Happy weekend, Pahrump! In today’s happening-today edition: New Golden Knights coach, wildfire insurance shock, and Movies in the Park + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New era in Vegas: Ryan Craig was named the Golden Knights’ fifth head coach Friday after leading Henderson for three seasons and working with Vegas since 2017. He promised continuity and a direct style -- meet the new coach.
Freeway safety upgrades ahead: Pahrump drivers face HOV lane closures on I-11 and U.S. 95 between Rancho and Rainbow for SafeTech Corridor upgrades, with 12 wrong-way driver alerts and work finishing early next year -- see the freeway upgrades.
Insurance access under pressure: State data shows wildfire-related home insurance cancellations and refusals have surged in unexpected Nevada ZIP codes, with Pahrump’s 89048 seeing a nearly 13,000% increase over three years, surprising state officials -- see what state data shows.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Coffee with purpose: Need a low-key spot for a solid breakfast burrito, a legit Reuben, or a frappe that perks up your Monday? Living Free Cafe serves the good stuff, and your order helps fund local addiction recovery programs and job training... drop by this week and do lunch that does good.
Local RV sanity saver: Need a low-key, well-kept spot that feels close to home without being, you know, home? PairADice RV Park is the tidy, neighborly landing pad where you can park the rig, stretch your legs, and keep life in Pahrump running smoothly between road trips.
Throttle therapy, Pahrump-style: If you’ve been meaning to actually learn car control, Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club runs pro-level schools from Ron Fellows Performance Driving School to Cadillac V-Performance Academy and Radical Racing Academy, with real instructors and real track time. It’s basically adult driver’s ed that’s fun, local, and seriously confidence-boosting.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍷 Desert Vines: A Curated Wine & Chocolate Pairing @ Charleston Peak Winery | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Trade neon for pines with a curated wine and chocolate pairing at Charleston Peak Winery, complete with luxury transportation, a guided tasting, and actual fresh air. Let someone else drive, you swirl, sniff, and call it an elevated day, not indulgence.
🥃 Vintage Double Barrel @ THE HUBB Bar & Grill | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Vintage Double Barrel cranks the amps for classic rock and blues, the kind you blasted on cassette when gas was cheaper and hair was bigger. Expect gritty guitar, harmonica growls, and singalongs that hit the sweet spot between nostalgia and real-deal chops.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ Ian Deutch Memorial Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:15 PM – Grab a blanket and join the free Movies in the Park screening of A Minecraft Movie, PG, 1 hour 41 minutes. Expect stars, a snack, and plenty of kids explaining creepers while we pretend to understand. Low-key, family friendly, and blessedly outdoors.
🌳 Jerry Park @ THE HUBB Bar & Grill | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Take a breather and slide into Sundays with Jerry Park, spinning laid-back tunes and small-town charm like it is his day job. Stroll in, park the lawn chair, sip something civilized, and let classics, originals, and a little storytelling hush the Sunday scaries. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Pahrump report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 98°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
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