La Paz County Assessor Sharon Schuler has the following information to share with local property owners: I would like go over a few things with you regarding your 2013 Notice of Value letters that were mailed out March 14th, 2012. I am sure that a lot of you are wondering where your Notice of Value is. Well it could be …

On December 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was sentenced to 10 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections and fined $18,900 by Judge Michael Burke. Torres was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Torres is not eligible for probation or early release. On September 19, 2008 and October …

County Attorney Press Release On December 9th, 2011, the Office of the Arizona Attorney General made public its findings into its investigation into the Town of Quartzsite Common Council violating the Arizona Open Meeting Laws. The investigation conducted by the Attorney General was objective, fair and independent. I have read the letter addressed to Quartzsite Town Attorney Martin Brannan in …

La Paz County Attorney Press Release On December 15, 2011, the La Paz County Substance Abuse Court held its second graduation ceremony. The graduates were Cynthia Young and Daniel Elizarraras. Cynthia and Daniel successfully completed the program and were released from probation as a result of their outstanding performance. The La Paz County Substance Abuse Court was first established in …

County Attorney Press Release On December 8th, 2011, a La Paz County jury convicted Karen Denice Herrin, 57, of Quartzsite, AZ, of Resisting Arrest. Herrin faces a maximum of two years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. Herrin was tried in La Paz County Superior Court with Judge Michael Burke presiding and was acquitted of assaulting the police officer. Herrin …

La Paz County Health Department is celebrating National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10) by reminding residents and visitors that it is not too late to vaccinate against the influenza virus. “Flu season typically peaks in February,” says Diana Grazier, Director of Nursing for La Paz County Health Department, “so those who have not received a flu shot are the ones …

On October 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Sentencing is set for November 14, 2011, in front of Judge Michael Burke. Torres will receive a prison term of 5 to 30 years and is not eligible for probation or early release. On …

The Sheriff’s Department is raffling off a 1″-20″ boy’s bicycle and a 1″-20″ girl’s bicycle. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office for $1 or 6 for $5. Also being raffled is a trip for 2 adults and 2 children on the Polar Express at Grand Canyon Railways, Williams, AZ on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at …

On October 16th, 2011, the La Paz County Sheriff’s Explorer Post #516 participated in its first “Taking Back Our Community” Event. With the help of Sheriff’s Deputies, the Explorers worked to clean up and paint over gang graffiti which has recently surfaced in Salome. The Explorers sent a clear message that the community belongs to its residents, not the gangs …

The dates are set for the first La Paz County adult flu clinics and the La Paz County Health Department has plenty of vaccine. The influenza vaccine will be provided at Parker High School on September 21st from 3-6pm; Bouse Booster Club on September 27th from 11:30-12:30pm; and at McMullen Fire Department in Salome on October 3rd from 2-3pm; Ehrenburg …