Author: Amy Veloz

Pahrump Station Laundromat marked a major milestone on Saturday, February 7, as the locally loved business celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special community event. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, the celebration welcomed community members who stopped by to honor the laundromat’s long-standing presence in Pahrump and the relationships built over the past quarter century. Owners Judy Maughan and Cindy Colucci, manager Michelle Harkness, along with several dedicated staff members, personally greeted guests throughout the morning, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere that reflected the business’s community-centered values. Attendees enjoyed refreshments including popcorn, cookies, hot chocolate, and hot apple…

The dust flew and the competition was fierce as the Pahrump Valley Jr. High/High School Rodeo Club hosted its rodeo event February 6-8, 2026, bringing together talented young athletes from across the region for two days of competition. Contestants competed across a variety of rodeo disciplines, working toward overall average standings determined by the combined times or scores from both days of competition. With strong performances, supportive crowds, and excellent weather, the event showcased both the skill and dedication of the area’s youth rodeo athletes. According to Rodeo Club Director Buddy Krebs, the event was a success from start to…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team hit the road Friday night, traveling to Moapa Valley to face the Pirates in a fast-paced, physical matchup that challenged the Trojans from start to finish. Despite the final score favoring the home team, the Trojans showed steady fight from the opening tip through the closing minutes, using the contest as a valuable tune-up as the postseason approaches. The opening quarter quickly developed into an intense back-and-forth battle. Lucas Gavenda got the Trojans on the board early with a strong finish inside following an early defensive stop. Caden Briscoe followed with a…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team delivered a gritty and competitive performance Friday night in Moapa, staying within striking distance for all four quarters before falling 49–44 to the Moapa Valley Pirates in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams opened the game playing aggressive defense, with scoring opportunities difficult to come by in the early minutes. Ella Odegard drew the first foul of the game for the Trojans and earned a trip to the free-throw line, setting the tone for Pahrump’s willingness to attack the basket. Moapa answered with an early field goal before Autumn Colon picked up…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ junior varsity flag football team continued to showcase hustle, teamwork, and determination as they hosted Spring Valley on Tuesday, February 3. While the scoreboard ultimately showed a 26-6 loss, the Lady Trojans delivered a performance filled with defensive stops, creative offensive looks, and relentless effort from start to finish. Spring Valley opened the game with possession and immediately faced resistance from the Pahrump defense. On an early fourth-down conversion attempt, Keelee Gieni came up with a key flag pull to keep the play from turning into a bigger gain. Spring Valley continued to push…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ wrestling team stepped onto one of the biggest stages of their season January 30-31, competing in the state qualifying tournament at Clark High School. Facing some of the toughest competition from across Southern Nevada, the Lady Trojans battled with determination, wrapping up their season while helping lay the foundation for the continued growth of the program. Competing in the 125-pound weight class, Sarah Penner represented Pahrump Valley with resilience throughout the tournament. Penner opened her run in the championship bracket against Sierra Vista’s Esme Valenzuela. Despite a tough matchup, Penner remained aggressive and continued…

Facing one of the league’s toughest environments late in the regular season, the Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team traveled to The Meadows on Wednesday, February 4, looking to sharpen its execution and maintain momentum as postseason play approaches. While the Mustangs ultimately secured the win, the Trojans continued to compete possession-by-possession, showing flashes of offensive production and resilience that carried through all four quarters. The Mustangs opened quickly, knocking down a three-pointer on their first scoring opportunity to take a 3-0 lead. Lucas Gavenda drew contact early in the contest, getting to the free throw line at the…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ B basketball team took the court at Liberty High School on Saturday, January 31, facing Del Sol and Sierra Vista in a pair of competitive matchups that showcased the Trojans’ ability to battle through momentum swings and stay engaged from start to finish. With the season nearing its final stretch, the doubleheader gave Pahrump Valley another opportunity to test itself against strong opponents while continuing to sharpen its execution on both ends of the floor. The Trojans opened the day against Del Sol in a game that started as a defensive battle, with both…

In a game that showcased both sportsmanship and relentless defensive intensity, the Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team delivered a strong performance on the road Wednesday night, defeating The Meadows Mustangs 46–12. From honoring a senior opponent at tipoff to unleashing a suffocating full-court press that dictated the pace for four quarters, the Lady Trojans balanced class and competitiveness in a statement late-season win. Before the opening whistle, both teams agreed to allow an injured Meadows senior to score the first basket on her Senior Night, setting a respectful and memorable tone for the contest. Pahrump quickly responded as…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity flag football team returned to their home field Tuesday, Feb. 3, squaring off against a talented Spring Valley squad in a contest that showcased defensive hustle, determined offensive efforts, and moments of standout individual play as the Lady Trojans continued to compete with heart from start to finish. Pahrump Valley opened the game on defense and immediately set an aggressive tone. On the very first play from scrimmage, Ember Castaneda broke up a deep pass attempt, showing strong coverage and anticipation. Spring Valley continued to test the secondary with another long throw, but…