed 300-plus ounces. • Top-five list made for PETT The Pahrump Town Board took its time Tuesday night selecting a top-five priority list for leftover Payment Equal To Taxes funds. • Regional Planning CIP meet Wednesday The Pahrump Regional Planning District's Capital Improvements Advisory Committee plans a workshop on Wednesday at Wulfy's Restaurant in the conference room, beginning at 1 p.m. • PHOTO: ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER CRASH • PHOTOS: WARRIOR POETS • Sheriff's Report • RCMS students of the month • Anniversary • Birth Announcement • Wedding • Community assistance • Calendar • Support meetings • School Menu • Senior News • California Lottery |
