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.

Cate Mueller, Parker Live columnist, passes away

Parker Live columnist Cate Mueller passed away at her home in Bouse, AZ Saturday morning after a sickness lasting over a year. Cate grew up in Modesto, CA the daughter of a Navy dad, and attended Cal State at Fresno. She arrived in Arizona in January 2002 as a new full-time RVer with her partner Donna, having been told by …

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Parker Livecast #20: Cruisin’ with Josh and John

On this week’s edition of the Parker Livecast, John Wright and Josh Savino hit the river road, taking a tour of the Parker Strip before the heat of summer, conversing all the way about the sights and sounds of the Parker area. This drive takes them north on the Arizona side, over Parker Dam, south with the river on the …

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Third party awarded restitution funds in Nelson case

A third party claimant has been awarded part of the restitution funds paid to the court by Jacque Nelson, who was convicted of defrauding the Bouse School District. Nelson, who was convicted of two crimes against the school district 26 miles east of Parker, paid $43,000 in restitution to the court as part of her plea agreement. During the Judgment, …

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Parker 425 winner: Gary Weyrich

Photo: Race-Dezert.com (more HERE) Race leaders were dropping like flies all day Saturday, as the BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 presented by Impact kept everyone on their toes. The first big news was that crowd favorite Robby Gordon had dropped out after less than half a lap, a problem with the motor in his #77 trophy truck leaving him …

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Parker Livecast #19: The Spectator’s Guide to the Parker 425

Photo: Melissa Wright Photography Are you thinking about coming to Parker, AZ for the big race on Saturday but don’t know a lot about it? If so, we’ve got you covered! Here it is: the Spectator’s Guide to the Parker 425. Index below! Enjoy. 4:12 – What is the Parker 425? 12:15 – Schedule of Events 16:30 – Best Spectator …

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Viewfinder: Unwrapping

Jim Beaver unleashes his new truck design ahead of Saturday’s BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425. Record or near-record entries possible. Good luck racers! Watch Parker Live all day Saturday for live coverage and updates.

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Parker Livecast #18: Casey Folks interview

Racing association director announces new deal with BLM granting the Parker 250 and Parker 425 for the next TEN YEARS On this week’s podcast, Casey Folks’ thoughts about Robby Gordon, his typical day running Best In The Desert, record entries for the Parker 425, why he banned drones on the course and a special announcement about the future of the …

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Drop your prescriptions in this box when you’re done with them

A new ‘RX Dropbox’ located at Parker Police Department is proving to be a success. The box, which accepts expired and unused medication to dispose of, is part of a broader movement to try to combat prescription drug abuse, and restrict teenagers’ access to them. Parker Police Chief Clay Romo is in charge of the dropbox, which has been there …

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