Author: Amy Veloz

The curtain is about to rise on an evening filled with unforgettable songs, talented local performers and plenty of Broadway magic as Pahrump Theatre Company presents Broadway Memories, a musical showcase celebrating some of the stage’s most beloved productions. Opening Thursday, July 16, the production promises a lively mix of classic favorites and contemporary Broadway hits, giving audiences the chance to experience iconic musical numbers performed by some of Pahrump’s own talented entertainers. Hosted by Eric Dent and Alex Lannin, Broadway Memories is directed by Morningstarr Vella with assistant director Pearl Seaback. Together, the creative team has assembled a fast-paced…

For Erik Lindquist, trading cards have never been just a hobby. Over the years, they have become a way to build friendships, strengthen communities and bring people of all ages together around a shared interest. That philosophy is now at the heart of Sky’s Cards, a newly opened trading card shop in Pahrump that offers far more than collectibles. Lindquist hopes it will become a welcoming place where longtime players, collectors, families and complete beginners can all feel at home. Located in suite 3 next to A Payless Mini Storage at 2400 E. Basin Ave., Sky’s Cards has only been…

Opportunities to compete at one of college baseball’s premier programs don’t come along often. After spending the past three seasons building his game at Utah Tech University, former Pahrump Valley High School standout Kyle McDaniel has earned exactly that opportunity, announcing his transfer to the University of Florida to continue his collegiate baseball career. The move places McDaniel in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), widely regarded as the nation’s toughest conference in college baseball and home to many of the sport’s top programs. For the standout second baseman, the decision represents the next step in a journey that began on the…

Motorists traveling on State Route 160 next week are reminded to plan ahead as an oversized transformer transport makes its scheduled trip into Pahrump on Monday, July 13, followed by the return of the empty transport trailer on Thursday, July 16. According to Nye County Public Works, the oversized load is expected to leave Las Vegas at approximately 6 a.m. Monday and arrive in Pahrump around noon. The convoy will travel west on State Route 160 beginning near South Buffalo Drive, cross Mountain Springs and continue through town before turning onto Panorama Road. The transformer will be delivered to a…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls soccer team took another step toward the upcoming season with a unique summer tradition, welcoming former Trojan standouts back to the field for an alumni scrimmage that provided the current roster with a valuable opportunity to test itself against experienced competition. Held as part of the team’s summer conditioning program, the event marked the third consecutive year the Trojans have hosted an alumni match. While the contest was originally envisioned as a fundraiser, participation numbers ultimately led coaches to turn it into a practice. Even so, the evening accomplished exactly what the coaching staff…

Patients receiving care through Nevada Heart & Vascular’s Pahrump office will benefit from expanded access to coordinated medical information following the practice’s participation in Nevada’s statewide health information exchange. Nevada Heart & Vascular Center has joined HealtHIE Nevada, the state’s only open statewide health information exchange, allowing healthcare providers to securely share important patient information electronically with physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare organizations throughout Nevada. The health information exchange is designed to streamline the sharing of clinical data, including imaging results and other key medical records, helping ensure healthcare providers have timely access to the information they need when…

By Dr. Patrick TawilSouthwest Medical, part of Optum Most people already know soda, candy and fast food are not great choices. As a family medicine physician, I find the harder conversation is about everything in between, the foods that feel normal, reasonable and even healthy. They’re the foods people don’t think twice about. And in many cases, that’s where risk quietly builds over time. Take the granola bar. It doesn’t feel like junk food. If anything, it feels like the better choice. It’s small, portable and labeled with words like protein, fiber, whole grains or energy. It fits easily into…

Pahrump residents turned out in impressive numbers on Saturday, July 4, as the Pahrump Holiday Task Force hosted what became one of the community’s largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory. Held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the event drew hundreds of attendees who gathered to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday with a parade, family activities, food and plenty of patriotic spirit. While Pahrump’s annual Fourth of July parade has long been a hometown tradition, this year’s celebration saw noticeably larger crowds than in years past. Families lined the parade route…

Not every successful business begins with a formal business plan. Sometimes it starts with a plate of biscuits and gravy. That’s exactly what happened for Jorge Lopez and Tiffany Ortiz, whose homemade breakfast inspired them to launch Smothered Mule, a veteran-owned and operated Pahrump food truck that has quickly earned a loyal following for its scratch-made comfort food, generous portions and welcoming approach to customer service. For the couple, the business represents more than simply serving breakfast. It also provided an opportunity to build a future together in Pahrump. Ortiz, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, brings formal…

The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 14U battled through a back-and-forth contest Tuesday evening, July 7, earning a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory over Sierra Vista at home after overcoming a late comeback and capitalizing on an opportunity in the bottom of the seventh inning. Pahrump wasted little time taking control of the game behind starting pitcher Kasen Smith, who worked out of a first-inning hit-by-pitch by retiring the side without allowing a run. Defensively, catcher Zayne Tuck threw out the first batter on a ground ball to first baseman Sawyer Tillery, while center fielder Everett Abelar and right fielder Anthony Aguilar each…