The Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment was the recipient of a donation from Pacific Gas & Electric July 9th, as the utility came with a check for $2,000 for the nonprofit’s popular youth center. “We really appreciate the donation from PG&E, which will go towards a much-needed update to our game center,” said Melissa Wright, Director of Community Relations …
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Via Quartzsite Fire public Facebook page UPDATE 9:04am: ADOT says that the right westbound lane is expected to remain blocked for an extended time, so delays may still be possible for westbound traffic much of the day as traffic slows through the area. UPDATE 8:50am: I-10 westbound has been re-opened, with eastbound lanes to follow. UPDATE 8:40am: Fire is now out, …
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Arizona Western College Press Release La Paz County School Superintendent Janice Shelton, has appointed JoAnne Ehasz (\’E-haus\) to complete the term of Randy Hartless on the Arizona Western College District Governing Board. Ehasz brings a variety of experiences to the post of representing La Paz County District 1 on the board, including work in economic development and her time as …
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Monday’s edition of the Arizona Republic included a piece on the history of Parker Dam: “Parker Dam almost started war”. The article explains how tensions over rights to Colorado River water escalated in the 1930s leading Arizona’s 4th governor, the fiery Benjamin Moeur, to declare martial law: “Moeur was none too pleased when the federal Bureau of Reclamation starting building …
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The Parker area woke up to rain, thunder and lightning Thursday as the summer monsoon season began. The National Weather Service warned of blowing dust for travelers on I-10 Wednesday night and possible low visibility. Flash flooding and power outages are also not uncommon during the annual Arizona monsoon. The forecast includes heavy thunderstorms for Thursday and mixed weather with …
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La Paz County Health Department Press Release Back-to-school preparations are taking place across the county and La Paz County Health Department would like to remind parents about a very important item to add to the list: vaccinations. The health department will be offering back-to-school vaccinations on Tuesdays from 8am-11:30pm and 1pm-4pm at 1112 Joshua Ave, Suite 206 in Parker. “We …
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The town of Parker recorded one of the highest temperatures in the state of Arizona and the nation over the weekend, as a strong high-pressure system moved over the western U.S. and brought sizzling temps with it. On Friday, the high temperature was 120 degrees. On Saturday, the mercury reached 121, the highest temp recorded in at least 12 years. …
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La Paz County Health Department Press Release “It’s very hot outside,” said Marion Shontz, Director of the La Paz County Health Department. “Be informed, drink plenty of water, and try to stay indoors as much as possible.” The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the southwest portion of Arizona. Temperatures are expected to be in …
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This weekend’s forecast is an unusual one: near-record highs over the weekend, and not dropping off again until Monday or Tuesday next week. How to survive it and make sure your susceptible neighbors and friends do too? See below. (Via Katie Turnbow at La Paz County Health Department.)
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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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