Loading...|Loading...
MARKETS
Loading market data...

Prism Local News

La Paz County, Arizona

"Your Local News, Powered by AI Journalism"

Stay Connected

Get the latest La Paz, AZ news delivered directly to your inbox.

Free weekly newsletter · Unsubscribe anytime

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy

About La Paz, AZ

Local News
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.
Covering
Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse, Ehrenberg and 4,500 square miles in western arizona

Local Updates

Active

Newsroom monitoring local La Paz, AZ developments. Next update cycle in 21 minutes.

Share

Watch

Watch: La Paz, AZ

4 videos · Swipe to explore

La Paz County Park Spotlight Highlights Boats, Golf, Local Events

La Paz County Park Spotlight Highlights Boats, Golf, Local Events

Read the full article
La Paz County opens 2026-2027 community grant applications, June 30 deadline set

La Paz County opens 2026-2027 community grant applications, June 30 deadline set

Read the full article
Parker police seek resident feedback as CALEA accreditation review continues

Parker police seek resident feedback as CALEA accreditation review continues

Read the full article
Poston Rotary memorial golf tournament set for April 18 in Parker

Poston Rotary memorial golf tournament set for April 18 in Parker

Read the full article

More Local News

La Paz County weighs new permit fees, sweeping building code rewrite
Government

La Paz County weighs new permit fees, sweeping building code rewrite

La Paz County moved toward new permit fees and a full building-code rewrite, with a July 6 public hearing and an August 6 fee start date if approved.

James Thompson2m read
La Paz County reviews Salome entertainment park permit again
Government

La Paz County reviews Salome entertainment park permit again

A Salome off-road and live-music entertainment park stayed on hold again as county planners kept CUP2026-02 in review. The next step could send it to the Board of Supervisors on July 6.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Paz County weighs Salome rezoning for tow yard on Highway 60
Government

La Paz County weighs Salome rezoning for tow yard on Highway 60

Oscar Perez’s bid to rezone a Salome parcel for a tow and storage yard would put a commercial use on Highway 60 and set a precedent for the corridor.

James Thompson2m read
Colorado River Indian Tribes seek irrigation supervisor in Poston
Government

Colorado River Indian Tribes seek irrigation supervisor in Poston

Poston’s latest irrigation hire would oversee the water record-keeping that keeps CRIT farms, canals, and deliveries moving. The post links daily operations to La Paz County’s bigger water stakes.

James Thompson2m read
Red flag warning issued for La Paz County, wildfire risk rises Saturday
Community

Red flag warning issued for La Paz County, wildfire risk rises Saturday

La Paz County faced critical fire weather Saturday as winds topped 35 mph and humidity fell sharply. Forecasters warned any spark could spread fast across dry fuels.

Marcus Williams1m read
Arizona Western College, UA Global Campus expand bachelor’s pathways
Education

Arizona Western College, UA Global Campus expand bachelor’s pathways

Parker and Quartzsite students can now reach bachelor’s courses online for $295 a credit, with AWC saying the pathway could save about $4,950 a year.

Lisa Park2m read
Dhawan starts as Arizona Western College’s 10th president
Education

Dhawan starts as Arizona Western College’s 10th president

Dhawan took over Arizona Western College on June 1, and La Paz County will be watching whether Parker and Quartzsite see more classes, training and outreach.

Sarah Chen2m read
I-10 eastbound closed near Quartzsite after vehicle fire
Government

I-10 eastbound closed near Quartzsite after vehicle fire

Eastbound I-10 shut down east of Quartzsite after a vehicle fire, with no reopening estimate posted and delays expected across La Paz County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Free summer meals return for La Paz County children
Healthcare

Free summer meals return for La Paz County children

Breakfast and lunch were back at participating La Paz County schools for children 18 and under, with no paperwork needed and SUN Bucks adding grocery help.

Lisa Park2m read
Parker celebrates graduation season with parades, promotions and community support
Education

Parker celebrates graduation season with parades, promotions and community support

Parker’s graduates marched through town before Joe Bush Stadium filled with families, marking a full week of school milestones from Head Start to high school.

Sarah Chen2m read
AWC student wins national graphic design contest for NISOD conference
Education

AWC student wins national graphic design contest for NISOD conference

A first-generation AWC student turned a mural assignment into a national win, and the route ran through classes, print services and a campus podcast.

Lisa Park2m read
Quartzsite’s winter visitors drive tourism and retail economy
Business

Quartzsite’s winter visitors drive tourism and retail economy

Quartzsite’s winter crowds still power the town’s retail strip, RV parks and gem shows. The catch is that so much of the economy lives in a short desert season.

