kingman az news: Hualapai Valley Solar Passes Planning & Zoning
- 10/06/09 10:07 AM
Hualapai Valley Solar is one step closer to reality. Pending approval by the Western Area Power Administration the 4,160 acre solar power facility will include an electrical substation, a 500 kilovolt transmission line and hopefully provide power to the Meadview-Phoenix line. Next step is public comments on issues in connection with the Environmental impact statement. The company has signed a letter of intent with the City of Kingman to provide 2275 acre feet of waste water to help cool the plant adding income to the city.
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kingman az news: New Mine on the Horizon for Kingman AZ
- 06/08/09 04:31 AM
A Canadian Company, Rocher Deboule has manganese in its sights in Mohave County. They have purchased Artillery Peak located 80-90 miles south of Kingman. A company spokesman cites that currently 95% of the manganese used to make U.S. Steel is imported from overseas, particularly from China. China's own needs have reduced the amount of manganese available for export. One of the few American reserves of this mineral is located at Artillery Peak. Although mined before, the company believes there may be up to 150 million tons of 3-4% grade ore, making Artillery Peak the largest source of manganese in the U.S. … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Kingman's American Cancer Society Relay For Life
- 05/21/09 08:26 AM
Kingman is hosting it's annual Relay for Life Event on June 6-7th at White Hills Elementary. Cancer has taken my husband and father, and this year I intend to join in the event in honor of their lives and the life of my middle son, a childhood cancer survivor. I'm participating not only for them, but for the caregivers that experience the heartbreak of the disease. There are many fundraising events that proceed the Relay. Our team is sponsoring an event at the local I-Hop on Tuesday, May 26 where 25% of your dinner check will go to the cure. We … (0 comments)
Planned to be one of the largest projects of its type in the world, it will use the same parabolic trough technology with m olten salt storage as the Albiasa Plant previously announced. Along with the plant proposed for White Hills, this is the 4th project to plan relocation to Mohave County! Although there is some concern about water useage for these projects, I am seriously hoping for some give & take on the part of local residents considering the need … (0 comments)
kingman az news: It's a day to "Bear" All
- 05/07/09 11:31 AM
I have a small confession, I'm a city girl...born and raised back on the east coast....now living in Kingman Arizona. I've gotten accustomed to seeing cattle, quail, coyotes, and other critters right out my back door. But today takes the cake. A bear wandered down from Hualapai Mtn and showed up at our local post office. Of all days, I left my camera sitting on my desk so I could not get a photo. I'm sure you will all be able to view the incident and hear all the news at the Kingman Daily Miner Website.
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kingman az news: Help the US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger
- 05/05/09 11:41 AM
These are trying times. Help your local letter carriers! For the last 17 years the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers have held their food drive on the 2nd Saturday in May. This year the drive is May 9th. Over 35.5 million people face hunger every day in America including 13 million children. You can help!In the past 16 years, postal emplyees and other volunteers have delivered nearly one billion pounds of donations to community food banks. In 2008 they collected 73,113,915 pounds of food. How do you participate? It's easy. Just leave your non-perishable donations by your mailbox before delivery or … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Kingman is getting greener continued.......
- 05/05/09 03:09 AM
Mohave County makes Fox News this morning. It seems that environmentalists are opposing President Obama's renewable energy goals. One of the projects mentioned is the solar energy plant scheduled to be built outside of Kingman. Those concerned are opposing water usage, and particularly the effect on the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. We can have non-polluting energy projects and much needed jobs for people or we can protect the Tortoise. I hope clear heads go forward to make the right decision. … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Kingman AZ is getting Greener!
- 05/04/09 05:56 AM
Not only will a massive windfarm grace our borders, but the news is that Albiasa Corporation has chosen a 1,400 acre site near Kingman as the future location for a $1 Billion 200 megawatt conentrating solar power plant.
Gov. Jan Brewer has stated "The arrival of Albiasa Corporation is yet another big step toward establishing Arizona as a leader in the sustainable industries sector..." The project is expected to generate 2000 jobs during construction and more than 100 permanent jobs for the area. For information on Albiasa visit their website at: http://www.albiasasolar.com/ For information about Kingman AZ visit our … (1 comments)
First held in 1988 the Fun Run attracts people from all over the US and even brings in cars from foreign countries. The 3 day event starts May 1, starts in Seligman and travels 140 miles to Topock. The Run stops in Kingman on Saturday where the cars are on display downtown at Locomotive Park and leaves after the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Power House. Activities along the way include music, dancing, cruising, food and fun. For information visit http://www.azrt66.com Anyone can … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Hualapai Mountain Medical Center News
- 04/08/09 12:09 PM
HMMC is currently filming a video of Kingman for their website. The video will be used to recruit employees for the new hospital scheduled to open in the Fall. MedCath the owners of the new hospital plan to later edit the video to provide information to the public about the community and hospital. It will highlight the best of Kingman and promote our community as the perfect place to live. We can expect to see the video on the companies website within the next 30 days. … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Wildlife Fair in Kingman AZ April 9! Bring the kids!
- 03/20/09 10:13 AM
Take time on April 9 to visit Kingman's Wildlife Fair. Free and open to the public the event will be held at Kingman Academy from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a youth event sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish and will be youth oriented. Past events hosted 2000 guests. View live birds, mammals, several species of rattlesnakes and other native wildife. There will also be interactive hunting and fishing games. Don't forget to bring your camera. Photo ops will be available. For more information, contact Game and Fish @ (928) 692-7700.
