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Morning Golden Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a federal burro crackdown change daily life in Golden Valley?
- How this media deal could reshape news coverage in Golden Valley
Also on today's calendar: Kingman Route 66 Fest 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 70.
- Thursday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mohave County could seek federal help with booming burro population (mohavedailynews.com) — Golden Valley residents are at the center of Mohave County's push for federal help managing an overgrown wild burro population that has already caused crashes and property damage in the area. Supervisors will vote Tuesday on sending a letter to the Interior Department seeking long-term funding for humane population control, safety improvements, and protection of local roads, property, and desert ecosystems. 
• River City Newspapers to acquire Northern Arizona newspapers in joint venture (mohavedailynews.com) — Golden Valley readers are part of a growing regional news network as River City Newspapers prepares to take over four Northern Arizona publications while already serving Golden Valley and nearby Mohave County cities. The joint venture between Western News&Info and Wick Communications aims to strengthen long-term ownership and expand coverage across Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo and western Arizona communities.
📸 Around Golden Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- KINGMAN, AZ SCREENING– Route 66: The Main Street of America →
Beale Street Theater, 302 E Beale St, Kingman
7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Book Discussion Group →
Golden Valley Community Library, 3417 N. Verde Rd, Golden Valley
11:30 am - Master Gardener's →
Golden Valley Community Library, 3417 N. Verde Rd, Golden Valley
12:00 pm - Libraries Closed for Columbus Day
Golden Valley Community Library, 3417 N. Verde Rd., Golden Valeey
11:00 pm - ShineToberfest 2026 →
Saddle Sore Ranch on Route 66 (milepost 36.5 on Oatman Hwy), 6720 W. Oatman Hwy, Golden Valley
10:00 am - Kingman Route 66 Fest 2026 →
Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman
7:30 pm - Mini-Golf →
Golden Valley Community Library, 3417 N. Verde Rd, Golden Valley
1:30 pm - Mohave Sportsman Club Rimfire Challenge October Match →
Mohave Sportsman Club, 3275 Oatman Road, Golden Valley
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Golden Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adults Bring Your Own Device Computer Class
Kingman Public Library, 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman
10:00 am - Learn & Play @ Your Library
Kingman Public Library, 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman
10:00 am - Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library
Kingman Public Library, 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman
3:00 pm - Family Storytime
Kingman Public Library, 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman
9:30 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meyer Distributing, Inc. posted a job opening for Box Machine Operator in Golden Valley. Apply here.
- Compass Group, PLC posted a job opening for $10k Sign On-EXECUTIVE CHEF (KINGMAN MEDICAL CENTE in Kingman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kingman
- Historic Route 66 Becomes a Racetrack in Kingman (signalsaz.com)
- Arizona Lottery Pick 3 Evening, Fantasy 5 results for Oct. 4, 2026 (azcentral.com)
- The Harvey Girls Were Adventurers Too (saturdayeveningpost.com)
Bullhead City
- 3rd Annual Bullhead City Balloon Festival (businessdailynetwork.com)
- National Night Out observance Wednesday, Oct. 7 (mohavedailynews.com)
Ok Golden Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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