Children in Yuma and La Paz return to school on Monday
Return to School in Yuma and La Paz Counties The Crane Elementary School District and the Salom Integrated Primary School District are set to welcome back students on Monday, July 28th. More than 30 K-12 schools in both counties will kick off the school year during the upcoming weeks, particularly on August 4th and 11th. […]
End of federal K-12 funding freeze exposes financial challenges for Yuma and La Paz schools
U.S. Department of Education to Release Previously Suspended Grant Funding Today, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Education is set to release funding for a grant that had been on hold for review. Initially, on June 30, the department issued notices to withhold funding for various programs, including immigration education, effective instruction, English […]
Talent Search Brings Yuma, La Paz Kids to Arizona Western College for Career Festival
Middle school students Yuma, Welton and Parker visited Arizona Western College on Thursday to visit the Talent Search Program Career Festival. Human resource search It’s a trio program. In other words, it is one of eight educational departmental programs aimed at supporting underprivileged students in their services and outreach. We also identify and support disadvantaged […]
2024 Primary Election Unofficial Results for Federal Elections in Yuma and La Paz Counties
Chris McDanielKAWC News The likely winner of the statewide primary for federal office on July 30 will advance to the general election in November to face off against the candidate from the opposing party. According to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office, as of noon Wednesday, 97% of precincts statewide had reported results, with 1,073,344 […]
Native tribes in Yuma and La Paz counties get federal funding for housing and historic preservation
Native American communities in Yuma and La Paz counties in Arizona will receive federal funding to preserve their homes and historic buildings. U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva announced today that the Cocopah Tribe of Summerton and the Quechan Tribe of Yuma will receive a share of $1.1 billion from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
State, local leaders optimistic as Saudi farming company pulls out of La Paz basin | Local News Stories
Fondomonte Arizona is withdrawing from the Butler Valley groundwater basin in La Paz County, and its development has state and local officials expressing optimism about the future of Arizona's groundwater. Groundwater conservation is a major issue in Mojave and La Paz counties as drought conditions continue across the Southwest for the first time in 20 […]
La Paz Economic Development Corporation has changed the county
Next article Dear La Paz: We are bright… Written by John Gutekunst Parker Pioneer The La Paz Economic Development Corporation has been active in bringing new development to La Paz County. By introducing projects like Rose Acre Farm, La Paz EDC has transformed the county's economy. La Paz EDC is recognized as one of the […]
La Paz County Fair March 7 – 9 | News
It's the biggest party of the year in La Paz County. The La Paz County Fair will be held from Thursday, March 7th through Saturday, March 9th at the fairgrounds located at Parker South. This year's theme is “Blue Jeans and County Dreams.” Fair highlights include the City of Fun Carnival; There will also be […]
Saudi-owned company stops pumping Arizona groundwater on some La Paz County leases
Gov. Katie Hobbs' office announced Thursday that Saudi Arabian-owned Fondomonte has “officially ceased pumping Arizona groundwater in the Butler Valley in western Arizona.” “As a result of a recent inspection, the state Land Office has determined that as of February 15, 2024, Fondomonte is not irrigating any leased land in the Butler Valley,” a statement […]
Church of the Isaiah 58 Project of Arizona v. La Paz County
summary Isaiah 58 Project Church is a small church located in Quartzsite, Arizona. Started by Pastor Mike Hobby and his wife Linda, the church meets weekly for worship like any other church, but it also does a lot of work helping the homeless. The church provides thousands of meals to the homeless each year, operates […]