Author: Amy Veloz
Green Life Produce brought the spirit of autumn to life on Saturday, October 11, as families and friends gathered for the 3rd annual “Pahrumpkin Patch.” The event, held from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6640 Hawkins Way, welcomed more than 300 guests for an afternoon filled with festive music, family fun, and locally grown charm. The free community event featured a variety of seasonal activities, including a photo area for families to capture memories and free face painting for children. The evening culminated with the pumpkin carving contest, where creativity and skill took center stage. Participants paid $10 to enter—which…
Desert Lotus Salon brought together beauty professionals from across Pahrump for a day of collaboration, creativity, and continued education. The event, hosted by salon owners Alice Cummings and Abbie Rivera, marked the second “furthering education” class held in recent months—part of a growing effort to strengthen professional connections within the local stylist community. What made the gathering stand out was its focus on “Community vs. Competition.” Rather than seeing one another as rivals, stylists from multiple salons joined forces to learn, share techniques, and celebrate their shared craft. “We’re really good friends with stylists in many salons and love collaborating…
When Pahrump Valley High School alumnus Brandon Dirrigl reflects on his years in the Trojans’ halls, it’s the echo of whistles in the wrestling room and the long rides to faraway competitions that come back first. A member of the Class of 2015, Brandon says those experiences helped shape both his discipline and character in ways that continue to influence his life today. “Some of my fondest memories are really just everything around sports,” he said. “The wrestling practices, especially those early Saturday mornings, really instilled discipline. And of course the bus rides—joking with teammates in the back, traveling up…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team bounced back in impressive fashion on Wednesday, October 15, earning a decisive 9–0 win over Cristo Rey at home. The victory came just two days after a tough 4–0 road loss to Equipo Academy, marking a clear turnaround in focus and execution for the Lady Trojans. Monday’s match against Equipo tested the Trojans on both ends of the field. Despite several strong drives and effective passing, missed opportunities in front of the goal kept Pahrump off the scoreboard. Goalkeeper Julie Briggs had a standout performance with five saves, allowing just one…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans faced a challenging matchup on the road Friday night, falling to the Moapa Valley Pirates 42–7. Despite the loss, the game served as valuable preparation for postseason play, with coaches and players focused on regrouping and refining fundamentals for the final stretch of the season. Pahrump started strong, winning the coin toss and making early defensive stops that forced a Moapa punt. The Trojans capitalized on solid field position when running back Joshua Slusher picked up key yardage before quarterback Kayne Horibe connected with Austin Alvarez for a deep touchdown strike to put Pahrump…
The Pahrump Valley High School gym was alive with energy on Friday, October 10, as the Lady Trojans volleyball program hosted the Desert Pines Jaguars. The B Team, Junior Varsity, and Varsity squads each turned in commanding performances, earning straight-set victories that showcased teamwork, precision, and confidence from start to finish. The B Team opened the evening with a dominant two-set win. Ariana “Ari” Apolinar’s early aces set the tone before Aviana “Avi” Michel followed with several more to give the Trojans an early 8–2 lead. Strong net play from Bella Calixto and Kendra Jones added to the momentum, while…
The Pahrump Valley High School Cross Country team delivered an impressive performance at the Lake Mead Invitational on Saturday, October 11, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Boulder City, earning first place team finishes for both the boys and girls varsity small school divisions. In the boys varsity small schools race, the Trojans showed remarkable depth and consistency across their lineup. Leading the way was Josh Gent, who crossed the finish line first for Pahrump and eighth overall with a time of 18:16. Close behind was Joaquin Flores, placing ninth overall in 18:41, followed by Timmy Stutzman in 12th at 19:05,…
This morning a group of friends & I took our kiddos to the skate park. We try to go weekly, and only on weekday mornings to avoid disturbing the actual-skilled-skating teenagers. Our playtime lasts roughly an hour or two and we all leave happy and tired. Helmets were donned, scooters were unfolded, and bikes were brought out of trunks. We were prepared for a good time. After being there for roughly fifteen minutes, the only other patron, a middle-aged guy riding a skateboard, stormed out with a huff and loud comments about our kids getting hurt someday and a skate…
It’s necessary sometimes to take a break from focusing on grief. I’m eleven weeks into my family’s journey since my father-in-law’s passing, and I’ve learned that shifting my focus doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten my grief — it means I’m giving myself space to breathe. Grief waits patiently; it’s not going anywhere. But sometimes, redirecting our attention helps us heal in unexpected ways. Today, my focus shifts to something I know well — discharge planning. If you or a loved one has recently had an unplanned hospital stay, you know how overwhelming the next steps can feel. Often, a hospital visit…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ tennis team showed tremendous heart in the Class 3A Southern Regional Semifinals on Thursday, October 9, taking on Coral Sandy Ridge at Whitney Mesa in Henderson. Although the Trojans ultimately fell just short in a tiebreaker, the match demonstrated their competitive spirit and season-long growth. After entering the third round down by two points, the Trojans dug deep and battled back to even the score. Despite their impressive rally, Coral Sandy Ridge secured the overall win in the individual tiebreak, ending PVHS’s run toward state qualification as a team. In singles, Sonny Skinner, Jace…