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kingman az news: Great Lakes Airlines will start service in Kingman on April 7.
- 03/05/09 03:24 AM
Well it's not what we had hoped for, but at least our airline service is back. On Monday, Great Lakes announced that they will begin offering flights between Kingman and Ontario, California. Once again we will be able to connect Kingman to the national transportation system. We lost our provider last June and it is great to see it back. Great Lakes spokesmen have said it is their goal to get service from Kingman to Las Vegas and we hope to see it in the near future. Service will also be provided from Kingman to Farmington, NM, the airlines maintenance facility. … (1 comments)
kingman az news: It's that time again. Do you have paper, paper and more
- 03/02/09 09:43 AM
It's that time of the year when we are mulling through our documents and paperwork getting ready for tax time. Are you taking adequate measures to protect these documents from fallilng into the wrong hands or being lost in a natural disaster? Do you know how long to keep tax records? Do you know the best way to protect vital paperwork from fire and flood damage? Do you know what type of paper shredder is recommended to completely destroy documents? Tax returns and supporting documents need to be kept for the previous seven filing years. Keep pay stubs and records until … (1 comments)
kingman az news: Rural Home Loans Saved for Kingman!
- 02/24/09 09:45 AM
Great news! We just heard direct from the USDA Rural Housing Department RD Program Director and he confirmed to us that there will be no changes to the Arizona eligible rural areas until the receipt of the 2010 census! This means we will still have Rural Housing Loans available to us and can keep helping people live the American Dream of Home Ownership at 100% financing here in Kingman! The High Tech Mortgage folks and REALTORS in the area have worked hard with our legislators to keep Rural Housing Financing in the area at least for now. For more information on loan … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Hualapai Mountain Medical Center Update
- 09/23/08 09:40 AM
Nancy & I visited with the representatives from the Hualapai Mountain Medical Center at the County Fair last weekend! They tell us that they expect to accept the first patient the last quarter of 2009 and it won't be long before the local hiring of support services and staff will begin.
The hospital will offer the following services: Emergency Department 24/7 Heart Services Surgery (Inpatient and Outpatient) Medical Intensive Care Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Imaging (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, X-ray) Loboratory Nutrition/Dietary Pharmacy The hospital will eventually house 106 beds with a full-service ER with 200,000 sq.ft. currently under construction. For more information … (0 comments)
kingman az news: Nucor Steel to open production in Kingman 2nd Quarter 2009!
- 08/27/08 12:13 PM
The North Star Steel Plant which has been inactive for over five years will be the new home of Nucor Steel who purchased the plant at a cost of $35,000,000 in 2003. Nucor will produce rebar and wire rod starting in second quarter 2009. Mayor John Salem stated that the plant would initially produce 50 high paying local jobs with more to come as production increases. Mohave County Deputy Director of Economic Development was quoted: "that this was a big win for the county and Kingman." Nucor is one of the largest steel producers in the US and currently employs 20,000 … (4 comments)
kingman az news: City Council Plans To Start Lowering Impact Fees.
- 08/22/08 03:48 AM
Monday evening, City Council took its first step to lowering transportation development fees by 50% across the board. City staff is to present a plan for lowering fees fy 50% at the next Council Meeting on September 2. Intended to provide relief to local builders and commercial interest, it will take about 7 months to implement due to procedures outlined in the Arizona Revised Statutes. The City will be required to complete six steps to put the plan in place. … (0 comments)
kingman az news: New Movie Theater Complex Planned for 2009
- 08/22/08 03:39 AM
Plano, Texas based Cinemark has signed the leas on a 26,362 square-foot, eight screen all stadium-seating multiplex to be built in the Mountain View Plaza Complex off of Hualapai Mountain Road and Eastern Avenue. Conceptual site plans are on their way to Planning and Zoning for approval. The company plans to open the theater Summer 2009.
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kingman az news: Kingman Train Station Rennovation Moving Forward
- 08/19/08 02:28 PM
City Council has approved the acceptance of final plans to renovate the historic Train Station downton built in 1907. It has fallen to neglect. Plans for the project include the Amtrac Station at the West End of the Building and a Train Museum and Gift Shop at the East End. ADOT will be responsible for the lead based paint and asbestos abatement. That project is expected to be started soon. As soon as this project is completed bids will go out for the final rennovation. I'll keep you updated on the progress. It's exciting to see preservation of our historic buildings! … (0 comments)
kingman az news: New York Times Article 8-10-08 Features Kingman!
- 08/15/08 06:42 AM
The New York Times has called Kingman "the freshest face in the Sun Belt's growth spurt." The Times credits: The two developments approved for the area by Rhodes HOmes and Mardian Group. The four-lane bridge over the Colorado River at Hoover Dam. The fact that the area is free from natural disasters, like forest fires, horricanes, tornadoes, floods etc. Cost of living, schools, cost of land and the citys proximity to the Colorado River, Flagstaff, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The availability of water to the area. The times also cited that the availability of land, the new shopping center planned for … (0 comments)
Hualapai Valley Solar is one step closer to reality. Pending approval by the Western Area Power Administration the 4,160 acre solar power facility will include an electrical substation, a 500 kilovolt transmission line and hopefully provide power to the Meadview-Phoenix line. Next step is public comments on issues in connection with the Environmental impact statement.
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