Author: Amy Veloz
For Kayla Ball, running for Nye County Clerk represents both a professional next step and an opportunity to continue serving the community where she has spent nearly her entire life. A Pahrump resident for 31 years, Ball describes herself as “homegrown and raised here,” someone whose roots in the community shaped both her personal life and career path. Today, she balances several roles — working full-time as a legal secretary in the Nye County District Attorney’s Office, operating a sheet metal manufacturing business, competing as a rodeo athlete, and pursuing higher education. “I wear many different hats,” Ball said. “I…
Job seekers in Pahrump will soon have an opportunity to connect directly with employers during the upcoming EmployNV @ NyECC Job Fairs, a two-day hiring event hosted by the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC). The event is scheduled to take place at the NyECC Activity Center (NAC), located at 1020 E. Wilson Road in Pahrump, and will feature employers conducting on-the-spot interviews with potential candidates. The first job fair session will be held Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a second session on Wednesday, May 27, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers say the event…
Table of Grace Ministries is preparing to help local families and individuals in need with an upcoming free food giveaway event scheduled for Saturday, June 6, in Pahrump. The giveaway will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at South Valley Baptist Church, located at 7050 S. Homestead Road, on the corner of Homestead and Kellogg. According to the flyer, the event will offer free food to community members while supplies last. A variety of food items, including fresh produce and pantry staples, are expected to be available. Community members in need of assistance are encouraged to attend during the…
For Andrew Caccavale, a run for Nye County Clerk is rooted in a desire to give back to the community he now calls home while addressing concerns he believes many residents have about the election process. Caccavale, 61, has been a Nevada resident for 27 consecutive years and relocated to Pahrump from Las Vegas four years ago in search of a lifestyle that better suited him. “I decided to relocate to Pahrump from Las Vegas because it was a better fit for my lifestyle,” he said. After purchasing a half-acre parcel and building a home, Caccavale said it was the…
The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team closed out an impressive 2026 season at the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Class 3A State Championships held Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at Proctor R. Hug High School in Sparks. Competing against the top athletes from across the state, the Trojans delivered strong performances across both track and field events while continuing a season defined by broken records, personal bests and program growth. The meet began Friday afternoon with the boys 4×800-meter relay team narrowly missing the podium. The Trojans finished fifth overall in 8:29.23, less than two seconds away from…
The Pahrump Valley Little League Senior Division season came to a close Thursday, May 14, as the Sr Braves captured the playoff championship with a 16-0 victory over the Sr A’s in the title game. Both teams entered the championship matchup after strong playoff runs, and while the Braves used a big offensive performance to secure the win, the Athletics continued to battle throughout the contest with several defensive highlights and baserunners against a tough Braves pitching staff. The Sr A’s threatened first in the opening inning against Braves starter Stetson Brown. Andrew Chastain opened the game with a walk…
When Pahrump Valley High School senior Ethan Rouse signed his letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Wayland Baptist University, it marked far more than the next step in athletics. For Rouse, the moment represented years of growth, resilience, second chances, and the realization that the sport he never intended to love had ultimately transformed the direction of his life. Rouse will head to Plainview, Texas to wrestle collegiately while also pursuing a degree in finance, with long-term goals of becoming an investment banking analyst and eventually starting businesses of his own. But his path to collegiate athletics…
One of my earliest memories is standing in my childhood playroom full of broken toys and being frustrated that I couldn’t find the one thing I wanted to play with. I was tiny for my age, which probably didn’t help the chaos feel any more manageable. I was searching for a palm-sized power rangers coin thing. I’m 90% sure it came from a Happy Meal my grandpa bought me, a rare treat back then. I don’t remember if I found it or not that day, I just vividly remember the frustration, and I think that memory has a lot to…
The Pahrump Valley High School softball team closed out Regional Tournament play on Saturday, May 9 in Boulder City with a pair of hard-fought games against Virgin Valley, showing flashes of offensive power and resilience despite falling short in both matchups. Game 1 Virgin Valley struck first in the top of the opening inning, capitalizing on an early error before a sacrifice fly brought in the game’s first run. In the circle for the Trojans, Evalenne Armendariz settled in quickly, inducing a pair of pop outs to limit further damage. Pahrump had an early opportunity in the bottom half after…
The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team left everything on the field Friday, May 8, in Boulder City, battling through 12 intense innings against Virgin Valley in the second game of the Regional Tournament before falling 4-3 in a game filled with momentum swings, defensive battles and dramatic late-inning moments. Despite the heartbreaking finish, the Trojans showed resilience throughout the afternoon, repeatedly fighting back and extending their season inning after inning. “Wave of emotions,” Head Coach Drew Middleton said. “Talk about a game that tests your resilience, stamina, confidence and your will. We fought, we fought to our last strike.”…