(John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)The 2026 Miss Pahrump Pageant took place Friday, July 24 inside the Saddle West Showroom, where Natalie Soto was officially crowned at the new Miss Pahrump. Taking place Friday, July 24, the Miss Pahrump Pageant shone the spotlight on the talent, poise and community-forward attitudes of each of the contestants. Maughan is a lead organizer of the Miss Pahrump Pageant and her family’s roots in the organization go just as deep as the pageant itself. Maughan’s father, Ray Wulfenstein, was the originator of the Miss Pahrump Pageant, which he created in 1976 as a way to foster local pride. The Miss Pahrump Pageant will open registration for the 2027 pageant around February next year, with orientation set for April 2027.