Category: Business

KINGMAN- Construction of a utility scale wind farm is underway at White Hills, about 40 miles northwest of Kingman. BP Wind Energy began exploring possible development of a renewable energy project there 18 years ago. Orion Energy eventually took over the project before it was passed on to Florida-based Next Era Energy. Spokeswoman Lisa Paul said Next Era plans to begin operating the 350-megawatt wind farm this December. Some 127 turbines will be constructed on more than 24,000-acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The agency approved the project in 2013 and further construction and…

BULLHEAD CITY – The Co-op Connections Expo is back and ready to help Mohave Electric Cooperative members save on everyday needs. The free expo will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce. The event provides members an opportunity to visit participating Co-op Connections businesses in one location to learn about various discounts available when members show their connections card or the app. “Members don’t even need to carry the card anymore,” said Terry Puryear, public affairs coordinator at MEC. “An app is available on iOS and Android that places savings…

KINGMAN –The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona is developing a new art space in the Arizona Route 66 Museum at the Powerhouse Visitor Center in Kingman.  The exhibit space will feature Route 66 art on an annual rotating basis. The first exhibit will feature the work of Bob Waldmire. As a former member of the Association, and previous owner of a Route 66 Arizona business, the Hackberry General Store, the Association was eager to honor Bob for his contributions to Route 66 Arizona by exhibiting his works in the inaugural show. The space was previously a Reading Room housing…