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Quartzsite Chamber links winter events to small business pitch program

Quartzsite Chamber links winter events to small business pitch program

The Quartzsite Chamber posted its winter and year-round calendar, listing signature January events and a Moonshot Arizona pitch stop that could boost local small businesses and vendors.

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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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Winter recreation surges in La Paz County; plan for crowds

Winter recreation surges in La Paz County; plan for crowds

Winter events and river recreation are drawing heavy crowds across La Paz County. Residents should expect traffic, limit...

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La Paz County resource guide: safety, health care, parks, travel

La Paz County resource guide: safety, health care, parks, travel

A concise guide to emergency services, health care, parks and travel for La Paz County residents and visitors. Plan ahea...

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New Active Management Area for La Paz County aims to curb groundwater decline

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 a...

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How to start a small business in La Paz County

How to start a small business in La Paz County

A practical guide to starting or operating a small business across Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse and Ehrenberg. Includes per...

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Quartzsite winter season underway - planning key for safe, profitable visits

Quartzsite winter season underway - planning key for safe, profitable visits

Quartzsite’s winter shows are underway as of January 6, 2026, bringing RVers, rock-and-gem collectors, vendors and large...

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La Paz Regional Medical Center Serves as County Healthcare Lifeline

La Paz Regional Medical Center Serves as County Healthcare Lifeline

La Paz Regional Medical Center in Parker is the primary acute-care hospital for La Paz County, providing 24/7 emergency ...

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Parker Tube Float Draws Winter River Users to La Paz County

Parker Tube Float Draws Winter River Users to La Paz County

The annual Parker Tube Float took place Jan. 6 on the Parker Strip, launching at Buckskin Mountain State Park and finish...

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Arizona Western College wins BuildItAZ grant to expand local construction apprenticeships

Arizona Western College wins BuildItAZ grant to expand local construction apprenticeships

Arizona Western College won part of a $3 million BuildItAZ grant to expand construction apprenticeships and paid job tra...

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24.4-Acre Bouse Parcel Listed at $140,000 Signals Rural Demand

24.4-Acre Bouse Parcel Listed at $140,000 Signals Rural Demand

A 24.4-acre parcel east of Bouse listed for $140,000 is active as of January 10, 2026, offering level rural-agricultural...

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Town approves $175,586 upgrade for Pop Harvey Park playground

Town approves $175,586 upgrade for Pop Harvey Park playground

Parker council approved replacement of the town’s 25-year-old playground using an $87,793 state grant matched by $87,793...

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Groundwater Crisis on Ranegras Plain Prompts Potential State Regulation

Groundwater Crisis on Ranegras Plain Prompts Potential State Regulation

Data presented at a Jan. 6 public meeting showed severe groundwater declines across the Ranegras Plain basin, with some ...

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La Paz County Public Services Guide: Health, Safety, Roads, Schools

La Paz County Public Services Guide: Health, Safety, Roads, Schools

This guide compiles key La Paz County public services, phone numbers and locations that residents and visitors commonly ...

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Quartzsite Chamber Posts Winter Event Schedule Ahead of Busy January

Quartzsite Chamber Posts Winter Event Schedule Ahead of Busy January

The Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has posted its winter events calendar with dates and logistical information for the a...

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Avi Suquilla Airport Serves Parker Residents, Boosts Local Access

Avi Suquilla Airport Serves Parker Residents, Boosts Local Access

Avi Suquilla Airport, FAA identifier P20, is the public airfield serving Parker and nearby communities in La Paz County,...

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Trigo Mountains Mining Legacy Raises Land Management and Safety Questions

Trigo Mountains Mining Legacy Raises Land Management and Safety Questions

The Trigo Mountains, also referenced as the Trigo/Cibola mining district in La Paz County, are a historically noted area...

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Alamo Lake State Park remains vital for La Paz County recreation

Alamo Lake State Park remains vital for La Paz County recreation

Alamo Lake State Park is a year round destination for fishing, boating, camping and wildlife viewing in western La Paz C...

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BLM Announces Temporary Land Closures for 2026 Parker 400 Race

BLM Announces Temporary Land Closures for 2026 Parker 400 Race

The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announced temporary closures and access restrictions on public la...

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Quartzsite Welcomes Camelpalooza and Hi Jolly Parade During RV Season

Quartzsite Welcomes Camelpalooza and Hi Jolly Parade During RV Season

Camelpalooza activities run Jan. 9–11 with the Hi Jolly Parade scheduled for Jan. 10, bringing seasonal crowds and vendo...

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La Paz County Faces Growing Groundwater Stress and Policy Choices

La Paz County Faces Growing Groundwater Stress and Policy Choices

Groundwater supplies for households, ranches and irrigated agriculture in La Paz County are under increasing pressure as...

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Chamber Calendar Guides La Paz County Meetings and Tourism Expo

Chamber Calendar Guides La Paz County Meetings and Tourism Expo

The Parker Area Chamber published an events calendar listing key government and community gatherings the first week of J...

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Quartzsite Visitor Season Shapes Local Services and Governance

Quartzsite Visitor Season Shapes Local Services and Governance

Quartzsite’s winter visitor season and its popular gem and swap meet shows drive a large influx of RVers and snowbirds, ...

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Quartzsite Museum Preserves History, Anchors Winter Visitor Economy

Quartzsite Museum Preserves History, Anchors Winter Visitor Economy

The Quartzsite Museum, maintained by the Quartzsite Historical Society, preserves early adobe structures and artifacts t...

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Arizona Minimum Wage Rises to $15.15; Local Impact Expected

Arizona Minimum Wage Rises to $15.15; Local Impact Expected

Arizona’s statewide minimum wage increased to $15.15 per hour effective January 1, 2026, the result of an automatic, inf...

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Local Events Calendar Confirms January Government Meetings and Tourism Expo

Local Events Calendar Confirms January Government Meetings and Tourism Expo

This week the local community events calendar recorded the La Paz County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 5 and the ...

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Quartzsite Museum preserves history, supports community health and equity

Quartzsite Museum preserves history, supports community health and equity

The Quartzsite Museum, operated by the Quartzsite Historical Society and housed at the Tyson's Well Stage Station, prese...

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La Paz County Public Health Nursing Services Offers Care in Parker

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 t...

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Winter events and services guide for Parker and Quartzsite residents

Winter events and services guide for Parker and Quartzsite residents

The Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism maintains a centralized events calendar listing winter and holiday a...

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Parker, La Paz County, braces for seasonal river tourism and service demand

Parker, La Paz County, braces for seasonal river tourism and service demand

Parker, the county seat of La Paz County and gateway to the Colorado River Parker Strip, draws heavy seasonal visitation...

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La Paz County Outdoor Access and Safety Guide for Residents and Visitors

La Paz County Outdoor Access and Safety Guide for Residents and Visitors

La Paz County's mix of Colorado River recreation, winter RV gatherings in Quartzsite, and extensive BLM desert lands off...

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