Sarah Chen5m read
CRIT police add new officer after academy training in Parker area
Government

CRIT police add new officer after academy training in Parker area

Trevor Butler-Smith joined CRIT police after five months of academy training, adding one more trained officer to a small Parker-area force.

Marcus Williams2m read
Quartzsite election page maps out 2026 voting and filing deadlines
Government

Quartzsite election page maps out 2026 voting and filing deadlines

Quartzsite’s filing window opens June 6 for three council seats, and the calendar already points to a crowded summer of registration, petitions and early voting.

James Thompson2m read
La Paz County healthcare strained by distance, heat, and aging residents
Healthcare

La Paz County healthcare strained by distance, heat, and aging residents

Getting care here often means a long drive, a hot road, and a narrow clinic schedule. Parker’s hospital anchors the county, but Quartzsite, Bouse and outlying towns still face gaps.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez5m read
Parker schools mark a week of graduations and promotions
Education

Parker schools mark a week of graduations and promotions

Parker’s graduation week stretched from 45 tribal members honored in a stole ceremony to 22 alternative-school diplomas and a stadium full of seniors.

Lisa Park2m read
CRIT seeks tribal members for board, committee vacancies
Government

CRIT seeks tribal members for board, committee vacancies

CRIT opened vacancies on boards that shape education, health, irrigation and business oversight across Parker, with applications going to Executive Offices in Parker.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Paz County 2026 election page lists key races and deadlines
Government

La Paz County 2026 election page lists key races and deadlines

La Paz County's 2026 election page maps the July 21 primary and Nov. 3 general, plus the countywide and district races that will shape local services.

Marcus Williams5m read
La Paz County has Arizona's highest share of residents with disabilities
Healthcare

La Paz County has Arizona's highest share of residents with disabilities

La Paz County’s disability rate is not just a statistic. It signals heavy demand for rides, clinics, caregiving and ADA access across one of Arizona’s most rural counties.

Lisa Park2m read
La Paz County seeks maintenance worker for road upkeep in Parker
Government

La Paz County seeks maintenance worker for road upkeep in Parker

A new Parker road-maintenance job could affect how quickly La Paz County answers flood damage, potholes and summer wear on routes residents use daily.

James Thompson2m read
Quartzsite Camel Express connects western La Paz County riders
Community

Quartzsite Camel Express connects western La Paz County riders

Camel Express is the desert lifeline for western La Paz County, carrying riders to doctors, groceries and jobs when driving is not an option.

Lisa Park5m read
CRIT reopens education and workforce aid applications for 2026-2027
Education

CRIT reopens education and workforce aid applications for 2026-2027

CRIT reopened 2026-2027 aid forms for college, job training, youth services and computer help, with FAFSA required for higher-ed and vocational applicants.

Lisa Park2m read
Colorado River Tribes warn of water cuts, La Paz County at risk
Government

Colorado River Tribes warn of water cuts, La Paz County at risk

CRIT says water cuts are no longer abstract. For Parker, farm deliveries and tribal rights could be the first things residents feel.

Marcus Williams3m read
CRIT breaks ground on permanent Head Start facility in Parker
Education

CRIT breaks ground on permanent Head Start facility in Parker

CRIT broke ground near Mohave Road and Navajo Avenue on a permanent Head Start site backed by a $13.8 million federal grant and tribal matching funds.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Paz County jail district budget heads to June 15 hearing
Government

La Paz County jail district budget heads to June 15 hearing

La Paz County's jail district budget rises to $4.63 million, up about 9.6%, and taxpayers can weigh in June 15 in Parker.

James Thompson2m read
Colorado River agencies sign pact to explore interstate water exchanges
Government

Colorado River agencies sign pact to explore interstate water exchanges

Colorado River agencies signed a June 3 pact to explore interstate water exchanges, a move that could reshape planning for La Paz County farms, tribes and river growth.

Marcus Williams2m read
Water agencies explore Colorado River exchange plan amid drought shortages
Government

Water agencies explore Colorado River exchange plan amid drought shortages

Water agencies signed a Colorado River exchange MOU in Carlsbad, raising questions for Parker, La Paz County, and future costs tied to basin shortages.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parker June calendar packs county meetings, Tube Float and Flag Day events
Government

Parker June calendar packs county meetings, Tube Float and Flag Day events

Parker’s June calendar already stacked county supervisors, town council and the 48th Annual Tube Float, with Flag Day observances set for June 13 and 14.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parker notice hub highlights police accreditation, jailhouse rehab, moratorium issues
Government

Parker notice hub highlights police accreditation, jailhouse rehab, moratorium issues

Parker’s notice page puts a jailhouse rehab bid, police accreditation comment period, and building moratorium hearing in front of residents at once.

Marcus Williams2m read