Author: Amy Veloz
Families are invited to mark their calendars for the upcoming Back to School Fair 2026, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pahrump Valley High School, located at 501 E. Calvada Blvd. The event will offer a variety of free resources for students as the community prepares for the start of the new school year. Available items and services will include backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, car seats while supplies last, and sports physicals for students. Families planning to participate in sports physicals are encouraged to bring any required paperwork. Organizers note that…
For most high school athletes, earning the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level is the realization of years of hard work. For Pahrump Valley High School senior Kayne Horibe, that opportunity also represented a choice between two sports that had shaped much of his life. After spending years excelling in both football and baseball, Horibe recently committed to continue his athletic career at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, where he will play baseball and pursue a degree in exercise science with plans to become a physical therapist. The commitment marks the next chapter in a journey that has…
Fresh off capturing the Pahrump Valley Little League Minor Division championship, the AAA Twins took the field in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 28 for the Tournament of Champions, earning the opportunity to represent Pahrump against strong competition and closing out an impressive season with another valuable experience together. The Twins came out aggressively in the opening inning and showed they belonged on the Tournament of Champions stage right from the start. After an early strikeout, Santiago A reached on a walk and immediately put pressure on the defense by stealing second. Giovanni N followed with another walk to give…
Young performers in Pahrump will have an opportunity to step into the spotlight this summer as the Pahrump Theatre Company prepares to host its upcoming Youth Theatre Camp series, offering students a hands-on experience in creating and performing original productions. Designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and confidence, the camp goes beyond traditional theatre instruction. According to information shared by the organization, participants will work together to build an entire production from the ground up — developing the story, designing the overall look and bringing their ideas to life through a final performance for family and community members. The camp will…
For McKenna Cunningham, the path to collegiate athletics did not begin with scholarship offers or high-pressure recruiting calls. Instead, it was built through years of careful planning, honest self-reflection and a lifelong love of dance that ultimately led her to find the right fit at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she will continue her journey as a member of the university’s pom team. As Cunningham prepares to begin college this fall, the moment still feels surreal. After years spent balancing competition dance, school responsibilities, performances and planning for the future, she now finds herself stepping into a new chapter…
For Pahrump Valley High School senior Jace Wulfenstein, high school has been filled with memorable moments, lifelong friendships and lessons that stretched far beyond the classroom. As he prepares to graduate and begin a new chapter serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wulfenstein is reflecting on the experiences that shaped him and the path that unexpectedly led him toward service. Looking back on his high school years, Wulfenstein said many of his favorite memories came through athletics and the relationships built alongside teammates and friends. “I think the most memorable moments were probably playing…
Tucked behind Tractor Supply, sits a bookstore unlike almost anything else in Southern Nevada. What appears from the outside to be a small used bookstore quickly opens into a maze of shelves, rooms, genres and decades of literary history inside Bookworm Haven, a longtime local business that has quietly served readers in the community since the 1980s. For manager Rachel Ross, the bookstore is much more than a place to buy books. It is a living piece of family history built from a love of reading that has continued for more than 40 years. Bookworm Haven was originally opened in…
As the sun set over Pahrump Valley High School on Friday, May 29, families, friends, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones as the Class of 2026 officially crossed the stage and turned their tassels during commencement ceremonies. The evening marked the culmination of four years of academics, activities, athletics, service and memories for the 271 graduates who made up the Class of 2026, while also recognizing the student leaders who helped shape their senior year and school community. As families filled the stands and gathered along the field, the ceremony celebrated not only academic achievement…
The gym at Pahrump Valley High School stayed active throughout the week of May 26–28 as young athletes gathered for the annual basketball camp led by Pahrump Valley High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Bob Hopkins and supported by volunteers from the school’s high school basketball programs. Held Tuesday through Thursday at PVHS, the camp welcomed approximately 90 participants and was organized into separate sessions to provide age-appropriate instruction and development opportunities. The first session each day, running from 8 to 10 a.m., was designed for third through fifth grade students. During that time, younger athletes focused on learning and…
By Dr. Robert TolentinoSouthwest Medical, part of Optum In the U.S., men continue to have a shorter life expectancy than women. For example, 76.5 years for men compared to 81.4 years for women.[1] Additionally, more than 39% of men age 20 and older are obese, and over 14% report being in fair or poor health.[2] These trends contribute to a higher risk of serious health conditions. The good news: many of the health risks men face are preventable. Adopting healthy habits and staying up to date with recommended screenings can significantly improve long-term outcomes.[3] As a family medicine physician,I see every day how…