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Learn how you can help stop the spread of harmful invasive species

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 16-23 Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that unwanted turtles, tortoises, and other pets illegally released into the wild can hurt our native species by introducing disease or outcompeting them for habitat and food? The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is participating in National Invasive Species Awareness Week from May 16-23. The nationwide event aims to educate the public about the harmful impact of invasive animals, plants and other organisms. Over the coming week, AZGFD will…

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K-8 open enrollment applications extended to May 22

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Parents wishing to enroll their children in Kindergarten through eighth grades have until May 22 to submit open enrollment applications to the Bullhead City Elementary School District. The process requests that students be allowed to attend a school other than the one in their attendance area. The form may be printed at https://www.crsk12.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9253295/File/Registration/BCESD/open%20enrollment%20form.pdf and dropped off at the school district office, 1004 Hancock Road, during business hours Monday through Friday. Drop-off bins will be available while doors remain locked and offices closed to the public. Forms should not be taken to individual schools. Following the deadline, all…

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Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

Ron Martin6 years ago3 mins

Fire prevention is critical to the health and safety of communities and emergency responders Beginning early last week, the Arizona Department of Forestry and FireManagement, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions. Fire restrictions are a tool many agencies use to restrict activities known to be the most common causes of wildfires. Continued dry conditions and anincrease in wildfire activity throughout Arizona have led agencies to implement fire restrictions. Preventing wildfires keeps communities and firefighters safe; reducing their risk and exposure to injury, smoke, and disease.Once conditions improve, and…

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Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Fire prevention is critical to the health and safety of communities and emergency responders Beginning early last week, the Arizona Department of Forestry and FireManagement, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions. Fire restrictions are a tool many agencies use to restrict activities known to be the most common causes of wildfires. Continued dry conditions and anincrease in wildfire activity throughout Arizona have led agencies to implement fire restrictions. Preventing wildfires keeps communities and firefighters safe; reducing their risk and exposure to injury, smoke, and disease.Once conditions improve, and…

Stay connected—For payment plans, call MEC today

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative is extending its temporary moratorium on residential disconnects through May 22. Members who have contacted MEC’s member services and have a payment plan, should continue with that plan to avoid being disconnected. Members who are unable to pay their electric bill due to the COVID situation are urged to contact MEC today to enroll in a payment plan before disconnects resume. “The state of Arizona and businesses have already begun to reopen. We wanted to give members some extra time to contact us if they are having difficulty paying their electric bill,” said Tyler…

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Kingman city parks facilities to reopen today -Aquatics facilities will open by May 25

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – After Governor Ducey begins to phase in re-opening Arizona, Kingman city parks will reopen Saturday, May 16, with aquatics facilities (pools and splash pad) opening May 25, (weather permitting). Tennis courts will be available, basketball hoops will be re-installed, skate park will be opened, and playground equipment will be available for use. Ramadas and ball fields can also be rented, when CDC guidelines are followed. Recreation programs will resume in June, with class sizes being at 10 or less for indoor activities and following CDC guidelines of social distancing. At that time, parents will be allowed to drop…

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Learn how you can help stop the spread of harmful invasive species

K-8 open enrollment applications extended to May 22

Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

Stay connected—For payment plans, call MEC today

Kingman city parks facilities to reopen today -Aquatics facilities will open by May 25

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