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Dale Dondel grabs coveted first in Parker 425 Time Trials

Driver Dale Dondel scored the coveted first overall position at the qualifying laps Thursday in his all-black trophy truck for Best In The Desert’s opening race of the season in Parker, AZ. The BlueWater Parker 425 Presented by Impact kicked off with a roar of engines as over 70 trophy trucks and 1500 class vehicles qualified in the desert near …

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AWC students have opportunities for scholarships

Arizona Western College Foundation is preparing to award thousands of dollars to students. It is once again time for scholarships. Scholarships are available for qualifying current and future Arizona Western College students, most ranging between $500 and $1000. The process is easy. If you are interested in learning more about scholarships and requirements, and for an application, please visit the …

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Let’s gear up for a great weekend!

This’ll be a busy weekend! The BlueWater Parker 425 Presented by Impact begins as I write this on Thursday morning, with qualifying today by Best In The Desert and the awesome Downtown Experience by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce this afternoon/evening. The action continues tomorrow with Contingency Row at BlueWater Resort and Casino’s north parking lot; visitors will be …

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Supervisors join chorus asking Congress for PILT funds

The La Paz County Board of Supervisors joined other counties in adopting a resolution formally asking the United States Congress to renew the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILT). PILT funds were established in 1976 as way to provide funding to counties that held large amounts of federal land and thus could not collect property taxes on it. Most …

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County Fair pageants open for entries

2014 La Paz County Fair Stage activities for youth is open for registration for events for all int he community from tot to teen. Pageants available for infants to 16 year olds are: Most Beautiful Baby, Most Beautiful Tot, Little Miss La Paz, Junior Miss La Paz, Pre Teen & Teen Miss La Paz County. New shows and competitions include …

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Former Parker Police Chief to be charged with felony?

An Arizona Department of Public Safety detective who conducted a criminal investigation into the actions of former Parker Police Chief Rod Mendoza has requested that Mohave County charge him with a class 6 felony for tampering with physical evidence. The revelation comes in a report by independent investigators which looked into several allegations and rumors at the behest of the …

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