Category: Community News

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials are encouraging citizens to vote early, a privilege already exercised by well more than half of the local electorate. Voting early by mail will reduce the number of people visiting polling places where voters will touch things in an environment at risk for exposure or spread of COVID-19. “We are absolutely promoting it this year, just to keep people safe and keep our staff safe,” said Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair. “It is just an option for people that otherwise might not feel comfortable going out on election day.” Elections Director Allen Tempert said…

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…