Last fall we posted an item about a power plant proposal that could pop-up near Quartzsite.nWhile the plant would be constructed on land nearly 10 miles north of the RV snowbird capital, a local paper says, ‘watch out!’ If the terms of the plant are fulfilled, you’ll probably be able to see at least a [...]
A big question this time of year for Quartzsite: How many RVers are here? How many more will come? If an informal census from a BLM official will answer that question, here’s your answer:
The number of “short term” visitors–those who are RVing on Quartzsite’s 14-day areas–seems to be down. While quite a number showed up [...]
When Monday evening’s big storm blew into Quartzsite, nobody knew just what the outcome would be the next day. With sustained winds of 60+ miles per hour, and gusts said to exceed 80, the morning light was the revealer of more than one broken dream. This vendor at Rice Ranch, had little left to show [...]
An unprecedented winter storm smashed its way through Quartzsite Monday night, leaving a mass of twisted metal–and for some–broken dreams.
While winds during the afternoon had been gusty, a little after 8:00 p.m., the strong wind took on a new vengeance as a storm cell moved into the area, bringing thunder, lightening, rain, hail, and high [...]