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Copper Rays Solar

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Community sentiment

Supportive (8)Opposed (11)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
21
Last 30 days
21

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (21)

SupportiveJake MaciasOct 20, 2026

Spoke in favor of Copper Rays Solar, highlighting construction jobs and tax revenues.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:30:03 →
OpposedNanette MarkhamOct 20, 2026

Urged the board to vote no on the solar project.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:29:41 →
SupportiveAngel PinzonOct 20, 2026

Supported the project, noting developer contributions like a splash pad at Simpkins Park.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:35:30 →
OpposedJoni HawleyOct 20, 2026

Expressed regret moving to Pahrump due to proliferating solar projects and potential heat/water impacts.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:37:40 →
MixedRobert AdamsOct 20, 2026

Emphasized the need for a comprehensive route management plan to protect off-road recreation trails.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:40:01 →
OpposedJohn O'BrienOct 20, 2026

Raised concerns about environmental studies, soil disturbance, OHV access, and weed proliferation.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:41:47 →
OpposedHeather GangOct 20, 2026

Urged denial of the project, citing unfulfilled past promises, water depletion, and dust hazards.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:43:58 →
SupportiveCy NaoumOct 20, 2026

Supported the project for local jobs and responsible environmental mitigation measures.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:46:10 →
SupportiveAlex DelgadoOct 20, 2026

Supported the project as a long-term economic benefit for the next generations.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:47:49 →
OpposedGregory McMahonOct 20, 2026

Voiced strong opposition from southern Pahrump residents regarding property values, heat plumes, and electromagnetic interference.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:49:45 →
SupportiveDino ChildOct 20, 2026

Supported the project, noting modern 'soft touch' construction methods that preserve native flora and fauna.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:52:00 →
OpposedCheryl ArcalisOct 20, 2026

Urged the board to reject the project and locate solar on rooftops or industrial areas.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:54:10 →
OpposedKevin EmrickOct 20, 2026

Representing Basin and Range Watch, urged denial due to groundwater impacts and tortoise habitat destruction.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:57:29 →
ConcernedJimmy LewisOct 20, 2026

Expressed concerns about recreational trail closures and the need for enforceable community contracts.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 1:59:14 →
SupportiveTimothy MooneyOct 20, 2026

Supported the project as a local union member seeking employment and economic relief.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:01:29 →
OpposedDottie DavenportOct 20, 2026

Opposed the project, stating developers leave abandoned infrastructure behind.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:06:40 →
SupportiveJuan RomeroOct 20, 2026

Supported the project for significant tax revenue and long-term economic growth.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:07:24 →
SupportiveChristian MoralesOct 20, 2026

Expressed full support as a lifetime resident and business owner for economic growth.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:20:11 →
OpposedEddie JimOct 20, 2026

Opposed the project, calling solar promises a dangling carrot.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:21:13 →
OpposedCharlene UrgaOct 20, 2026

Voiced opposition on behalf of long-time Pahrump residents.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:24:23 →
OpposedHerman LewisOct 20, 2026

Briefly stated opposition to the solar project.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:24:51 →