High Noon in Pahrump, Nev.: Sheriff Arrests the District Attorney

wsj ^ | 7-6-2010 | Alexandra Berzon

[rellimpank]

--yep--and it is prevalent everywhere.

Also, there is a certain type of retiree who, upon arrival anywhere, immediately announces "this isn't the way we did it in_______ (fill in the blank--California, NY, etc.,--)

--the rejoiner is of course, "why don't you stay there then?"

[investigateworld]

Fun and games along the Armagosa!

[DobeOneKenobe]

Funny you mentioned a call for a duel at high noon... a hotly contested and finally tied race for Nye County Commissioner just got settled by the draw of a card here in Pahrump. Truly. Not sure if the draw was held at high noon though - : )

[HiTech RedNeck]

No hanging chads! What are the chances of such an exact match. I suppose it’s fitting for the state that the two contestants agreed to settle the contest with a card draw.