Cloud-to-ground lightning, loud thunder, sheets of rain and strong gusts of wind – it all happened in just a few minutes on Saturday evening when Parker, AZ received over half an inch of rainfall. The Arizona Monsoon isn’t until summer, but this storm had all the characteristics desert people are used to seeing during the annual stormy season, including flowing …
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On April 22nd 2015 at 9:50 pm, Ruth Bartley was arrested for Transportation of Dangerous Drugs for Sale. The La Paz County Task Force has been looking into allegations that a female by the name of Ruth Bartley has been selling large quantities of methamphetamine on the CRIT Reservation and within the Town of Parker. According to some sources, Bartley …
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BEWARE Parker Businesses! End Zone Athletics continues to solicit Parker Area Businesses. This company does not have a contract with Parker Unified School District. This company is notorious for its unethical business practice. After speaking with Mr. Brad Sale, Superintendent of Parker Unified School District, I wanted to reaffirm to our business community that they are not working with this company. …
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“It’s Like, Totally Tubular!” The 38th Annual Parker Tube Float will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 and this year’s theme is “It’s Like, Totally Tubular!” 80’s Pop Culture movies, music and language will be included in our advertising and be the theme for the winner of the float contest! We also feature Best Hat designed with our theme and …
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A proposal to finance $1.132 million for new Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicles and new wastewater infrastructure north of Parker was heard by the La Paz County Board of Supervisors Monday. $530,000 of the plan would allow the County to purchase 10 new patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department, replacing old vehicles which have 130k or even 200k miles on them. …
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The Colorado River Indian Tribes was honored at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer by Mary Hamilton, the Chamber’s Director. Mary said it was a great privilege to work with the Tribes on all sorts of projects and mutual interests, and that CRIT had been a long-time member of the Chamber and supporter of the community. Tribal Council …
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Juveniles on probation will be learning self-regulation skills in a new mandatory program by La Paz County Probation Department, while their parents are given the opportunity to be part of a support group. Beginning in May, the Probation Department will be conducting an ongoing program to teach court-involved youth self-regulation skills, meeting at the Probation Office for about an hour …
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The Horseless Carriage Club of America is in Parker this week, on their ‘Cruising the River’ tour. Around 20 of the earliest automobiles that ever existed are being hand-cranked and ran around the Parker area, drawing a crowd at restaurants and parks wherever they go. The 1-cylinder and 2-cylinder carriages are owned by the members of the Western Gaslight group. …
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The Parker Strip is heating up! Temps are definitely heating up, but Life has never been cooler on the Parker Strip. Some may ask how we can top an amazing winter where we saw extremely mild temperatures all season long…minus some unexpected light snowfall around New Year. Summer seems to always begin a little earlier for Parker than rest …
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After a great season last year, the Parker Broncs football team is in constant preparation for the next one, which begins in August. Team coach Jeston Lotts told Parker Live about a few of the things the team is doing to get ready: “We have been teaching a leadership class and doing speed and agility Monday through Thursday at 7am. …
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