Today’s Weather
Expect a sunny Monday with a high near 98. South-southeast winds will run 5 to 18 mph with gusts up to 28 mph, and tonight’s low will settle around 71.
Kingman, Arizona is moving forward with major economic updates and preparing for massive historical celebrations as the community heads into the final week of June 2026. Local government officials are targeting new revenue opportunities, while the city’s historic core prepares for a major influx of visitors.
Local Economy: Opportunity Zone Nomination
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors advanced plans to attract private investments by nominating five specific regions for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 package. A primary focus of this initiative is the massive Griffith census tract, situated roughly 15 miles south of Kingman. If the Arizona Commerce Authority approves the submission, the designation will unlock major ten-year tax incentives aimed at expanding the Griffith Energy Industrial Park and accelerating commercial development in the region.
Community Events: Route 66 Centennial & The Great Race
Kingman is gearing up to host the prestigious 2026 Hemmings Great Race on Friday, June 26, anchoring the region’s celebration of the Route 66 Centennial.
Historical Plaque Dedication: The American Society of Civil Engineers will kick off festivities at 11:30 a.m. at Locomotive Park. They are designating the local mountain pass as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Vintage Car Influx: Starting at noon, an estimated 140 antique vehicles will arrive at the Kingman Visitor Center.
Road Closures: To safely manage the crowds, city officials will block vehicle access to Beale Street between Grandview Avenue and First Street for the duration of the cross-country rally.
Business Highlights: Award-Winning Spirits
A local Kingman business is celebrating an extraordinary achievement on the global stage. The Desert Diamond Distillery secured a prestigious “Gold Outstanding” medal at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Their 10-Year Aged Barrel Reserve Rum earned a near-perfect score of 98, shining a prominent international spotlight on the region’s craft beverage industry.
Public Safety
Countywide fire restrictions are still in place across all four fire zones in Mohave County’s unincorporated areas. The county enacted the restrictions in late May citing high temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation, and sustained winds.
The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Mohave County Department of Public Health announced the measles outbreak in the county is over. Separately, the Mohave County Department of Public Health confirmed earlier this month that a county resident died from Sin Nombre Hantavirus — the first such death confirmed locally this year.
Around Town
The BLM Kingman Field Office’s website is undergoing minor maintenance through June 26. The field office manages 2.4 million acres of public land in northwestern Arizona. With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s this week, the agency notes that Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains runs cooler than the valleys below and remains open for recreation.