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Parker Posts 2026 Town Council Election Dates and Filing Deadlines

Parker Posts 2026 Town Council Election Dates and Filing Deadlines

Parker has posted 2026 town council election dates and candidate filing information; this tells prospective candidates when to file and what forms they must submit.

James Thompson•2 min read•08:59 PM

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Parker, Arizona

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Quartzsite Chamber links winter events to small business pitch program

Quartzsite Chamber links winter events to small business pitch program

The Quartzsite Chamber posted its winter and year-round calendar, listing signature January events and a Moonshot Arizon...

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Buckskin Mountain State Park Offers Year-Round Camping, Riverfront Recreation Near Parker

Buckskin Mountain State Park Offers Year-Round Camping, Riverfront Recreation Near Parker

Buckskin Mountain State Park near Parker offers year-round camping and riverfront recreation, expanding local access to ...

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Quartzsite winter season draws visitors, strains roads and services

Quartzsite winter season draws visitors, strains roads and services

Quartzsite's winter events bring heavy traffic and camping challenges; residents should follow Chamber and BLM guidance ...

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CRIT council approves tribal Water Code affirming water sovereignty

CRIT council approves tribal Water Code affirming water sovereignty

Colorado River Indian Tribes approves a Water Code affirming tribal control of reservation water and setting rules for a...

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Winter recreation surges in La Paz County; plan for crowds

Winter recreation surges in La Paz County; plan for crowds

Winter events and river recreation are drawing heavy crowds across La Paz County. Residents should expect traffic, limit...

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La Paz County resource guide: safety, health care, parks, travel

La Paz County resource guide: safety, health care, parks, travel

A concise guide to emergency services, health care, parks and travel for La Paz County residents and visitors. Plan ahea...

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Parker Unified School District guide for families: schools, programs, enrollment

Parker Unified School District guide for families: schools, programs, enrollment

Parker Unified School District operates local K–12 campuses and offers CTE, athletics and some college-credit options. F...

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CRIT spotlights Poston Monument and museum to boost heritage tourism

CRIT spotlights Poston Monument and museum to boost heritage tourism

The Colorado River Indian Tribes highlighted Poston Monument and the CRIT Museum, emphasizing local history and tourism ...

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Colorado River Indian Tribes issue RFPs for accounting and credit documents

Colorado River Indian Tribes issue RFPs for accounting and credit documents

The Colorado River Indian Tribes posted two RFPs for enterprise accounting and revolving credit documents, inviting firm...

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New Active Management Area for La Paz County aims to curb groundwater decline

New Active Management Area for La Paz County aims to curb groundwater decline

Governor Hobbs announced an AMA for La Paz County to address falling groundwater in the Ranegras Plain; new rules will a...

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Avi Suquilla Airport: Parker's Primary GA Field Supporting Tourism and Emergencies

Avi Suquilla Airport: Parker's Primary GA Field Supporting Tourism and Emergencies

Avi Suquilla Airport (FAA LID: P20) is Parker's primary general aviation field, supporting river tourism, business acces...

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Shine Minerals Closes $1.5M Private Placement to Fund La Paz Silver District

Shine Minerals Closes $1.5M Private Placement to Fund La Paz Silver District

Shine Minerals closed a US$1.5 million non-brokered private placement Jan. 19 to fund reactivation and initial explorati...

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How to start a small business in La Paz County

How to start a small business in La Paz County

A practical guide to starting or operating a small business across Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse and Ehrenberg. Includes per...

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La Paz County Offices Closed Jan. 19 For Martin Luther King Day

La Paz County Offices Closed Jan. 19 For Martin Luther King Day

La Paz County government offices were closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day; the county calendar li...

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La Paz holds tourism expo to boost visitor economy and services

La Paz holds tourism expo to boost visitor economy and services

La Paz Regional Tourism held a January expo at BlueWater Resort & Casino to showcase Lake Havasu recreation, festivals, ...

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Parker 400 returns as AORC opener with free spectating

Parker 400 returns as AORC opener with free spectating

The American Off-Road Racing Championship opened in Parker Jan. 12, drawing nearly 200 teams and free county-run spectat...

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Colorado River Indian Tribes assert senior water rights for local benefit

Colorado River Indian Tribes assert senior water rights for local benefit

CRIT declared senior water rights and tribal sovereignty non-negotiable at the CRWUA conference. The tribe plans irrigat...

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Chevrolet commits $110,000 to desert racing at Parker 400

Chevrolet commits $110,000 to desert racing at Parker 400

Chevrolet is offering $110,000 in contingency for the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship, increasing payouts at ...

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8.89-acre Salome parcel listed at $70,000 near Highway 72

8.89-acre Salome parcel listed at $70,000 near Highway 72

An 8.89-acre commercial parcel in Salome was listed for $70,000. Highway 72 access and low per-acre pricing could draw l...

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Arizona Western College wins BuildItAZ grant to expand local construction apprenticeships

Arizona Western College wins BuildItAZ grant to expand local construction apprenticeships

Arizona Western College won part of a $3 million BuildItAZ grant to expand construction apprenticeships and paid job tra...

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Minera Alamos Reports 9,165 Q4 Ounces, 35,303 Full-Year, Copperstone La Paz County

Minera Alamos Reports 9,165 Q4 Ounces, 35,303 Full-Year, Copperstone La Paz County

Minera Alamos reported 9,165 ounces in Q4 and 35,303 ounces for 2025, with about US$34 million cash on hand; Copperstone...

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Arizona expands groundwater oversight in La Paz County amid Colorado River crisis

Arizona expands groundwater oversight in La Paz County amid Colorado River crisis

Arizona adopted new groundwater rules for parts of La Paz County to curb unregulated pumping and protect tribal and down...

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Town approves $175,586 upgrade for Pop Harvey Park playground

Town approves $175,586 upgrade for Pop Harvey Park playground

Parker council approved replacement of the town’s 25-year-old playground using an $87,793 state grant matched by $87,793...

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Parker Broncs host Odyssey Institute in pivotal local matchup

Parker Broncs host Odyssey Institute in pivotal local matchup

Parker hosted Odyssey Institute on Friday, continuing a lopsided series that shapes school pride and local standings. Th...

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La Paz County Public Health Nursing Services Offers Care in Parker

La Paz County Public Health Nursing Services Offers Care in Parker

La Paz County Public Health Nursing Services operates a Parker clinic providing immunizations, TB testing, HIV and STD t...

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Quartzsite Gold Treasure and Craft Show Boosts Winter Visitor Economy

Quartzsite Gold Treasure and Craft Show Boosts Winter Visitor Economy

The Quartzsite Gold, Treasure and Craft Show draws prospecting and craft vendors to Quartzsite each winter, bringing vis...

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BlueWater Resort named official host for 2026 Parker 400

BlueWater Resort named official host for 2026 Parker 400

BlueWater Resort & Casino will be the Parker 400 headquarters Jan 14–18, bringing teams, crews and fans to La Paz County...

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La Paz Regional Medical Center Serves as County Healthcare Lifeline

La Paz Regional Medical Center Serves as County Healthcare Lifeline

La Paz Regional Medical Center in Parker is the primary acute-care hospital for La Paz County, providing 24/7 emergency ...

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Avi Suquilla Airport Serves Parker Residents, Boosts Local Access

Avi Suquilla Airport Serves Parker Residents, Boosts Local Access

Avi Suquilla Airport, FAA identifier P20, is the public airfield serving Parker and nearby communities in La Paz County,...

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