Council says unresolved BLM land issues are blocking industrial growth

May 28, 2026

Councilors warned that federal BLM restrictions and lack of available industrial land — including '77 acres' mentioned by a member — are preventing companies from locating in the area; members discussed a potential interjurisdictional industrial park but said BLM issues must be resolved first.

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Several council members identified federal land constraints and limited industrial property as key barriers to attracting larger employers and industrial projects to the Quartzsite area.

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