Author: Amy Veloz
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…
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 Kylee Siegmund, high school was never about staying in one lane. Over the last four years at Pahrump Valley High School, she found herself balancing creativity and science, leadership and service, performance and academics — building a high school experience that reflected both who she is and who she hopes to become. Whether she was helping direct a theater production, supporting students through Hope Squad, earning one of the district’s most prestigious recognitions, or completing the final steps toward becoming an Eagle Scout, Siegmund built a reputation for stepping forward wherever she felt she could make a difference. As…
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…
As the sun set over Pahrump Valley High School on Friday, May 29, families, friends, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones as the Class of 2026 officially crossed the stage and turned their tassels during commencement ceremonies. The evening marked the culmination of four years of academics, activities, athletics, service and memories for the 271 graduates who made up the Class of 2026, while also recognizing the student leaders who helped shape their senior year and school community. As families filled the stands and gathered along the field, the ceremony celebrated not only academic achievement…
Young performers in Pahrump will have an opportunity to step into the spotlight this summer as the Pahrump Theatre Company prepares to host its upcoming Youth Theatre Camp series, offering students a hands-on experience in creating and performing original productions. Designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and confidence, the camp goes beyond traditional theatre instruction. According to information shared by the organization, participants will work together to build an entire production from the ground up — developing the story, designing the overall look and bringing their ideas to life through a final performance for family and community members. The camp will…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U club baseball team battled throughout all seven innings Tuesday night in Pahrump, putting together a late comeback effort before ultimately falling 8-3 to EA Rattlers Legion Silver. Despite the final score, the Aztecs showed flashes on both sides of the ball, highlighted by defensive plays up the middle, timely pitching changes and a sixth-inning rally that erased a three-run deficit and tied the game heading into the final frame. Pahrump opened the game defensively with Keith Lawrence on the mound and quickly settled in after the visitors put runners aboard. After recording the first two…
Families are invited to mark their calendars for the upcoming Back to School Fair 2026, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pahrump Valley High School, located at 501 E. Calvada Blvd. The event will offer a variety of free resources for students as the community prepares for the start of the new school year. Available items and services will include backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, car seats while supplies last, and sports physicals for students. Families planning to participate in sports physicals are encouraged to bring any required paperwork. Organizers note that…
The gym at Pahrump Valley High School stayed active throughout the week of May 26–28 as young athletes gathered for the annual basketball camp led by Pahrump Valley High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Bob Hopkins and supported by volunteers from the school’s high school basketball programs. Held Tuesday through Thursday at PVHS, the camp welcomed approximately 90 participants and was organized into separate sessions to provide age-appropriate instruction and development opportunities. The first session each day, running from 8 to 10 a.m., was designed for third through fifth grade students. During that time, younger athletes focused on learning and…
By Dr. Robert TolentinoSouthwest Medical, part of Optum In the U.S., men continue to have a shorter life expectancy than women. For example, 76.5 years for men compared to 81.4 years for women.[1] Additionally, more than 39% of men age 20 and older are obese, and over 14% report being in fair or poor health.[2] These trends contribute to a higher risk of serious health conditions. The good news: many of the health risks men face are preventable. Adopting healthy habits and staying up to date with recommended screenings can significantly improve long-term outcomes.[3] As a family medicine physician,I see every day how…