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MCSO welcomes newest deputies

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to congratulate their six newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (WALETA) last week. Christopher Golden, Bryon Kimber, Justin Nelson, Miles Short, Andrew Sundberg, and Torrey Thames completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented the newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on. MCSO is proud of their newest deputies for all of…

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COVID-19 remains “alarming” county issue Spike in cases necessitates strong warning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Despite some businesses and individuals realizing the seriousness of the extent of COVID-19 in Mohave County, not enough are maintaining vigilance in adhering to guidelines mandated by public health officials.  A recent spike in cases as high as 33 in one day reveals the battle with the disease continues without a true end in sight.  Mohave County Public Health Director Denise Burley firmly believes things are not the usual normal, but instead is a “new” normal with COVID-19 daily reminders. “People need to pay attention.  It’s not only old people or occurrences at long term facilities. Positives…

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Lake Mead NRA expands recreational access

Lake Mead NRA expands recreational access LAKE MEAD – Visitors are invited to enjoy the park’s 1.5 million acres, which includes over 700 miles of scenic roads and backcountry routes and 1,000 miles of shoreline along Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. “The park offers incredible boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, cycling, camping and scenic driving,” said Superintendent Margaret L. Goodro. Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, beginning June 13, the park will reopen access to: Developed campgrounds All coves and roads in the Eldorado Area, including but not…

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Mohave County psychiatric hospital accepts admissions 24 hours a day

BULLHEAD CITY – Due to COVID-19, Talas Harbor at Bullhead City a 24-bed, Arizona State Licensed inpatient Psychiatric Hospital for geriatric patients has reevaluated its admission protocol and is hoping to provide some relief to emergency room staff handling psychiatric patients. According to Chaz Martinez, Talas Harbor’s Community Education Manager, “The hospital is committed to our mission of working with individuals, families, and communities to develop, implement and align resources, programs and policies that support behavioral health and wellness. Our goal is to transform the behavioral health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, and service excellence and…

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