Author: Amy Veloz

A new opportunity for relaxation, self-discovery and holistic wellness is coming to the region this spring as the Death Valley Wellness Sanctuary prepares to host its upcoming Wellness in the Desert retreat, scheduled for April 24–26, 2026. Designed as a three-day immersive experience, the retreat blends movement, mindfulness, education and connection in a peaceful desert setting. According to retreat host Heather Williams, the goal is to create an accessible wellness experience that welcomes both overnight guests and local participants looking for meaningful day trips. “Our weekend retreat offers a one-of-a-kind transformative experience for all walks of life,” Williams said. “Las…

Nye County School District Board of Trustees President Bryan Wulfenstein has announced he will step down from his position, with his resignation set to take effect Monday, March 2. In a formal resignation letter submitted to the Board of Trustees, Wulfenstein described serving the district as one of the most meaningful experiences of his life. “Serving the students, families, educators, and staff of Nye County has been one of the most meaningful honors of my professional and personal life,” Wulfenstein wrote. “I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by the community members of my district and throughout…

The culinary classroom at Pahrump Valley High School was transformed into an elegant dining venue on Wednesday, March 4, as students in the school’s culinary program hosted the first “Savoring Senior Year” dining experience of the year. The special evening offered guests a chance to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared five-course meal complete with handcrafted mocktails, attentive table service, and a French-inspired atmosphere designed and executed entirely by students. Every table in the room was filled as community members, families, and supporters gathered to experience the unique event. From the décor to the pacing of the courses, the evening reflected the…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans showed resilience and offensive firepower Tuesday, March 3, overcoming an early deficit to secure a commanding 13–3 victory over the Silverado Skyhawks on their home field. Silverado jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning against Trojan starting pitcher Evalenne Armendariz. The Skyhawks opened with a pop out to third baseman Mariah Gray, but quickly followed with a series of hits—three singles to center and right field—to build momentum. A fourth single to center drove in the game’s first run before the Trojans responded defensively. Pahrump Valley caught…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team opened its season in unforgettable fashion Thursday morning, February 26, rallying late to defeat the Moapa Valley Pirates 6-5 in walk-off fashion during the first annual Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament at Pahrump Valley High School. In a game full of momentum swings, resilience, and timely execution, the Trojans quite literally “sank the ship,” storming back in their final at-bat to hand their rival Pirates a dramatic defeat. Moapa Valley, playing as the visiting team, struck first in the opening inning. The Pirates’ lead-off batter reached on a ground ball to third baseman Dominik…

The championship game of the first annual Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament brought a packed crowd and a playoff-like atmosphere to Pahrump Valley High School on Saturday afternoon, as the Trojans squared off against the Douglas Tigers, a 5A program from Douglas County, with the tournament title on the line. While the Trojans ultimately fell 10-5, their runner-up finish capped off a strong 3-1 weekend and demonstrated that Pahrump Valley can compete with programs at any level. Behind Ben Cimperman on the mound, the Trojans opened the game with confidence. Cimperman set the tone in the top of the first, retiring…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wasted no time making a statement at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, opening tournament play February 26-28 with back-to-back victories over Elko and Williams. Behind strong pitching performances, aggressive baserunning, and timely hitting, Pahrump Valley secured a 5-3 win over the Elko Indians and followed it up with a commanding 7-0 shutout of the Williams Vikings. In game one, Jaycie Hayes took the circle against Elko and immediately set the tone. The Trojans held the Indians to four batters in the opening frame, allowing just a single while recording two strikeouts and…

The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team officially opened its 2026 season on Saturday, February 28, traveling to Faith Lutheran High School to compete in a large invitational meet featuring a mix of 5A and 4A programs, along with fellow 3A school Green Valley Christian. Despite facing larger schools early in the season, the Trojans turned in a strong showing highlighted by personal records, competitive finishes, and encouraging performances across both track and field events. The meet began with the 4×800-meter relay, where the Pahrump girls set an early positive tone. Alexis Clouser, Aurora Bowers, Addi Nelsen and…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wrapped up play at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, California on Saturday, Feb. 28, finishing the tournament with an impressive 5-1 record after splitting their final two games against the Tolleson Wolverines of Arizona and the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks. Entering the final day of the tournament, the Lady Trojans had already built strong momentum and continued to showcase solid pitching, timely hitting and disciplined defense throughout two tightly contested matchups. The day began with Pahrump Valley facing the Tolleson Wolverines, with Jaycie Hayes taking the circle for the Lady Trojans. Hayes set…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team opened its season by hosting the 37th annual Pahrump Valley Invitational, welcoming a large and competitive field of 120 golfers for two days of play. The long-running tournament featured three divisions—Gold, Silver and Maroon Flights—allowing golfers to compete against players with similar scores after the first round. Pahrump Valley entered two teams in the event, Pahrump Valley Gold and Pahrump Valley Maroon, with both squads competing in the Maroon team flight. By the end of the tournament, Pahrump Valley Gold secured a fifth-place finish in the Maroon flight standings, while Pahrump Valley…