Desert Messenger News
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Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper, now in our 21st year!
Focusing on Local news, events & entertainment.
Publishing 3rd Wednesday of each month YEAR-ROUND. www.DesertMessenger.com
Shanana Rain Golden-Bear, Editor/Publisher
Focusing on Local news, events & entertainment.
Publishing 3rd Wednesday of each month YEAR-ROUND. www.DesertMessenger.com
Shanana Rain Golden-Bear, Editor/Publisher
Pause and Refresh at the new free SPLASH PAD at Quartzsite Town Park! This map shows easy access off I-10, Exit 17 & Exit 19. On Senter St., just off N. Plymouth Ave. near Children's Playground. New restrooms, picnic tables, & shade. Please support our local businesses!
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November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pause and Refresh at the new free SPLASH PAD at Quartzsite Town Park! This map shows easy access off I-10, Exit 17 & Exit 19. On Senter St., just off N. Plymouth Ave. near Children's Playground. New restrooms, picnic tables, & shade. Please support our local businesses!
#Quartzsite
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An anonymous donor placed a gold tooth into a Salvation Army Red Kettle at the organization's Quartzsite location. Story link in comments ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An anonymous donor placed a gold tooth into a Salvation Army Red Kettle at the organization's Quartzsite location. Story link in comments ⬇️
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Feeling like a blue dot in a sea of red? No Kings 2 on 10/18/25 featured 70 events across AZ, in giant Phoenix & Tucson and tiny Amado & Quartzsite. From Lake Havasu to Clifton, Tuba City to Nogales, 100,000 Arizonans showed up to declare America does not do kings! ✊
#NoKings #NoKingsAZ #AZProtests
#NoKings #NoKingsAZ #AZProtests
October 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Feeling like a blue dot in a sea of red? No Kings 2 on 10/18/25 featured 70 events across AZ, in giant Phoenix & Tucson and tiny Amado & Quartzsite. From Lake Havasu to Clifton, Tuba City to Nogales, 100,000 Arizonans showed up to declare America does not do kings! ✊
#NoKings #NoKingsAZ #AZProtests
#NoKings #NoKingsAZ #AZProtests
Did you know the Quartzsite Splash Pad is open to all ages? Quartzsite Poi For Seniors had fun & will return Monday 10:30am at Town Park!
August 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Did you know the Quartzsite Splash Pad is open to all ages? Quartzsite Poi For Seniors had fun & will return Monday 10:30am at Town Park!
Thank you to Sylvia Browning and Karey Amon and bakers for all your hard work for the Bake Sale Fundraiser for Joanne Winer held at Quartzsite Senior Center Craft & Yard Sale today. $535 was donated! And thank you to all the donors!
Joanne said, "Tell everyone how much I appreciate all of you!"
Joanne said, "Tell everyone how much I appreciate all of you!"
August 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thank you to Sylvia Browning and Karey Amon and bakers for all your hard work for the Bake Sale Fundraiser for Joanne Winer held at Quartzsite Senior Center Craft & Yard Sale today. $535 was donated! And thank you to all the donors!
Joanne said, "Tell everyone how much I appreciate all of you!"
Joanne said, "Tell everyone how much I appreciate all of you!"
Long time Quartzsite resident Marilyn McFate will turn 95 years young on August 11, 2025. There will be a "Happy Birthday Marilyn" Celebration at the Ladies Lunch Tuesday, August 5th at the Quartzsite Community Center. Lunch is at noon. $15/person. Sharing your "Marilyn Stories" are welcome.
July 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Long time Quartzsite resident Marilyn McFate will turn 95 years young on August 11, 2025. There will be a "Happy Birthday Marilyn" Celebration at the Ladies Lunch Tuesday, August 5th at the Quartzsite Community Center. Lunch is at noon. $15/person. Sharing your "Marilyn Stories" are welcome.
If you're looking for places to stay in Quartzsite & La Paz Valley, these RV & Mobile Home Parks are wonderful options. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors this winter while having all the comforts you need! Please contact parks directly for rates, availability, amenities.
