Hello Pahrump! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Massive solar project, children's miracle network car show, and movies in the park + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Large-scale desert project advances: BLM moved forward with the Purple Sage Energy Center near Pahrump, a 4,500-acre solar project expected to power over 100,000 homes, prompting concerns over groundwater impacts and its tax abatement -- read the full story.
Expanding access to care: A Las Vegas LGBTQ+ health center says demand is soaring to over 1,000 patients a month, while its 40-foot Mobilina clinic has brought care to Pahrump for a year -- see the care center’s reach.
Summer prep takes shape: Pahrump Valley boys basketball began summer play in Henderson, facing 4A programs to shape roles and chemistry while integrating New York transfer Dominick Valles. Senior guard Trae Plein remains limited -- watch summer hoops develop.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Level up your week: Whether you need to bribe the kids with some button-mashing joy or chase a little retro nostalgia yourself, Game Corner and Family Fun Center delivers easy fun that doesn’t require a Vegas drive. Grab a friend, set a friendly wager, and let the bleeps, bloops, and victory dances commence.
Quick Flower Fix: Need to brighten your place or score points with someone who pretends they don’t like flowers, Rustic Daisy Floral has you covered with same-day local delivery and arrangements that feel custom without the stress. This week, count on local designers for everyday bouquets and big life moments.
Your midweek reset spot: Feeling cooped up? Simkins Park is the low-key, no-fuss green space for stretching your legs, letting the kids burn energy, or sneaking in a quiet podcast lap, with room to toss a ball and zero pressure to be fancy, just pure Pahrump fresh-air therapy.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Pahrump Baseball Organization Fundraising Car Wash | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Saturday between 10 and 2, Saitta Trudeau turns into a $10 car wash that actually feels good to pay for, since every dollar backs the Pahrump Baseball Organization. It is a dust-off for your ride, your conscience, and the next generation of shortstops.
🚗 Children's Miracle Network Car Show @ Walmart Pahrump | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – Clear out the cupholders and shine the chrome, it is car show time for the Children’s Miracle Network in our fanciest showroom, the Walmart parking lot. Open to all builds, judged, and just $10 per car, with every dollar going to the kids.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ Ian Deutch Memorial Park | Saturday (6/27) at 8:15 PM – Claim a patch of grass for a free outdoor screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, a PG crowd-pleaser that clocks in at a breezy 1 hour and 28 minutes. Bring a blanket, the kids or grandkids, and your tolerance for nautical nonsense.
🐎 Small Town Saturday Night Barrel Race @ McCulloch Rodeo Arena | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 PM – Nothing says small-town Saturday like barrel racing at McCullough in Pahrump, where the soundtrack is hooves, laughter, and some friendly smack talk. Peewees to 49+ all get a crack at the payout, no dress code, and yes, freebies for riders and the sideline cheer squad.
🦇 Bats at Dusk: A Nevada Bat Viewing Experience in Las Vegas | Friday (7/10) at 7:30 PM – Trade Strip’s neon for dusk at Cactus Joe’s, where Desert Love LV and the Nevada Department of Wildlife make bat watching a desert pastime. Learn who’s flitting overhead, then use detectors to hear echolocation, ID species, and meet nature’s mosquito control, free and family friendly.
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07 — The Pahrump report Weather forecastToday — High: 102°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 102. South wind around 8 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 74. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 102°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 102. Later: Clear, with a low around 71. This house is wildThis 2,470 sf custom Kampen Development new build sits on a 1.14-acre corner lot with sweeping Mt. Charleston views. Inside, 9-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors, porcelain tile, stone counters, and dual primary suites bring the polish. A 60-inch fireplace, covered patio, oversized nearly 1,000 sf garage, EV charging, and RV hookups add serious wow factor.
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