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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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Salome softball tops Antelope Union 8-3 in key conference win
Education

Salome softball tops Antelope Union 8-3 in key conference win

Salome's 8-3 win over Antelope Union pushed the Frogs to 7-10-1 and marked their second victory over the Rams this season.

Sarah Chen2m read
Two rescued after falling into abandoned mine shaft near Quartzsite
Community

Two rescued after falling into abandoned mine shaft near Quartzsite

Two people were pulled from an abandoned shaft near Quartzsite after one fell about 135 feet total, underscoring the desert’s hidden mine hazards.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Paz County aquifer guide explains deepening groundwater crisis
Community

La Paz County aquifer guide explains deepening groundwater crisis

La Paz County’s water fight is underground, where pumping has outpaced recharge and some wells have fallen more than 200 feet since the 1980s.

Marcus Williams5m read
Robotic samplers help spot invasive species in Colorado River early
Community

Robotic samplers help spot invasive species in Colorado River early

Silver-trunk robots are sampling the Colorado River before invasives take hold, a small early-warning tool with big stakes for La Paz County farms, fish and water access.

Lisa Park6m read
New LABrary at Wenden library lets residents monitor groundwater
Community

New LABrary at Wenden library lets residents monitor groundwater

Wenden’s Centennial Public Library now houses a LABrary where residents can borrow tools to test groundwater and water quality. The goal is to turn county water debates into something locals can measure.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Paz County sets 2026 election training calendar ahead of primary
Government

La Paz County sets 2026 election training calendar ahead of primary

La Paz County has put its 2026 election training plan on the calendar, with registration for the July 21 primary closing June 22.

Marcus Williams2m read
Auditor warns Quartzsite schools over missed financial filing deadline
Education

Auditor warns Quartzsite schools over missed financial filing deadline

Quartzsite schools are 16 days late on required audit filings, risking a state penalty that could withhold up to 10% of district funding.

Lisa Park2m read
Parker Medical Center lawsuit against UnitedHealth moved to federal court
Healthcare

Parker Medical Center lawsuit against UnitedHealth moved to federal court

Parker Medical Center’s fight with UnitedHealth is now in federal court, raising questions about claims, payment delays and access to care for La Paz County patients.

Lisa Park2m read
Hobbs vetoes bill for county water repair grants in La Paz County
Government

Hobbs vetoes bill for county water repair grants in La Paz County

Hobbs shut down a La Paz County water repair grant plan that could have helped pay for wells, tanks and replumbing in Parker, Quartzsite and nearby communities.

James Thompson2m read
CRIT breaks ground on long-awaited permanent Head Start facility
Education

CRIT breaks ground on long-awaited permanent Head Start facility

After 17 years on the drawing board, CRIT turned 12 acres in Parker into a permanent Head Start site meant to expand early learning for tribal families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Army Corps backs Quartzsite water upgrades, skips full environmental review
Government

Army Corps backs Quartzsite water upgrades, skips full environmental review

Quartzsite’s water system moved onto a faster federal review track as the Army Corps backed line and storage upgrades for a town of 2,761 people served by 857 homes.

James Thompson2m read
La Paz County filing reveals early Parker, Quartzsite election fields
Government

La Paz County filing reveals early Parker, Quartzsite election fields

Parker and Quartzsite’s first filing list shows six names apiece, with one Quartzsite candidate already withdrawn and the ballot still open to challenge.

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La Paz County board weighs setback variance for Parker home project
Government

La Paz County board weighs setback variance for Parker home project

John Beck is asking La Paz County for 3-foot side setbacks at 827 Swan Dr., a small variance that could set a useful precedent for Parker lots.

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Arizona Master Irrigators Program opens enrollment in La Paz County
Education

Arizona Master Irrigators Program opens enrollment in La Paz County

A four-day irrigation class is now open to Parker-area workers, with training on moisture sensors and drip systems to save water.

Lisa Park2m read
Quartzsite schools host community night, egg hunt to engage families
Education

Quartzsite schools host community night, egg hunt to engage families

Quartzsite schools turned spring into outreach, with 1,500 eggs, a Panther PTO night at Ehrenberg Park and multiple family events aimed at pulling parents back in.

