The La Paz County Fair Board would like to thank Brent Strictland, all the 4-H Members, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Parents and Volunteers for the recent La Paz County Fair Grounds Clean-Up Day. It is a tremendous benefit to the fair grounds to have these dedicated people to help keep it a well maintained facility. The 4-H Members also were able …

This is the last weekend you can register your name for KLPZ’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. The first drawings will happen on Monday (December 19th). CLICK HERE to see a printable list of places you can register, and good luck with winning one of our 12 great gifts!

This presentation was given in a public meeting on Wednesday, December 14th, attended by many of the key project personnel and experts of the Quartzsite Solar Energy project. It involves mirror arrays focused toward a central tower for producing energy. This project is one of two currently in various stages of development for the desert areas in La Paz County. …

US Justice Department Press Release Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department today announced its findings in the ongoing civil rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The Justice Department found reasonable cause to believe that MCSO, under the leadership of Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, has engaged in a pattern or practice of misconduct that violates the Constitution …

Attorney General Press Release Attorney General Tom Horne has found evidence that the Quartzsite Town Council has violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Laws (A.R.S. §§ 38-431 et. seq.) in connection with the conduct of Town Council meetings and dealings with a member of the public. In a letter to the Quartzsite Town Attorney, Horne notes that on June 28, 2011, while …

Yesterday, Parker Live reported that a local gun store had been paid a visit by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. We spoke with the owner of Guns FX today and he is open for business as normal.

Reportedly County Attorney Sam Vederman will not be prosecuting Quartzsite newspaper publisher and activist Jennifer Jones for the charge of Tampering with a Witness. Last Friday, Jones was arrested by controversial Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert at the town’s post office. Jones says she will take action against Gilbert for what she sees as the latest example of harassment, part …

We’ve received various reports that a local gun store was raided by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms today. Observers say federal agents were spotted at the rear entrance of the store wearing blue gloves and loading firearms into a vehicle. Some said the agency had been at the store for several hours. All gun stores operate under …