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Pahrump residents held a tax day protest Wednesday, joining tens of thousands of Americans from all walks of life in every state in the nation. Census workers face dogs, guns in verifying addresses It's still a year before the 2010 census, but already 60 census workers have fanned out across southern Nye County in an attempt to verify addresses. Pahrump joins in 'Taxed Enough' protest events Pahrump residents held a tax day protest Wednesday, joining tens of thousands of Americans from all walks of life in every state in the nation. Lottery California Lottery Ash Meadows adding boardwalks AMARGOSA VALLEY -- Longstreet Spring at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to all public entry beginning Monday, April 20, as construction of a boardwalk, restrooms and other improvements to the parking areas will begin. Sparks rejects festival slogan No matter who sues whom about what, Sparks is no longer considering "City of Festivals" as its brand. Nye meetings in Pahrump are shortened to a half-day When former Nye County Commissioners Patricia Cox and Candice Trummell were on the board, Pahrump meetings were scheduled over two days, with regular business on Tuesday and the planning items on Wednesday. Blue Butterfly Coffee House auditions Nathan Adelson Hospice, Pahrump is making plans for the fifth annual Blue Butterfly Coffee House. PHOTO: STRAIGHTENING OUT IN BRIEF Meet the Ombudsman Obituaries Franklin H. Taylor Legislative deadline kills ambitious proposals State legislators representing Nye County can say goodbye to plans to redraw the 5th Judicial District's boundaries, tighten residency requirements to run for office and keep the county's share of geothermal and oil royalties. New moon brings out stargazers The monthly stargazing parties are underway at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort every weekend closest to a new moon. Guns only lead to trouble Live Music Community assistance Clothing giveaways PTO No. 43 being redone Robin Lloyd was the most popular speaker at Tuesday's Pahrump Town Board meeting, earning a round of applause after her detailed presentation concerning the trash ordinance, PTO No. 43. Printmaking workshop at Goldwell North Carolina printmaker Scott Ludwig is Goldwell Museum's April artist in residence and will give participants the opportunity to explore digital media as a tool for creative expression in a workshop scheduled for April 25 and 26. Test would tap steam from deep bore holes A renewable energy test project funded by economic stimulus dollars could sink a borehole deeper than ever if approved by the federal government. Senior pageant tomorrow at the Maverick Seven women will compete for the title of Ms. Senior America Nye County 2009 during the third annual pageant, to be staged at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maverick Dance Hall and Saloon, 340 E. Mesquite Ave. Murder mystery theater April 24-25 The Knights of Columbus will host the annual murder mystery theater April 24 and 25 in the parish hall at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Back Then 39 years ago this week Entertainment briefs Earth Day Festival EASTER DINNER: EASTER DINNER POETRY AWARD Easter trail ride is successful for NAH Pahrump Equines Trail Riding Association (PETRA) and Faith Fellowship Church created a special day for the riders in the second annual Easter Sunday Trail Ride benefitting Nathan Adelson Hospice. Mt. Charleston 'Picturing America' Mt. Charleston Elementary School library is one of 4,000 across the nation selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to receive free hardcover editions of 17 classic books as part of the "We the People" Bookshelf Grant Program. 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: Two stores raided in drug sweep In a coordinated effort by Nye County Sheriff's Office, two businesses were simultaneously served search warrants Wednesday afternoon for allegedly selling drug-related items. Community calendar Today Demolition at Calvada should begin shortly Demolition of the Calvada Eye buildings is supposed to begin within 10 days of last Monday, after Nye County Purchasing Director Judy Dyer gave Goldie Inc. the order to start work. School menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of April 20 -- April 24: Census workers face dogs, guns in verifying addresses It's still a year before the 2010 census, but already 60 census workers have fanned out across southern Nye County in an attempt to verify addresses. |
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