Prestigious 2018 Junior and Youth National Golden Gloves set July 18-21 in Mesquite
MESQUITE, Nev. — The prestigious 2018 Junior and Youth Nationals boxing tournament has been scheduled for July 18-21 in the CasaBlanca Resort Event Center. Hosted by Barry’s Boxing, a Las Vegas staple in youth boxing for the past 30+ years, the Golden Gloves attracts about 350-400 boxers from states all over the United States each […]
SNORE Knotty Pine 250 wrap up
By Mike Henle CALIENTE, Nev. — Fifty-five-year-old Fred Hatch and a tightly-knit group of family members have reason to celebrate after the team captured Class 10 and overall titles June 9 in the annual Knotty Pine 250. A veteran of motorcycle desert racing, Hatch and his team of three pit crew members mounted a lean […]
SNORE’s Knotty Pine 250 heads for Caliente this weekend
By Mike Henle CALIENTE — The Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts – SNORE — is bringing its annual Knotty Pines 250 off-road race here Friday and Saturday complete with about 120 race cars and competitors in what has become a blockbuster gathering. From the students of Caliente Elementary to fans and the racers, the railroad town […]
13th annual Cadillac Through the Years sets new records at Town Square Las Vegas
The 13th annual Cadillac Through the Years car show April 29 at Town Square Las Vegas lived up to expectations attracting a record field of both vintage Cadillacs and enthusiasts. With 72 Classic Cadillacs parked on the streets of Town Square Las Vegas, it was a true cruise through the years with nine of the […]
Bakersfield charger Brad Pounds captures Stormin’ Mormon Showdown and pockets $3,000
By Mike Henle Special to the Pahrump Valley Times A few miles away on the western slope of the mountains near Pahrump, there lies a detention center/prison that is usually quiet. However, the serenity of the area changed on the evening of March 3 when an impressive field of ground-thundering, fire-breathing IMCA Modifieds and Super […]
Stormin’ Mormon Showdown scheduled Saturday at Pahrump Valley Speedway
By Mike Henle Pahrump Valley Speedway, which will host the wildly-popular 2018 Stormin’ Mormon Showdown modified feature and the Sam Stringer Memorial Super Stock Shootout Saturday, has a long history since its inception in 1985. The ¼-mile dirt track situated east of the heart of Pahrump was the creation of several dedicated race enthusiasts from […]
Findlay Automotive-backed Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame announces new class for 2018
By Mike Henle The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame announced what has been billed the most diverse group in its 22-year history Feb. 13 at Findlay Toyota. The impressive list of 2018 inductees include boxing announcer Al Bernstein; the late former Runnin’ Rebel Armon Gilliam, who played at UNLV from 1984-87 and was a […]
Findlay Prep, Gorman compete in Big City Showdown at the South Point Jan. 20
By Mike Henle Findlay Automotive Group director of operations Robby Findlay will be a busy man on Jan. 20. Along with his obligations with Findlay Toyota in the Valley Automall, the 37-year-old, fifth generation native Nevadan will be in attendance for the annual high school basketball game Big City Showdown between the Findlay Prep Pilots […]
A good nutritionist, registered dietician can make all the difference with Acid Reflux
By Mike Henle For the past year or so, I have been suffering from a debilitating illness that has essentially driven me to near despair. The ordeal has been never-ending, and it has affected me both physically and emotionally. I couldn’t eat anything without suffering from stomach issues that played no favorites. Whether it was […]
For those who need somewhere else to watch the Vegas Golden Knights, MacKenzie River Pub Grill is a good second choice
By Mike Henle For everyone who would like to experience the continued rise of the National Hockey League’s latest success story, there is actually something special about a bar at City National Arena in Summerlin. The Golden Knights have defied all odds and soared to first place in the NHL’s Western Division while packing T-Mobile […]