LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Efforts are underway to save the gas stations and jobs in the Nevada border town of Primm, days after the current parent company for numerous resorts announced all operations would shutter.
The Primmadonna Company, LLC will shut down operations at Primm Valley Resorts (the last fully operational casino), Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino (open for special events), Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino (closed for more than a year), as well as the Primm Center gas station and Flying J truck stop.
The Primm family sent FOX5 the following statement Wednesday evening: “Faced with the prospect of hundreds of hard-working Nevadans losing their jobs and many Primm residents being displaced from their homes, members of the Primm family are working tirelessly to find potential solutions for these properties at risk of closing.”
Operators may take over gas stations
Around 50,000 vehicles travel through the Stateline daily, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Workers inside both gas stations said off-camera they were surprised that the company would cease operations, considering the high demand from travelers: drivers in desperate need of gas or an EV charge often seek it in Primm.
Commission Chair Michael Naft tells FOX5, it is unlikely the Primm Center gas station and Flying J truck stop will “go dark.”
“I’ve been talking with both the Primm family, but also with other operators who may come in and take over operations. It is a business that frankly is thriving, is doing well and performing well…. because of the nature of its location and the desire for them to be able to stay in business, others will be able to come in and hopefully continue that level of service,” Naft said.
Workers impacted
According to a WARN notice, 344 workers will be losing their jobs; many live in employee housing and do not have cars.
County social services will be visiting employee housing to connect with workers, according to Naft.
“Not only are they losing their job, but they’re losing their housing in a number of weeks, and that’s a critical concern for me, making sure that we are using every social service available,” Naft said.
Security for empty buildings
If no operators take over the properties, there are security concerns with the sheer number of vacant buildings and resorts.
Naft said LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill is leading efforts on the situation.
“Sheriff McMahill, who is leading on this, who is the expert when it comes to protecting this community, and he is prioritizing our strategy moving forward as it relates to protecting that community and all of those abandoned buildings,” Naft said.
County code still mandates that the property owners maintain security.
“There are requirements when a building is standing that, through the building department and through county code, that ensure that just because it’s vacant, it is not totally abandoned and left as an eyesore… there’s still a necessity to keep up certain standards, and above everything else is the safety of those buildings,” he said.
FOX5 reached out to LVMPD for comment and more insight into future security plans for the Primm area.
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