UPDATE: See HERE for the update to this story. The Arizona Centennial Copper Chopper has just been pulled at the last minute from the Parker 425 “Downtown Experience.” Apparently, Karl Eller (Google him) has been a huge donor to the Arizona Centennial Commission and has just now requested the Copper Chopper be in attendance at the “Waste Management Open Golf …

The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host this year’s tube float with BlueWater Resort and Casino and Parker Rotary on June 9, 2012. This years’ theme will celebrate the Statehood of Arizona. There have been many centennial celebrations state-wide over the past year and will continue throughout 2012. Arizona will be 100 years old on February 14, 2012. The Tube Float …

“Healthy Living Workshops” in each area will have an informative meeting prior to the start of the session. There will be new topics for each weekly session. These are great programs and they are FREE! Call today for more information.

At the 2011 Parker 425, two spectator sections in Bouse were closed due to new mandates following the California MDR race casualties. We have some great news that took some effort and a lot of help from the community: These sections will be re-opened for the 2012 Parker 425 race! First, we had to locate some barriers called K-Rails. K-Rails …

The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their Fourth Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff & Car Show, October 22, 2010 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. In addition to the Chili Cookoff, there will be a salsa contest, a classic car show, a beer chugging and belching contest and a horseshoe tournament. Trophies and cash prizes will be …

September, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV The BlueWater Desert Challenge in Parker, AZ, October 13-16, hosted by the Blue Water Resort & Casino, is the fourth event in the five-race 2011 Best In The Desert “American Off-Road Racing Series”. Unlike all of the other Best In The Desert long distance races, that are either a long loop race, or a point …

The La Paz Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Arizona Public Service, announces the beginning of a county-wide community and economic development strategic planning process – Focused Future II.  It includes a critical assessment and examination of successes and challenges; issues and trends analysis.  Included will be the design of  measures developed to monitor success as defined by the region. …

It’s no longer speculation, it’s the real thing.   The Pirate’s Den RV Resort & Marina is about to open.  We would like to invite you to follow us at Facebook by going to our page known as the Pirates Den Resort.  Click on the “like” link and leave us your comments. Imagine, the sun is setting and the sky is …

Best in the Desert Racing Association is responsible for bringing four major races to our area each year. The newest, BlueWater Desert Challenge, is just around the corner on October 15 & 16, 2011. One of the most fun things a race enthusiast spectator can do is volunteer to help with the race. There are currently 5 volunteer positions available …

The La Paz Economic Development Corporation has completed a grant funded process that created a new brand for the organization and for La Paz County’s economic development and marketing efforts. Additionally this process produced a Marketing Needs and Plan document for use by both organizations. Market research in the form of a perception survey was conducted by The Spalding Group …