Author: Amy Veloz

For Pahrump Valley High School junior Cailyn Marsh, what started as participation in a dual enrollment program has now opened the door to an opportunity that only a handful of students across Nevada will experience this summer. Marsh was recently selected through GEAR UP to attend a youth leadership convention and college exploration program on the East Coast, an experience that will include leadership development, networking opportunities, discussions about college and career pathways, and visits to colleges and universities in and around Washington, D.C. The opportunity is especially significant considering Marsh was one of only five students statewide selected for…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Jr. All Stars, better known as the Coco Locos, continued their strong run through Division 4 All Star tournament play Friday, June 19, earning a 17-1 victory over Summerlin South Little League Jr. All Stars at Children’s Memorial Park. While the final score reflected a dominant performance, manager Scott Brown said the team needed a moment to settle in after the excitement of the previous night’s game. “Before the game started, the kids came out kind of flat coming off of last night’s win,” Brown said. “Good motivational game last night carried over to today.…

By Dr. Ori DeVera Southwest Medical, part of Optum As we continue to navigate through a variety of highly stressful global events in recent years, many are struggling with mental health challenges such as increased anxiety and depression.[1] Each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness and more than one in seven U.S. youth ages six through seventeen experience a mental health disorder. [2] Additionally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. In fact, young people in the U.S. are collectively experiencing a…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Junior All Stars — the Coco Locos — showed the kind of fight and determination that has become a hallmark of their postseason run Saturday, June 20, battling back from an early deficit and making Summerlin North work for every out before ultimately falling 14-9 in their third game of the Division 4 All Star Tournament at Mountain Ridge Park. Despite the final score, Pahrump never stopped competing and put together multiple momentum swings that kept the game within reach well into the later innings. Summerlin North came out aggressive in the top of the…

Local residents interested in learning more about the proposed sale of Great Basin Water Company and what it could mean for the future of water service in Pahrump will have an opportunity to hear directly from the company involved during an upcoming community meeting. The Private Well Owners Association (PWOA) announced that a representative from CalWater — the company purchasing Great Basin Water Company, also known as Nexus Water Group — will serve as the guest speaker during the organization’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 1. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Pahrump Valley Museum, located…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Senior All-Stars — competing as the Fire Fighters — wrapped up their first-ever Division 4 tournament appearance at Children’s Memorial Park in Las Vegas with two competitive outings that showcased determination, flashes of strong execution and plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of the program. Facing experienced competition in both contests, Pahrump battled through an extra-inning thriller against Western Little League on Monday, June 22 before returning Tuesday, June 23 to take on Mt. Ridge Little League. While the results did not fall in their favor, the Fire Fighters continued to compete…

Families interested in learning more about Pahrump Valley Academy got an early look at the school’s educational philosophy, long-term vision and student support model during an Open House event held Monday, June 15 at the Valley Electric Conference Center. The event, held from 4 to 6:30 p.m., gave community members an opportunity to meet school leadership, ask questions and learn more about the charter school’s planned approach ahead of its anticipated fall 2027 opening. Although the school has not yet opened its doors, interest already appears to be building as families begin exploring what a new educational option could bring…

The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U put together a strong night at home Tuesday, June 16, sweeping Pinecrest Academy Cadence Varsity Cougars in a doubleheader with 18-2 and 20-1 wins. Pahrump served as the home team in game one before taking the field as the visiting team in game two, and the Aztecs found production throughout the lineup while receiving steady work on the mound from Kevin Farrell, Levi Denton, Cody Fried and Logan Nunez. Pinecrest opened game one with a brief 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but Farrell quickly worked through the inning. He struck out the…

Building a business can sometimes feel isolating, but one local networking group is working to make sure entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals in Pahrump have a place to connect, collaborate and support one another — without barriers to participation. The Pahrump Business Networking Group continues to grow as a community-driven opportunity for local professionals to build relationships and strengthen the local business community through regular in-person gatherings that remain completely free and open to anyone interested in attending. Originally founded by a local business owner who has since relocated from the area, the group has continued moving forward through the…

Students interested in joining the Pahrump Valley High School girls golf program will have an opportunity later this month to meet the coaching staff, learn more about the upcoming season and connect with current and prospective teammates. The PVHS Girls Golf program will host a meet-and-greet event on Tuesday, June 23 at 4 p.m. at the Lake View Club House, welcoming players and parents to learn more about what to expect during the upcoming high school season. According to the event announcement, attendees will have a chance to meet Coach Sierra McKillips and Coach Danielle, ask questions about the program…