Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team faced a challenging early-season test Thursday, Aug. 13, taking on a strong Shadow Ridge squad in a matchup that provided the Trojans with both encouraging moments and valuable experience. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in three sets, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-11, the final scores did not tell the entire story of the evening. The Trojans showed flashes of strong offensive play, aggressive serving and solid work at the net, while the opening set in particular demonstrated their ability to compete point-for-point with a difficult opponent. “Shadow Ridge is a tough team,” Head…
By Bengaly Kante It’s the business risk that could hold back the long-term profitability of many construction trade businesses in Pahrump. While contracting firms are busy with current projects and securing new customers, cash flow is leaking from the business, and it can cause timing and margin issues without owners even knowing it. Here are three signs for business owners to look out for. Receivables Profit Leakage – Contractors in the construction trades are often so busy running their business that it ends up that nobody is focused on collecting the customer payment receivables. Additionally, work that was completed may…
An evening of entertainment, community support and fundraising is planned for Friday, Sept. 4, as Ms. Senior Gold Years USA hosts a First Friday Fundraiser at Artesian Cellars in Pahrump. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will bring community members together for a night featuring a live auction, 50-50 drawing, prize drawings, entertainment and gift baskets, all while raising money for two organizations serving individuals and families in need. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit The Salvation Army and Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada, also known as ACORN. Organizers are inviting the community to come out, enjoy…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team continued its challenging early-season schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking on 5A Liberty in a matchup that gave the Trojans another opportunity to test themselves against high-level competition. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in straight sets, 25-9, 25-21 and 26-24, the final scores told the story of a team that grew increasingly competitive as the match progressed. After a difficult opening set, the Trojans responded with a much tighter second set before pushing Liberty beyond the regulation 25-point mark in a back-and-forth third set that came down to the final few rallies. Pahrump…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team opened its 2026 season in convincing fashion Friday, Aug. 14, using a physical ground game and a dominant defensive performance to defeat the Providence Hall Patriots of Herriman, Utah, 29-6 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The season-opening victory gave new Head Coach Toby Henry and the Trojans an encouraging first look at what months of preparation have produced. Pahrump controlled much of the game at the line of scrimmage, repeatedly turning to its running backs to move the chains while the defense kept Providence Hall off the scoreboard until the…
A new organization is bringing Pahrump business professionals together with a focus on building connections, sharing resources and creating new opportunities for collaboration throughout the community. The Pahrump Business Council, or PBC, was recently founded by a group of local business professionals who share a common goal of strengthening Pahrump’s business community through connection, collaboration, education and support. As the organization begins establishing itself within the community, local business owners and professionals are invited to learn more during a Meet and Greet Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Valley Electric Conference Center, 800 E. Nevada Highway 372. The event…
By Moayad Ismail, MD FACPMedical DirectorSouthwest Medical, part of Optum Maintaining your health is a lifelong commitment. It’s always crucial, but becomes increasingly important as we age, and our health needs naturally evolve. And a big part of keeping up with these evolving needs can be more frequent visits with your doctor. But appointments with your doctor, particularly those addressing specific health concerns, can be overwhelming. The influx of complex information, combined with the stress of managing health issues or a new diagnosis, can be daunting. In such situations, you may be more likely to leave your appointment having missed…
I could not get my 7 year old son to stay in his bed last night. He kept popping out of his room, claiming he needed another nightlight, another hug & kiss, some more snuggles, to fill up his water bottle, to go pee yet another time, and on and on and on. After two hours of this, I was, admittedly, not a nice mom. I was snappy, impatient, and downright rude. I wanted to go to bed myself. As I snuggled him for the umpteenth time, he confessed in a shaky voice that he was scared. I harrumphed and…
What began as a passion for creating high-quality visual content has grown into one of Pahrump’s emerging media companies, with a focus on helping businesses tell their stories through professional photography, videography and creative marketing. Air to Ground Media, founded by Jason Fraley and recently co-managed with Brayden Severt and Kobe Marinac, has quickly established itself as a trusted resource for real estate professionals while steadily expanding into commercial marketing, event coverage and brand storytelling. Although the company is still relatively young, its owners have invested heavily in professional equipment, creative development and a client-focused approach that they believe sets…
Pahrump Theatre Company is inviting audiences to embrace their inner supervillain later this month with its upcoming production of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, a musical comedy that has earned a devoted following for its unique blend of humor, romance and comic book-inspired storytelling. Directed by Alex Lannin, the production will open Friday, Aug. 28, at the Calvada Theater and continue over two weekends, offering local theatergoers six opportunities to enjoy the offbeat musical. Originally created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Zack Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog tells the story of an aspiring supervillain determined to earn a…