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Complete local news coverage for La Paz County, Arizona. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse, Ehrenberg, and surrounding Colorado River communities.
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La Paz County school district map shows boundaries across communities

La Paz County school district map shows boundaries across communities

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La Paz County parks guide maps campsites, fees and amenities across countywide sites

La Paz County parks guide maps campsites, fees and amenities across countywide sites

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La Paz County explains how to trace deeds, liens and parcel history

La Paz County explains how to trace deeds, liens and parcel history

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Quartzsite Elementary opens 2026-2027 enrollment, expands student support partnerships

Quartzsite Elementary opens 2026-2027 enrollment, expands student support partnerships

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Hi Jolly Cemetery preserves Quartzsite’s pioneer history and desert legacy

Hi Jolly Cemetery preserves Quartzsite’s pioneer history and desert legacy

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Quartzsite schools end year with water safety lessons and community support

Quartzsite schools end year with water safety lessons and community support

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Quartzsite posts July 8 satellite voting hours for 2026 election

Quartzsite posts July 8 satellite voting hours for 2026 election

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La Paz County groundwater bill fails as legislature adjourns

La Paz County groundwater bill fails as legislature adjourns

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Bill Williams River near Parker surges to near-record flood stage
Community

Bill Williams River near Parker surges to near-record flood stage

A USGS gauge near Parker saw the Bill Williams River jump 6 feet and crest at 5,000 cfs, just 0.5 feet shy of its historical high.

Marcus Williams2m read
I-10 closed east of Quartzsite as active fire snarls traffic
Government

I-10 closed east of Quartzsite as active fire snarls traffic

Both directions of I-10 were shut east of Quartzsite at milepost 38 after an active fire, with ADOT warning of major delays and no reopening time.

Marcus Williams2m read
Biggs leads La Paz County GOP governor primary with 71% of vote
Government

Biggs leads La Paz County GOP governor primary with 71% of vote

Biggs took 71% of La Paz County’s early GOP governor vote, leaving Schweikert at 9% and showing how strongly the county leaned into the race’s hard-right lane.

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EPA denies objections to Copperstone Gold Mine permit in La Paz County
Business

EPA denies objections to Copperstone Gold Mine permit in La Paz County

EPA’s denial leaves Bonanza Explorations’ Copperstone Gold Mine permit in place, clearing a key federal hurdle for the La Paz County operation after a June 2025 petition.

Sarah Chen2m read
Quartzsite schools and sheriff’s office team up for back-to-school event
Education

Quartzsite schools and sheriff’s office team up for back-to-school event

Quartzsite families can pick up free school supplies at Ehrenberg Park on Saturday, Aug. 1, while 2026-27 enrollment is already open.

Marcus Williams1m read
La Paz County supervisors debate jail data, water use and border wall issues
Government

La Paz County supervisors debate jail data, water use and border wall issues

A supervisor's "bad hombres" remark set a blunt tone as La Paz County weighed jail data, water use, a market shutdown and border wall issues.

James Thompson2m read
La Paz County explains property tax levies across schools and fire districts
Government

La Paz County explains property tax levies across schools and fire districts

Who gets your La Paz County property-tax dollars is spelled out in multiple levies, not one bill. County, school, fire and special-district boards each control a different slice.

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La Paz County voting centers link rural communities across the county
Government

La Paz County voting centers link rural communities across the county

La Paz County’s vote centers bring Parker, Quartzsite and desert communities into one countywide network, but long drives still shape access on election day.

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La Paz County says no business licenses in unincorporated areas
Business

La Paz County says no business licenses in unincorporated areas

La Paz County does not issue licenses in unincorporated areas, but Parker is a separate licensing jurisdiction that can change the filing rules fast.

Sarah Chen5m read
Quartzsite monument honors Hi Jolly, camel driver of Arizona lore
Community

Quartzsite monument honors Hi Jolly, camel driver of Arizona lore

Quartzsite’s Hi Jolly Monument is a quick stop off Interstate 10 with a bigger story: a Syrian-born camel driver, the Camel Corps, and a landmark that keeps drivers in town longer.

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La Paz County school district map shows boundaries across communities
Education

La Paz County school district map shows boundaries across communities

In La Paz County, school lines cross desert roads and river corridors, so a move can change enrollment, bus access, and the school a child attends.

Marcus Williams4m read
La Paz County parks guide maps campsites, fees and amenities across countywide sites
Community

La Paz County parks guide maps campsites, fees and amenities across countywide sites

County park fees split by RV hookups, dry camping and holiday surcharges, with La Paz County Park carrying the heaviest rules and riverfront demand.

