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BEATTY -- The Air Force plans to use the skies above Pahrump regularly for twice-annual training exercises, following the first two exercises this past year, Nye County commissioners were told Tuesday. County may scrap desert tortoise plan Nye County Commissioner Joni Eastley suggested the county return $225,000 in grants to prepare a desert tortoise habitat conservation plan and dump the agreement, after both sides continued arguing over the latest revision Wednesday. Air Force likes Pahrump skies BEATTY -- The Air Force plans to use the skies above Pahrump regularly for twice-annual training exercises, following the first two exercises this past year, Nye County commissioners were told Tuesday. 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: Community assistance Seeking perfect shrimp larvae ... in Pahrump? Most residents probably think the only way to get shrimp in the desert is to head to a restaurant or a grocery store, and truly fresh shrimp simply isn't an option in a landlocked state. Auction shows it's a buyer's market Las Vegas auctioneer Guy Deiro prompted a room full of bidders Saturday, "Now to give 160, 150 now to give 160, 150 now to give 160, it's a bargain. I don't know if they're going to sell if for that, but it's a bargain." African dance and drum retreat in Tecopa There seems to be a lot happening in the small town of Tecopa these days. There are art shows and workshops, star gazing parties, a fairly new bistro with a four-star chef at the helm and now The Ranch House Inn at China Ranch is hosting an African Drum and Dance Retreat. PHOTOS: NEW ROOM PHOTO: CRASH! PHOTO: SURPRISE, MOM Art show opens in Tecopa The Tecopa Basin Artists Group will present Jehane Rucquoi: One Woman Show, as an opportunity for the public to view collections of the artist work when the installation opens with a reception 3-5 p.m., April 20, at the TBAG Art Gallery at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort. Sheriff, judge object to expansion plans Nye County commissioners approved using another $1.5 million for expanding the Nye County Government Complex Wednesday, on top of $1 million already approved. PHOTOS: FLYBALL Community Calendar Toads on tap at board discussion BEATTY -- The Colorado-based Center for Biological Diversity filed a new petition earlier this year to have the Amargosa toad listed as an endangered species, and the amphibian is once again a hot topic of discussion in Beatty. Relay For Life kicks-off at Honeysuckle Park The American Cancer Society is again sponsoring the Relay For Life to honor cancer survivors and the caregivers and pay tribute to those who lost the battle with the disease. Dos and don'ts Here are some useful guidelines when dropping off recyclables: Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of April 21 to April 25: Back Then IN BRIEF PHOTO: CURSE OF THE COBRA'S KISS Seniors to go shopping in Primm The Pahrump Senior Center is sponsoring yet another bus trip. This time the trip will go to Primm for a shopping excursion. Winery bottles Nevada's first estate wine The vineyards at Pahrump Valley Winery are no longer just for show. Entertainment Schedule Live Music California Lottery No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $11 million. Recycling: alive and well in Pahrump Earth Day has been a national event since 1970. Former U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson planned the first national event as an environmental teach-in. School Menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of April 21 - April 25. Support meetings County may scrap desert tortoise plan Nye County Commissioner Joni Eastley suggested the county return $225,000 in grants to prepare a desert tortoise habitat conservation plan and dump the agreement, after both sides continued arguing over the latest revision Wednesday. Obituaries |
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