Author: Amy Veloz

Great Basin College is offering students an opportunity to train for careers in modern manufacturing through its Manufacturing Machining Technology program, a two-year program designed to provide hands-on experience with both traditional machining and advanced computer-controlled equipment. With the fall semester beginning Monday, Aug. 24, prospective students still have time to get started. Great Basin College will continue registering students during the first week of classes, giving those interested in the program a final opportunity to enroll for the fall semester. The Manufacturing Machining Technology program combines instruction in manual machine operations with training in Computer Numeric Control, commonly known…

August 19, 2026Susan DavilaChief Executive Officer  Desert View Hospital  When someone has chest pain, breaks a bone or is diagnosed with diabetes, we don’t tell them to figure out healthcare on their own. We connect them with the right provider, the right treatment and the right level of support. Mental health deserves that same approach. For many people, however, finding behavioral healthcare can still feel overwhelming. They may not know where to begin, may have difficulty finding an appointment that works with their schedule, or may face transportation challenges. In smaller and rural communities, those barriers can be even more…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team opened its 2026 season in convincing fashion Friday, Aug. 14, using a physical ground game and a dominant defensive performance to defeat the Providence Hall Patriots of Herriman, Utah, 29-6 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The season-opening victory gave new Head Coach Toby Henry and the Trojans an encouraging first look at what months of preparation have produced. Pahrump controlled much of the game at the line of scrimmage, repeatedly turning to its running backs to move the chains while the defense kept Providence Hall off the scoreboard until the…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer team opened its season with three matches over two days in Elko Aug. 14-15, gaining valuable early-season experience and finishing the tournament on a high note with a decisive shutout victory. The Lady Trojans faced Spring Creek in their opening match before taking on Elko and closing the tournament against White Pine. Pahrump dropped its first two contests but responded with its strongest performance of the weekend in the finale. Spring Creek provided a challenging opening test, scoring three times in the first half before adding two more goals after the break. Pahrump…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team faced a challenging early-season test Thursday, Aug. 13, taking on a strong Shadow Ridge squad in a matchup that provided the Trojans with both encouraging moments and valuable experience. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in three sets, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-11, the final scores did not tell the entire story of the evening. The Trojans showed flashes of strong offensive play, aggressive serving and solid work at the net, while the opening set in particular demonstrated their ability to compete point-for-point with a difficult opponent. “Shadow Ridge is a tough team,” Head…

A new organization is bringing Pahrump business professionals together with a focus on building connections, sharing resources and creating new opportunities for collaboration throughout the community. The Pahrump Business Council, or PBC, was recently founded by a group of local business professionals who share a common goal of strengthening Pahrump’s business community through connection, collaboration, education and support. As the organization begins establishing itself within the community, local business owners and professionals are invited to learn more during a Meet and Greet Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Valley Electric Conference Center, 800 E. Nevada Highway 372. The event…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls soccer team put together a strong offensive showing Wednesday, Aug. 19, earning a 7-1 victory over Founders Academy at home in Pahrump. With a young roster still learning to play together, the Trojans showed plenty of promise throughout the match, creating repeated scoring opportunities, pressuring the Founders defense and capitalizing on chances around the goal. Pahrump began applying pressure early, firing several shots toward the Founders goal before Melissa Frias Esparza broke through for the first score of the afternoon. Frias Esparza attacked through the middle and found the back of the…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team continued its challenging preseason schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking on 5A Liberty in a matchup that provided the young Trojans with another opportunity to gain valuable experience against a larger-school opponent. Although Liberty ultimately took the match in two sets, 25-8 and 25-14, Pahrump showed improvement as the evening progressed, nearly doubling its scoring output in the second set while producing several strong individual plays on both offense and defense. Freshman Emri Wulfenstein was a consistent presence for the Trojans throughout the match, contributing from the service line, at the…

By Bengaly Kante It’s the business risk that could hold back the long-term profitability of many construction trade businesses in Pahrump. While contracting firms are busy with current projects and securing new customers, cash flow is leaking from the business, and it can cause timing and margin issues without owners even knowing it. Here are three signs for business owners to look out for. Receivables Profit Leakage – Contractors in the construction trades are often so busy running their business that it ends up that nobody is focused on collecting the customer payment receivables. Additionally, work that was completed may…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team continued its challenging early-season schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking on 5A Liberty in a matchup that gave the Trojans another opportunity to test themselves against high-level competition. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in straight sets, 25-9, 25-21 and 26-24, the final scores told the story of a team that grew increasingly competitive as the match progressed. After a difficult opening set, the Trojans responded with a much tighter second set before pushing Liberty beyond the regulation 25-point mark in a back-and-forth third set that came down to the final few rallies. Pahrump…