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.

Supes to prepare for medical marijuana

At a meeting on Tuesday, February 15th at 11:30 a.m, the La Paz County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting to discuss the local adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-02, amending the La Paz County Zoning Regulations providing for non-profit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and non-profit Medical Marijuana Dispensary Cultivation Locations, creating development standards, amending sections of the Zoning Regulations, providing …

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Third dealer sentenced in meth takedown in CRIT community

The Honorable David G. Campbell on Monday sentenced 33-year-old Rosie Cruz Leivas of Parker to 57 months in federal prison after she pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Leivas, a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, was the third defendant sentenced as part of an undercover operation lasting more than a year. Leivas sold methamphetamine to …

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Parker 425 unofficial results

Jesse Jones in first place, Bobby Baldwin in second and Troy Herbst in third constitute the top results in the BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425. Read the full unofficial results here.

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Jim Willett responds to County statement

Yakima’s Jim Willett responded today to the County’s ‘Current Events’ statement with a single sentence: “All water under the bridge now.” – Jim Willett This could be seen as the “blank slate” some observers say is needed in the negotiations with the County.

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County power to go solar?

At today’s Board of Supervisors regular meeting, a presentation by a solar power company proposed saving the County money on power costs by applying for a Power Purchase Agreement. The program would provide covered parking behind the County building which doubles as solar panels (among other installations on other County property). The power generated by the panels would be bought …

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Residents pledge support for Supes

At today’s regularly scheduled meeting of the La Paz County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator Dan Field spoke about last week’s events, calling it “disheartening” that Yakima had placed writs of garnishment on all funds administered by the County Treasurer. Field said, “I would like to apologize to all affected employees about what happened.” He said that the Board “did …

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