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December 20, 2023 ww.DesertMessenger.com 7 Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor Decal required for nonresidents to ride in Arizona, purchased only through AZGFD Out-of-state residents wishing to legally ride their off-highway vehicle and support OHV trail maintenance, education and law enforcement ef- forts in Arizona can purchase a non- resident OHV decal. The decal was supported and pushed by the OHV riding community during the 2019 legislative session and was signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey. The law requires nonresident OHV own- ers to purchase a decal to operate the machines within the state. All OHVs designed by the manufac- turer primarily for use over unimproved terrain and that weigh 2,500 pounds or less are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to operate on pub- lic and state trust lands. This includes "street legal" OHVs that meet these two requirements. Before the law was passed, non- resident OHV owners could ride their machines within the state for up to 30 days only if their state had a similar in-state resident decal program. There is no longer a grace period allowing nonresidents to op- erate without an Arizona decal and owners are now required to pur- chase a decal before operating their machines within the state. Those caught riding without a current de- cal can be fi ned. Both resident and nonresident OHV decals cost $25 (plus a processing fee) and are good for one year from the purchase date. While the resident OHV decal can be purchased at any Arizona Department of Transportation Mo- tor Vehicle Division offi ce or at www. servicearizona.com, the nonresident OHV decal can only be purchased on- line through an Arizona Game and Fish Department portal account, which can be created at www.azgfd.gov by click- ing "My Account." Non-resident OHV decal requirements QIA OFFICE NOW OPEN 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri Membership is $10 235 E. Ironwood Quartzsite 58 TH ANNUAL POW WOW JANUARY 17-21, 2024 Welcome Back Snowbirds! DECEMBER 2023 Dec 21- QRGMC/QIA Christmas Dinner Dec 22, 29 - BINGO Dec 28 - QRGMC Meeting (Rock Club) JANUARY 2024 Jan. 2 - Ladies Luncheon noon Jan 3 - Off-Road Meet & Greet, 10am Metal Detectors Club, 7pm Jan 2, 11, 25 - QRGMC Meeting (Rock Club) Jan 5 & 12 - BINGO Jan. 6 CRAFT FAIRE & YARD SALE Jan 8 - QIA Board Meeting Jan 9 - QIA Membership Meeting noon Jan 10 & 24 - Food Handlers Jan. 10 - Original Ice Road Trucker Jan 10 - Pancake Dinner Jan. 10 - Hawmps Movie Jan. 11 - Hi Jolly Movie Jan 17-21 - POW WOW Jan 23 Skyhawk Band Dance Jan 27 - Fleetwood Mac Tribute ACTVITIES: Exercise, Line Dance, Zumba Classes, Desert Singles, Wood Carving, Ukulele Group Check out our website for details QIAARIZONA.ORG 928-927-6325 Subject to change Decorative Landscaping WE'RE BACK! Looking forward to seeing our Friends! DON'S ROCKS Hauling & Dump Truck SERVICES Call Don Richardson 208-255-6955 STAGECOACH MOTEL STAGECOACH RESTAURANT Chinese Food ~ OPEN DAILY ~ 11am - 8pm For Reservations Call 626-366-4556 904 W. MAIN ST. QUARTZSITE, AZ Orders to Go! 904 W. MAIN ST. QUARTZSITE, AZ 928-927-4738 or 408-881-3028 CLEAN ROOMS! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! CLUTCHES PRIMARY & SECONDARY ADOBE HANDYMAN & PAINTING • Painting • Pressure Washing • Wall Texturing • Popcorn Ceiling Removal • Landscaping • Minor Plumbing • Minor Electrical • Minor Drywall Repair • Roof Coating • RV Repair RELIABLE, REASONABLE RATES References Available CALL/TEXT 928-412-9642 (not a licensed contractor) SHOP LOCAL When you buy from local small busi- nesses, your not helping a corporate CEO buy a third home-your helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy a team jersey, moms and dads put food on the table. Thank you for supporting independent Quartzite businesses. SHOP LOCAL. Karey Amon, Quartzsite resident

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