John Wright

John is Editor of Parker Live. He is also the host of a daily afternoon radio show on KLPZ 1380am and a documentary filmmaker.

To The Editor: Boat adrift!

“We recovered a ski boat adrift this morning. At my dock in Miraleste Shores. Called the Sheriff. No one called them as yet.” Is this boat yours? Call the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department or Parker Live to get in touch with the person who found it! UPDATE: After being up here for only a matter of minutes, the owner …

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VIewfinder: 181 miles, no motor

Stan Roberts flew a Hang Glider from Parker, AZ to Sheba Crater east of Flagstaff, AZ with no motor. Stan rode the wind and Thermals / columns of hot rising air 181 linear miles. The Flight took 7.5 hours. Via Michael Collins.

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A weekend on the river

This past weekend showed exactly why people love the Parker area. It was Memorial Day weekend, the first of three summer holidays. (Many would argue that we have four holidays if you count the Parker Tube Float that brings thousands to the river each summer. I would have to agree with that.) Sunny skies, cool water, boats, wave runners, coolers, bikinis, …

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Obituary: Evander Jordan Page

Services are to be held at Parker Apostolic Church on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7pm and on June 1, 2013 from 9am-10am. Evander is to be laid to rest June 1st, 2013 in the Parker Cemetery. When Evander Jordan Page walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of …

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Delays possible on I-10 at night starting Monday

The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin bridge repairs on Interstate 10 at Tom Wells Road (Exit 5) east of Ehrenberg beginning Monday, June 3. Work will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday throughout the month. During work hours, westbound I-10 will exit and re-enter the highway at Tom Wells Road (Exit …

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