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FOP Mohave Lodge #16 holds installation and awards dinner

Ron Martin2 years ago4 mins

Mullen-Lamb receives 40-year pin KINGMAN – On Wednesday January 17, the local Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Mohave Lodge #16 held an installation and awards dinner at the Hualapai Mountain Resort. Newly elected officers were recognized with pins for the office held. Additionally, two officers received longevity pins. Pat Mullen-Lamb, who is a Lifetime Member of the Lodge, received her 40-year pin. She has served continuously for 44 years and 10 months, just short of 45 years and holds the record of being the longest serving officer in the Lodge. She graduated from ALETA (Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy) in…

State News

ADOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations

Ron Martin2 years ago2 mins

Facilities planned along interstates are step toward statewide network PHOENIX – Advancing plans to support adoption of electric vehicles, the Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking bids for private entities to build or upgrade electric vehicle charging stations along interstate highways The stations are the first major step in establishing a statewide network of rapid charging stations, with 21 facilities expected to be operating by the end of 2025. These stations are intended to reduce range anxiety and encourage use of electric vehicles as a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. All stations will be privately owned and operated, with federal…

State News

ADOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations

Ron Martin2 years ago2 mins

Facilities planned along interstates are step toward statewide network PHOENIX – Advancing plans to support adoption of electric vehicles, the Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking bids for private entities to build or upgrade electric vehicle charging stations along interstate highways The stations are the first major step in establishing a statewide network of rapid charging stations, with 21 facilities expected to be operating by the end of 2025. These stations are intended to reduce range anxiety and encourage use of electric vehicles as a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. All stations will be privately owned and operated, with federal…

Community News

County spelling Bee Friday night

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County will crown its 2024 spelling bee champion Friday night, Jan. 26. Some 27 fourth through eighth graders have qualified for the competition by winning their elementary school spelling bees to advance to the county finals. 2023 champion Ethan Knudson from Colorado City, now an eighth grader, is back to defend his title representing the Masada Charter School. Knudson participated three consecutive years before claiming the title last year when he correctly spelled “lasconic.” “That kid is amazing,” said Mohave County School Superintendent Mike File. He considers Knudson to be the favorite in what will be File’s 40th and…

Opinion

BLM utilizes inhumane methods to capture burros, horses

Ron Martin3 years ago15 mins

Dear Editor, The largest Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup utilizing helicopters on the 2024 scheduled capture of burros kicked off this month in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) nestled between Kingman and Bullhead City. The use and inhumane-method of helicopters to roundup wild burros and horses equals danger and great financial expense, and results in: trauma, injuries family bands torn apart and even deaths. The wild, free-roaming wild horses and burros can be found on public lands across the western states, including Nevada, California, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona. Broadly, U.S. law declares free-roaming wild horse and burros to…

Opinion

BLM utilizes inhumane methods to capture burros, horses

Ron Martin3 years ago15 mins

Dear Editor, The largest Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup utilizing helicopters on the 2024 scheduled capture of burros kicked off this month in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) nestled between Kingman and Bullhead City. The use and inhumane-method of helicopters to roundup wild burros and horses equals danger and great financial expense, and results in: trauma, injuries family bands torn apart and even deaths. The wild, free-roaming wild horses and burros can be found on public lands across the western states, including Nevada, California, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona. Broadly, U.S. law declares free-roaming wild horse and burros to…

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FOP Mohave Lodge #16 holds installation and awards dinner

ADOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations

ADOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations

County spelling Bee Friday night

BLM utilizes inhumane methods to capture burros, horses

BLM utilizes inhumane methods to capture burros, horses

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