Hey Joel .... Pahrump is a Paiute Indian word meaning "water in Mountain" ... Pahrump was founded by Mormon family's who grew cotton & hay .... the 1st. telephone was not until the early 1970's ... today about 38,000 residents with about 10,000 snowbirds in the winter ... higher elevation than Las Vegas ... recent developments include another Winery & Restaurant, a Big 5 Sporting store, a Holiday Inn Express, Home Depot, Walmart stores ... 4 Casinos ... a new Hospital, a newly divided improved highway to Las Vegas ... a new Starbucks, Mcdonalds, Burger King, KFC Chicken, Panda Express Chinese, Sonic Burgers, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr., Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Dominos, Port of Subs, Subway, Caparottis Subs, Robertos Mexican, Mom's Diner, Denny's, Smith Food & Drug, Albertson's Grocers, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Sushi Bar & Japanese Food, 4 Dollar Stores, VFW Big outdoor Swap Meet, Bowling Alley, 2 Museums, Giant Speedway complex, Big outdoor public pool, Great no wait DMV ... cheap gas tham Vegas ... nice retirees ... people say hello & smile .... and that's my Chamber of Commerce rant! Go Visit!