Photo credit: DesertRacing.com Robby Gordon issued the following statement today about the controversy of his penalty at the Parker 425: Fellow Racers, Fans and Supporters, What happened during the Parker 425 this weekend is unfortunate and a huge disappointment for everyone involved with our Team, including Sponsors, Employees and Fans. Our racing program is not just a fun hobby – …
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Cash Mob Parker!
Cash Mob! Thursday, February 7 at Fascinating Things. 9 am – 4 pm. Come see the beautiful gifts, flowers and so much more at 1021 Arizona Ave (at Kofa). Need a gift for Valentine’s Day? Come over on Thursday! We ask that you plan to spend $20. Fascinating Things has many gift items for less than $20. Fresh …
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Robby robbed? / Robby cheats?
The big debate played out Saturday evening among fans after Robby Gordon arrived at the Parker 425 finish line at BlueWater Resort & Casino with at least 5 minutes between him and the next to finish, Jason Voss. Gordon, who was driving the #77 trophy truck, was informed after finishing and being declared the winner by fans and media that …
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Man tased after grabbing butcher knife
Parker Police Department On January 30, 2013 at approx. 2:00 pm Parker and CRIT Police Officers responded to a call of people fighting in the area of Eagle and Riverside Drive in Parker. When officers arrived the suspect was found inside of his home yelling at relatives and moving around in a violent manner. When the officers asked the suspect …
Read More »La Paz County rooting for the 49ers
According to Facebook data, La Paz County is rooting for the 49ers for this weekend’s Superbowl. Facebook has released the most accurate NFL fandom map ever created, showing which counties support which teams. Overall, La Paz County supports the Arizona Cardinals (which sets it apart from both Mohave County to the north and Yuma County to the south, both of …
Read More »Parker 425 to be biggest ever
The upcoming BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 is on track to be the biggest ever, according to Best in the Desert’s Casey Folks. It’s the first big race of the season and “everybody’s excited about Parker”. Watch this quick interview with Folks below:
Read More »BLM to waive fees on a few days this year
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related day-use fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands for Martin Luther King, Jr., day (January 21); National Public Lands Day (September 28); and Veterans Day weekend (November 9 -11). “Arizonans have long recognized the value of open …
Read More »Arrests made for burglary
Parker Police Department On 1-10-13 at approximately 9:15 pm Parker Police received a call of suspicious persons in the 1400 block of Laguna Ave. After further investigation CRIT and Parker PD discovered the persons to be in possession of stolen bicycles. Inside of their back packs were bolt cutters and screwdrivers. The suspects were arrested by CRIT PD for burglary, …
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