Author: Amy Veloz
If you’ve been around town lately, you may have heard whispers that something big is happening at FD Candy. As it turns out, the rumors are true. The popular local sweets shop recently confirmed that it is planning a move to a larger location near Mom’s Diner, marking an exciting new chapter for the growing Pahrump business. The new space will be nearly twice the size of the current shop, giving the FD Candy team more room to do what they love—serving up dirty sodas, coffee, milkshakes, soft serve ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy and, of course, plenty of house-made…
The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the Dave Butler Memorial Las Vegas Open Invitational on Saturday, March 7, competing against a massive field of 30 teams and approximately 2,600 athletes at Legacy High School. The all-day event began at 9 a.m. and continued well into the evening, wrapping up around 7:30 p.m. Unlike a typical meet, the invitational featured a unique schedule that included newcomer races, mixed relays combining boys and girls, and wheelchair events. Despite the size and scope of the competition, the Trojans delivered a standout performance highlighted by…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team opened its league schedule on Thursday, March 5, competing on their home course at Mountain Falls Golf Club in Pahrump. Unlike the warm, sunny conditions just a week earlier when the Trojans hosted the 37th annual Pahrump Valley Invitational in temperatures in the 80s, the first league match brought much colder weather and steady winds, creating a more challenging day on the course. Despite the blustery conditions, the Trojans turned in a strong performance against a competitive field of league opponents. Teams participating in the match included Boulder City, Civica, Coral Academy,…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wrapped up a demanding weekend at the March Warm Up ELITE Varsity Pool Play Tournament in St. George, Utah, finishing with a strong 3-2 record and placing 11th out of 26 teams. Saturday proved especially grueling, as the Trojans battled through three consecutive games beginning at 8 a.m. against the Riverton Silverwolves, followed by a 10 a.m. matchup with the Kearns Cougars and a final contest at noon against the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles. Despite the challenging schedule, the Trojans showed resilience throughout the day, bouncing back from a difficult start to earn…
Maintaining a yard can quickly become overwhelming, especially in a desert climate where regular upkeep makes a noticeable difference. Through Redmond Lawn Care, Hayley and Matheau Redmond have built a business centered on dependable service and customized maintenance plans that help both homeowners and businesses keep their properties looking clean and cared for year-round. Owned by the same husband-and-wife team behind Redmond Fencing, Hayley and Matheau Redmond, Redmond Lawn Care focuses exclusively on property maintenance rather than landscape installation. The company provides one-time cleanups along with weekly and twice-monthly maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. “We tailor everything…
The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team faced a challenging matchup on Tuesday, March 10, traveling to take on the Legacy Longhorns, a Class 4A program. Despite a strong stretch in the middle innings and several solid defensive plays, the Trojans ultimately fell 9–4 in the non-league contest. Pahrump showed early that it was ready to compete with the larger-school opponent, as both teams opened the game with strong defensive efforts. The Trojans were unlucky in the top of the first inning, hitting the ball hard but finding gloves each time. Lead-off hitter Tony Whitney grounded out to shortstop, CJ…
The Pahrump Valley High School dance team closed out its home performance season with its annual Trojanette Review, an evening celebrating the team’s hard work, dedication and artistic growth throughout the year. The showcase featured 13 performances in total, including eight full team dances, four senior solos and a special senior lyrical routine. All of the choreography presented during the evening was created by Paris Gerlach of Nevada Dance Centre in Pahrump, highlighting a variety of dance styles including pom, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and kickline. Head Coach Joann Cunningham said the event served as both a celebration of the…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans softball team traveled to St. George, Utah, on Friday, March 6, to compete in the March Warm Up ELITE Varsity pool-play tournament, opening the event with an impressive pair of victories against the Manti Templars and the Green Canyon Wolves. Facing teams from outside Nevada, the Trojans showcased both offensive production and strong pitching in their first two games of the tournament, earning an 8-2 win over Manti in the opener before following it up with a commanding 14-4 victory over Green Canyon later in the day. In their first matchup of the…
By Girisha Kaur, MD Southwest Medical, part of Optum Good nutrition is one of the most important elements in helping to ensure current and future generations of Americans live healthy lives,[1] yet despite proven health benefits, Americans are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables in their diet.[2] According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), fewer than 1 in 10 children and adults eat their recommended daily amount of vegetables. Not surprisingly, people with healthy eating habits tend to live longer and have lower risks for serious health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease.[3] So what are the most important guidelines…
Students from the Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS) theatre department spent several days immersed in performance, leadership and celebration of the arts while attending the Nevada State Thespian Conference, held Wednesday, March 4 through Saturday, March 7 in Boulder City. The annual event brings together theatre students from across the state to participate in workshops, performances, leadership activities and scholarship opportunities, giving young performers a chance to develop their craft while connecting with peers who share their passion for the stage. Among those representing PVHS were two students serving in major leadership roles within the state organization. Chase Moore and…