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- 2nd Saturday Market begins 5th year
The Second Saturday Market in Moapa Valley began its fifth year last Saturday, Jan. 10, as it celebrated what was once considered by many “an idea” that would never succeed. “It is humbling,” market founder Cally Wade said of the achievement. Wade started the market in 2022, doing all the paperwork, licensing, advertising, recruiting vendors,… Read more: 2nd Saturday Market begins 5th year - MV Little League registration in full swingThe Moapa Valley Little League started prepping for the upcoming season last week, with registration and evaluations taking place. The new year has brought a focus on registering youth ages 4-14 for the new season. However, registration has been in process since November 1, 2025. Early discounts ran from November until Jan. 10. Current costs… Read more: MV Little League registration in full swing
- U.S. 250th Celebration Tour kicks off in MesquiteThe kick-off for the U.S. 250 Tour braved wind, rain and cold weather on Friday, Jan. 9, as organizers set up in the CasaBlanca parking lot for the three-day nonpartisan event, honoring America’s 250th anniversary. The nationwide tour is the brainchild of Kim Fletcher, tour executive chairman, founder of Moms for America, Moms for America… Read more: U.S. 250th Celebration Tour kicks off in Mesquite
- Thornton promoted to deputy chiefThe classroom at Fire Station #3 was filled with family, friends, coworkers and well-wishers for Captain Ryan D. Thornton as he was promoted to deputy chief in a brief pinning and swearing-in ceremony on the morning of Jan. 5. Thornton will be replacing current Deputy Chief Shawn Tobler, who will retire on Jan. 29. Thornton… Read more: Thornton promoted to deputy chief
- MVHS to host Walk The PlankPirate Robotics will co-host a robotics tournament titled “Walk the Plank” on Saturday, Jan. 17, bringing dozens of teams to Moapa Valley for a full day of competition. Vista Robotics of Ivins, Utah, will run the tournament, providing the equipment and manpower needed to operate the event. The competition will take place in the west… Read more: MVHS to host Walk The Plank
- Five-vehicle accident in Virgin River GorgeA five-vehicle accident occurred on Jan. 9 as a result of exercise equipment in the road within the Virgin River Gorge. The Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire Department responded to the scene of a multiple-vehicle accident at approximately mile marker 17 on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15. After arriving on the scene, they deduced that the… Read more: Five-vehicle accident in Virgin River Gorge
- Captain Kevin Smith lecture captivates audienceCaptain Kevin Smith, author of “The Sonic Warrior,” gave a talk at the Mesquite Veterans Center on Saturday, Jan. 10. The approximately 35 people in attendance were captivated by his true story and video of an actual event that took place in the South China Sea in 1977. Captain Smith, pilot and leader of the… Read more: Captain Kevin Smith lecture captivates audience
Sports & Rec
Lady Pirates split games
The three-point shooting of the Pahrump Valley Trojans and turnovers by the Moapa Valley High School girls basketball team took the wind out of the Pirates’ sails in Pahrump on Friday, Jan. 9. The Lady Pirates started on a 5-0 run, but turnovers gave Pahrump Valley a 9-8 lead and forced an MVHS timeout with…
Bulldogs split two league games
The Virgin Valley Bulldogs basketball team lost their first 3A League game on Wednesday against The Meadows 69-47, but came back on Friday to defeat Boulder City, 57-48. The Dawgs had no answer for tall forward Uzo Nwapa, who led the Mustangs with 24 points. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was guard Malachi Davis,…
Trojans force turnovers to sink Pirates
The Moapa Valley High School boys basketball team couldn’t overcome self-inflicted wounds in Pahrump on Friday, Jan. 9. The Pirates fell to the Trojans 51-45, as 26 turnovers doomed Moapa Valley on the road. The Pirates hung around by crashing the offensive boards, though, grabbing 21 of them. A transition putback by Jaxson Bunker made…
Mesquite Senior Softballs begins spring season
The spring season for Mesquite Senior Softball started on Monday, Jan 12, and will run through Wednesday, April 22. Games are played at Hunter Park, located at the east end of Mesquite Blvd, two blocks past the Maverik Station. Women aged 50 and older and men aged 55 and older are eligible to play in…
Lady Bulldogs lead 3A with 5-0 record
The Virgin Valley High School girls basketball coaches stated in the preseason that they were scheduling tough non-league games this year to prepare the team for 3A league play. The results to date find the Lady Dawgs with an 8-6 record after going 2-1 for the week. The Dawgs easily defeated The Meadows, 77-9, on…
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Obituaries
Obituary: Pamela Winsor Barber
Pamela Winsor Barber passed away December 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born September 22, 1947, in Overton,…
Obituary: Mary Lee Sparks Waters
Mary Lee Sparks Waters passed from this life into the next January 1, 2026 in St. George, Utah. She was…
Valley Life
Memorial to be held for Moapa local
A memorial on Saturday will be held for a local Moapa resident who was found dead at the Palm Creek Resort in October of last year. The incident was originally…
Free radon test kits available from UNR Extension
January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Nevada Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from now through Feb. 28,…
Juniper Outpost to hold farewell sale
A beloved fixture of the Mesquite arts scene is preparing for its final act. Juniper Outpost will officially close on Feb. 28 as its founding team prepares to move back…
Announcements
Missionary: Tyra Ludvigson
Sister Tyra Ludvigson returned home on Wed. DEC 17th after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of…
Missionary: Jacob Villezcas
Elder Jacob Villezcas has accepted a call to serve in the Indianapolis Indiana mission for The Church of Jesus Christ…
Opinion
Start the new year with peace of mind
By Ron Bird Financial Concepts A new year always brings a sense of possibility. We promise ourselves we’ll get organized, simplify our lives, and take better control of our finances. Yet…
‘Song Sung Blue’ is a holiday hit
People have been saying, “Why doesn’t Hollywood make great movies anymore?” Then along comes “Song Sung Blue.” It’s a romantic comedy, a musical and a documentary based on a true story.…
New Year’s financial resolutions: Making them stick
By Rene Andrade-Ixta As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly.…
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AI in personal finance: The promise and the limits
Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a…
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