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The May 2025 Per Capita Distribution has been scheduled for:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers for the Quechan Tribal Elders (60 years and older).
Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Turquoise Circle Community Center located at 1810 Turquoise Circle, Winterhaven, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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The Quechan Social Services will stop accepting applications for:
- Rental Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Food Voucher
- Hygiene Voucher
Beginning May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025.
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The Quechan Tribe has made changes in their leadership. It has filled the positions of the Tribal President, Vice-President, and two Council Members. They also appointed a new Chief of Police.
The Special Meeting Agenda for Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Below normal temperatures will continue through early this week. Expect daily afternoon breeziness to continue during this period as well before subsiding during the middle portions of the week.
Temperatures warming with widespread Minor HeatRisk returning early this week and persisting into this upcoming weekend.
The Special Meeting Agenda for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Revised Special Meeting Agenda for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Special Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Paradise Event Center is:
The REVISED Special Meeting Agenda for Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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From the desk of President Jordan D. Joaquin:
It is with a profound sense of respect and care for the Quechan Tribe that I announce my decision to step-down from my role as President before my full term concludes in 2026. While this decision has been a challenging one personally, I believe it is in the best interest of our tribe and its future.
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Well above normal temperatures continuing through the middle of this week. Minor HeatRisk through this week.
Continued dry conditions, combined with stronger winds Wednesday-Thursday will result in elevated fire weather concerns, particularly higher terrain areas of Gila County.
Cooling temperatures late week, with even below normal temperatures and increasing precipitation chances possible late week and into this weekend.
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Warming trend will last through the end of the workweek, with 90s returning this afternoon across portions of SE CA and SW AZ.
Moderate HeatRisk likely for Thursday and Friday with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s for the lower deserts.
Cooling trend this weekend into the first part of next week as dry conditions persist.
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Please be advised that Virgil S. Smith was sworn in as Vice-President of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe on Monday, March 31, 2025.
This appointment was made in accordance with article VI, section 5 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fort Yuma Reservation, which provides for the filling of vacancies by the Tribal Council.
The Special Meeting Agenda for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
