Author: Amy Veloz
Pahrump Mother’s Corner is inviting local families to celebrate parenthood, community support, and essential resources at the 4th Annual Community Baby Shower, taking place on Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NyE Communities Coalition, located at 1020 E. Wilson Road in Pahrump. This annual event is free to attend and is open to expecting parents and families with young children. Designed as both a celebration and a support hub, the baby shower offers a variety of giveaways, community resources, and educational opportunities. One of the highlights of this year’s event includes the distribution of free car…
On Saturday, May 10, Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosted its spring Community Bed Build, bringing together 35 volunteers determined to make a difference in the lives of local children. With sawdust in the air and a spirit of service guiding every movement, the team crafted a total of 24 beds in just one day. These newly built beds are provided to children in need throughout the county, each one complete with a mattress, pillow, and bedding to ensure every recipient has a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Thirteen of the beds have been delivered, with eleven more still awaiting delivery.…
The Pahrump Valley High School auditorium was filled with music, emotion, and applause on the evening of May 13 as the PVHS Choir held its final concert of the 2024–2025 school year. Under the direction of Band Director Dr. Benjamin Gooch, students from Beginning Choir, Mixed Chorus, and various solo and ensemble acts came together to deliver a heartfelt and memorable performance to cap off the academic year. The evening opened with the Beginning Choir presenting “The Clouds” by Cynthia Gray, a soft and reflective piece that set the tone for the evening. The performance was elevated by Elise Eichner’s…
The Floyd Elementary Gardening Club capped off its after-school season with an exciting field trip to Green Life Produce on Wednesday, May 14. The visit brought approximately 20 students, along with their parents and club advisors Ms. Luna and Ms. Sandy, to the local farm for a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable agriculture in action. The group arrived at the farm around 4 p.m. and was warmly welcomed by owners Steve and Kouanin Cantwell and Brad Thurmond, who led the tour. Green Life Produce operates a unique closed-loop farming system, where everything from seed planting to harvesting and sales happens on-site.…
The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team was sent out in style as they departed for the Nevada State Championships, with friends, family, and school staff lining up to cheer them on. The team received a special escort from SWAT, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, and Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue, who guided the bus to the edge of town, giving the athletes a memorable and motivational send-off before their competition at Moapa Valley High School. Eighteen Trojans qualified to compete at the state meet, across various events, which featured the top four athletes from both the northern…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans’ quest for a state championship came to a close on Friday, May 9, in a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Virgin Valley Bulldogs. The regional playoff matchup, held at Durango High School, was a tense back-and-forth contest, with both teams showcasing grit and determination until the final out. Evalenne Armendariz pitched for the Trojans, anchoring a defense that battled to keep the Bulldogs in check while the offense clawed for every run. After a quiet first inning from both sides, the Trojans opened the scoring in the top of the second. Danika Cox-Hosino…
Supporters of the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans volleyball team have a flavorful opportunity to give back to their local athletes while enjoying a meal out. On Saturday, May 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Chipotle located at 540 S. Highway 160 in Pahrump will host a fundraiser to benefit the PVHS volleyball program. As part of the event, 25% of all qualifying sales will be donated to the team. Community members can participate in the fundraiser by dining in or ordering online for pickup. For online orders, guests should use the code VKHKVEV at checkout to ensure the…
In a high-stakes rematch at Boulder City on Friday, May 9, the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team avenged their earlier playoff loss to Moapa Valley with an 8-4 win, knocking the Pirates out of the regional tournament and earning the right to advance. With both teams carrying one loss in the double-elimination format, the game determined which team’s season would end and which would move forward to face Boulder City immediately after. Due to tournament seeding, the Trojans took the field as the visiting team and got off to a slow start offensively. Tony Whitney opened with a…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team continued their impressive postseason run with a decisive 8-0 shutout over the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Thursday, May 8 in game three of the 3A Southern Region playoff tournament. With both teams entering the matchup carrying one loss, the game was a must-win to stay alive, and the Trojans delivered under pressure with a clean, dominant performance on both sides of the ball. From the start, Pahrump Valley came ready to play. In the top of the first, Tony Whitney set the tone with a line drive single to left field. While…
Laughter, school spirit, and a healthy dose of competitive energy filled the gymnasium at Pahrump Valley High School on Tuesday, May 13, as staff members took to the court to face off against students in a volleyball match that doubled as a fundraiser for the Yearbook class. With roughly 90 spectators in the stands cheering from both sides, the event generated $105 to support the Yearbook program—a lighthearted and spirited way to cap off the school year while raising funds for a good cause. The crowd enjoyed watching familiar faces outside their usual classroom roles, as teachers and staff brought…