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Desert Messenger News Desert Messenger, Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper! Local news, events, & entertainment Publishing once/month on third Wednesday.

Desert Messenger News is locally owned and published by Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear, of Pilot Rock Publishing Co., Quartzsite, Arizona. Deadlines and Advertising Rates are published online at www.DesertMessenger.com. READ Desert Messenger online at www.DesertMessengerOnline.com

11/06/2025
Arizona Western College is offering FREE GED and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to help you reac...
11/06/2025

Arizona Western College is offering FREE GED and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to help you reach your goals—whether that’s finding a better job, attending college to attain higher education, or building more confidence in your skillsets.

Here at AWC we pride ourselves in providing a safe and supportive environment for our students to spread their wings and soar, and we would love for you to be a part of that! ✨

Invest in yourself. Start today. Your future is waiting! 💙❤️

Update on Agnes Fire southwest of Parker, AZ.
10/06/2025

Update on Agnes Fire southwest of Parker, AZ.

Temperatures this weekend into the beginning of next week are expected to further rise, leading to increasing Major Heat...
10/06/2025

Temperatures this weekend into the beginning of next week are expected to further rise, leading to increasing Major Heat Risk across the region. The two hottest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday with forecast highs across the lower deserts climbing into the 110-114 degree range. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued Saturday-Monday for much of the area. Stay cool and stay hydrated!

Temperatures this weekend into the beginning of next week are expected to further rise, leading to increasing Major HeatRisk across the region. The two hottest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday with forecast highs across the lower deserts climbing into the 110-114 degree range. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued Saturday-Monday for much of the area. Stay cool and stay hydrated!

Town of Quartzsite, AZ just issued the following Alert: Please be advised that metal detector screening will be conducte...
10/06/2025

Town of Quartzsite, AZ just issued the following Alert:
Please be advised that metal detector screening will be conducted upon entering the Town Hall Council Chambers before and during Council Meetings. All individuals entering the venue are subject to screening, including employees, visitors, and authorized personnel.

Deadline for JUNE 18th Desert Messenger News isWEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th, 5pm. Submit your events, articles, club updates, le...
10/06/2025

Deadline for JUNE 18th Desert Messenger News is
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th, 5pm.
Submit your events, articles, club updates, letters, classifieds, ads, etc. to [email protected].
OR Call/Text Rain at 928-916-4235.

HYDRATION IS KEY to preventing heat-related illnesses and heat-related deaths.According to Arizona Dept. of Health Servi...
09/06/2025

HYDRATION IS KEY to preventing heat-related illnesses and heat-related deaths.

According to Arizona Dept. of Health Services, whether inside or outdoors, your body loses water throughout the day, especially in extreme heat. Staying properly hydrated is critical in Arizona’s high temperatures. Water is the best choice for hydration during hot weather.

Proper hydration helps your body regulate its temperature, eliminate waste, and keep your mind functioning well. Not getting enough water can have real effects on your health – when your body becomes dehydrated, you can begin suffering from heat-related illnesses, and if left untreated, it can even lead to death.

It can be hard to know how much water you need to drink throughout the day. You may be dehydrated and not even know it. We’re here to help with some general guidelines you can follow.

The average adult needs at least eight eight-ounce cups (64 ounces) of water per day, which is equal to two liters or half of a gallon of water. Each person’s hydration needs can vary depending on activity level and other factors.

When working in the heat, drink one cup (eight ounces) of water every 15 to 20 minutes (24 to 32 ounces) per hour. Drinking at shorter intervals is more effective than drinking large amounts infrequently. Do not drink more than 48 ounces (1½ quarts) per hour! Drinking too much water or other fluids (sports drinks, energy drinks, etc.) can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low. People who are engaging in prolonged or strenuous activities in the heat may benefit from sports drinks with balanced electrolytes.

About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks. Eating foods with a high water content can help you stay hydrated too, including watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, lettuce, strawberries, pineapple, peaches, oranges, cucumbers, bell peppers, broccoli, celery, summer squash like zucchini and yellow squash, and more.

For children playing outside or showing signs of dehydration, encourage them to take eight gulps of water every 15 minutes. Even young and healthy people can become dehydrated. It can happen quickly, especially if they participate in strenuous physical activities in the heat.

When you’re indoors, you should drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. We recommend everyone hydrate often and take frequent breaks when outdoors.

During the hottest days, it’s important to know if you’re at greater risk of heat-related illness.

