Author: Amy Veloz

As early voting approaches, Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill is once again introducing himself to voters—this time not only as a candidate, but as the incumbent reflecting on his first term in office and what he hopes to accomplish moving forward. McGill and his wife have been part of the Pahrump community since 2008, relocating from Las Vegas after getting married and seeking a place that better suited their lifestyle. With an interest in horse property, Pahrump offered the space and environment they were looking for. For several years, the couple commuted to Las Vegas while continuing their careers with…

As early voting approaches in Nye County, Stan Hyt is stepping forward as a candidate for Sheriff, offering a perspective shaped by decades in law enforcement and a desire to build stronger connections between deputies and the communities they serve. Hyt brings more than 30 years of experience with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where he worked as both an officer and supervisor. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University. While he is relatively new to Pahrump—having lived in the community for about three months—his ties to Nevada stretch…

Two Pahrump Valley High School students are preparing for an exciting opportunity this summer, and the community is coming together to help make it happen. PVHS Theatre Troupe 4576 members Zachary LeBlanc and Addie Allen have earned the opportunity to attend the 2025-2026 International Thespian Festival (ITF), set to take place this summer in Bloomington, Indiana at Indiana University. The prestigious event is considered one of the premier experiences available to high school theater students from across the country. LeBlanc and Allen qualified after their duet performance ranked among the top 15 percent in the region, a recognition that highlights…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team opened Regional Tournament play Thursday, May 7 in Boulder City with a competitive matchup against The Meadows Mustangs, battling through a back-and-forth contest before falling 4-3 in the opening game of the tournament. Despite the result, the Trojans showed strong defense, timely hitting and another solid outing on the mound from Sammy Mendoza, who worked all six innings for Pahrump Valley while striking out five batters and allowing just five hits. Pahrump Valley wasted little time getting on the board in the top of the first inning. Tony Whitney started the game with…

The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team returned to the top of the podium Friday, May 1, successfully defending its Small Schools team title at the Boulder City Invitational. The Trojans matched last year’s success with another first-place finish, backed by a full meet of strong performances, personal bests, and record-setting efforts. Leading the way individually, Jayden Crisler earned the Men’s Top Performer Award, while Jules Ondrisko was named the Women’s Top Performer, highlighting a dominant showing across both sides of the roster. The meet opened with the 4×800-meter relays, where both Trojan teams set the tone early.…

The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans wasted no time setting the tone on the road Wednesday, April 29, building an early lead and holding off a late push to secure a 6-5 victory over Clark. The Trojans’ offense came alive immediately in the top of the first inning. After Tony Whitney opened with a fly out, CJ Nelson sparked the rally with a walk, followed by Dominic Wilson being hit by a pitch and Kayne Horibe drawing another walk to load the bases. Vinny Whitney delivered the first big swing of the day, ripping a hard ground ball single to…

The Pahrump Valley High School softball team wrapped up its regular season in dominant fashion on Wednesday, April 29, defeating The Meadows Mustangs at home with a complete performance on both sides of the ball. With the win, the Trojans head into the postseason in first place, carrying strong momentum into the playoffs. Pahrump turned to Evalenne Armendariz in the circle, and the Trojan pitcher delivered from the opening inning. Despite a leadoff runner reaching on an error in the top of the first, Armendariz quickly settled in, recording a strikeout and inducing back-to-back groundouts. Behind her, Mariah Gray, Myah…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Senior Division playoff matchup between the Braves and Angels on Wednesday, May 6 featured early momentum swings, aggressive baserunning, and strong efforts on both sides before the Braves secured a mercy-rule victory. The Angels threatened immediately in the top of the first when Deston reached after being hit by a pitch from Braves starter Stetson Brown. Deston quickly moved into scoring position, stealing second and advancing to third on a groundout by Derek Hutchinson. Brown settled in from there, recording back-to-back strikeouts to strand the runner and keep the game scoreless. The Braves answered in…

The 4th Annual Conservative Women’s Tea brought together a full house of attendees for an afternoon centered on community, creativity and connection, filling the event center at Nevada Treasure RV Resort on Sunday, May 3. According to event organizers, 136 guests and more than a dozen volunteers participated in this year’s gathering, which featured 17 elaborately decorated tables. Each table followed one of three themes, patriotic, elegant or creative, resulting in a visually striking display that served as both a focal point and friendly competition among hostesses. Attendees were treated to a traditional tea-style menu that included finger sandwiches, salad,…

A fun and competitive evening is on tap at Pahrump Valley High School as students and staff prepare to square off in the 2026 Staff vs. Students Basketball Game on Thursday, May 7. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. inside the PVHS Main Gym, offering the community a chance to enjoy some lighthearted competition while supporting the school. Admission is set at $3 per person or $5 for a group of up to five people, making it an affordable outing for families and friends. The game will feature four 7-minute quarters, keeping the pace fast and…