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Baking in the perpetually record-breaking heat at Death Valley Junction, where Highways 127 and 190 meet near State Line Road in California, is a large, blue sign informing drivers on the desolate road that Pahrump is only 23 miles away. Nugget wins Obama 'caucus' The principle of one man, one vote is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. $100 A MONTH: Small sign, lease inspire lengthy talk Baking in the perpetually record-breaking heat at Death Valley Junction, where Highways 127 and 190 meet near State Line Road in California, is a large, blue sign informing drivers on the desolate road that Pahrump is only 23 miles away. Shoshone hope community center will help reservation DEATH VALLEY, Calif. -- Timbisha Shoshone tribal leaders hope a new community center supposed to open in Furnace Creek next month will help the Indian reservation grow as well as serve as a focal point for functions. PHOTO: MOVIEMAKING IN PAHRUMP 'Dirty Murph' to help Pahrump Pahrump's recycling program will be expanded now that the Pahrump Town Board has approved looking deeper into implementing a town-wide program in conjunction with Pahrump Valley Disposal. Nuclear waste impact study set The U.S. Department of Energy filed a notice of intent last week to conduct an environmental impact study to examine how and where to store a quantity of low-level radioactive waste. Correction Correction PHOTO: BRUSHWORK Board will support new 'ambassadors' The Pahrump Town Board conducted a variety of business at its Aug. 28 meeting, with the usual town business livened up by a short performance by the Nevada Silver Tappers. Goin' Downtown From the stage to the audience, saxophonist Michael Brown was all over the Nugget's showroom during Monday's Sha Na Na concert. The newest member of the 38-year-old group is also one of its liveliest. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of Sept. 3 to Sept. 7: Support meetings Gamblers Anonymous PHOTO: GOIN' DOWNTOWN Justice Department sues two well-known sagebrush rebels The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit Wednesday against Esmeralda County rancher Ben Colvin, Wayne N. Hage of Monitor Valley in Nye County, as well as the estate of his late father, E. Wayne Hage, for trespassing on federal lands without a federal permit. Pahrump Winery racks up awards Bill Loken, owner of the Pahrump Valley Winery, doesn't have any qualms about making wine in the hot and dry Nevada desert. Vols try to help cats find way home Best Friends Animal Society, the rescue organization that was called in to help the 400-plus cats found at the former For Love of Cats and Kittens (FLOCK) facility, is asking for the nation's help. Local painters aren't hindered by youth Hosted by the Pahrump Arts Council, Hannah Lane and Angelica Wilenkin had no idea that doing what they love to do at the Pahrump Valley Museum Aug. 25 would attract the local media. Obituaries Elizabeth Jendrowski County may back deep water well Pahrump Valley Water Resources LLC received an endorsement from Nye County commissioners on a plan to drill a deep well over 2,000 feet into the carbonate aquifer below the valley. Rust appointed liaison to incorporation board The process of incorporating Pahrump into a city took another step forward with the appointment of Don Rust as the town board's liaison to the recently-formed Incorporation Advisory Board. PHOTO: MARE Community Calendar Friday Crystal man girds for development battle When it comes to fighting a proposed development, Crystal resident Bob Regan may have more stamina than the guy who blocks a bulldozer or the proverbial old lady who refuses to let her home be demolished for a skyscraper. Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim Dear Jim, Animals have new Best Friends Best Friends Animal Society, the rescue organization that has been working at the former FLOCK sanctuary heresince last July, received custody of an additional 114 cats and other animals after a Wednesday ruling by Justice of the Peace Tina Brisebill in Pahrump Justice Court. IN BRIEF Well owners meeting BACK THEN 36 years ago this month Community assistance Clothing giveaways 71 AT TONOPAH TEST RANGE: Reid seeks probe into horse deaths LAS VEGAS -- Sen. Harry Reid has called upon U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to conduct a "full and thorough investigation" into the nitrate contamination deaths of 71 wild horses in July at the Tonopah Test Range. Sheriff's Report The following information was provided by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent: Nye County to realize $561,000 on leases Nye County will realize $561,815 in revenue from five geothermal leases auctioned by the Bureau of Land Management this month, which will also probably lead to a power plant constructed near the Lander County line. Nugget wins Obama 'caucus' The principle of one man, one vote is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. |
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