Author: Amy Veloz
A burst of color, creativity, and Trojan pride is lighting up Romero’s Mexican Restaurant this season, thanks to a special Holiday T-Shirt Design Contest that showcased the talents of Pahrump Valley High School art students. The community-minded collaboration invited students to submit original holiday-themed artwork, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. This year’s first-place design, created by Larissa Mendoza, appears proudly on the front of Romero’s 2025 holiday staff shirt. Second-place artist Marely Gomez is featured on the back of the shirt, and third-place winner Ella Mayen Ubana joined them in receiving gift cards as recognition for their…
2026 COUNTYWIDE BALLOT QUESTION (Part 1) The question I am proposing for the BALLOT is whether or not the Town of Pahrump should have an “Elected” Town Board beginning in January 2027 as a result of the November 2026 election. If this piqued your interest, then you (and your family and friends) need to find and sign the Petitions that are currently being circulated in order to place this question on the Ballot so Pahrump voters can vote Yes or No to this question. A YES vote in November would “create” an elected Pahrump Town Board in 2027. A NO…
The Pahrump Valley High School gym was buzzing Tuesday night as alumni from across nearly four decades laced up their sneakers, reunited with old teammates, and put on a show that was equal parts basketball and comedy. With players from the 1980s through the Class of 2025, the first annual alumni games delivered exactly what the crowd came for—friendly rivalry, surprising highlights, and nonstop fun. The women kicked off the evening with a Red vs. Blue matchup featuring standouts like Veronica (Villa) Montanez ’05, Darla (Hopkins) Sheppard ’05, Maddy Souza ’21, Tayla Wombaker ’22, Kylie Stritenberger ’20, and Suzie Wulfenstein…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team put up a determined effort on Monday, December 8, as they hosted the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons. Though the night brought its share of challenges, the Lady Trojans worked hard on both ends of the floor, showing strong teamwork, hustle, and several momentum-building plays throughout the 42–30 contest. PVHS opened the night by winning the jump, and Addi Nelsen immediately putting up a three-point attempt. While the shot bounced out, the early rebound and ball movement showed the team was ready to run its offense. Autumn Colon made her…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans junior varsity basketball team delivered a determined and energetic performance on Monday, December 8, defending their home court with a hard-fought 29–22 victory over the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons. Coral Academy opened the scoring, applying pressure early and forcing several turnovers, but the Lady Trojans quickly settled in. Adrian Rogers put Pahrump on the board by sinking her first free throw of the night, and moments later, after a defensive stop, she finished a clean look inside the paint to give PVHS a 3–2 lead. From there, the Trojans began…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans made school history this week, taking the field for the first flag football games in program history as both the junior varsity and varsity squads faced the Doral Academy Red Rock Dragons. Though the Dragons walked away with the victories, the afternoon was marked by determination, growth, and the unmistakable sense that something new and exciting has begun for PVHS athletics. The JV team opened the day, battling through a tough matchup as Doral’s offense struck early and often. The Dragons scored late in the second quarter and again with 12 seconds left…
Desert View Hospital is taking another step toward strengthening patient care by launching a new post-discharge phone support system powered by generative artificial intelligence. The hospital announced this week that, beginning in the coming weeks, some patients will receive follow-up calls from “Daisy,” a specially designed AI phone assistant created by Hippocratic AI. Hospital leaders emphasize that the goal is simple: to give patients timely, accurate support once they return home, without replacing the personal connection people have come to expect from the local healthcare team. As a rural hospital serving a large senior population and a tight-knit community, Desert…
The Thanksgiving morning tradition at Pahrump Valley High School reached an exciting milestone this year as dozens of former wrestlers packed into the practice room for the 2025 Alumni Practice — the first held under new Head Coach Antonio Sandoval. What began more than three decades ago as a small holiday workout has grown into one of the community’s most cherished athletic traditions, and this year’s turnout was one of the largest in program history. At 9am the PVHS wrestling room was buzzing with energy. Alumni ranging from recent graduates to former state champions who competed more than two decades…
A new era for youth volleyball has arrived in Pahrump with the formation of the Pahrump Valley Volleyball Club (PVVC), led by Pahrump Valley High School volleyball coach Amber Lugo. The newly established club will give local athletes access to highly competitive play without having to join a team outside of the community, marking a major step forward for volleyball development in the valley. PVVC is set to compete in both the V League and the Under Armour National Championships in Las Vegas, offering players the chance to face strong regional and national opponents. The season begins immediately and will…
The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter as Pahrump Theatre Company prepares to debut two festive productions at the Calvada Theater, located at 1266 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 1. With one show crafted especially for families and another aimed at adult audiences looking for a quirky twist on Christmas tradition, the company is offering something for everyone this December. “A Tiny Christmas Carol” Brings Heart and Holiday MagicThe young performers of Pahrump Theatre Company will take center stage in A Tiny Christmas Carol, a kid-powered retelling of the classic holiday tale. Filled with warmth and whimsy, the…