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YOUR COUNCIL AT WORK
As of this publication your Tribal Council has been working for you for forty plus days. During that time, we worked together to review, debate, confer, gained knowledge of, and came to a consensus with a variety of issues and concerns.
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close a lane on westbound Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bridge work, according to Caltrans.
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Effective Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Quechan Emergency Management office is currently transitioning, during this time you can request services by emailing d.medart@quechantribe.com or calling (928) 919-3374.
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Royal Phipps, Miss Quechan 2022/2023, has tendered her letter of resignation.
The Pageant Committee is looking for a new applicant to fulfill the role as Miss Quechan.
Applications can be picked up Monday, March 27, 2023 until Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Quechan Tribal Office Administration Building.
Judging of the applicants will be announced on a later date.
Updated: 03/16/2023
El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close the eastbound and the westbound Interstate 8 (I-8) left lanes of the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ on Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bridge work, according to Caltrans.
Additionally, the eastbound I-8 4th Avenue on-ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
Advisory Committee (Language): Open
Impact Aide: (3) Vacant
Health Committee: (2) Vacant
Election Board: (2) Vacant
Events Committee: (1) Vacant
Cultural Committee: (1) Vacant
Enrollment Committee: (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Updated 02/21/2023:
The Tribal Economic Assistance Application is now available on the Quechan Tribal Social Services webpage.
Original post:
The Quechan Tribal Council has identified a need to assist our adult tribal membership with a Tribal Economic Assistance Program. This is in response to the current economic inflation that has caused hardship on many of our tribal households due to the contributing factors beyond our control such as disruptions in supply chains, major delays in shipping, labor shortages and surging consumer demands that have caused a rise in costs on everyday necessities such as food, clothing, housing, gas, and utilities.
Therefore, the Quechan Tribal Council has approved and developed a Tribal Economic Assistance Program that will begin February 21, 2023 and end April 21, 2023. This program is intended to provide some assistance for adults that are experiencing the impacts of the economic inflation and the continuous rise on consumer prices.
The Quechan Social Services Assistance Program will be closed Friday, February 17, 2023 through Sunday, April 30, 2023.
No new applications will be accepted at this time. If you have any questions please contact the Social Services department at (760) 572-0201.
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All Tribal Departments will be closing at 12:00 pm today, Friday, February 3, 2023, in honor of former Tribal President Lorraine E. White.
The Tribal offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8:00 am.
The phone lines for the Quechan Police Department Dispatch are currently down due to unforeseen circumstance.
Please call (928) 941-9778 for emergencies during this time.
Thank you for your patience.
Updated 02/03/2023:
The phone systems are back up at the Fort Yuma Heath Center and can reach us thru the main line at 760-572-4100. Thank you for your patience.
Original Article:
The Fort Yuma Health Center is currently experiencing a temporary phone and internet outage.
The clinic is open and we are seeing our scheduled appointments.
To reach the Fort Yuma Call Center use our temporary lines at (442) 230-4597 or (442) 230-4938
To reach the Fort Yuma Behavioral Health Department please use our temporary line at (480) 217-7089
For medical advice during this time, you may call the following:
• 24-hour Nurse Advice Line: (866) 896-1585
• For emergencies: Call 911
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Fort Yuma Health Center is currently experiencing a temporary phone and internet outage.
At this time we are unable to receive calls or make outgoing phone calls. Unfortunately, we do not have a date/time for the phone service to be restored. Services are still being offered. We will make another announcement when phone services are restored or when more information is available.
We appreciate your understanding.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
Impact Aide - (3) Vacant
Health Committee - (2) Vacant
Events Committee - (1) Vacant
Higher Education Board - (1) Vacant
Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
Enrollment Committee - (2) Vacant
Housing Board - (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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On Friday, January 20, 2023, the 2023/2024 Quechan Tribal Council was sworn in.
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You are invited to the Quechan Indian Tribe's Inauguration of
- President Jordan D. Joaquin
- Vice-President Ina M. Hall
- Tribal Council Member Virgil S. Smith
- Tribal Council Member Gloria L. McGee
- Tribal Council Member Jonathan E. Koteen
- Tribal Council Member Zion C. White
- Tribal Council Member Donald W. Medart Jr.
Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 am (Arizona Time) at the Quechan Community Center located at 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California.
Lunch will be provided following the ceremony.
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Much colder weather is expected through the next 7 days with temperatures up to around 10°F below normal and multiple mornings with freezing lows and frosty conditions, as cold weather systems drop down through the region. Stay warm.
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Southeast California/Southwest Arizona:
A series of storm systems will bring an increased threat of light rainfall and cooler conditions the next few days. The first storm system may also result in windy conditions across southeastern California Saturday.
Road closure at Baseline Road and San Pasquale Drive
Wednesday, January 04, 2023.
Please use alternate route.
Previous road closure couldn’t get finished due to weather conditions.
Road will be Fog-sealed and will need to cure before its accessible again.
On Monday, January 9, 2023, work on San Pasqual Drive will commence.
A series of road improvements will be performed.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
- Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
- Impact Aide - (3) Vacant
- Health Committee - (2) Vacant
- Events Committee - (1) Vacant
- Higher Education Board - (1) Vacant
- Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
- Enrollment Committee - (3) Vacant
- Election Board Alternate II - (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