Lisa Park2m read
La Paz County to hear proposal for off-roading, music and food venue
Government

La Paz County to hear proposal for off-roading, music and food venue

Noise, traffic and weekend crowds could hit 55th Street if La Paz County advances a proposed off-road, music and food venue tied to Federico Espinoza.

James Thompson2m read
NAU, CPLC expand first-generation scholarships for La Paz County students
Education

NAU, CPLC expand first-generation scholarships for La Paz County students

La Paz County first-gen students can now compete for 45 NAU-CPLC awards worth up to $10,000 each, triple the original pool. Applications close April 15.

Sarah Chen2m read
Quartzsite winter shows bring surge of visitors, commerce, and traffic
Business

Quartzsite winter shows bring surge of visitors, commerce, and traffic

Quartzsite's winter shows can pull in up to two million visitors, turning La Paz County into a traffic and supply-pressure zone. Parker's swap meets add smaller but real local strain.

Sarah Chen5m read
CRIT ties Water Day duck race to river awareness in Parker
Community

CRIT ties Water Day duck race to river awareness in Parker

CRIT used a duck race to draw families into a deeper message: its water rights, the shrinking Colorado River, and what 662,402 acre-feet means in Parker.

Marcus Williams2m read
Arizona Pushes Back on Colorado River Shortage Plan
Government

Arizona Pushes Back on Colorado River Shortage Plan

Arizona is fighting a federal shortage plan that could shift 512,000 acre-feet of cuts onto the state in 2026, with western La Paz County in the crosshairs.

James Thompson2m read
Copperstate 1000 vintage car rally stops briefly in Parker
Community

Copperstate 1000 vintage car rally stops briefly in Parker

The Copperstate 1000 rolled through Parker with more than 80 vintage cars, but its brief stop meant more spectacle than a clear commerce boost.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Paz County Public Health Nursing Services Offers Care in Parker
Healthcare

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 testing, family planning and COVID 19 vaccinations with set hours and low fees for many services. This local access point matters for residents who face transportation, cost and limited clinic availability across the rural county, and it also offers volunteer opportunities for community emergency response.

Lisa Park2m read
Quartzsite Museum Preserves History, Anchors Winter Visitor Economy
Community

Quartzsite Museum Preserves History, Anchors Winter Visitor Economy

The Quartzsite Museum, maintained by the Quartzsite Historical Society, preserves early adobe structures and artifacts that document the towns mining and pioneer eras. Its educational programs, field trips, rotating exhibits and fundraising events connect cultural preservation with the winter visitor economy and the annual gem and mineral show season, making it a practical asset for residents and local planners.

Marcus Williams2m read
CRIT Spotlights Poston Monument to Boost Local Heritage Tourism
Community

CRIT Spotlights Poston Monument to Boost Local Heritage Tourism

CRIT highlighted the Poston Monument as a top tourist attraction, linking local heritage to museum efforts and wider water and conservation policy that affect community wellbeing.

Lisa Park2m read
New Active Management Area for La Paz County aims to curb groundwater decline
Government

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 affect wells, irrigation and development locally.

James Thompson2m read
Quartzsite and Bouse Corridor Guide, Protecting Public Lands and Winter Tourism
Community

Quartzsite and Bouse Corridor Guide, Protecting Public Lands and Winter Tourism

The Quartzsite Bouse corridor and surrounding BLM lands are among La Paz County's most used areas for RV camping, dispersed camping and off road recreation. This guide outlines where people go, the permits and rules they must follow, and why responsible use matters for the local economy and desert environment.

Sarah Chen2m read
CRIT issues river condition update as Colorado River concerns grow
Community

CRIT issues river condition update as Colorado River concerns grow

CRIT’s April 10 river update comes as Lake Powell inflow forecasts collapse and basin storage stays low, raising the stakes for Parker-area boating, irrigation and access.

Lisa Park2m read
Tribal police phone outage disrupts 911 service in Parker area
Government

Tribal police phone outage disrupts 911 service in Parker area

A tribal police phone outage put 911 service on alert across the Parker area, where CRIT dispatch is tied to La Paz County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two men die after boat crashes into Colorado River rocks, Arizona side
Community

Two men die after boat crashes into Colorado River rocks, Arizona side

Two California men died when a speedboat hit rocks on the Arizona side of the Colorado River near Topock Gorge, a deadly warning as spring boating crowds build.

Lisa Park2m read