The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump public meetings in 2025

30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss OHV Park budget spending and future expectations

The Pahrump Off‑Highway Vehicle Park Advisory Committee will meet on Dec 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to consider several items for possible action. Topics include a review of how the park budget has been spent and what is expected moving forward, track‑design bidding using grant funds, installation status of water and electrical lines, future grant funding for park infrastructure, and recommendations for two staff appointments. The meeting also includes public comment periods and scheduling of the next meeting.

budgettrack-designutilitiesgrantsstaffingpublic-comment
✓ Decided: Committee unanimously recommends two OHV park appointments

The Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee discussed Phase 2 grant status, track‑design bidding, water and electrical infrastructure, and scheduling of the next youth ride day. It made a unanimous recommendation that Laurie McLaughlin and Joe Steidl be appointed to the vacant positions and submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. No other motions were recorded as approved or denied.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

Arena advisory committee will discuss upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases

The Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee meeting on December 11, 2025 will review minutes from the November 13 meeting, discuss arena reservations, and consider possible upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases for the arena. Public comment periods are scheduled but no action will be taken on those comments unless later added to the agenda. The committee expects to complete all items that day.

arenaupgradesreservationspublic-commentminutesannouncements
✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 show dates and box stall removal plan

The Arena Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 13 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It accepted the Pahrump Open Schooling Show dates of April 25, May 23 and October 10, 2026. The committee also approved a motion to disassemble and store the box stalls by March 1, 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

Committee considers purchasing a memorial bench costing up to $3,400

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly approve a purchase of a memorial bench, with cost estimates between $2,700 and $3,400 plus $400 freight. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment periods, and discussion of future certificates, a bulletin board, tree planting, and a staff appointment. Announcements about the annual Christmas party and the next meeting are also on the agenda.

veteransmemorialprocurementpublic-commentappointmentstreescommunity
✓ Decided: Stephen Hall appointed to vacant committee position

The committee appointed Stephen Hall to fill the upcoming vacancy after a motion and vote. It approved a magnetic whiteboard and cork board (36" × 24") for the lobby, and a 5‑tier wall‑mounted file organizer. Information on a memorial bench purchase was reviewed and the American Legion will proceed with the purchase.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee to discuss arena designs and upgrades

The Committee will meet to discuss designs for the fairgrounds arena and consider arena upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases. Members will also review arena reservations and the impact of light restrictions and park closures at Petrack Park.

arenafairgroundspetrack-parkpublic-facilitiesappointments
✓ Decided: Arena advisory committee forms sub‑committee to design fairgrounds arena

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 9 meeting. It voted to create a sub‑committee to develop arena designs, naming six members who will meet on November 26. Several arena reservations for 2025‑2026 were accepted, and three members were appointed to upcoming vacant positions. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Public Lands Advisory Committee

Committee may approve Pahrump Tourism off‑road trail handout

The Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee will consider several items, including appointment recommendations for three vacant positions and the approval of a Pahrump Tourism off‑road trail handout. The meeting also includes reports on the 2025 Pahrump Fall Festival, the Nevada Off‑Road Association 2025 Summit, and a tour of the Pahrump OHV Park. The committee will set a date and time for its next meeting before adjourning.

public-landstourismappointmentsoffroad-trailcommunity-eventsmeeting-schedule
✓ Decided: Committee recommended three new members to the BOCC

The committee approved the agenda for the November 13 meeting with no changes. It unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It recommended Robert Adams, Frank Slaghuis, and Mike Zaman for appointment to the Board of County Commissioners. It also approved Pahrump Tourism’s Off‑road Trail handout.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss OHV park budget and track design

The Pahrump Off Highway Vehicle Park Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the budget, track design bidding, and water and electrical line installation. The committee will also consider future grant funding and the scheduling of a youth track ride day.

ohv-parkbudgettrack-designinfrastructuregrantsyouth-activities
✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and set Dec. 4 meeting

The Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 2 minutes. It discussed track‑design bidding, water and electrical work, and future grant funding but took no action on those items. The committee approved scheduling the next meeting for Dec 4 at 5:30 p.m. and tentatively set a youth ride day for Dec 13 pending further approval.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

Committee will consider arena upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases

The Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee will review minutes from its September 11 meeting and discuss arena reservations. It will also examine current light restrictions at Petrack Park and how they may affect arena users. The committee will consider possible actions on arena upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

arenapublic-commentminutesreservationsparkupgrades
✓ Decided: Committee approved arena reservation for Vegas productions on March 11, 2026

