Author: Amy Veloz

FD Candy celebrated another milestone in its local growth Friday, Oct. 16, welcoming more than 100 guests throughout the three-hour grand opening of its new location inside the Pahrump Nugget. The celebration began with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., officially marking the opening of the shop’s newest space. Guests continued stopping by through 7 p.m. to help celebrate, explore the location and see what FD Candy is bringing to the property. The evening ended with an especially sweet prize for two winners, who were each awarded free candy for a year. Located directly across from hotel registration, the new…

When Nathan Gent moved to Pahrump after law school in 2010, he was drawn to the things that make a smaller community feel like home — familiar faces, neighbors who stop to say hello and a night sky filled with stars. Sixteen years later, he and his wife are raising their six children here, and Gent is seeking to serve the community in a new capacity as Nye County District Court Judge, Department 1. “I’m a small-town guy,” Gent said. “I love living in a place where people know their neighbors and still say hello to each other as you…

Pahrump Valley High School will have two singles players representing the Trojans at the state tennis tournament in Carson City after Chanel Anthony and Jace Eichner earned top-four finishes at Regionals. Anthony captured second place in girls’ singles, while Eichner finished fourth in boys’ singles during the three-day tournament at Bishop Gorman, held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15–17. With the top four finishers advancing, Anthony and Eichner secured opportunities to continue their seasons at State this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23–24. Their performances led a Pahrump contingent that competed across all four regional brackets, with additional quarterfinal appearances by Ethan…

For Matt Sadler, Pahrump became home long before his family made the move permanent in 2019. Visits for local festivals, time spent helping a family member start a business and trips to assist clients gave him an appreciation for the community’s slower pace and personal connections. Now, as a candidate for Nye County Commissioner, District 5, Sadler says he wants to help preserve the qualities that brought his family here while supporting opportunities for the community to grow. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Sadler began developing ties to Pahrump while helping a family member establish a business in 2010.…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team built a first-half lead and continued creating chances late in Tuesday’s matchup with Equipo Academy, falling 3-1 at Mike Morgan Park on Oct. 20. Lorenzo Montaño scored the Trojans’ goal, while goalkeeper Jessie Barajas-Roman made several saves throughout an afternoon that saw both teams work to turn possession into scoring opportunities. Pahrump now turns its attention to the playoffs, which begin Saturday, Oct. 24. The Trojans will play at noon in Pahrump, giving the team another opportunity to compete in front of its home supporters. Tuesday’s contest opened with activity near…

When Chris Lally and his family moved to Pahrump six and a half years ago, they were looking for more space, a quieter pace and the opportunity to become homeowners while living closer to family. Today, the husband and father of three boys is seeking to represent District 5 on the Nye County Commission, with an interest in how county decisions shape the community his children call home. Lally works in real estate, a profession he said has introduced him to people choosing to build their own lives in Pahrump. Those conversations have offered a perspective on both the opportunities…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team turned in a strong evening of racing at the Coaches Association Invite on Friday, Oct. 16, at Wildhorse Golf Club. Across the open and varsity races, the Trojans recorded nine personal bests and a season best, with six runners earning medals for finishing among the top 30 in their respective races. Joaquin Flores led the Trojan boys in the varsity race, crossing the finish line in 17:03 to place ninth overall. Logan Tilley followed in 20th place with a time of 17:35, giving Pahrump two medalists in the boys’ varsity field. Zander…

Pink filled the stands at Pahrump Valley High School on Saturday, Oct. 17, as young athletes, sheriff’s officers and local families came together for Pahrump Youth Sports’ first annual Pink Bowl, combining a flag football scrimmage with breast cancer awareness and support for community programs. The event paired the organization’s 11U Bandits tackle football team against officers from the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, who volunteered their time to join the kids on the field. Parents, players and coaches wore pink, helping carry the day’s message of support throughout the stadium. One of the most meaningful moments came when breast cancer…

Before Kim Wanker took the bench in Pahrump, she knew the community through visits to the racetrack. Racing cars brought her to the area, but its small-town atmosphere helped persuade her to purchase a home in Mountain Falls in 2006. She still owns that home and said she is the only original homeowner remaining in her section of the Bella Sera neighborhood. Having grown up in western Nebraska, Wanker appreciated the connection people had to one another. That connection became a larger part of her life after her appointment to the district court in 2011, as her responsibilities took her…

For Judge Robert Lane, a small newspaper advertisement helped set the course for more than three decades in Nye County. After finishing law school, he applied for a deputy district attorney position in Tonopah, beginning a career that would eventually bring him to the district court bench in Pahrump. Now seeking reelection as Nye County District Court Judge, Department 2, Lane is reflecting on that experience while considering another way the court could serve the community. Lane said his interest in continuing includes discussions about establishing a specialty court for people facing mental health challenges and veterans who could benefit…