Author: Amy Veloz

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…

Pahrump Valley High School seniors were recognized Wednesday, May 27 during the school’s annual Senior Awards Night and Scholarship Ceremony, as students, families, staff members and community supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Throughout the evening, local organizations, businesses, clubs and scholarship donors honored graduating seniors for their academic achievements, leadership, athletic accomplishments, community involvement and future educational plans. The ceremony highlighted not only the hard work of the students themselves, but also the continued support of the Pahrump community, which annually contributes thousands of dollars in scholarships and opportunities for local graduates. Among the…

Ben De Santiago’s name will not appear on the Pahrump Valley High School track and field record board once. It will be there three times. After helping break the school record in the 4×400-meter relay as a sophomore, De Santiago closed out his senior season by adding two individual records of his own, rewriting the marks in both the 400-meter dash and the 800-meter run. For De Santiago, the journey began two years ago with the 4×400 relay team of De Santiago, Jace Wulfenstein, Antonio Veloz and Deven Nixon. After coaches experimented with different combinations early in the season, a…

For Julianna “Jules” Ondrisko, the 300-meter hurdles became more than another event on a busy track schedule. It became the race where she left her mark on Pahrump Valley High School. Ondrisko, a senior for the Trojans, broke the PVHS school record in the 300 hurdles at Regionals, then lowered her own record again at the State Championship meet, closing her high school career with a milestone she had been chasing all season. “It was actually a really big relief,” Ondrisko said. “I thought I had to break 46, and I was like, this is going to be really tough.…

A new educational opportunity is preparing to make its way to Pahrump as organizers behind Pahrump Valley Academy (PVA) continue working toward the anticipated opening of the charter school in August 2027. School representatives say excitement surrounding the project has continued to grow as more families throughout Pahrump and the surrounding communities learn about the academy’s planned approach to education and the opportunities it hopes to bring to local students. Although organizers are still finalizing the permanent location for the school, they said updates will be shared publicly as soon as possible through the academy’s website and outreach efforts. In…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Major Division champion Aviators took the field in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 26, representing Pahrump in the Tournament of Champions against the MRLL Mets. Although the Aviators came up short on the scoreboard, the team continued to battle throughout the contest while gaining valuable postseason experience against strong competition. The Aviators opened the game with solid contact from Isaiah P, who singled in the top of the first inning after Sage O and Sebastian T both put the ball in play to begin the game. Nathan Z later battled through a lengthy at-bat before…

The Pahrump Aztecs Bronze 14U club baseball team showed persistence and flashes of offensive firepower Wednesday evening as they hosted Clark in a doubleheader in Pahrump. Although the Aztecs came up short in both contests, falling 18-2 in game one and 17-9 in game two, the team continued to compete inning by inning while several players delivered standout performances both offensively and defensively. In the opening game, the Aztecs served as the home team and faced an early challenge from Clark in the top of the first inning. Everett Abelar took the mound for Pahrump and battled through a lengthy…

The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U club baseball team put together a strong all-around performance Tuesday evening at home, sweeping a doubleheader against Liberty by scores of 15-2 and 11-0. The Aztecs combined timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and solid pitching throughout both games while showcasing depth across the lineup and defensive consistency behind multiple pitchers. In game one, the Aztecs served as the home team and quickly established control early on their way to the 15-2 victory. Liberty threatened briefly in the top of the first after opening with a single, but the Aztecs immediately responded defensively. Catcher Tristan Torres fired…

For PVHS distance runner Joaquin Flores, breaking a school record was never just a passing thought. It was a goal he carried with him throughout the entire season — one that became reality at the Richard Lewis Invitational in Moapa, on April 24, 2026, when he shattered a 21-year-old school record in the 3200-meter run. Flores clocked a time of 9:55.28 in the event, surpassing the previous record of 9:57.30 that had stood untouched for more than two decades. “It was definitely a long-term goal,” Flores said. “It’s really exciting when you figure out that you broke a record somebody…

The Jr. Trojans 14U championship game between Pink & Black and Blue Thunder delivered an intense, hard-fought battle from start to finish, with Pink & Black ultimately holding on for a 2-1 victory to cap off an undefeated season. Pink & Black, coached by Amanda Cardinal and Matt Smith, entered the playoff championship unbeaten, while Blue Thunder, coached by Joel Dean with Angie Musumeci and Martin Apolinar, battled their way into the title game and pushed the defending squad until the final whistle. The opening half featured strong defensive play and several key saves from both goalkeepers. Early in the…