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…
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…
Pahrump Valley Little League’s 8-10 All Star team, the Tailgaters, continued its impressive postseason run Wednesday, July 15, rallying past Peccole 5-2 in its third straight victory to earn a spot in the Division 4 Championship Game. After falling behind in the opening inning, Pahrump settled in behind strong pitching, sharp defense and timely hitting, shutting Peccole out the rest of the way while scoring five unanswered runs to secure the win. Peccole struck first in the top of the opening inning with back-to-back singles before a groundout brought home two runs for a quick 2-0 advantage. Pahrump limited the…
Patients receiving care through Nevada Heart & Vascular’s Pahrump office will benefit from expanded access to coordinated medical information following the practice’s participation in Nevada’s statewide health information exchange. Nevada Heart & Vascular Center has joined HealtHIE Nevada, the state’s only open statewide health information exchange, allowing healthcare providers to securely share important patient information electronically with physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare organizations throughout Nevada. The health information exchange is designed to streamline the sharing of clinical data, including imaging results and other key medical records, helping ensure healthcare providers have timely access to the information they need when…
Not every successful business begins with a formal business plan. Sometimes it starts with a plate of biscuits and gravy. That’s exactly what happened for Jorge Lopez and Tiffany Ortiz, whose homemade breakfast inspired them to launch Smothered Mule, a veteran-owned and operated Pahrump food truck that has quickly earned a loyal following for its scratch-made comfort food, generous portions and welcoming approach to customer service. For the couple, the business represents more than simply serving breakfast. It also provided an opportunity to build a future together in Pahrump. Ortiz, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, brings formal…
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…
By Dr. Patrick TawilSouthwest Medical, part of Optum Most people already know soda, candy and fast food are not great choices. As a family medicine physician, I find the harder conversation is about everything in between, the foods that feel normal, reasonable and even healthy. They’re the foods people don’t think twice about. And in many cases, that’s where risk quietly builds over time. Take the granola bar. It doesn’t feel like junk food. If anything, it feels like the better choice. It’s small, portable and labeled with words like protein, fiber, whole grains or energy. It fits easily into…
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…
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…