Author: Amy Veloz
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…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U club baseball team packed plenty of action into a three-game stretch, opening with a road doubleheader against Coronado Varsity Cougars on Friday, June 12 before returning home to Pahrump on Monday, June 15 to close the run with a strong performance against Bruins 17U. Across all three games, the Aztecs continued showing offensive production, defensive flashes and the ability to answer momentum swings throughout each contest. In the opener at Coronado, the Aztecs took the field as the visiting team and looked to settle in early behind starter Sammy Mendoza. Pahrump opened the game with…
After three days focused on wellness, reflection and meaningful community connection, the inaugural Selah Sol Wellness Retreat concluded in Pahrump with strong participation and an overwhelmingly positive response from attendees and organizers alike. Held June 12–14 at Nevada Treasure RV Resort, the retreat welcomed 32 attendees for a weekend intentionally designed to create space for rest, inspiration and authentic connection. Across the three days, participants experienced a blend of wellness activities, educational workshops and social gatherings — all while moving at their own pace and choosing the experiences that resonated most with them. The weekend officially began with a celebratory…
Choosing one sport meant letting go of two others, but that decision ultimately helped shape Keir Sheppard’s future. After growing up playing baseball and spending years balancing multiple sports, Sheppard realized during high school that basketball had become more than something he enjoyed—it was the sport he wanted to pursue long term. That decision eventually turned into a college opportunity, as Sheppard committed to continue his athletic and academic career at Hesston College in Kansas, where he will compete at the NAIA level while pursuing a degree in Information Technology with plans to specialize in cybersecurity. Sheppard’s path to college…
For as long as she can remember, Lucy Smith envisioned dance being part of her future. After years of classes, performances, competitions and countless hours in the studio, continuing her dance career beyond high school was always part of the plan. What changed during her junior year wasn’t her goal — it was discovering what collegiate dance could actually look like and realizing just how many opportunities existed to continue doing what she loved. That realization opened an entirely new world. Smith learned more about college dance teams, game-day performances, national competitions and clinics designed to introduce dancers to programs…
Nye County residents are being encouraged to share their perspectives on local challenges and priorities through a new Community Needs Assessment Survey designed to help guide future investments in programs and services across the county. The survey, coordinated by Nye County Health & Human Services through its opioid settlement initiatives, seeks direct feedback from community members about the issues they see affecting quality of life in their communities and how available funding can best be used to address those needs. According to Charli Bruce, who coordinates opioid settlement initiatives for Nye County Health & Human Services, community input will play…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U club baseball team put together two competitive outings over the past week, earning a 16-10 road win over EA Rattlers Legion Silver on Thursday, June 4, before returning home to Pahrump on Tuesday, June 9, for a 7-3 loss to the Las Vegas Varsity Wildcats. Against the Rattlers, the Aztecs wasted no time setting the tone. Anthony Montanez opened the game with a single, and Sammy Mendoza followed with a double to bring him home for the first run. Paul Walker added a sacrifice fly to score Mendoza, and Keith Lawrence later doubled to drive…
Summer football preparations looked a little different at Pahrump Valley High School on Wednesday, June 10, as the Trojan club football program welcomed Durango High School for a morning of 7-on-7 competition featuring both Varsity and JV athletes while also celebrating the arrival of a major boost for the program — a $20,000 equipment delivery from the Las Vegas Raiders. The event combined valuable offseason work on the field with an exciting moment off of it as players and coaches got their first look at the equipment package awarded to the program earlier this spring. For first-year Head Coach Toby…
At just 8 years old, Lil K.K. Hustle is preparing for one of the biggest stages of her young career as she gets ready to compete this July at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Las Vegas, representing Team USA in an international event often described as the “Olympics of Performing Arts.” From July 13–21, performers from around the world are expected to gather at the Westgate Resort & Casino to compete across a variety of artistic disciplines including singing, acting, modeling, dance and instrumental performance. Lil K.K. Hustle plans to compete in four categories: rap, singing,…