Author: Amy Veloz
For Amy Jaime, creativity and determination have always gone hand in hand. From growing up in Pahrump and building lifelong friendships at Pahrump Valley High School to performing on stages across the country, Jaime’s journey has been one built on patience, persistence and believing in herself — even when stepping into unfamiliar territory. A 2017 graduate of Pahrump Valley High School, Jaime said many of her earliest influences came from both her family and the close-knit community she grew up in. She credits much of her work ethic and drive to her father, Gerardo Jaime Guzman, who built the family’s…
But Keep in Mind Food Safety for Barbecues and Picnics By Mara Posner, DOSouthwest Medical, part of Optum It’s the traditional start of the summer vacation and travel season, a time for family getaways and flavorful barbecues and picnics. During this time, it’s important to take precautions when it comes to safe food handling, preparation, and avoiding foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning caused by germs that can contribute to illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.[1] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year 48 million Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases.[2] Typical…
One of my earliest memories is standing in my childhood playroom full of broken toys and being frustrated that I couldn’t find the one thing I wanted to play with. I was tiny for my age, which probably didn’t help the chaos feel any more manageable. I was searching for a palm-sized power rangers coin thing. I’m 90% sure it came from a Happy Meal my grandpa bought me, a rare treat back then. I don’t remember if I found it or not that day, I just vividly remember the frustration, and I think that memory has a lot to…
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 Little League Major Division playoffs continued Tuesday, May 12, with the Storm and Reds battling through an action-packed game filled with timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and momentum swings throughout all five innings. In the end, the Storm used a strong middle stretch and balanced offense to secure a 16-10 victory over the Reds. The Reds wasted little time getting on the board in the top of the first inning against Storm pitcher Oliver T. Nicholas J opened the game with a double before Liam O followed with a single to put runners on the corners. An error…
The Pahrump Valley High School softball team closed out Regional Tournament play on Saturday, May 9 in Boulder City with a pair of hard-fought games against Virgin Valley, showing flashes of offensive power and resilience despite falling short in both matchups. Game 1 Virgin Valley struck first in the top of the opening inning, capitalizing on an early error before a sacrifice fly brought in the game’s first run. In the circle for the Trojans, Evalenne Armendariz settled in quickly, inducing a pair of pop outs to limit further damage. Pahrump had an early opportunity in the bottom half after…
The Pahrump Valley Little League Senior Division playoffs continued Tuesday, May 12, with the A’s and Dodgers battling through a back-and-forth contest that featured timely hitting, aggressive base running and momentum swings throughout all six innings. The A’s struck first in the top of the opening inning against Dodgers starter Caleb Morales. After Andrew Chastain was retired on a pop out and Kasen Smith went down looking, Anthony Aguilar worked a walk to keep the inning alive. Bentley Shannon followed with a hard-hit single to center field, moving Aguilar to third before Jose Aguilar delivered the first big hit of…
Pahrump Valley High School’s Culinary Program closed out the school year with one of its most imaginative and immersive senior dinners yet, transforming the dining room into a fantasy-inspired world filled with glowing lights, themed performances and a carefully crafted menu designed entirely around the evening’s concept. The event, titled the “Royal Fae Feast,” was the creative vision of senior Breanna Smiley, a second-year culinary student who combined two of her biggest passions—culinary arts and RPG Club—to create a dinner experience unlike any previous senior showcase. From the moment guests entered the dining room, the atmosphere set the tone for…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team turned in a strong two-day performance at the NIAA Regional Tournament hosted at Mountain Falls Golf Club on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7, earning a third-place team finish and securing a trip to the State Tournament in Boulder City. Competing on their home course, the Trojans showcased consistency throughout the regional event, with multiple golfers finishing near the top of the standings against a competitive field. Leading the way for Pahrump Valley on day one was Aaron Rily, who posted an opening-round score of 82. Brody Myers followed closely with…
Under sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the 90s, the Pahrump Valley High School track and field team turned in an impressive performance while hosting the NIAA 1A, 2A and 3A Regional Championships on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. With the top four finishers in each event earning a berth to the state meet, the Trojans rose to the challenge on their home track with personal bests, school records and numerous podium finishes throughout the two-day competition resulting in 26 athletes earning a trip to State. The running events opened Friday with the boys 4×800-meter relay, where the…