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Bullhead, Kingman Fire team up to host Leadership Development Academy

MOHAVE COUNTY – In partnership with the Kingman Fire Department, the Bullhead City Fire Department is honored to host the Leadership Development Academy, which is currently in session. The specialized training classes began the week of January 20 -21 and continued through Jan. 29. A total of 30 participants from eight surrounding departments are in attendance, including members from Bullhead Fire and the Kingman Fire Department. Bullhead Fire Chief Patrick Moore began the program with introductions and the program layout. This five-day program is packed with 11 sessions, which include: The five-day academy was a joint effort to focus on…

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Federal legislation will enable Western Arizona tribes to lease water

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…

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MCC classes start Feb. 8

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…

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Public input meetings set for Kingman Airport

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…

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Messersmith honored at Rotary meeting

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…

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BHC Chamber launches program to pay late business utilities

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce has commenced Operation Business Care – a multi-pronged approach to help area businesses recover.  It is looking to help more than 25 local businesses with past due power and gas bills. Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the State of Arizona and the AZ Commerce Authority, the nonprofit is accepting applications from area businesses who got behind in their MEC and Southwest gas bills due to the impacts of COVID pandemic. The application to apply for utility assistance, due no later than February 15, is on the main page of Chamber’s…

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