Despondency is a malady that plagues most of mankind. Oh, it may not be a daily happening; and when it does occur, it may not last for long. However, even the most safe, secure and well-loved among us can experience the occasional bout with depression. Perhaps despondency or depression sets in because of fear, frustration or hurt that comes from an outside source. Perhaps someone said something hurtful to you, or a sudden loss such as a loved one, employment or tangible things such as finance. There are all sorts of reasons that can cause any one of us to…

Arizona State Parks plans to close the main boat ramp at Alamo Lake Nov. 1-25 to allow for dam repairs.  Dates are subject to change. Cholla Ramp will remain open and is fully functional.

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Laughlin Event Center, located at 500 Bruce Woodbury Dr. in Laughlin, Nev., will host award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, Toby Keith, for a performance starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Keith, one of the top country musicians in the nation, has released 22 studio albums and won two County Music Association Awards, four American Music Awards and seven Academy of Country Music Awards, including “Entertainer of the Year.” Plus, musician, Colt Ford, is set to open for Toby Keith to promote his newest record, “We The People.”  Golden Entertainment’s Laughlin hotel and casino…

Winter moisture improves overall brood survival Truth be told, Arizona’s quail hunters are also weather wonks — always checking the forecasts, particularly during the winter months, their fingers crossed that the wet stuff is on the way. After all, good doses of timely precipitation that time of year are what give the state’s Gambel’s and scaled quail populations a much-needed boost, which usually points to better hunting in the fall. Case in point: Winter 2018. “Unlike the past few years, when hatch dates were spread out over the spring and summer, strong winter precipitation patterns this last winter should have…