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The Arizona Department of Transportation is in the process of repaving an 11-mile stretch of Interstate 10 east of Quartzsite to create a smoother ride for drivers. Crews will remove and replace the pavement along the eastbound passing lane beginning Monday (Nov 7th) through Wednesday (Nov 9th). This weekend, one lane will remain closed in preparation for next week’s paving …

The 2011 Arizona Statewide Vigilant Guard exercise is being called the largest emergency response exercise to simulated catastrophic events in Arizona’s history and La Paz County is participating. On Friday November 4th, emergency response agencies around the county will test their ability to respond to a nuclear detonation in the metro area of Maricopa County and the influx of evacuees …

With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory for today, motorists in southern Arizona could have their travel affected on two major interstates. A cold front with strong sustained southwest winds from 25 to 35 mph, including wind gusts up to 50 mph, is expected to impact most of the state. Widespread blowing dust is expected along stretches of …

Thank you to all the businesses who participated in the Red Ribbon Week Business Decorating Contest!  We really appreciate your support!  Thank you also to the Parker Chamber of Commerce for putting together the prizes!  To view more business photos go to our PAACE Facebook page. La Paz County Sheriff’s Department Parker Elks Lodge River Rags Betty Hunter Realty Gingerbread …

Reports are that all lanes of Highway 72 are blocked by an overturned truck. The truck, carrying almonds, overturned about a mile south of the town of Bouse, AZ, blocking both lanes. All traffic is being asked to turn around and use alternative routes until at least 10am. Motorists traveling between Parker and I-10 could use Highway 95 through the …

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 …

On October 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Sentencing is set for November 14, 2011, in front of Judge Michael Burke. Torres will receive a prison term of 5 to 30 years and is not eligible for probation or early release. On …

I first heard the story of Aaron Rubin late one night last year while watching VH1’s Celebrity Rehab.  Aaron had everything going for him, but was addicted to Oxycontin. In his early 20s he overdosed and was in a coma for 2 weeks. During that time his family planned his funeral, expecting the worst.  After 2 weeks though, Aaron woke …

Show the young people in our area that you support their choice to be drug free and violence free!  The contest will be judged on Thursday the 27th.  The Chamber has prizes for the best decorated business/organization and  a prize for the random drawing of all participants.  Let us know if you are participating so we can make sure to …

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 …