A local man was found deceased in his cell at the La Paz County Detention Facility in Parker last week. On December 23rd 2013, at approximately 2:45 pm, Jesse Ray Flores of Parker was found by jail staff doing a routine check. Flores was arrested back on July 27th for Aggravated Assault and had just returned from Superior Court where …
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The Association of Old Crows’ President Lt Gen Robert Elder, Jr., USAF (Ret) left and Mr. Dean Ebert (right) A Parker High School graduate has been honored “for exceptional and meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom as an electronic warfare officer.” Daniel Fackel graduated in Parker in 1998 and later joined the U.S. Army. His citation says: “CPT Fackel’s outstanding dedication …
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Photo via Gene Price Motorsports A three-vehicle collision has closed the northbound lane of Highway 95 near Verde West north of Parker, AZ. A semi truck rolled over as it navigated a curve in the road near milepost 157, hitting an occupied passenger vehicle. The occupant of that vehicle was taken to Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center, according to the …
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Another Quartzsite adventure … Boondocking snowbirds Bob and Sarah hosted a Christmas potluck out in the BLM camping area south of Quartzsite. Bob wanted to deep fry a turkey and Sarah promised to make her famous ambrosia salad, complete with “mandolin” oranges. A dozen of us boondockers joined the fun. We enjoyed each other’s company; none of us had a …
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The Chief of Parker Police Department has resigned. Almost 4 months after Chief Rodney Mendoza was placed on paid administrative leave in relation to accusations of harassment from the wife of a police officer, he tendered his resignation on December 11th. Lorrie Thompson alleged in July 2013 that Mendoza was sexually harassing her, including by text message, by phone and …
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Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Director Director Mary Hamilton wants to appeal for the help of La Paz County residents to secure a 60-day extension from the Bureau of Land Management for public input on possible trail closures or changes by BLM. According to an email from U.S. Senator for Arizona Jeff Flake’s office obtained by the Chamber, Flake is …
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The Town of Parker is looking for contributions and offering recognition in return to build new restrooms and concessions at the recently-built Aaron Hill Field in Parker. Their letter to residents and friends is below. —— Recently, the Town of Parker was the recipient of a beautiful new Arizona Diamondbacks Charity Ball Field. Significant benefit has already been realized by …
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The Chamber Ambassadors of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce are now taking entries for the Christmas Decorating Award. The award will be for residential decorations only. The prize is public recognition, a certificate and a delicious variety of holiday treats! To enter, please submit a photo of the decorations to the Chamber at . The deadline to submit a …
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