July 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If you're looking for places to stay in Quartzsite & La Paz Valley, these RV & Mobile Home Parks are wonderful options. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors this winter while having all the comforts you need! Please contact parks directly for rates, availability, amenities.
July 16th Desert Messenger News is online! Read Rain's latest Substack article at open.substack.com/pub/sraingol...
July 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
July 16th Desert Messenger News is online! Read Rain's latest Substack article at open.substack.com/pub/sraingol...
Traveling through Quartzsite this summer? Pause & Refresh at the new SPLASH PAD at Town Park! This map shows easy access off I-10, Exit 17 & Exit 19. Located on Senter St., just off N. Plymouth Ave. near the Children's Playground. New restrooms, picnic tables, & shade! Support our local businesses!
July 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Traveling through Quartzsite this summer? Pause & Refresh at the new SPLASH PAD at Town Park! This map shows easy access off I-10, Exit 17 & Exit 19. Located on Senter St., just off N. Plymouth Ave. near the Children's Playground. New restrooms, picnic tables, & shade! Support our local businesses!
Quartzsite Senior Center to hold "Christmas in July" at their Craft Fair and Yard Sale. Saturday, July 19, 8am-1pm!
July 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Quartzsite Senior Center to hold "Christmas in July" at their Craft Fair and Yard Sale. Saturday, July 19, 8am-1pm!
Quartzsite Splash Pad is now open! Summer Hours: Daily 7am - 9pm at Quartzsite Town Park.
July 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Quartzsite Splash Pad is now open! Summer Hours: Daily 7am - 9pm at Quartzsite Town Park.
Quartzsite Calendar is back online! Submit your events for FREE! Visit www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com
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June 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Quartzsite Calendar is back online! Submit your events for FREE! Visit www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com
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#Quartzsiteevents
#Quartzsite
#Quartzsiteevents
QUARTZSITE SPLASH PAD UPDATE!
-10am Wed., July 2nd the public is welcome to attend the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Town Park. (Splash Pad won’t be open to the public until 5pm on July 4th.)
-5pm Friday, July 4th, the public is welcome to the Grand Opening of the brand-new Splash Pad.
-10am Wed., July 2nd the public is welcome to attend the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Town Park. (Splash Pad won’t be open to the public until 5pm on July 4th.)
-5pm Friday, July 4th, the public is welcome to the Grand Opening of the brand-new Splash Pad.
June 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
QUARTZSITE SPLASH PAD UPDATE!
-10am Wed., July 2nd the public is welcome to attend the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Town Park. (Splash Pad won’t be open to the public until 5pm on July 4th.)
-5pm Friday, July 4th, the public is welcome to the Grand Opening of the brand-new Splash Pad.
-10am Wed., July 2nd the public is welcome to attend the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Town Park. (Splash Pad won’t be open to the public until 5pm on July 4th.)
-5pm Friday, July 4th, the public is welcome to the Grand Opening of the brand-new Splash Pad.
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Yesterday's Desert Messenger is now online! #Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper!
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Today's Desert Messenger online
Happy National "Wanna Get Away Day!"
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June 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Check out Quartzsite Stories! A new Oral History project headed up by volunteers to document Quartzsite elders.To learn more email quartzsitestories@gmail.com
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Did you know Quartzsite once had a working dumbwaiter at the old Ted's Bull Pen Truck Stop? The building has been vacant for decades. Local Terry Sweetland purchased the property on W. Main St. & donating to Town for Quartzsite's new library!
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June 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Check out Quartzsite Stories! A new Oral History project headed up by volunteers to document Quartzsite elders.To learn more email quartzsitestories@gmail.com
#Quartzsite
#oralhistory
#arizona
#Quartzsite
#oralhistory
#arizona
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Marc Elias' blog Democracy Docket agrees with AZGOP that Fontes' 2023 election procedures manual is invalidated by the ruling and 2019 is now in place.
