Some people mistakenly believe that when their exotic pets get too difficult to manage, it is okay to release them into the wild. But that is exactly the wrong thing to do. Introduced pets — even goldfish — can have devastating effects on native wildlife and ecosystems. In our aquatic ecosystems, they can outcompete sportfish and natives for food and space, prey on native species, and have unforeseeable effects on the food web. Even aquarium pets, once established, can easily take over an aquatic system and negatively impact our native and sportfish populations.  While most non-native tropical fish are bright…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman aquatics facilities will open Monday, May 25, and will operate next week Monday – Saturday, May 30, from 1-5:00 p.m. due to limited staffing. As staff is expanded, the city will update the community to changing hours of operation. Parks team members have been working hard to provide safe facilities and are following CDC guidelines: ·      Lines in front of both entrances are spaced six feet apart ·      Plexiglas in front and back entrance as well as concession area where sales takes place ·      Restrooms have dividers and handwashing stations have soap ·      Showers have dividers ·      Hand sanitizer…

MCC Lake Havasu campus dean announces retirement MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College will say goodbye to a familiar face at the end of the school year. Lake Havasu campus dean, Jann Woods, will retire from MCC.   This is the second time Woods will retire from MCC. The first time she was Dean of Student Services and retired in 2013. At MCC she has worn the hat of a business instructor, Director of Student Services and Dean of Student Services.   “MCC will greatly miss Jann’s leadership and commitment. Over the years, Jann has been an advocate for our students and the city of Lake Havasu. We…

KINGMAN – A beautiful new retro addition to Downtown Kingman…a neon sign that rivals the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign… and one you’ll want to get your picture taken in front of! Thank you to the City of Kingman and the Powerhouse Visitors Center for hosting an entertaining (and virtual) lighting of the newest gateway entrance into nostalgic Downtown. Conceptualized by Legacy Signs, electrified by Walker Electric, and funded through the city’s tourism budget (with a major contribution from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona), this new sign promises to be another welcome and iconic landmark. And a huge…