Author: Amy Veloz

Residents looking to add a little extra fun to their Independence Day celebrations will have the opportunity to support local businesses while capturing holiday memories during the Fourth of July Pop-Up on Saturday, July 4, at the Bob Ruud Community Center in Pahrump. Hosted by Living Water Lab Photography, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together professional photography and a variety of local vendors for an afternoon designed to celebrate both the holiday and the community. One of the featured attractions will be holiday-themed portrait photography, giving families, friends and visitors the chance to commemorate…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Junior All-Stars — better known as the Coco Locos — closed out an impressive Division 4 All-Star tournament run Tuesday, June 23 at Mountain Ridge Park, finishing as tournament runner-up after an 11-8 championship game loss to Summerlin North. While the final score did not go Pahrump’s way, the Coco Locos showed determination throughout the night, battling until the final out and never letting the game get away from them. Coming off four games in a short stretch and playing their fifth contest in nearly as many days, Pahrump once again leaned on heart, timely…

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…

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 Junior All-Stars, known as the Coco Locos, opened Division 4 All-Star Tournament play with an impressive response Thursday, June 18, earning a 12-2 victory over Lone Mountain Little League at Children’s Memorial Park. For manager Scott Brown, the performance meant more than just a win. According to Brown, the team entered the tournament opener coming off what coaches considered a difficult practice the night before. “We had a pretty rough practice before the game,” Brown said. “We had to talk with them at the end of practice. Each coach had something to say.” Brown challenged…

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…

Less than a month after opening the doors to its expanded headquarters location near Mom’s Diner, FD Candy is continuing its growth with another sweet announcement. The popular local candy and drink shop has confirmed plans to open a new location inside the Pahrump Nugget, giving residents and visitors another place to enjoy some of the business’s most popular treats. FD Candy officially opened its new headquarters on June 5, nearly doubling the size of its previous location and creating more room for customers to sit, relax and enjoy the experience while continuing to expand candy production and menu offerings.…

The Pahrump Valley Little League Jr. All Stars — the Coco Locos — punched their ticket to the Division 4 All-Star Tournament championship game Monday, June 22, using a balanced combination of timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and steady defensive play to earn an 18-8 victory over Summerlin South Little League Jr. All Stars at Mountain Ridge Park. Pahrump’s offense stayed aggressive throughout the evening while the defense settled in after an early challenge, helping the Coco Locos maintain control and close out one of their strongest performances of tournament play. Pahrump wasted little time getting on the board in the…

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…

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…