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Stage II fire restrictions for BHC area

Mohave County implemented Stage II fire restrictions that began on May 12, 2020, banning all outdoor fires, campfires, and permissible consumer fireworks on private and public lands in the unincorporated areas of the county. The Bullhead City Fire Department has subsequently instituted the Stage II fire burn ban within city limits beginning on this date, May 27, 2020, until a determination of Fire Emergency is rescinded. This decision is based upon current fire weather conditions, which include extremely dry vegetation, heavy fuel loads, wind, and extreme temperatures. Between May 1 and May 26, 2020, BCFD crews have been dispatched to a…

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Long-term care facilities discussed at BOS special COVID-19 meeting

Bullhead City’s COVID-19 hotpot, the Joshua Springs Senior Living facility, was the focus of much of Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. Supervisor Hildy Angius said her constituents have raised lots of questions since it became known that some deaths and at least 18 coronavirus infections trace to the long-term care facility. Angius conveyed that many believe the county and its health department should have been more proactive earlier when the outbreak was first detected at Joshua Springs. Deputy Mohave County attorney Ryan Esplin said that the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has regulatory and…

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Long-term care facilities discussed at BOS special COVID-19 meeting

Bullhead City’s COVID-19 hotpot, the Joshua Springs Senior Living facility, was the focus of much of Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. Supervisor Hildy Angius said her constituents have raised lots of questions since it became known that some deaths and at least 18 coronavirus infections trace to the long-term care facility. Angius conveyed that many believe the county and its health department should have been more proactive earlier when the outbreak was first detected at Joshua Springs. Deputy Mohave County attorney Ryan Esplin said that the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has regulatory and…

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Aquarius, Edgewater announce June 4 reopening

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort , located at 1900 S. Casino Dr., and Edgewater Casino Resort , located at 2020 S. Casino Dr., will reopen just in time for summer getaways at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 4. To welcome visitors back, Aquarius and Edgewater will offer up to a 45 percent discount on all room reservations. “Laughlin has long been a popular destination for summer getaways to take in watersports on the Colorado River and the excitement of the casinos,” said Sean Hammond, vice president and general manager of Aquarius and Edgewater. “We look forward to reopening in time for people…

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NACFD issues burn ban

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors has issued Stage 2 fire restrictions within the entire county. Based on this direction, the Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District #1 is instituting a fire burn ban effective immediately. The ban includes the prohibition of the sale of consumer fireworks as addressed within the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 36-1606. The ban also rescinds any open burn permits issued by the Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District #1 (NACFD#1) within the last 30 days. No burn permit applications will be accepted until further notice.

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BLM announces recreational improvements at Burro Creek Campground

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin a four-month restroom renovation project at Burro Creek Campground on June 6, improving facilities that have been in operation since 1991. The project, which is expected to run through October, will update plumbing, including water, septic and vent lines; and will replace most interior fixtures, such as toilets, stall partitions, sinks, water fountains, access doors and vanity mirrors. External improvements will include replacing the roof and installing solar panels for downward shielded lights, which will enhance nighttime safety. Due to construction, visitor access to restroom facilities and…

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