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“Keep going and don’t worry about what’s going

Dear Editor, As of today we’ve never had

Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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Stroup arraigned for sex offenses involving teen

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

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Life’s adverse situations can be praiseworthy

Several years ago, I dropped something on the

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Matthew Wanner

Budget reform shot down

MOHAVE COUNTY -A proposal to reduce the primary property tax rate and replace the revenue with a quarter cent sales tax died at Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting in Kingman. It was District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould who fired the missile that torpedoed the tax reform. Gould told board members he despises property taxes and supports the notion of reducing them through a sales tax hike. He explained, however, that he cannot support the plan because future boards of supervisors could unravel the current board’s intent and kick the property tax rate back up. “I’ve seen this happen. It happened in Lake Havasu…

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U.S. Issues Travel Warnings to Mexico

Dear Editor, In their June 8, 2021 Mexico Travel Advisory, the U.S. Department of State, at travel.state.gov, warns citizens about travel to Mexico. The Advisory recommends reconsideration of travel in Mexico due COVID 19 and issued “Do Not Travel To” warnings for five Mexican states including Tamaulipas, which borders Texas, due to crime. The warning for Tamaulipas also listed kidnapping as a risk. The Advisory recommends “Reconsider Travel To” another 11 Mexican states, four of them bordering the U.S. Those bordering states are Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Sonora with all warnings due to crime. Texas is also bordered by Nuevo Leon, Coahuila…

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Resilient Arizona helps state residents and communities recover from the psychological effects of COVID-19

Dear Editor, As the coronavirus pandemic lurches through its unwelcome second year and our state, country, and the world continue to suffer its effects, the mental health toll taken on individuals, families, and entire communities is undeniable. And that’s where the Resilient Arizona Crisis Counseling Program can help. Resilient Arizona provides 100% free and confidential support and connections to resources for Arizonans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. State residents can simply call 2-1-1 to connect with a Resilient Arizona crisis counseling provider or visit ResilientArizona.org. Services – including supportive crisis counseling, education, development of coping skills, and connection to appropriate resources…

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Bureau names River Chief

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation announced that Carly Jerla will lead the Department of the Interior’s efforts, as a senior water resources program manager, to develop updated operating rules for Colorado River reservoirs. The Colorado River sustains ecosystems and economies across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. A number of operating rules and agreements within the United States and with the Republic of Mexico expire at the end of 2025. Recognizing the challenges facing the Colorado River Basin, in March of 2021, the Interior created a critical senior leadership position within the Bureau of Reclamation to lead development of the…

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New Filiberto’s on pause

KINGMAN – Kingman area residents historically have enthusiastically bull rushed a new business, particularly eateries, but they’ll have to wait until July to dine in the new Filiberto’s store next to Dutch Bros on Stockton Hill Road. City officials said a Certificate of Occupancy for the 2,400 sq. ft. building issued on May 20. The completed store, however, sits vacant without signage and its windows are free of any information about a timetable for opening or employment opportunity. The Filiberto’s ghost town stands in stark contrast to Dutch Bros next door, which bustled with hiring and training activity in advance…

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An honest job for an honest dollar

Dear Editor, A few months ago I called an Bankers Insulation to have more insulation blown into our attic as it had been 11 years since we had it done. After a problem with scheduling and figuring how much insulation we needed, they came out as scheduled and were very professional They blew insulation in the attic and we had a very clean job. Then we had or septic tank pumped out by Calvin’s Septic Service, and they showed up as scheduled. It had been six years since we had it pumped. They also were very professional and courteous. They…

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