Author: Amy Veloz

Nye County will begin accepting applications Thursday, Oct. 1, for its 2026 Veterans Banner Program, which honors current and former members of the United States Armed Forces with commemorative banners. The program recognizes veterans, military retirees and active-duty service members for their commitment and service to the country. The banners are funded through the county’s Veterans Service Fund. Former Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky, who retired from the commission in December 2017 after 12 years of service, was a leading advocate for establishing the program. “I am excited for my first year doing the Veterans Banner Program for Nye County,”…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity volleyball team combined aggressive serving with steady play at the net to sweep Cristo Rey at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Trojans claimed the opening set 25-15 before overcoming an early deficit and pulling away for a 25-14 victory in the second. Emri Wulfenstein opened the match with a spike from the left side, and Ariana Apolinar followed with an ace to give Pahrump an immediate 2-0 advantage. Wulfenstein later served consecutive aces, while Daisy Skougard added another as the Trojans built a 7-2 lead. Pahrump continued creating points throughout its lineup. Abigail…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team established an early lead and continued creating opportunities throughout the match Monday, Sept. 14, earning a 3-1 road victory over Boulder City. Omar Becerra Gastelum opened the scoring just two minutes into the match. After the Trojans generated several attempts near the goal, Becerra Gastelum found the net to give Pahrump a quick 1-0 advantage. He struck again six minutes later after making a run along the left side and entering the penalty area. A Boulder City defender brought him down inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Becerra Gastelum…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity volleyball team capped a successful night for the Trojan program with a straight-set victory over Cristo Rey at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. Pahrump won the varsity match 25-5, 25-17 and 25-18 after the B team and junior varsity squad each earned two-set victories earlier in the evening. The B team defeated Cristo Rey 25-5, 25-22, while the JV team recorded wins of 25-15 and 25-14. Henna Maiava helped the varsity Trojans establish control immediately, opening the match at the service line and delivering an ace for a 2-0 lead. Xe’ane Kamanu followed with a…

Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada will bring the flavors, music and traditions of Hawaii to Pahrump during its 2026 Luau on Saturday, Oct. 10. The annual fundraiser will be held at The Calvada Eye on Walt Williams Drive. Doors will open at 4 p.m., with dinner beginning at 5 p.m. and a 45-minute luau show starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds will support ACORN’s work on behalf of children in the foster care system. The nonprofit recruits, trains and supports court-appointed guardian ad litem volunteers who advocate for children as their cases move through the court system. This year’s event…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team showed steady improvement during its road match against Coronado on Thursday, Sept. 10, finding more offensive opportunities as the evening progressed. Coronado claimed the match in two sets, 25-4 and 25-16, but the Trojans responded to a difficult opening set by playing a much more competitive second frame. Marely Gomez delivered an early spike to put Pahrump on the scoreboard in the first set. The Trojans also picked up points when they forced Coronado into attack errors, while Bentlee Chiancone and Skye Plunkett contributed from the service line. Pahrump faced…

Members of the Pahrump community gathered Friday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, military personnel and civilians whose actions demonstrated extraordinary courage that day. Hosted by the Pahrump Valley Rotary Club, the 25th anniversary memorial began at 8:30 a.m. on the grounds of The Calvada Eye. The ceremony included prayers, patriotic observances, community speakers and the ringing of a bell at the times marking pivotal moments in the attacks. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard opened the ceremony with the presentation of the colors. Pastor…

The Pahrump Valley High School football team faced Mary Star of the Sea at San Juan Hill High School in California on Saturday, Sept. 12, falling 52-14 in the out-of-state matchup. Despite facing an early deficit, the Trojans continued working on both sides of the ball and put together scoring drives in the second and fourth quarters. Pahrump’s defense also produced several stops, including a first-quarter takeaway and a goal-line stand that forced a field goal in the third quarter. Mary Star opened the game with a 65-yard scoring drive, completing a 25-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams protected their home courts Wednesday, Sept. 9, as both squads earned victories over Adelson. The Trojan girls secured a 10-5 win, while the boys edged Adelson 10-8 in a match that remained close through all three rounds. Pahrump’s girls opened the afternoon by claiming four of the six available points. Mia Alvarez contributed a singles victory, while the doubles teams of Milly Khandpur and Nyomi Skinner and Lily Gregory and Wendy Rodríguez Ortiz also earned wins. Kimberly Hernandez and Sophia Mejia Jimenez added another point for the Trojans. The girls…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team overcame an early deficit and scored three unanswered goals to earn a 3-1 victory over Virgin Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Trojans began applying pressure immediately, putting a shot on goal that was stopped by the Bulldogs’ keeper. Corbin Larsen followed with another attempt near the 32-minute mark that narrowly missed to the left. Virgin Valley created opportunities of its own, but Pahrump’s defense repeatedly intervened. The Trojans stopped an attempt near the 23-minute mark, and their keeper disrupted another scoring opportunity when a Virgin Valley player went…