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 11 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It voted to accept a Vegas Productions reservation for March 11, 2026, pending the required animal and event permits, also by a 7‑0 vote. The discussion on current light restrictions and the possible park closure at Petrack Park was tabled to the next meeting.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss budget status, track design bids, and fairgrounds project

The Pahrump Off‑Highway Vehicle Park Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on October 2 2025 to review minutes from the September 4 meeting and receive a budget status report. It will discuss track‑design bidding using grant funding, hear an update on the fairgrounds project infrastructure, and consider scheduling a youth track‑ride day and future grant funding for electrical, irrigation, and track design. The agenda also includes two public‑comment periods and a motion to set the date for the next meeting.

budgettrack-designgrant-fundingfairgroundspublic-commentmeeting
✓ Decided: Committee sets date for youth track ride day and next meeting

The committee approved scheduling a youth track ride day on October 17, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM. It also approved the date and time for the next advisory committee meeting: November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Veterans Memorial Building. No other actions were taken during the session.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss a memorial bench purchase and vendor quote

The Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee will review minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and consider several possible actions. Items include a suggested purchase of a memorial bench with a freight quote from Quick Crete Products, placement of a bulletin board and file holder in the lobby, and planting two to three trees near the pergolas. The committee will also discuss future certificates of appreciation and plaques to be presented.

veteransmemorialbenchbulletin-boardtreespublic-comment
✓ Decided: Committee canceled the December 2025 meeting

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee approved its September 18 agenda and appointed two alternate members. It voted to cancel the scheduled December 2025 meeting. Two items—installing a bulletin board and planting trees—were postponed to the October meeting.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

Committee may approve arena upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases

The Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee will review minutes from the August 14 meeting and discuss arena reservations, park lighting issues, and updates to the 2025 Fall Fest Rodeo. Members may take action on arena upgrades, repairs, and equipment purchases, as well as the status of leveling equipment. Two public comment periods are scheduled, each limited to three minutes per speaker.

arenaupgradesreservationspark-lightrodeopublic-comment
✓ Decided: Committee denied two arena reservations due to producer issues

The committee approved the meeting agenda and accepted the August 14, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It denied Rodeo Mafia’s reservation and Wrecking Ball Entertainment’s reservation, both by 7‑0 votes, citing lack of follow‑up and past non‑payment. It approved the Pahrump High/Jr. High School Rodeo reservation for Feb 6‑8 2025, requiring all 36 stalls be rented for one night, also by 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by a 7‑0 vote.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Public Lands Advisory Committee

Committee will consider commenting on BLM mineral exploration in Amargosa Valley

The Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee will meet on September 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building. The committee will discuss possible actions including the design and staffing of a Fall Festival booth and whether to submit comments to the Board of County Commissioners about the Bureau of Land Management's approval of mineral exploration in the Amargosa Valley and the Western Solar Plan. It will also set the date for the next meeting and hear public comments.

public-landsfestival-boothmineral-explorationsolar-planpublic-commentmeeting
✓ Decided: Committee voted to oppose utility solar projects within and near Pahrump

The committee approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes after minor spelling corrections. It adopted the Fall Festival booth display content and volunteer staffing plan. It decided not to endorse or oppose the BLM mineral exploration in the Amargosa Valley and voted to ask the Nye Board of County Commissioners to oppose utility solar projects near Pahrump. The next meeting was scheduled for October 14, 2025.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Youth track ride day scheduled for Sept 13 2025; next meeting set for Oct 2 2025

The committee approved setting the youth track ride day for September 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It also approved the next advisory committee meeting for October 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. No other agenda items resulted in decisions; several items were noted as pending or without updates.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee cancels Dec 2025 meeting and approves agenda items

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda for August 21, 2025. It also approved the agenda for reviewing the April 17, 2025 minutes. A motion to cancel the December 2025 committee meeting was passed.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Arena Advisory Committee approved multiple event dates for late 2025

The committee accepted the meeting agenda after removing item 11 and approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It confirmed the Sin City Mounted Shooter events on Nov 22 and Dec 20, 2025, and the Winter Wonderslam on Dec 21, 2025. A motion to table the monster‑truck reservation was also passed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Public Lands Advisory Committee

Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee to discuss trail designs and mineral exploration

