Today’s Weather
Today has highs will reach the upper 97F and an overnight low of 65F. Wind gust up to 12 mph.
Infrastructure and Roadwork Initiatives
Starting today, May 11, the City of Kingman Public Works Department is launching a major chip sealing project focused on residential streets in District 4.
This initial phase of roadway maintenance is scheduled to continue through June 12, with crews working between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays to enhance pavement durability. S
imultaneously, the city recently secured federal assistance to construct a new ADA-compliant shared-use path along Omaha Drive, designed for local pedestrians and cyclists.
Community and Wildlife Updates
In conservation news, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office highlighted their ongoing reptile rescue and educational outreach efforts today.
Local residents are also reminded that today marks the first official day that political signs for the 2026 Primary and General Elections can be installed throughout the city.
Mohave County has scheduled a second public hearing for May 18, 2026, regarding the planned use of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. According to the county, it is expected to receive approximately $908,586 in FY 2026 CDBG funds through the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account. The county also intends to apply for $500,000 each for FY 2026 and FY 2027 through the State Special Projects account.
Separately, the county has noted that a hearing on adjusting gate rates at the Mohave Valley Landfill, including a proposed credit card transaction fee, is set for June 15, 2026.
Water Rights
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has filed a petition for special action seeking review of a court decision related to the designation of the Hualapai Valley subsequent Irrigation Non-expansion Area, according to Mohave County. The matter involves the Hualapai Valley Aquifer Basin and remains an ongoing legal proceeding.
Wildlife and Outdoors
With temperatures climbing toward triple digits in the valley, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office notes that the Hualapai Mountains offer cooler conditions at higher elevations. Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains is available for those seeking relief from summer heat. The BLM Kingman Field Office oversees 2.4 million acres of public land in northwestern Arizona, including the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area near Kingman, which features a trail system open to the public.