Marcus Williams6m read
La Paz County Board calendar lists July, August meetings
Government

La Paz County Board calendar lists July, August meetings

Three Board meetings are listed for July and August, and La Paz County’s calendar links residents to agendas, livestreams and public comment before decisions are made.

Marcus Williams3m read
La Paz County hires consultant to help manage finances
Government

La Paz County hires consultant to help manage finances

La Paz County is leaning on outside finance help as auditors again flagged reporting problems and the county keeps building its next budget.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Paz County explains how to trace deeds, liens and parcel history
Government

La Paz County explains how to trace deeds, liens and parcel history

La Paz County splits property research across three offices. Here is where to look for deeds, liens, parcel maps and tax-deeded listings before you buy land.

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La Paz County public notices page tracks zoning and hearing updates
Government

La Paz County public notices page tracks zoning and hearing updates

La Paz County’s public notices page is where zoning cases, variances and hearings surface before decisions are final, giving residents time to act.

James Thompson4m read
La Paz Health Services expands free health fairs across county
Healthcare

La Paz Health Services expands free health fairs across county

La Paz County is using free health fairs to reach residents in Quartzsite, Wenden, Bouse and Parker where travel and rural distance can block care.

Lisa Park4m read
Harquahala Mountain observatory marks La Paz County's forgotten science landmark
Community

Harquahala Mountain observatory marks La Paz County's forgotten science landmark

Harquahala Peak's Smithsonian observatory is a National Register science landmark, but the steep backcountry drive is part of the story. Access, upkeep and preservation will decide how long La Paz County can sell the site as a destination.

Sarah Chen5m read
Buckskin Mountain State Park offers river access, trails and camping near Parker
Community

Buckskin Mountain State Park offers river access, trails and camping near Parker

Buckskin Mountain State Park is Parker’s river base, with camping, a boat ramp and trails 12 miles north of town. Summer water use and peak-season demand make fees and reservations worth checking first.

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Parker Dam shaped La Paz County’s water history and identity
Government

Parker Dam shaped La Paz County’s water history and identity

Parker Dam still controls the river that defines La Paz County, linking Parker, Lake Havasu and the Colorado River Aqueduct to federal water decisions.

Marcus Williams4m read
La Paz County maps out 2026 election races, filing rules
Government

La Paz County maps out 2026 election races, filing rules

La Paz County has set 2026 filing windows, a $1,500 committee trigger and deadlines that will decide who reaches the ballot.

Marcus Williams2m read
First Alert Action Day warns of dangerous heat in La Paz County
Community

First Alert Action Day warns of dangerous heat in La Paz County

La Paz County faced 105 to 115 degree afternoon heat through Thursday night, with Parker Valley under a Moderate to Major Heat Risk.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Paz County transit requires at least four riders for long trips
Government

La Paz County transit requires at least four riders for long trips

Long trips on La Paz County transit only run when four riders sign up, making the service a lifeline for medical, work and government trips, but not a guaranteed daily bus.

James Thompson3m read
Quartzsite man arrested after nude stunt atop moving train in Colorado
Community

Quartzsite man arrested after nude stunt atop moving train in Colorado

A Quartzsite man was arrested in Colorado after police say he broke into a moving Union Pacific locomotive and rode naked on top. No injuries were reported, but he faces felony and misdemeanor charges.

Sarah Chen1m read
Parker police seek public comment in state accreditation review
Government

Parker police seek public comment in state accreditation review

Parker police are asking for public comment as state assessors review policies, procedures and 174 standards for La Paz County’s only accredited agency.

James Thompson2m read
Tyson Wells in Quartzsite marks 49 years of winter markets, rock shows
Business

Tyson Wells in Quartzsite marks 49 years of winter markets, rock shows

Tyson Wells has turned Quartzsite’s winter season into a 49-year market economy, pulling vendors, visitors and spending into La Paz County.

Sarah Chen3m read
La Paz County board to hear Parker setback request for room addition
Government

La Paz County board to hear Parker setback request for room addition

A Parker homeowner wants a 3-foot side-yard setback for a room addition at 31613 Horizon Blvd. The Board of Adjustment will hear the variance July 16 at 4 p.m.

James Thompson2m read
La Paz County water page guides residents to the right utility provider
Government

La Paz County water page guides residents to the right utility provider

La Paz County’s water and mapping pages help you match a parcel to the right utility before a billing dispute, repair delay or permit mistake turns costly.

James Thompson4m read
La Paz County under weather alert as storms bring wind, lightning, flood risk
Community

La Paz County under weather alert as storms bring wind, lightning, flood risk

Storms were bringing 50 mph gusts and lightning to La Paz County, while some cells could drop 2 inches of rain and trigger flash flooding.

Sarah Chen1m read