The committee will discuss the design of the Northside Trailhead and the identification of easements for Phase 1 of the Battleborn Trail. Members will also review mineral exploration approval in the Amargosa Valley and federal approval of Utah RS2477 applications.

public-landstrailsminingeasementsconservation
✓ Decided: Approved June 10 minutes and scheduled next meeting for Sep 9, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously set the next meeting for September 9, 2025. No other actions were approved during this session.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, set youth ride day for Sep 13 and next meeting for Sep 4

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It set a tentative date of September 13, 2025 for the next youth track ride day, with the exact time to be determined later. It scheduled the next advisory committee meeting for September 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Veteran’s Memorial Building.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved Christmas party and appointed two alternate members

The committee approved the agenda for the July 17, 2025 meeting. The minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting were accepted as written. The committee approved a Christmas party luncheon scheduled for December 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Veterans building. The committee appointed Frank Carbone and Sterling Robert Ripley as alternate members of the Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and scheduled next meeting for Aug 7

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 5 session. It authorized the creation of vinyl signs reading “Built with OHV funds.” The next meeting was set for August 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Veteran’s Memorial Building.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Arena Advisory Committee approved the July 10 agenda with a 4-0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting, again by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 4-0 motion.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee retracts Rodeo Mafia reservation due to non-payment

The arena advisory committee approved the meeting agenda (6‑0) and accepted the May 8 minutes (6‑0). It voted to withdraw the Rodeo Mafia reservation because of non‑payment (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0).

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Public Lands Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved partnership for Fall Festival with SNCCD and EDRR

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. It also approved a partnership with the Southern Nye County Conservation District and Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Early Detection Rapid Response program for the Pahrump Fall Festival. The board set a June 19 inspection meeting for Carpenter Canyon wildlife guzzlers and scheduled the next committee meeting for July 8, 2025.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee appoints Joe Toste as secretary

The advisory committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 1 meeting. Members unanimously appointed Joe Toste as secretary. The committee also approved a youth ride day on June 21, a maintenance work session on June 20, and set the next meeting for July 10, 2025. It noted that only the commission can accept donations and gave a budget update for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Tue May 13, 2025

Public Lands Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves March minutes and sets June 10 meeting date

The committee approved the May 13 agenda with no changes. It unanimously approved the March 11 meeting minutes. Members voted to recommend County approval and participation in location scoping for Pocket Pollinator Parks. The committee set a time and date for inspecting and possibly repairing Carpenter Canyon wildlife guzzlers and scheduled the next meeting for June 10, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Thu May 8, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned the meeting

The Arena Advisory Committee approved the May 8 agenda with a 7-0 vote. It also accepted the minutes from the April 10 meeting by a 7-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (7-0). No other substantive actions were decided.

Thu May 1, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee decided not to accept fees for park activities at this time

The committee approved the meeting agenda with changes. They decided that accepting fees for ride days and other park activities would be premature and removed the related agenda item. A motion was made and seconded to order additional yellow flags for the park. The next meeting was scheduled for June 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and March minutes, deferred two items to May

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee approved the April 17 agenda as written. It also approved the March 20 meeting minutes. Two items—future certificates of appreciation and a bulletin board for veteran brochures—were postponed to the May meeting.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Pahrump OHV Park Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee discussed youth ride day and next meeting date, but recorded no formal votes

The advisory committee reviewed the recent youth track soft opening and proposed a next ride day on May 10, 2025. Members also set the date for the next committee meeting on May 1, 2025. An agenda item concerning a prior public comment was slated for removal from future agendas. No vote tallies or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned

The committee approved the April 10 agenda with a 6-0 vote. It then approved the March 13 meeting minutes, also by a 6-0 vote. Finally, the committee adjourned the meeting with a 6-0 vote.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Arena Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes, bid and sponsorship motions

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It accepted a revised bid letter with a March 25, 2025 deadline and approved a sponsorship letter that adds advertising details. The members also rescinded their February 27 motions. The proposal to select three committee members to work with town staff was tabled.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Veteran's Memorial Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved location for veteran bulletin board and file holder

The committee approved the proposed location for a bulletin board and hanging file holder in the lobby of the Veterans Memorial building and moved the item to the April meeting for further action. The discussion of a plaque for Commissioner Frank Carbone was also postponed to the April meeting. Earlier, the agenda and the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes were both approved.