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We packed the boxes to send to Afghanistan on Wednesday night. Had a lot of volunteers. Took the boxes to the Post Office yesterday and shipped them out. Approximately 249 boxes were shipped to the troops this year, compared with around 230 last year. Thanks to all who donated items and money to accomplish this goal! More boxes will be …

Probably not. Some clever marketing here from Robby Gordon’s camp at the beginning of his relationship with Speed energy drinks as his primary sponsor, we think. Still, it’s making the rounds virally on the internet. The Baja 1000 is in progress now, as racers complete the 1062 miles from Ensenada to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Tracking and radio …

Taken at La Paz Regional Hospital. Is it real or fake? You decide!

This is the planned riverfront at La Paz County Park by Pirate Cove, which had the winning bid as the vendor at the park. It will feature a riverside bar on the corner of a marina inside the existing lagoon, and a full restaurant with beach area. Reports suggest the new establishment could be open for business by summer season …

A first shipment of packages sent early by the Parker area as part of the Christmas for the Troops program has arrived in Afghanistan. This photograph arrived this morning. Further shipments are on the way.

A happy ending! The missing dog we reported a week and a half ago was spotted in the desert off 6th Street in Parker today and reunited shortly after with owner Claudia Seechoma. The little guy didn’t stop making noise. Pic:

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Over 200 people are enjoying The Goonies tonight at Pop Harvey Park under the night sky in the first of PAACE’s Movies in the Park. The poll on Parker Live showed The Goonies as a clear winner with over 30% of the vote. Many people attending filled out surveys indicating how happy they are that we’ve started this free way …