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September, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV The BlueWater Desert Challenge in Parker, AZ, October 13-16, hosted by the Blue Water Resort & Casino, is the fourth event in the five-race 2011 Best In The Desert “American Off-Road Racing Series”. Unlike all of the other Best In The Desert long distance races, that are either a long loop race, or a point …

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced today that Dome Rock Industries, Inc., of Quartzsite has agreed to a $25,000 settlement for numerous water quality and solid waste violations at its La Paz County facility. ADEQ’s water quality compliance section inspected the facility in October 2008 and recorded a number of violations to aquifer protection …

The La Paz Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Arizona Public Service, announces the beginning of a county-wide community and economic development strategic planning process – Focused Future II.  It includes a critical assessment and examination of successes and challenges; issues and trends analysis.  Included will be the design of  measures developed to monitor success as defined by the region. …

According to La Paz County School Superintendent Janice Shelton, there is an open position on the Wenden Elementary District Governing Board. Arizona Revised Statues 15-302.3 outlines the county school superintendent’s responsibilities in filling a vacant governing board position. Vacancies may be filled either by appointment or by a special election. Mrs. Shelton has determined that an appointment will best meet …

La Paz County Sheriff’s Department Press Release [Photograph removed at the request of family] On October 7, 2011 at approximately 12:54 am, a vehicle driven by Benjamin Brodie of Parker, 20, was involved in a collision off mile post 4.5 on Shea Road, Parker, AZ. The vehicle, a 1990 2 door Mitsubishi Eclipse, left the roadway while traveling westbound (Shea …

A “serious vehicle accident” on Shea Road has claimed 2 lives and left 2 others seriously injured. The Sheriff’s Department will not release individuals’ names until all families have been notified, but Lt. Bagby says the accident was bad, and left 2 deceased and 2 other evacuated to hospital by helicopter. At least some of those involved were Parker area …

I can’t let this day pass without paying tribute to the person who inspired me most in life and who died yesterday, Apple’s Steve Jobs. Almost everything I do in work and life has been impacted in some way by his influence, since I was 11 years old, the day I got my first Mac. Here’s to the world he …

It’s no longer speculation, it’s the real thing.   The Pirate’s Den RV Resort & Marina is about to open.  We would like to invite you to follow us at Facebook by going to our page known as the Pirates Den Resort.  Click on the “like” link and leave us your comments. Imagine, the sun is setting and the sky is …

La Paz County has settled it’s debt with Yakima Compost Company’s Jim Willett in an agreement signed yesterday. The agreement comes as the County finalizes plans for a bond paid for by a temporary sales tax hike. Details to follow.

Best in the Desert Racing Association is responsible for bringing four major races to our area each year. The newest, BlueWater Desert Challenge, is just around the corner on October 15 & 16, 2011. One of the most fun things a race enthusiast spectator can do is volunteer to help with the race. There are currently 5 volunteer positions available …