Author: Amy Veloz

Rosemary Clarke Middle School brought energy, creativity and community connection together on Thursday, March 19, as families filled the campus for this year’s Family Night, themed “RCMS March Madness.” Inspired by the excitement of the collegiate basketball tournament that takes place each March, the event transformed the school into a lively, interactive experience with activities spread across multiple buildings, giving families plenty to explore throughout the two-hour evening. Each area of campus offered something unique. In the F Building, families could rotate through a variety of engaging stations, including Tic Tac Toe challenges, relaxation stations, Language and Culture activities, an…

By Tony Alamo, M.D. The advancement of new medical industry technology solutions over the past few years has dramatically improved patient care. Doctors can now provide their patients with what was once considered impossible, such as outpatient invasive cardiac care. In fact, these procedures are now commonplace. With this, the need for medical practices to upgrade their technology is a constant. For example, we recently purchased two Siemens Healthineers Biograph Horizon full body scanners for our new advanced imaging center that opened near Summerlin. Additionally, we are installing similar state-of-the-art technology at our brand new Green Valley South location. This…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity baseball team opened league play in unforgettable fashion on Wednesday, March 25, grinding through 10 innings before walking off the Virgin Valley Bulldogs for a 5-4 victory at home. In a game defined by timely defense, resilient pitching and clutch hitting, the Trojans stayed composed from the first inning to the final swing. Virgin Valley came to the plate first, but Sammy Mendoza and the Trojans’ defense set the tone early. Anthony Montanez handled a ground ball at third for the first out, and after a single and a walk put runners on, Mendoza…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team took a creative and competitive approach to their midweek matchup, hosting the Boulder City Eagles for a unique dual at Mountain Falls Golf Course on Wednesday, March 25. With the Eagles bringing 10 golfers and the Trojans fielding 12, the teams leaned into a format designed as much for development as it was for competition. The result was a lighthearted but meaningful day on the course—one that provided valuable experience on a familiar layout that will soon host the Regional tournament. To make the most of the opportunity, Chase Hansen and Keldan…

Facing one of the top teams in Southern Nevada, the Pahrump Valley High School baseball team showed determination and competed with confidence despite an 11-1 loss to the 5A Desert Oasis Diamondbacks on Saturday, March 14. Desert Oasis, currently ranked first in the 5A South, proved why they hold that position, but the Trojans opened the game with energy and execution on their home field. Pahrump set the tone early with a sharp defensive showing in the top of the first inning. With Vinny Whitney on the mound, the Trojans retired the side in order. Jacob Selbach handled the first…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team gathered on Monday, March 16 to celebrate a season of hard work, growth and achievement during their annual end-of-year banquet. The evening brought together players, coaches and families to reflect on the team’s progress throughout the season while recognizing the individual contributions that helped shape the Trojans’ success on and off the court. Several players were honored with team awards that highlighted their dedication, versatility and impact. Ella Odegard earned the Utility Player award, recognized for her ability to contribute in multiple roles and consistently step up wherever the team needed her…

After opening the St. George Classic with two strong wins on Friday, the Pahrump Valley High School softball team returned to action Saturday for a full slate of three evening games, taking on Page, Hurricane and Highland in a demanding stretch of competition. The Trojans went 2-1 on the day, finishing the tournament with an impressive 4-1 overall record while showcasing explosive offense, aggressive baserunning and solid pitching throughout the weekend. The first game of the day saw the Trojans deliver one of their most dominant offensive performances of the tournament in a 16-5 win over the Page Sand Devils.…

The Pahrump Valley High School softball team showcased a complete and disciplined performance on their home field Tuesday, March 17, earning a 5-0 victory over Needles behind strong pitching, solid defense and timely hitting. With Evalenne Armendariz getting the start in the circle, the Trojans set the tone early with steady defensive play. Although Needles opened the game with a leadoff single to left field, Armendariz and the defense quickly settled in. A ground out to third, followed by a strikeout and a fly out to left, ended the inning without any damage. Pahrump’s offense was quiet in the bottom…

The Pahrump Valley High School softball team put together an impressive showing on Friday, March 13 at the St. George Classic, delivering two strong performances in back-to-back games against South Summit and Skyline. Behind dominant pitching, aggressive base running and timely hitting, the Trojans controlled both matchups from start to finish. In their opening game against South Summit, the Trojans wasted no time setting the tone. With Jaycie Hayes in the circle, Pahrump’s defense came out sharp, retiring the side in order in the top of the first with two fly outs and a ground out. Offensively, the Trojans struck…

By Dr. John RhodesPresident and CEOOptum Nevada Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people younger than 50 in the United States, according to a 2026 study by the American Cancer Society published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.[1] At the same time, colorectal cancer diagnosis rates for those younger than 50 have risen by 2.9% per year from 2013 to 2022.[2] As a physician practicing in Nevada for many years, I’ve watched colorectal cancer shift from a condition most patients associated with retirement age to one I’m now discussing with people in their 30s…