Monday’s edition of the Arizona Republic included a piece on the history of Parker Dam: “Parker Dam almost started war”. The article explains how tensions over rights to Colorado River water escalated in the 1930s leading Arizona’s 4th governor, the fiery Benjamin Moeur, to declare martial law: “Moeur was none too pleased when the federal Bureau of Reclamation starting building …
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No, we don’t have an explanation for this either. Via Kristi O.
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Grown Ups 2 is one of this summer’s big comedies starring Adam Sandler and a cast of funnymen, and begins today at BlueWater Cinemas in Parker. Now, here’s Movie Man Keith Moses’ review of the film! —– KEITH: Oh, where to start. Let me preface this by saying that I am an Adam Sandler fan! I love his movies; if …
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The Parker area woke up to rain, thunder and lightning Thursday as the summer monsoon season began. The National Weather Service warned of blowing dust for travelers on I-10 Wednesday night and possible low visibility. Flash flooding and power outages are also not uncommon during the annual Arizona monsoon. The forecast includes heavy thunderstorms for Thursday and mixed weather with …
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La Paz County Health Department Press Release Back-to-school preparations are taking place across the county and La Paz County Health Department would like to remind parents about a very important item to add to the list: vaccinations. The health department will be offering back-to-school vaccinations on Tuesdays from 8am-11:30pm and 1pm-4pm at 1112 Joshua Ave, Suite 206 in Parker. “We …
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It’s another sizzling hot July here in Parker and we are at the height of our summer tourism season. Thousands of people flock to our little chunk of red hot paradise to enjoy the river and see how many safety regulations they can violate without getting caught. Meanwhile we locals have adapted to the heat with our settled habits of …
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A golf cart reportedly rolled over July 4th north of Parker, causing several injuries to patients who were airlifted to metro hospitals. Agencies including River Medical, Care Flight and Native Air attended the scene. Photos by Michael Collins. UPDATE: Some more information on this incident from a neighbor who lives nearby – “Regarding the golf cart accident on the 4th …
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4th of July Benefit
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