Author: Amy Veloz
Motorists traveling on State Route 160 next week are reminded to plan ahead as an oversized transformer transport makes its scheduled trip into Pahrump on Monday, July 13, followed by the return of the empty transport trailer on Thursday, July 16. According to Nye County Public Works, the oversized load is expected to leave Las Vegas at approximately 6 a.m. Monday and arrive in Pahrump around noon. The convoy will travel west on State Route 160 beginning near South Buffalo Drive, cross Mountain Springs and continue through town before turning onto Panorama Road. The transformer will be delivered to a…
Patients receiving care through Nevada Heart & Vascular’s Pahrump office will benefit from expanded access to coordinated medical information following the practice’s participation in Nevada’s statewide health information exchange. Nevada Heart & Vascular Center has joined HealtHIE Nevada, the state’s only open statewide health information exchange, allowing healthcare providers to securely share important patient information electronically with physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare organizations throughout Nevada. The health information exchange is designed to streamline the sharing of clinical data, including imaging results and other key medical records, helping ensure healthcare providers have timely access to the information they need when…
Not every successful business begins with a formal business plan. Sometimes it starts with a plate of biscuits and gravy. That’s exactly what happened for Jorge Lopez and Tiffany Ortiz, whose homemade breakfast inspired them to launch Smothered Mule, a veteran-owned and operated Pahrump food truck that has quickly earned a loyal following for its scratch-made comfort food, generous portions and welcoming approach to customer service. For the couple, the business represents more than simply serving breakfast. It also provided an opportunity to build a future together in Pahrump. Ortiz, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, brings formal…
Robyn Ruggeroli has spent years building Fainting Goat Soap by New Liberty Farm from her home, carefully crafting goat milk soaps, lotions and skincare products in the family kitchen. Now, thanks to a leap of faith—and a little encouragement from those closest to her—customers have a permanent place to shop, watch products being made and connect with the maker behind the brand. Fainting Goat Soap by New Liberty Farm officially celebrated the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at 301 Oxbow Ave. #14 in Pahrump, welcoming an enthusiastic crowd of shoppers eager to browse the handcrafted products that have…
Efforts to establish a centralized Veterans Resource Center in Pahrump continue to move forward, with organizers inviting veterans, veteran organizations and members of the community to attend the next planning meeting on Friday, July 10, as work continues on creating a facility designed to serve veterans throughout Nye County. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Valley Electric Association Conference Center. Organizers are also extending an invitation to local media to attend, providing an opportunity to learn more about the project, receive updates on its progress and ask questions directly of those leading the initiative. The proposed Veterans…
The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U responded to an early setback with one of their strongest performances of the summer Wednesday, July 1, splitting a home doubleheader against the Las Vegas Aces Silver. After falling 13-1 in the opener, the Aztecs regrouped behind timely hitting, solid pitching and steady defense to earn a 9-3 victory in the nightcap. Cody Fried started on the mound in the first game and received outstanding defensive support early. Center fielder Levi Denton turned one of the game’s best plays in the opening inning, making a catch before doubling a runner off first base, then adding…
The Pahrump Aztecs Bronze 14U squad battled through momentum swings and came up with timely plays when they mattered most Monday, June 29, defeating Shadow 8-7 in dramatic walk-off fashion at home. After three scoreless innings highlighted by strong pitching from Kasen Smith and solid defensive play behind him, the Aztecs finally broke through in the bottom of the third. Pahrump loaded the bases through patient at-bats from Anthony Aguilar, Stetson Brown, Trustin Wagnon, Chris Mize Jr. and Sawyer Tillery. Runners eventually crossed the plate on a combination of walks and a balk, giving the Aztecs a 5-0 advantage. The…
A longtime organization representing Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate industry is entering a new chapter with a new name. Effective July 1, NAIOP Southern Nevada has officially become the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Southern Nevada, aligning with a nationwide rebranding effort announced by the organization’s national leadership. The name change reflects the association’s evolving role within the commercial real estate industry and is intended to better represent the professionals and businesses it serves. According to CREDA Southern Nevada Executive Director Jamie Schwartz, the new identity more accurately communicates the organization’s mission and impact. “We welcome this name change…
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…
A state championship season usually takes experience, leadership and years of development. For Pahrump Valley High School freshman Jaycie Hayes, it took all of those things — just much earlier than expected. In her first varsity season, Hayes became one of the most dominant players in Nevada Class 3A softball and helped guide the Trojans to the program’s state championship victory on May 16, finishing a season that blended overpowering pitching, consistent offense and a level of composure rarely seen from a freshman. The numbers tell part of the story. Inside the circle, Hayes appeared in 32 games and started…