Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity boys’ soccer team impressed their home crowd on Monday, September 22, with an 8-3 victory over Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas. From the opening whistle, the Trojans showed determination, spreading the ball across the field and capitalizing on their opportunities. Joseph Kirkpatrick took on goalkeeping duties for Pahrump Valley, holding steady as the team’s third-string keeper. Early on, Ryan Nunez Manzo opened the scoring with a strong finish, quickly giving the Trojans momentum. Minutes later, Omar Becerra Gastelum converted on a penalty kick to extend the lead. A smart play at midfield…

Women in the Pahrump Valley who are the primary wage earners for their families and are pursuing education or training have an important opportunity this fall. Soroptimist International of Pahrump Valley has opened applications for the Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women, a program that provides direct financial assistance to women striving to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Applications are now being accepted through November 15 at www.liveyourdream.org, or by contacting local chairperson Candace Hunt at 415-314-7040. “My sole focus is to reach as many women as possible and encourage them to apply,” Hunt…

For more than 18 years, Carmelo’s Bistro has been a cornerstone of Italian dining in Pahrump, offering authentic flavors rooted in family tradition and old-world culinary training. Owned by Leo Blundo, and located at 1440 Hwy 372 #3, the restaurant was named after his father, Carmelo, a chef from Ragusa, Sicily. Leo grew up surrounded by the sounds and smells of the kitchen, absorbing lessons the old-fashioned way—not through step-by-step instruction, but by watching and paying attention. “When I was young, I asked my dad if he was going to show me how to cook,” Leo recalled. “He said, ‘You…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team faced off against Cimarron Memorial on Thursday, September 18, at home, battling tough wind conditions and a strong opponent before falling 6-1. Despite the scoreline, the Trojans showed determination and continued to build on areas of progress throughout the game. Playing against the wind in the first half, the Trojans found themselves defending early. Goalkeeper Julie Briggs had several standout saves, including catching a penalty kick at the 27-minute mark and stopping multiple shots in traffic. She kept the team in the game with quick reactions, controlling dangerous shots at chest…

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is returning to Pahrump for its 10th year of offering free medical, dental, and vision services to the community. The highly anticipated clinic will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, on the Pahrump Valley High School campus, located at 501 E Calvada Blvd, in the Pathways building. Gates will open at 11:59 p.m. the night before each clinic day, with services beginning at 6 a.m. According to Community Host Group (CHG) member Ryan Muccio, the milestone is a significant one for Pahrump. “This will actually be our 11th clinic, but it’s…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team took on a challenging 3-mile course at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Saturday, September 20, racing at an elevation of approximately 7,200 feet. Despite the thinner air and shorter distance than a traditional 5K, the Trojans put together a strong showing across all divisions, with several athletes finishing in the top 20 to earn medals. In the girls varsity race, Kaylan Robinson led the Trojans with a time of 21:35.19, placing 13th overall. She was followed by Rylan Bliss, who secured 25th overall at 22:18.07. Alexis Clouser crossed in 44th with…

The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans delivered a commanding performance on Friday, September 19, as they traveled to Las Vegas and overpowered the Cheyenne Desert Shields, 58-14. From the opening kickoff, Pahrump Valley seized momentum and showcased balance on both sides of the ball, racking up touchdowns while keeping constant pressure on Cheyenne’s offense. The opening drive set the tone for the night. Starting at their own 22-yard line, Preston Dockter carried the load with several strong runs, including a 20-yard pickup to move the Trojans into scoring position. Kayne Horibe then pitched the ball to Austin Alvarez, who pushed…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ tennis team gave it their all in a close match against Coral Academy on Wednesday, September 17, but came up just short in a narrow 10-8 defeat. Despite the final score, the Trojans had several standout performances. Singles player Lucas Johnson was a force on the court, sweeping all three of his matches to deliver crucial points for Pahrump. Fellow singles competitor Jace Eichner added two wins, while Sonny Skinner fought through a tough lineup to claim another set for the Trojans. In doubles play, the team of Bryce Dykstra and Juan Rodriguez came…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ soccer team delivered a strong performance at home on Thursday, September 18, earning a decisive 3-0 victory over Cimarron. From the opening whistle, goalkeeper Jazmyn Herrera anchored the defense with confident stops, including a chest-level save on a deep penalty kick late in the first half. Despite playing into the wind, the Trojans kept pressing forward. Raylee Smith nearly broke through with multiple looks on goal, while Mitzy Godinez and Avery Farruggia pushed the ball up the field, testing Cimarron’s back line. Mary Miller also created chances, forcing the keeper to scramble…

By Mary Esele, APRN Optum Breast Care According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.[1] In the U.S. in 2022, there were about 279,731 new cases of breast cancer reported in females.[2] While breast cancer is mostly found in women, about 1 out of every 100 diagnosis in the U.S. is found in men.[3] October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health observance that reminds us to be aware of breast cancer symptoms and risk factors and the steps we can take to improve our health and…