Meadow Valley Market transitions to new ownership in Pioche

A Pioche staple is entering a new chapter as Meadow Valley Market transitions to new ownership. Grant and Jamie Perkins have purchased the market from longtime owners Jim and Misty Bourne.

The Bournes have operated Meadow Valley Market for several years, providing groceries, household goods and a consistent presence for both residents and visitors. During their time as owners, the market has become known not only as a place to shop, but as a dependable part of daily life in Pioche.

As part of the transition, the market will be closed on Tuesday, March 31 for inventory and ownership transfer. Community members are encouraged to plan ahead, as the store will not be open that day. The market will reopen on Wednesday, April 1 under new ownership.

For Grant Perkins, the opportunity to own the market is both personal and rooted in long-standing ties to Lincoln County. “I spent the early years of my life in our family business, Perkins Feed and Western Goods, in Las Vegas,” Perkins said. “That time playing, learning and working with my family has always meant a lot to me.”

Perkins moved to Dry Valley in 1990 at the age of 12 and later graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1996. He said Lincoln County has always remained home, particularly Dry Valley and Pioche. In 1999, he married Jamie Blackner of Panaca. The couple has since lived in Caliente and Panaca, where they have raised eight children and are currently fostering additional children.

“We have loved having a connection to each of these towns and the great people that make up our communities here in Lincoln County,” Perkins said. That background, along with his experience in a family-run business, helped shape his goal of one day owning a business of his own.

“I have always had a hope of running my own business, especially one that could involve my family,” he said. “I have always loved the unique atmosphere of Pioche and its placement on the side of the mountain, and I am excited to be able to own a historic part of this little town and serve the community through the Meadow Valley Market.”

Perkins said customers can expect consistency in day-to-day operations. “I have been asked by several people if I am going to change the hours or close on Sunday. I am not. Hours will remain the same,” he said. “The big difference everyone will notice is they will see the Perkins family there a lot.”

With nine children currently at home, the Perkins family expects to take an active role in the store’s daily operations. “Most of them are excited to get to work in the store in some fashion,” Perkins said. “Jamie and I are excited to get to see old friends more often and make new friends.”

Perkins also expressed appreciation for the previous owners. “I want to thank Jim and Misty Bourne for all of their help to make this happen, and I look forward to working with everyone in the Pioche community,” he said.

Meadow Valley Market serves as one of Pioche’s primary retail locations, making its continued operation a priority for residents in the area. With the transition reaching completion, the market will remain a locally operated business, continuing to serve Pioche and surrounding communities under new ownership.