March 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Marc Elias' blog Democracy Docket agrees with AZGOP that Fontes' 2023 election procedures manual is invalidated by the ruling and 2019 is now in place.
La Paz County Fair continues thru Saturday in Parker, AZ
La Paz County Fair continues thr Saturday in Parker, AZ
March 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
La Paz County Fair continues thru Saturday in Parker, AZ
La Paz County Sheriff continues to search for Cornelia Jane “CJ”, who has been missing since 2/27/25. She was last seen in the area of 69th Street in Bouse, AZ. A witness who stated she intended on leaving the area. Please report any tips or sightings to La Paz County Sheriff’s Office 928-669-2281.
March 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
La Paz County Sheriff continues to search for Cornelia Jane “CJ”, who has been missing since 2/27/25. She was last seen in the area of 69th Street in Bouse, AZ. A witness who stated she intended on leaving the area. Please report any tips or sightings to La Paz County Sheriff’s Office 928-669-2281.
Merger between Quartzsite Fire & McMullen Valley Fire districts fail.
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Merger between Quartzsite & McMullen Valley Fire Districts Fails
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March 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Merger between Quartzsite Fire & McMullen Valley Fire districts fail.
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🎗️Helpful reminder
When posting pictures, select “Alt Text” to add a quick description of the picture for people who are visually challenged.
When using hashtags, Capitalize The First Letter In Each Word For People Who Use Screen Readers.
#WeCanHelpMakeLifeEasierForPeopleWhoAreDifferentlyAbled 🫶🏻
When posting pictures, select “Alt Text” to add a quick description of the picture for people who are visually challenged.
When using hashtags, Capitalize The First Letter In Each Word For People Who Use Screen Readers.
#WeCanHelpMakeLifeEasierForPeopleWhoAreDifferentlyAbled 🫶🏻
March 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🎗️Helpful reminder
When posting pictures, select “Alt Text” to add a quick description of the picture for people who are visually challenged.
When using hashtags, Capitalize The First Letter In Each Word For People Who Use Screen Readers.
#WeCanHelpMakeLifeEasierForPeopleWhoAreDifferentlyAbled 🫶🏻
When posting pictures, select “Alt Text” to add a quick description of the picture for people who are visually challenged.
When using hashtags, Capitalize The First Letter In Each Word For People Who Use Screen Readers.
#WeCanHelpMakeLifeEasierForPeopleWhoAreDifferentlyAbled 🫶🏻
The history of State Route 95 - Why is one stretch designated SR 95 and another US 95?
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March 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The history of State Route 95 - Why is one stretch designated SR 95 and another US 95?
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Plan for SR 95 lane restrictions in Quartzsite March 10-14
Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound lane restrictions on State Route 95 in Quartzsite for manhole adjustments and sidewalk work.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 10 thru Friday, March 14
Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound lane restrictions on State Route 95 in Quartzsite for manhole adjustments and sidewalk work.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 10 thru Friday, March 14
March 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plan for SR 95 lane restrictions in Quartzsite March 10-14
Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound lane restrictions on State Route 95 in Quartzsite for manhole adjustments and sidewalk work.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 10 thru Friday, March 14
Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for north- and southbound lane restrictions on State Route 95 in Quartzsite for manhole adjustments and sidewalk work.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 10 thru Friday, March 14
The Democratic Party is now forming in La Paz County.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Democratic Party is now forming in La Paz County.
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Great memories from The Grand Gathering held in Quartzsite~
Photos from 10 years ago! What great memories from The Grand Gathering and QIA (Quartzsite Improvement Association) 50th Anniversary!
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March 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Great memories from The Grand Gathering held in Quartzsite~
Heads up! Plan for long lines entering Los Algodones! Mexico enforces requirement of immigration document from American tourists. You can fill out the form to travel to Mexico online. If staying less than seven days, it is free.
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Heads up! Plan for long lines entering Los Algodones! Mexico enforces requirement of immigration document from American tourists. You can fill out the form to travel to Mexico online. If staying less than seven days, it is free.