Author: Amy Veloz
The spirit of giving was on full display at Mountain Falls Golf Club on Saturday, July 11, as Something Positive Inc. hosted its second annual Christmas in July Golf Tournament, bringing together local businesses, community members and volunteers for a day that was about far more than golf. With 27 teams and 104 golfers taking to the course, the tournament drew an impressive turnout from across the community. By the end of the day, the event had raised $27,730 to help Something Positive Inc. provide Christmas gifts and support to local children and families during the holiday season. Nearly 30…
A milestone year is set to take center stage later this month as the Miss Pahrump Pageant celebrates its 50th anniversary, continuing a tradition that has highlighted the talents, leadership and community service of young women across the valley for five decades. The 2026 Miss Pahrump Pageant will be held on Friday, July 24, at the Saddle West Showroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15, while VIP tickets are $20. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any of the contestants or by contacting the pageant at MissPahrumpPageant@gmail.com. This…
For Erik Lindquist, trading cards have never been just a hobby. Over the years, they have become a way to build friendships, strengthen communities and bring people of all ages together around a shared interest. That philosophy is now at the heart of Sky’s Cards, a newly opened trading card shop in Pahrump that offers far more than collectibles. Lindquist hopes it will become a welcoming place where longtime players, collectors, families and complete beginners can all feel at home. Located in suite 3 next to A Payless Mini Storage at 2400 E. Basin Ave., Sky’s Cards has only been…
The curtain is about to rise on an evening filled with unforgettable songs, talented local performers and plenty of Broadway magic as Pahrump Theatre Company presents Broadway Memories, a musical showcase celebrating some of the stage’s most beloved productions. Opening Thursday, July 16, the production promises a lively mix of classic favorites and contemporary Broadway hits, giving audiences the chance to experience iconic musical numbers performed by some of Pahrump’s own talented entertainers. Hosted by Eric Dent and Alex Lannin, Broadway Memories is directed by Morningstarr Vella with assistant director Pearl Seaback. Together, the creative team has assembled a fast-paced…
Pahrump Valley Little League’s Little League Division All-Star team, the Bananas, closed out its postseason with two competitive games in the Division 4 tournament, falling to Cheyenne 11-10 on Friday, July 10, before dropping a 15-2 decision to Summerlin North on Sunday, July 12. Despite the results, the Bananas showed plenty of fight throughout the weekend, highlighted by a dramatic late comeback in the tournament opener. Pahrump jumped out to an early lead against Cheyenne behind starting pitcher Kamryn Banuelos, who stranded a runner at third after working through the opening inning with two groundouts and a strikeout. The Bananas…
The Pahrump Valley Little League 8-10 All-Star team, known as the Tailgaters, made an impressive start to the Division 4 All-Star Tournament, earning a pair of convincing victories during opening-round play. Pahrump defeated Cheyenne 7-2 on Friday, July 10, before following it up with a 12-3 win over Summerlin South on Monday, July 13, showcasing timely hitting, dominant pitching and solid defensive play throughout both contests. Against Cheyenne, Pahrump wasted no time establishing control. Isaiah Parry took the ball to start the game and immediately set the tone, retiring the side in order with two strikeouts sandwiched around a lineout…
Motorists traveling on State Route 160 next week are reminded to plan ahead as an oversized transformer transport makes its scheduled trip into Pahrump on Monday, July 13, followed by the return of the empty transport trailer on Thursday, July 16. According to Nye County Public Works, the oversized load is expected to leave Las Vegas at approximately 6 a.m. Monday and arrive in Pahrump around noon. The convoy will travel west on State Route 160 beginning near South Buffalo Drive, cross Mountain Springs and continue through town before turning onto Panorama Road. The transformer will be delivered to a…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls soccer team took another step toward the upcoming season with a unique summer tradition, welcoming former Trojan standouts back to the field for an alumni scrimmage that provided the current roster with a valuable opportunity to test itself against experienced competition. Held as part of the team’s summer conditioning program, the event marked the third consecutive year the Trojans have hosted an alumni match. While the contest was originally envisioned as a fundraiser, participation numbers ultimately led coaches to turn it into a practice. Even so, the evening accomplished exactly what the coaching staff…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 14U battled through a back-and-forth contest Tuesday evening, July 7, earning a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory over Sierra Vista at home after overcoming a late comeback and capitalizing on an opportunity in the bottom of the seventh inning. Pahrump wasted little time taking control of the game behind starting pitcher Kasen Smith, who worked out of a first-inning hit-by-pitch by retiring the side without allowing a run. Defensively, catcher Zayne Tuck threw out the first batter on a ground ball to first baseman Sawyer Tillery, while center fielder Everett Abelar and right fielder Anthony Aguilar each…
Pahrump residents turned out in impressive numbers on Saturday, July 4, as the Pahrump Holiday Task Force hosted what became one of the community’s largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory. Held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the event drew hundreds of attendees who gathered to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday with a parade, family activities, food and plenty of patriotic spirit. While Pahrump’s annual Fourth of July parade has long been a hometown tradition, this year’s celebration saw noticeably larger crowds than in years past. Families lined the parade route…