People who may be at a greater heat risk and need more than 64 ounces of water a day include:

-Infants and children
-Older adults
-Pregnant and breastfeeding people
-People in larger bodies
-People with mental illness and chronic diseases
-People who do high levels of physical activity
-People working or exercising outdoors
-People who take eat-sensitive medications or consume substances including caffeine, alcohol or drugs.
-Sensitivity to thirst decreases with age – those 65 and older should be sure they’re getting enough water or water-rich foods during the day.

Some EARLY SIGNS of dehydration you can look for in your body include:
-Feeling thirsty
-Dark yellow and strong-smelling urine
-Urinating little and less than four times a day
-Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
-Feeling tired
-Dark circles and sunken eyes
-Dry mouth and/or chapped lips
-Skin that does not go back into place when pinched or pulled

Pay attention and act when you notice signs of dehydration to avoid heat-related-illness. Always carry water with you and drink even if you do not feel thirsty.

We encourage you to take time this summer to check on your friends and neighbors and ensure they’re safe and have access to clean water. There are free cooling and hydration centers for the public available around the state to ensure all Arizonans can prevent heat-related illness.

LOCAL COOLING CENTERS:
Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 S. Moon Mountain Ave.
Quartzsite Community Center, 295 E. Senter St.

BLM to conduct wild b***o gather east of Lake Havasu KINGMAN, Ariz. — Beginning June 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Managem...
09/06/2025

BLM to conduct wild b***o gather east of Lake Havasu

KINGMAN, Ariz. — Beginning June 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin to gather approximately 1,100 wild b***os from the Alamo, Big Sandy, and Havasu herd management areas, also referred to as the Three Rivers Complex, in northwestern Arizona. The objective of the gather is to bring the population closer to the Appropriate Management Level (AML), implement fertility control as well as address nuisance and public safety issues.

The gather will use a bait and water trapping techniques, utilizing BLM’s national bait trap contract. Small corrals, with food and water within them, will be placed in strategic areas and will be removed once operations are complete. The operation is planned through November 2025 or may conclude sooner if the gather goal is reached.

Animals which have been gathered will be transported to off-range corral facilities in Utah and Arizona for adoption and private placement. A minimum of 100 female b***os will receive fertility control treatment and be returned to the area from which they were removed.

Due to the nature of the gather, there will be no public viewing opportunities. Updates will be provided via the BLM website and social media. Some of the b***os gathered will be made available for adoption or purchase at Florence Wild Horse and B***o Training and Off-range Corral through the Wild Horse and B***o Adoption and Sales Program.

For more information, please contact the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.

It’s Monsoon Awareness Week! Monsoon Season is defined as the seasonal reversal of winds from June 15th through Septembe...
09/06/2025

It’s Monsoon Awareness Week! Monsoon Season is defined as the seasonal reversal of winds from June 15th through September 30th. That doesn’t necessarily mean that thunderstorms will only develop during these dates, but rather this is a time of year to stay alert and aware of monsoon hazards, much like hurricanes have a defined season to stay prepared and ready for potential storms. Stay tuned this week as we take a deep dive into the potential hazards during the monsoon, so that we can keep you informed on how to stay safe!
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¡Es la Semana de Concientización del Monzón! La temporada del monzón es definida como la reversión estacional de los vientos desde junio 15 hasta septiembre 30. Esto no necesariamente quiere decir que las tormentas solo se van a formar durante estas fechas, sino que es una temporada del año en el cual hay que mantenerse alerta y consciente sobre los peligros del monzón, así al igual que como los huracanes tienen su temporada definida para estar preparados y listos para un potencial de tormentas. ¡Síganos esta semana a medida que exploramos los peligros potenciales asociados al monzón para que pueda estar informado sobre cómo mantenerse seguro!

07/06/2025

Check your fridge! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that eggs sold in Arizona have been recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak.

The August Egg Company recalled the eggs on June 6. This includes all chicken egg varieties, such as organic, cage-free brown and omega-3.

The CDC says the eggs were distributed to Walmart stores in Arizona, California, Washington, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois with sell-by dates from March 4 to June 19, 2025. They were also sold to other retailers in California and Nevada.

VIDEO: Quartzsite Planning & Zoning May 20th meeting. Meet SEG (Sustainability Engineering Group), the new contractors f...
07/06/2025

VIDEO: Quartzsite Planning & Zoning May 20th meeting.
Meet SEG (Sustainability Engineering Group), the new contractors for Town of Quartzsite; Dana Burkhardt, and Eric Fitzer. Services include Zoning Administration and Code Update.
(Video Link in comments)

07/06/2025

Check out Colorado River Regional Crisis Services New Podcast! Saturday, June 7th at 2pm.

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