Desert Messenger was established in 2004. Founded by Walt Akin, Desert Messenger provides Quartzsite, Arizona
focusing on local news, events and entertainment.
Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear became Editor/Publisher in October 2008. Desert Messenger is distributed FREE to local businesses in the Quartzsite area on the third Wednesday of each month year-round.
Be sure to follow Desert Messenger News on Facebook at Facebook for all the latest news for Quartzsite, Arizona!
Desert Messenger is a home based business.
Contact Rain via email at desertmessenger7@yahoo.com
Call or Text 928-916-4235
PO Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359
Yes, I announced back in May 2024 that I planned on retiring the Desert Messenger print edition, due to health and increased printing costs.
But the response and overwhelming support from this community has been just mind-boggling, so I will continue publishing
Quartzsite’s FREE Community Paper monthly in Print and Online!
I started a Substack Newsletter. Sign up to receive notifications when each edition becomes available online at
https://sraingoldenbear.substack.com/
Thank you to all my supporters! ~Rain
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