Author: Amy Veloz
Charleston Peak Winery is welcoming 2026 with a slate of new wine releases and a look ahead at what’s coming next, marking a bright start to the year for the Pahrump-based estate winery. The winery recently introduced several new wines designed to highlight an evolving portfolio focused on fresh, expressive, and approachable styles. Among the latest releases is the 2024 Rosé of Zinfandel, formerly known as White Zinfandel, offering red berry notes and a vibrant, easy-drinking profile. Also debuting are two pétillant naturel sparkling wines from the 2025 vintage. The 2025 Riesling Pétillant Naturel Sparkling Wine brings a lively, naturally…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team brought steady pressure and a determined effort to the road Friday night, January 16, facing the Boulder City Eagles in Boulder City. Despite a strong second-half push and consistent full-court pressure throughout the game, the Trojans fell 79–63 in a contest that showcased their pace, defensive energy, and willingness to compete until the final buzzer. Pahrump Valley set the tone early with physical defense and hustle. Josh Slusher opened the night with a strong box-out on the defensive end, and after Boulder City scored first, Lucas Gavenda answered with a soft floater…
Since first hitting the road in September of 2015, Kaucky Tool Company has grown into a familiar and trusted presence for mechanics throughout Pahrump and the Las Vegas Valley. Now more than ten years into business, owner and operator Brent Kaucky continues to do what he set out to do from the beginning—bring tools directly to the people who rely on them every day. “I just drive around every week selling tools to guys,” Kaucky said with a laugh. “Cracking jokes. You know, the humor’s free—the tools aren’t.” Kaucky Tool Company operates as a mobile tool truck, following a consistent…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ JV basketball team delivered a confident, well-rounded performance at home on Tuesday, January 20, earning a 61–51 win over the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons with steady pressure, crisp ball movement, and timely shooting. Pahrump Valley set the tone early, sharing the scoring load in the opening quarter. Kamden Moore, Chasen Hamann, Anthony Montanez, and Daniel Thompson all found the basket as the Trojans built a 12–6 advantage by the end of the first. The balanced attack kept Coral from settling defensively and allowed Pahrump Valley to control the pace from the…
The Pahrump Valley High School wrestling team turned Senior Night into a celebration to remember Friday, January 16, rolling to a decisive 68–12 home victory over Somerset Losee while honoring the athletes who have helped shape the program. Between the JV and varsity matches, the Trojans paused competition to recognize their seniors and their families, a moment that drew strong community support and set the tone for the night. Seniors honored included Austin Alvarez, Dominic Chiancone, Jayden Crisler, Ben De Santiago, Jacob McLaughlin, Ethan Rouse, Joseph Scheer, Jacob Stepp, Timmy Stutzman, Mason Whitney, Dominik Wilson, Jonathan Lopez, and the team…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team delivered an impressive performance Tuesday night, January 20, using balance, ball movement, and sustained pressure to pull away from the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons for a 66–50 home victory in Pahrump. The opening quarter set the tone for a competitive night. Coral struck first with a three-pointer, but Pahrump Valley answered quickly. Caden Briscoe scored inside, Lucas Gavenda followed with a strong layup, and the Trojans briefly took the lead. Coral responded with another three and an interior finish to regain momentum, but Pahrump Valley stayed aggressive in transition.…
The Pahrump Valley club baseball team (Aztecs) packed a full day of action into Saturday, January 17, taking on Green Valley and Desert Oasis in a doubleheader held at Desert Oasis. Across both games, the Aztecs showed steady improvement at the plate, timely pitching changes, and a late surge that kept both contests competitive into the final innings. Game One: Aztecs vs. Green Valley The opener against Green Valley began with a challenging first inning for the Aztecs. After a quick three up, three down at the plate, Green Valley capitalized in the bottom half with a string of singles…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity wrestling team gained valuable mat time and experience while competing in the Battle of Valhalla, held Friday and Saturday, January 16–17, at Valley High School. With 18 Southern Nevada schools represented, the two-day tournament offered a deep field and a strong test for a JV lineup that included both seasoned wrestlers and first-time competitors. Despite facing tough brackets and multiple returning medalists from across the region, Pahrump Valley’s JV wrestlers showed resilience, growth, and competitiveness throughout the weekend. Several Trojans wrestled multiple matches each day, gaining crucial tournament experience against unfamiliar opponents and…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team closed out a dramatic road contest with poise and timely shooting, earning a 54–48 win over the Green Valley Christian Guardians on Wednesday, January 21, at Green Valley Christian. Green Valley Christian opened the night by winning the tip and knocking down a three-pointer to take an early 3–0 lead, but the Trojans quickly settled in. Lucas Gavenda got Pahrump Valley on the board at the free-throw line, converting both attempts after being fouled on a shot. Moments later, Gavenda followed Trae Plein’s miss for a putback, then caught a long pass…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans set the tone early and never let up Wednesday night, January 21, rolling to a convincing road victory over the Amplus Archers in Las Vegas. Pahrump Valley controlled the opening tip and immediately went to work. Kaitlyn Brown jump-started the offense with a three from the right wing, then buried another from the left corner moments later to make it a quick 6–0. The Lady Trojans continued to apply pressure, forcing turnovers and turning them into points. Julie Briggs found Riley Saldaña on the block for a bucket and foul, then cleaned up…