Author: Amy Veloz
The Nevada Department of Education has recognized Mt. Charleston Elementary School preschool teacher Alison Matulich as one of the 2025 Nevada Early Educators of the Year, honoring her commitment to young learners and families in Pahrump. Presented annually, the award celebrates educators who work with children from birth through age five and demonstrate exceptional dedication, compassion, and teaching excellence. Matulich’s recognition highlights not only her classroom leadership but also her ongoing service to the Nye County community. Dr. Joe Gent, Superintendent of the Nye County School District, praised the achievement, saying, “We are incredibly proud of Alison Matulich for this…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School Sharks A Team gave fans an exciting matchup on Thursday, September 25, when they faced Lake Mead Christian Academy at home. The Sharks played with grit and teamwork through all three sets, showing determination and steady improvement as the night went on. The opening set saw RCMS adjusting to Lake Mead’s strong serving, with players like Milea Freitas-Faamai and Emri Wulfenstein making key plays at the net. Despite strong efforts from the Sharks, Lake Mead pulled ahead to take the first set 25–18. The second set, however, turned into one of the most thrilling comebacks…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team continued its impressive fall season with two major showings in Arizona—competing first at the prestigious Desert Twilight meet in Mesa on Friday, September 26, and then at the Coronado Weekday race on Tuesday, September 30. Both events provided valuable experience, new personal records, and standout performances across the board. At the Desert Twilight Invitational, one of the largest meets in the country featuring more than 6,000 athletes, the Trojans took advantage of the fast course and competitive field. “The Boys team finished 12th out of 75 teams in the Varsity race—the only…
First graders from Community Christian Academy (CCA) experienced a hands-on lesson in agriculture when they toured Green Life Produce this week, getting the chance to see how vegetables grow—and even harvest carrots themselves. The visit was part of CCA’s “farm day” program, designed to help students better understand where their food comes from. “We wanted to come out because we’re doing a farm day program with the school,” explained first grade teacher Mrs. Diedrick. “We thought this would be a great place for them to learn about farming and how vegetables are grown, and to see that there’s a little…
The Rosemary Clarke Sharks traveled to Indian Springs for an eventful cross-country meet held on Saturday, September 27th. The challenging course, which saw a field of 42 male runners and 48 female runners from various schools compete, was run mostly on a gravel trail through the desert. It featured two prominent hills, demanding high effort from every athlete. The day was ultimately marked by strong performances across both the boys’ and girls’ rosters. Coach Ben Veloz commented on the successful meet and the challenging venue, stating, “This was the first time we have traveled to this race. It was a great small-town setting and a challenging course. Coach Floyd and I have seen our runners getting stronger…
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…
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…
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 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…