A three-time mayor of the town of Quartzsite, AZ announced last week that he is in the process of forming a public-private partnership as a response to the Yakima judgment. Charles Oldham released a press statement saying “La Paz Disposal, LLC is spearheading an effort by concerned citizens to form a $15,000,000 Public-Private Partnership (“PPP”) for waste management and disposal.” …

…according to CRIT Fire, the smoke blowing across the Parker area right now is from the intentional burning off of a wheat field in the valley earlier. No fire crews are responding to any active fire today, but the smoke is being blown across populated areas by the elevated winds today.

Happy Friday! I’ve recently heard from some of you that the process of registering on Parker Live (which is required once in order to leave comments on the site) is more difficult than it should be. I hear you. The reason registration is needed at all, and the reason it isn’t simple, is largely because of the amount of SPAM …

La Paz County Board of Supervisors met today in a well-attended special meeting aimed at solving budgetary problems by cutting personnel costs. County Administrator Dan Field addressed the Board, saying that a number of factors has created the need to cut some personnel costs at the County, which is one of the area’s biggest employers. Although this is not a …

On June 6, 2011, James Lee Bates was sentenced to ten years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for selling methamphetamine in Quartzsite, AZ. The case was investigated by the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force and prosecuted by Deputy County Attorney Stephen Lundell. On February 2, 2011, Bates sold 2.3 grams of methamphetamine, for one hundred dollars, to an …

Chelsea Handler reacts to seeing the Parker episode of the new ‘Mancation‘ show on Travel Channel. She’s not a fan, apparently, which may not be surprising. Click through to view.

Groupon has been described as the ‘fastest-growing company in the world.’ The popular website partners with businesses of all sizes to issue a daily deal to its subscribers, aiming to get people through the doors with blockbusting bargains between 50 and 90 percent off the normal price. The deal ‘tips’ – or goes into effect – only if a preset …

3:07pm– Earlier today, Parker Live reported with a headline, “Don’t worry…” that the fire burning in the Parker valley was a controlled burn. We’re now hearing that it may not be completely under control. A fire tanker has reportedly been moved to a nearby residence to protect it, as the fire is within a quarter-mile from the location. In addition, …

The CRIT Environmental Protection Office Director visited the Chamber of Commerce after lunchtime today, telling Chamber staff that trash, barrels and inner tubes are clogging Headgate Dam. They are requiring that the items be cleaned up immediately or the Chamber could be ticketed and fined up to $5,000. Tourism Director Mary Hamilton sent out an email shortly after 2 o’clock to …

…it’s a controlled burn. (Via CRIT Fire at 12:00 noon)