La Paz County, Arizona Local News

Colorado River Indian Tribes Posts RFP to Renovate Parker Broadband Facility

The Colorado River Indian Tribes posted an RFP in early March seeking contractors to convert 1405 S. Joshua Ave., Parker, into a permanent CRIT Broadband Operations Facility.

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Approximately 16,557 residents

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Parker, Arizona

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4,500 square miles in western Arizona

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La Paz County Posts March 2 Agenda: Land-Use, Judges, Parker-Accounting, FY26-Q2

La Paz County posted the Board of Supervisors agenda for its Monday, March 2, 2026 meeting on Feb. 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM, listing land-use items, judge appointments, a Parker Accounting contract and an FY26 Q2 budget review.

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Government

BIA Rebids $18-22 Million CRIP Main Canal, Lateral 73 at Parker

The Bureau of Indian Affairs reissued a bundled solicitation posted late February 2026 for CRIP Main Canal and Lateral 73 near Parker, an $18–$22 million federal construction opportunity.

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Community

Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek to Receive AMA Lifetime Service Award

KAWC/KOFA general manager Dave Riek received the Arizona Media Association Lifetime Service Award at the Arizona Media Icon Lunch in Phoenix on March 2, 2026.

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Healthcare

La Paz Regional Hospital: 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital With Area Clinics

La Paz Regional Hospital is a 25‑bed not‑for‑profit Critical Access Hospital at 1200 W. Mohave Road in Parker, serving La Paz County and nearby Big River and Earp; call (928) 669‑9201 for main hospital services.

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Government

How La Paz County tax-lien and tax-deed sales work for owners, investors

La Paz County accepts offers on tax‑deeded parcels after a bid sale; offers require a Parcel Offer Form, are reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, and, if approved, conveyed by quit claim deed.

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Government

Arizona Moves to Create Ranegras Plain Groundwater Protections Amid Fondomonte Lawsuit

ADWR announced on Nov. 5 it had begun work to create an Active Management Area in the Ranegras Plain; residents say January actions delivered the basin’s first groundwater protections.

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Education

Arizona Classroom Spending Share Drops to 52.1%, Impacting La Paz Schools

Arizona districts devoted 52.1% of spending to instruction in FY2025, the lowest in about 20 years, Arizona per-student spending was $14,629 versus a $19,132 national average.

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Government

Republic Services Briefs Supervisors on 2024 Tonnage, Monitoring, Prompting Board Response

Republic Services briefed the La Paz County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25, 2026 about 2024 tonnage trends and environmental monitoring at the county landfill, prompting a board response.

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Government

La Paz County Notice of 17 Tax‑Deed Parcels Appears on Bid4Assets

A Bid4Assets listing identified La Paz County as seller of 17 tax‑deeded parcels, with an in‑person auction set for Jan. 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room.

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Business

La Paz County Centennial Flats solar project secures $1.24 billion financing

Copia Power closed $1.24 billion to finance Centennial Flats, a 500 MW solar project in La Paz County that the developer says could generate $56 million in county tax revenue.

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Government

Find La Paz County Agendas, Public Records, Elections and Service Contacts

La Paz County’s CivicPlus site posts BOS agendas and a Swagit video index; the Board will consider Docket CUP2025‑05 (APN 304‑39‑085) at the April 7, 2025 meeting, 10:00 a.m., 1108 Joshua Ave., Parker.

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Government

La Paz County Posts Updated 2026 Statements of Interest List

La Paz County Elections posted a one-page PDF titled "2026 Candidates Statement of Interest Filed" on March 4, 2026; the county Elections Office at 1108 S. Joshua Avenue, Parker, lists filers in its Document Center.

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Government

Quartzsite Council Holds Work Session on RV and Mobile-Home Park Rules

The Quartzsite Town Council held a public work session on RV and mobile‑home park regulations on March 2, 2026; the meeting video was posted to the town’s public archive on March 3.

