Author: Amy Veloz
Erika Gomez, the talented baker behind Yummy Creations by Erika, has been delighting customers with her homemade treats for nearly four years. Operating from her home under a cottage food permit, Erika’s business took root just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has steadily grown, offering a wide variety of custom desserts to the local community. Erika’s passion for baking is deeply rooted in her childhood memories of watching her mother bake cakes for family and friends. As she recalls, her mom was the go-to “cake lady” for their Latino family and community in Pahrump. “Ever since I can remember,…
For more than four decades, Southern Nye County Search and Rescue (SAR) has been the silent guardian of the local community, ensuring the safety of residents and visitors alike. Established in the 1970s, this volunteer-based organization was founded by individuals committed to protecting others, and while the original members have since moved on, their impact remains. One of the founding families, the Floyd family, even donated the building that still serves as SAR’s headquarters today. Unit Commander Ron Taylor, who has been with the organization for four and a half years, is proud to continue this tradition of service. “We’re…
Residents of Pahrump have a unique opportunity to step into the world of ballroom dance as Dance Magic 808, a nonprofit social dance club from Honolulu, Hawaii, hosts its first-ever classes in the area. On Monday, November 18, 2024, the organization will offer two free ballroom dance classes for adults 18 and older at the Bob Ruud Community Center. The event, led by experienced instructors Richard and Lynn Nakamura, is designed to welcome both beginners and experienced dancers. Each class will run for 45 minutes, providing an accessible introduction to the joys of ballroom dancing. Event Details: The best part?…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans finished their regular season in dominant fashion, overwhelming the Boulder City Eagles 55-20 at home on Thursday, October 24th. With the victory, the Trojans head into the playoffs with momentum on their side, ready to host Mater East in the first round on Friday, November 1st, at 6 p.m. Before the game, the team’s seniors were honored, celebrating both the athletes and managers who have contributed to the program. Senior managers Amelia Graziano and Payton Weaver were recognized for their efforts behind the scenes. The senior athletes—Oscar Bosket, Anthony Hunt, Ethen Hutchinson, Matthew Lopez,…
In a moment of pride for Pahrump, local community leader Ryan Muccio took home the Gold Award at The Stars of Nevada – Governor’s Points of Light Awards on Thursday, October 24, at The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. The Governor’s Points of Light Awards, Nevada’s highest honor for volunteerism, recognize individuals and organizations that embody the state’s core values of service, compassion, cooperation, and the power of partnership. Winners are honored for making meaningful contributions that benefit their communities. The Gold Award, which Muccio earned in the Community Leadership category, is the top honor among three possible awards: Gold,…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans girls’ soccer team’s season came to a disappointing end on October 28 in a hard-fought playoff match against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs, falling 3-1. Despite their determination and a well-played first half, the Trojans were unable to overcome defensive challenges and missed scoring opportunities, bringing their season to a close. Playing into a steady wind during the first half, the Trojans focused on defense and ball control against the Bulldogs’ pressure. Head Coach Amy Carlson reflected on the challenges her team faced in those conditions, “Playing against the wind the entire first half, we…
The PVHS Trojans’ volleyball team finished their season on a high note, sweeping Somerset Losee 3-0 in a decisive win at home on Thursday, October 24. The victory capped off a competitive season, but despite their strong performance, the Trojans just missed advancing to Regionals, ending in a three-way tie for fourth place. After applying all tie-breaking rules, the Trojans finished in fifth, narrowly missing out on postseason play. In the matchup against Somerset Losee, the Trojans controlled the game with scores of 25-17, 25-15, and 25-17. Key contributors included Heavenly Ware, who led the team with 13 kills, and…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer program capped off a memorable regular season on Wednesday, October 23, with both the JV and varsity teams securing wins against Mater East. Senior night festivities added to the celebration as the teams honored their seniors and prepared for the upcoming regional playoffs. The JV team ended their season in spectacular fashion, securing a 6-0 shutout victory. Rosie Miller led the team with a hat trick, while Justess Maxwell, Keira Grauel, and Cindal Monahan added to the scoreboard, with Monhan converting a penalty kick from 25 yards out. Head Coach Amy Carlson commended…
The Pahrump Valley High School Boys’ Tennis team is set to make history once again as they head to the 3A State Tournament at Tahoe Donner Tennis Club in Truckee, California, this Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25. The Trojans will open the tournament with a challenging first-round matchup against South Tahoe, the top team in the northern region. This marks a monumental moment for PVHS tennis, as the team aims to continue their impressive playoff run that saw them clinch a spot in the state competition for the first time in school history. Head Coach Michael DelaRosa praised…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans kept their playoff hopes alive and gained confidence in their game with two recent wins, defeating Boulder City on Thursday, October 17, and sweeping Western High School on Tuesday, October 22, during Senior Night. With these victories, the Trojans head into their final regular-season game against Losee on Thursday, October 24, awaiting the results that will determine their postseason fate. Against Boulder City, the Trojans fought hard for a 3-1 win, with set scores of 25-18, 15-25, 25-15, and 25-20. Senior Bryn Mazlo anchored the defense with 20 digs, while Sophomore Xeane Kamanu recorded…