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This is Headgate Dam in Parker, during construction of hydroelectric generators. Does anybody know what year this was? Thanks to Megan and Roger for the photo. Read More »

Reports are that all lanes of Highway 72 are blocked by an overturned truck. The truck, carrying almonds, overturned about a mile south of the town of Bouse, AZ, blocking both lanes. All traffic is being asked to turn around and use alternative routes until at least 10am. Motorists traveling between Parker and I-10 could use Highway 95 through the ... Read More »

At the 2011 Parker 425, two spectator sections in Bouse were closed due to new mandates following the California MDR race casualties. We have some great news that took some effort and a lot of help from the community: These sections will be re-opened for the 2012 Parker 425 race! First, we had to locate some barriers called K-Rails. K-Rails ... Read More »

Parker 4-H Clubs collected over 1,100 pounds of canned food last night for the annual 4-H Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event. 4-H wishes to thank the hard work of the youth, leaders, and the generous community. Photo Brett Stickland. Read More »

On October 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Sentencing is set for November 14, 2011, in front of Judge Michael Burke. Torres will receive a prison term of 5 to 30 years and is not eligible for probation or early release. On ... Read More »

I first heard the story of Aaron Rubin late one night last year while watching VH1′s Celebrity Rehab.  Aaron had everything going for him, but was addicted to Oxycontin. In his early 20s he overdosed and was in a coma for 2 weeks. During that time his family planned his funeral, expecting the worst.  After 2 weeks though, Aaron woke ... Read More »

The Sheriff’s Department is raffling off a 1″-20″ boy’s bicycle and a 1″-20″ girl’s bicycle. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office for $1 or 6 for $5. Also being raffled is a trip for 2 adults and 2 children on the Polar Express at Grand Canyon Railways, Williams, AZ on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at ... Read More »

Show the young people in our area that you support their choice to be drug free and violence free!  The contest will be judged on Thursday the 27th.  The Chamber has prizes for the best decorated business/organization and  a prize for the random drawing of all participants.  Let us know if you are participating so we can make sure to ... Read More »

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The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their Fourth Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff & Car Show, October 22, 2010 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. In addition to the Chili Cookoff, there will be a salsa contest, a classic car show, a beer chugging and belching contest and a horseshoe tournament. Trophies and cash prizes will be ... Read More »