The Bouse Wash rest areas on Interstate 10 east of Quartzsite are now open to travelers after months of extensive renovations, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The eastbound and westbound rest areas have been retrofitted with new plumbing and motorists should enjoy updated restroom facilities, improved ramadas and benches. The Bouse Wash rest areas were closed for approximately …
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County Attorney dissolves old task force
The roadway is now clear for Sheriff John Drum’s effort to lead a new interagency narcotics task force in La Paz County, after the County Attorney Tony Rogers dissolved the existing task force earlier this week. In a letter written to the La Paz County Board of Supervisors, Parker Town Council and Quartzsite Town Council, Rogers says he found the …
Read More »Loya sentenced to 16 years
Rebecca Loya, the woman convicted of the second-degree murder of two children while drunk-driving on I-10 two years ago, has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison by Judge Michael Burke. The sentence was handed down a little more than a month after a La Paz County jury found her guilty of the charges. On May 22nd, the verdict …
Read More »Heat wave on the way
The National Weather Service says there’s a heat wave on the way, and warns of impacts to susceptible people. An unusually strong high pressure system is prompting the excessive heat watch, which means temps are expected to reach 115 to 118 degrees across the deserts, with 102 to 108 degrees forecast for many higher elevations. Parker is used to high …
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Via Michael Collins
Read More »Viewfinder: fire in Big River destroys home
Via Mary Hamilton. Reportedly the fire started as the grill the residents were cooking dinner on caught fire. Video to come. CRIT, Buckskin and Parker Fire responded.
Read More »Services for Bob Talley
Flowers can be sent to the church. In lieu of flowers, donate to the Bob Talley Memorial Fund: visit a Wells Fargo Branch or contact Lydia Talley-Rau via email – – or text (520) 975-9019. In addition, a good family friend of the Talleys needs a ride to Buckeye for the services. If anyone can help, please CLICK HERE …
Read More »Frybread taco fundraiser
Could you please advertise this for us? My husband and I are taking an all girls high school age basketball team to the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) July 17-21, 2013. Funds raised will go towards trip to NABI. The team roster consists of local girls from our community. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Read More »James Reid, Juggler Extraordinaire
James Reid, Juggler Extraordinaire!
Read More »Megan Spielman appointed as La Paz Superior Court Clerk
Governor Jan Brewer today appointed Megan Spielman as the Superior Court Clerk of La Paz County. “Megan’s background has equipped her with the managerial, organizational and research skills required of this position,” said Governor Brewer. “Equally important, her work on behalf of crime victims has provided her a keen ability to deal with all people, especially those dealing with the …
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