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Derr to face rape charges William Derr, of Pahrump, was bound over to Fifth District Court Tuesday for a number of charges including sexual assault and kidnapping. DOE holds more Yucca hearings AMARGOSA VALLEY -- It's been a little over a year since the U.S. Department of Energy held public hearings on Yucca Mountain, the last time to discuss the Mina train route. Derr to face rape charges William Derr, of Pahrump, was bound over to Fifth District Court Tuesday for a number of charges including sexual assault and kidnapping. Yucca hearings lack vigor of earlier times The Yucca Mountain scoping meeting put on by the U.S. Department of Energy in Amargosa Valley last year was sparsely attended, with DOE experts almost outnumbering the public. Amargosa map moratorium will be considered by commissioners A moratorium on parcel map applications outside the Pahrump Regional Planning District will be up for consideration during a special meeting of the Nye County Commission at 1:30 p.m. this coming Tuesday. Support meetings Community Calendar Browning captures essence of Native Americans The Pahrump Arts Council (PAC) recently hosted the Native American art of Karen Koop Browning at the library. Browning's art is poetic in its content and earthy in its presentation. PHOTOS: NO INSURANCE DETENTION CENTER: Hearings likely postponed The public hearings on the proposed federal detention center may be postponed until after the holidays, said Scott Stermer, assistant trustee of the procurement division for the U.S. Department of Justice. Fireworks display date discussed The Pahrump Town Board took care of a variety of business at its Tuesday, Nov. 20, meeting, much of it having to do with future town events. PHOTO: ELK FOUNDATION Years of talent gain a deserved blue ribbon While Betty Ross' artwork gives her local recognition as well as recognition from other art outlets, none is more important than the blue ribbon she won at the Pahrump Fall Festival in September for her painting "Fall." PHOTOS: POW-WOW Star party will open eyes of observers The Tecopa Star Party is one of the most astounding and unique experiences in the area. Spring Mountain is speed! The continuing, growing membership has led to a building spurt at Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch, the advanced driving school on the south end of Pahrump Valley on Highway 160. IN BRIEF Smith airs plans for new track Three and a half years after closing the sale on his Corvette advanced driving school in Pahrump, Rupert Bragg-Smith has plans to build another track outside Beatty. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of Nov. 26 to Nov. 30: Annual food drive a success It's the season of giving and gratitude, and once again Hafen Elementary school has stepped up to the plate and served a cornucopia of food to those less fortunate through its annual food drive. DV seeking public pupfish input Death Valley National Park is developing a Devils Hole Site Plan. Familiar faces will be on tap for new J.P. slot Voters may feel as though they're experiencing a bit of déjá vu next November when they see the ballot listings for Nye County Justice of the Peace. Festival of Trees The third annual Festival of Trees celebration has already begun. On Nov. 18, the sponsors had a tree and wreath decorating party at the Nugget. Those works of art are on display in the Nugget Events Center and will be formally unveiled to the public in the lighting ceremony around 6 p.m., Nov. 23. Entertainment Schedule DOE holds more Yucca hearings AMARGOSA VALLEY -- It's been a little over a year since the U.S. Department of Energy held public hearings on Yucca Mountain, the last time to discuss the Mina train route. Community Assistance PVT Cookie Contest Winners California Lottery Obituaries |
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