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Community

Parker Area Chamber posts spring events including ADBA drag-boat races, micro-wrestling

Parker Area Chamber’s GrowthZone calendar shows a packed March–April lineup, verify ADBA drag‑boat race dates and register for ribbon cuttings, the Latino Business Committee kickoff (Mar 30) and other events.

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Government

La Paz County Arrests Noncitizen Truckers With Alleged Fraudulent CDLs Near Quartzsite

Border Patrol’s Blythe Station arrested a 29-year-old Uzbek after an I-10 crash near Quartzsite; agents say they recovered five IDs, including two New York and three Ohio licenses.

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Government

Quartzsite Opens Nomination Filing for Feb. 23, 2026 Primary After HB2022

Quartzsite posted its election calendar and opened nomination petition filing on Feb. 23, 2026, even as HB2022 moved Arizona’s primary and left differing filing deadlines across jurisdictions.

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Government

Parker Common Council holds March 3 meeting; agenda and notices posted

Parker’s council packet shows approvals for Resolution No. 02-2026 and a State Grant in Aid Agreement with La Paz County Library Director Fenix Markel, while the town calendar lists a March 3 meeting.

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Community

Search Continues Near Parker for Missing 41-Year-Old Jeremy Whisennand

Last seen in Blythe at about 10:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 41-year-old Jeremy Whisennand was driving a white 2008 Ford F-250 reportedly found near Agnes Wilson Road Bridge; call 800-950-2444 with tips.

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Government

Former Parker office specialist sentenced to 3.5 years for theft, fraud

Jennifer Elizabeth Alcaida, a former Town of Parker office specialist, was sentenced Feb 23, 2026 to 3.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to theft and fraud.

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Government

BLM Orders Closures for La Paz Off-Road Races to Protect Public Safety

BLM frequently issues temporary closure and restricted-use orders on BLM-administered public land in La Paz County when organizers stage large off-road and multi-day races to protect public safety.

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Government

La Paz County Presiding Judge Marcus A. Kelley Dies Suddenly at 54

Presiding judge Marcus A. Kelley, 54, died on Feb. 22; the Arizona Supreme Court issued a press release announcing his death Feb. 23 and Chief Justice Ann Timmer offered condolences.

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Government

Parker Council Unanimously Approves Metal Roofing Contract for Two City Buildings

Parker Common Council voted unanimously Feb. 24 to award H&S Roofing a contract to remove old roofing and install new metal roofs on Parker City Hall and the city maintenance shop.

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Community

La Paz County Fairgrounds Management, Facilities, Events and Rental Details

The La Paz County Fairgrounds at 21600 Hillside Dr., Parker, is a county-owned, multi-use site that hosts the La Paz County Fair, rodeos, agricultural shows, festivals and private rentals, here’s how it’s managed, what’s on site, and how to book it.

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Community

Six Outdoor Attractions in La Paz County Every Resident Should Know

La Paz County’s outdoor sites, from a 114‑site riverfront park to a weekend swap meet, drive local recreation and small‑business activity; call parks at (928) 667‑2069 to book or confirm.

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Government

Arizona Attorney General Continues Lawsuit Against Fondomonte Over La Paz Groundwater

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes continues a public nuisance lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona over alleged excessive groundwater pumping that officials say threatens La Paz County wells.

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Healthcare

La Paz County Health Department Details Clinic Locations, Immunization Schedules, Fees

La Paz County Health Department lists clinic locations, immunization schedules and fees; appointment rules and limited outreach hours affect access to vaccines and testing for local residents.

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Community

La Paz County Fair Scheduled March 12-14 Promises Community Gathering

The La Paz County Fair is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, and appears on the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce events calendar as a multi-day community gathering. Local residents should note the dates, available reminder and calendar tools, and the Chamber contact for details as the fair presents opportunities for local commerce, civic engagement, and public oversight.

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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.

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Government

La Paz County candidate filing opens Feb. 21, 2026, closes March 23

La Paz County’s elections office says the candidate filing window opened Feb. 21 and runs through March 23, 2026; nomination packets are at 1108 Joshua Avenue, Parker.

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