Tom Murphy

For the past 3 years I have served on the Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group Board (OHVAG). My term will be up in December 2026. OHVAG is a seven-member volunteer board appointed by the Arizona State Parks Board to advise off-highway recreation planning, grants, and maintenance. They also advise on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation, development, funding, promotions, and recreational trails programs grants. Board representation is from state-wide organization with off-highway involvement. It would be nice to have a member of the Arizona ATV Riders sit on this board again. Meetings are quarterly, you may need attend in person or via Zoom. As a member in goodRead More →

For Christmas my wife supprised me with a complete Rugged radio setup for my Honda Talon. I was using the Baofeng Radio UV-5R for years. I updated the system in November with a exterior antena systerm which extended the range. With the new Rugged system I no longer need the antena system. Mount: prek Delux magnetic mount (am-1045) Comet antenna: SS460SB with adapter for Baofang radio. If any one is interested in these items, as a group, please contact me at 602-751-4662 Retail value is over $100.00. Priced now at $75.00 Baofang radio mount.Read More →

ARIZONA STATE SENATE Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session AMENDED FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1749 2025-2026; taxation; omnibus Purpose Extends, until June 30, 2029, the specified purposes for which a public school may use monies contributed for the purposes of the Public School Extracurricular Activity Fees Tax Credit. Increases, effective January 1, 2026, the business personal property tax exemption to $500,000. Exempts the property of a veteran with a service-connected disability whose U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating is 100 percent, or the veteran’s surviving spouse, from the full amount of property tax. Increases, for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, the individual income tax subtraction forRead More →

The may you enjoy this holiday and the upcomming season with family and friends…Read More →

Due to construction on I-17 there is a problem with the Exit and entrance to Bumblebee. The ramp to reenter I-17 is closed so we cannot exit the are to return to the city with out going North to Sunset point. To avoid this we will NOW stage out of North Black Canyon City,  Heading North on I-17 exit on Coldwater Rd, Exit # 244. Turn left crossing under the freeway. I am not sure exactly where we will stage but it will be near the former dog  track area. From there we will travel North along Maggie mine road to the road to Bumblebee.Read More →

Gary Hornsby has been a friend and member of the Arizona ATV Riders for many years. Along with his affiliation with our organization Gary has been the owner operator for his ATV/UTV business for many years. Gary provided professional repair services for quads and SxS for club members and others at a reasonable cost. As of the first of April, Gary has closed his repair services business and will no longer be working in that discipline. An opportunity with the City of Peoria Fire Department was presented to Gary which he felt was in his best interest to take advantage of. Gary will remain aRead More →

On December 26th our fellow Club member John Rybacki under went open heart surgery for blocked arteries. The operation went well, he is recovering in the hospital for now with hopes of going home soon. I know we all wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him at our meeting and on the trail riding soon. If you wish to send John a card please contact me for his Phoenix address. Happy New Years to all of our members and families. Tom Murphy 602-751-4662Read More →

Our good friend Linda Jennings, former Club member, President, Secretary and Member at Large passed away on May 11, 2024. At this time do not have the particulars of her passing however the following link is for her Obituary. I do know she had several medical condition which contributed to he passing. She is now in a better place. Linda will be missed by her friends and folks that know her. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/youngtown-az/linda-jennings-11814397Read More →

A reminder to our membership and Board of Director’s that we have a set of “Rules” or By- Laws that every one agreed to abide by when they signed up and joined the club. These By- Laws were approved by the Membership at a General Meeting in April 2010. The By-Laws should not be avoided or circumnavigated for convenience should one feel they wish NOT to abide by them. For over 23 years the monthly General Meetings have been a place for sharing experiences, welcoming new members and general club fellowship. Consistency and dependability have been one of our characteristics. I adamantly feel this shouldRead More →

I would like to thank Rod Moyer for leading a ride on Sunday form the Wickenburg Rodeo grounds. This was a interesting and some times challenging ride through many areas not normally traveled. I have ridden in this are many time, Rod took us through areas I had never visited in the past. Thanks again Rod. Tom M.Read More →