It’s no longer speculation, it’s the real thing. The Pirate’s Den RV Resort & Marina is about to open. We would like to invite you to follow us at Facebook by going to our page known as the Pirates Den Resort. Click on the “like” link and leave us your comments. Imagine, the sun is setting and the sky is ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Meet the Directors
Watch here as I chat with four film directors whose work will be featured at tomorrow’s Native Visions Film Festival at BlueWater Cinemas in Parker: Rodrick Pocowatchit, Steffanie Suttle, Angelo Baca and Eric Drennan. The festival begins at 8am and will feature the directors’ films and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers until around 2pm. Concessions will be open. Read More »
Willett gets paid
La Paz County has settled it’s debt with Yakima Compost Company’s Jim Willett in an agreement signed yesterday. The agreement comes as the County finalizes plans for a bond paid for by a temporary sales tax hike. Details to follow. Read More »
Off The Wall #9
Prize Patrol Sorry I haven’t written in a while. I’ve been busy planning my imminent retirement. I’m just waiting for that Publisher’s Clearing House van full of balloons to arrive at my house. I’ve never been involved with Publisher’s Clearing House other than watching the television commercials where the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol van rolls up on someone’s house ... Read More »
Best in the Desert Seeks Volunteers
Best in the Desert Racing Association is responsible for bringing four major races to our area each year. The newest, BlueWater Desert Challenge, is just around the corner on October 15 & 16, 2011. One of the most fun things a race enthusiast spectator can do is volunteer to help with the race. There are currently 5 volunteer positions available ... Read More »
Race vehicle testing ahead of BWC
In preparation for the Best In The Desert BlueWater Challenge, coming in less than 3 weeks, McDonnell Racing tests their new vehicle. Produced locally by Tuba Art Films. Read More »
Parker library in Parade magazine
The Parker Public Library appears in Sunday’s issue of Parade magazine under the title The Little Library That Could. The piece highlights the importance of the library in the community and the funding struggles which threaten its success. Click on the image to see it larger, or click here to download a PDF. Read More »
Parker Live is safe!
8:57am Good morning! Many of you tried to access Parker Live this morning and found that we’d apparently been hacked. Well the good news is, as you can see, we’ve emerged from the attack unscathed. It is important for you to know that Parker Live is a safe website to visit. At no time was your individual computer or smartphone ... Read More »
CRIT Fair Expo within a week
The Colorado River Indian Tribes is sponsoring the Native American Days Fair Expo, September 26th through October 2nd with the theme, “Community, United by Choice.” A powwow is part of the event, held September 30th to October 2nd. Schedule Sept. 28 Health Fair, Irataba Hall, 10 a.m. Little Miss CRIT pageant, 8 p.m., Manataba Park stage. Sept. 29 Jr. Miss ... Read More »
Quartzsite mayor to change again?
Unconfirmed reports are suggesting that Jennifer Jones’ recent legal action challenging the recall election of Jose Lizarraga as Mayor of Quartzsite, which recently ousted Mayor Ed Foster, has been upheld by Judge Burke of La Paz Superior Court. The action challenged the legitimacy of Lizarraga’s candidacy for the office, based on her assertion that he violated open meeting laws as ... Read More »
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