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The Cooling Center will open on Saturday, July 01, 2023. Its hours of operation will be 10:00 am to 7:00 pm - 7 days a week.
The Cooling Center will be located inside of the Quechan Community Center, 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California.
Chase Choate, Environmental Director at Quechan Indian Tribe, is recommending everyone to utilize the purpleair.com website as a tool to keep informed of the air quality.
You can go to purpleair.com and on the map select the circle near Ft. Yuma Hill you can see in real time the air quality. In the lower left box you can select for either PM (particulate matter) 10 or PM 2.5 EPA AQI (air quality index) to see the difference between finer and coarser particulate matter. The finer particulate matter as in 2.5, is more likely to reach deeper into your lungs.
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Critical Fire Danger Threat Wednesday | Localized Major Heat Risk Over the Weekend & Early Next Week.
Moderate Heat Risk across the region will persist through Friday with localized Major Heat Risk by this weekend.
Red Flag Warning Wednesday across the south-central AZ higher terrain areas with dry conditions and strong winds.
Areas of Major Heat Risk developing across the Phoenix metro and southeastern California as early as Saturday. NOAA/NWS HeatRisk Page | NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page.
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Moderate HeatRisk across the region through the rest of the week.
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Heat of this type is tolerated by most; however there is a low risk for sensitive groups to experience health effects.
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
- Higher Education (2) Vacant
- Housing Board (1) Vacant
- Legislative Committee (2) Vacant
- Pageant Committee (3) 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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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 8
(I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Wednesday, June 14th t from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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In this issue of the newsletter:
- Medicine Wheel Riders
- Quechan Social Services - Victim Advocate
- Oro Cruz Mining Project
- Kwanamii Spirit Run
- Training for Tribal Council
- Quechan Tribal Education Student Recognition Celebration
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Spotlight On A Tribal Member
- Upcoming Events
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Tuesday, June 13th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.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
- Higher Education (2) Vacant
- Housing Board (1) Vacant
- Legislative Committee (2) Vacant
- Pageant Committee (2) 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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Paving operations are scheduled for Route 186 beginning on Monday, June 5, 2023 through Thursday, June 8, 2023.
The Road Warriors Society is looking for Spirit Runners for the Run With The Sun headed to Friendship Park in San Diego, California.
The schedule for the run can be read below and they are currently on Day 26.
Attention tribal vendors, booth reservation application for the Quechan 4th of July Celebration (July 1st and 2nd, 2023) is now available.
EDA will be accepting Booth Reservation Applications on June 6, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The Booth Reservation Application will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Quechan Tribal Council went on a site visit Monday, May 22, 2023, to meet with representatives of JV Farms for a drone demonstration and to learn their drone’s operation and procedures.
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Thursday, June 1 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Quechan Parks and Recreation department presents the Rainbow Pool Opening on Saturday, May 27 through May 29, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Food, Raffles, and Music. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Normal hours begin June 1, 2023, Thursday through Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information call (760) 572-1242.
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A Tribal Distribution of 5.2 Million has been approved by the Quechan Tribal Council. The amount for adults will be $1,394.57(80%) and $1,094.74 (20%) for the Minors. This amount will be placed in the minor trust account with Providence First Trust.
On Friday, May 12, 2023, the Honorable Judge Juan Ulloa was sworn in at the pro-tem judge for the Quechan Indian Tribal Court.
The ceremony was held in the Quechan Tribal Council's Chambers with the Tribal President, Vice-President, and Council Members in attendance.
There is a water break at 1st Street near McCoy Trailer Park. Water will be shut off approximately four hours.
Affecting:
- 1st Street
- Rodenbaugh Road
- Araz Road
- Foster Road
- Arnold Road West
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As of Wednesday May 10th• the Quechan Tribal Council has had constant contact with our Law enforcement allies and are currently tracking this situation as it develops. The Quechan Tribal Council is taking a proactive approach to this situation and has begun to meet with tribal departments that may be directly affected by the ending of title 42.
