Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley Little League 8-10 All-Star team, the Tailgaters, saw an unforgettable postseason come to a close Friday night, July 17th, finishing as Division 4 tournament runners-up after falling 16-6 to Summerlin South in the championship game. While the final score did not end the way Pahrump had hoped, it did little to overshadow what was a landmark tournament for the program. The Tailgaters entered the championship undefeated after three consecutive victories, becoming the first 8-10 All-Star team in Pahrump Valley Little League history to win a game in the District 4 tournament. They didn’t stop there, winning three…
National Bowling Day returns on Saturday, Aug. 8, giving bowling enthusiasts and families alike a reason to lace up their shoes and celebrate one of America’s favorite pastimes. In Pahrump, the celebration will take place at the community’s bowling center, The Nugget Bowl inside the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino. Whether guests are longtime league bowlers or simply looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with family and friends, The Nugget Bowl offers something for every skill level. The bowling center features league play, open bowling, cosmic bowling and a full-service pro shop, making it a popular destination…
When Emilee Rodriguez walks across the stage at Saddle West on Friday night, it will be the final time she does so as Miss Pahrump. After spending the past year serving as an ambassador for the community, Rodriguez will crown her successor during the 50th annual Miss Pahrump Pageant, bringing to a close a year she describes as one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. The golden anniversary celebration of the Miss Pahrump Pageant will be held Friday, July 24, at the Saddle West Showroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. Six…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U team capped an outstanding summer by capturing the Southern Nevada American Legion Silver Division Championship, finishing a dominant playoff run with a 10-0 victory over the Desert Aces in Sunday’s winner-take-all championship game. The championship capped a strong playoff run for the Aztecs, who entered the tournament as the visiting team in each of their first three games. Pahrump opened the postseason on Wednesday, July 15, with a hard-fought 6-3 victory over Bonanza in eight innings before following it with a convincing 12-4 win over the Desert Aces (DO) on Thursday, July 16. The Aztecs…
A new financial advisory firm is offering executive-level guidance to help Pahrump business owners gain a clearer understanding of their company’s financial health and improve long-term profitability. Praxis Profit recently announced the launch of its full suite of chief financial officer (CFO) advisory services, providing strategic financial consulting focused on cash flow visibility, margin protection and executive financial decision-making for businesses looking to strengthen their operations. Founded by Bengaly Kante, Praxis Profit is designed to help business owners move beyond simply tracking revenue and profit by focusing on the financial factors that often determine whether a business remains healthy over…
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a four-part PVC.news series examining the proposed NCDC data center planned near the southern entrance to Pahrump. Over the coming weeks, this series will explore the questions residents have raised about water, safety, infrastructure, jobs, taxes and what the project could mean for the community. When longtime Pahrump resident Russ Meads first heard a large-scale data center was being proposed for the southern end of the valley, he wasn’t intrigued by the opportunity. He was opposed to it. Like many residents, his first concern was water. Living in one of the driest regions…
Opportunities to compete at one of college baseball’s premier programs don’t come along often. After spending the past three seasons building his game at Utah Tech University, former Pahrump Valley High School standout Kyle McDaniel has earned exactly that opportunity, announcing his transfer to the University of Florida to continue his collegiate baseball career. The move places McDaniel in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), widely regarded as the nation’s toughest conference in college baseball and home to many of the sport’s top programs. For the standout second baseman, the decision represents the next step in a journey that began on the…
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…
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…
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…