Category: Business News

PARKER – New federal legislation that will enable the Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease a portion of its federal water allocation is gaining broad support from Arizona stakeholders. Following the conclusion of a listening session held by the Arizona Department of Water Resources in December, 2020, interested parties were invited to submit public comment on the proposal. Supportive comments, including those written by CAWCD, SRP, Phoenix and numerous environmental organizations, outnumbered comments in opposition by a margin of 7:1. CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores stated, “These endorsements from such diverse groups make a compelling case to Congress that this bill will…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Classes are back in session at Mohave Community college.  Many 16-week and 8-week long classes started spring semester on January 19.   It’s not too late to sign up for the semester, 12-week classes start Feb. 8.  To sign up for those classes, just fill out the free online application at Apply.Mohave.edu, or call 866-MOHAVECC for assistance. So far this semester more than 350 new students have joined nearly 3,000 returning students who are not letting the pandemic stop them from taking their college education and career advancement training to the next level.   “I’m so excited to…

KINGMAN, Ariz. – On Thursday, February 4, Kingman Municipal Airport team members, along with consultants Coffman Associates, will be holding a public input meeting regarding the ongoing environmental assessment for release of 1,813 acres of airport land. The meeting will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. virtually or in person at City Council Chambers located at 310 N. Fourth Street. Participants can join the meeting virtually and will need to pre-register by 9:00 a.m. on February 4, by emailing llewis@cityofkingman.gov, and provide their name, address, and the telephone number or email they will be using. Once registered, a link with additional…

Charlie Tegarden, Past Rotary District Director recently awarded  Dan Messersmith,Kingman Route 66 Rotarian, for Service Above Self and Recognition for 2 years (2018-2020) serving as The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona President. The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA) is a non-profit organization under IRS Code 501(c)(3) whose purpose is to assist those people who qualify under Arizona law to obtain financial assistance to further their vocational studies. TRVFA is an organization which meets Arizona’s Credit For Contributions To A Qualifying Charitable Organization requirements.  Our QCO Code is 20698. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are identified and recommended to…

KINGMAN – Dedicated nature enthusiasts beat the first winter storm of 2021 to clean up trash at White Cliffs Wagon Trail Saturday. Kingman Main Street, an organization of local volunteers and business owners dedicated to downtown revitalization, held a monthly gathering to rid the trails located north of downtown Kingman of various assortments of litter. Twelve helpers, adults and children, including three people from Lake Havasu City, scoured the trails for about two hours starting at 10 a.m. They collected three full bags and a few tinier bags of garbage, most of which was dog waste and broken glass. The…