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El Centro, Calif. — All lanes of eastbound Interstate 8 (I-8) between Winterhaven/4th Avenue in Imperial, California and 16th Street in Yuma, Arizona will close Sunday, May 14 through Thursday, May 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the Colorado River Bridge Project. Motorists will detour by exiting towards Winterhaven/4th Avenue, turn right on to 4th Avenue and continue southbound towards 16th Street. Turn left onto U.S. 95/ 16th Street and continue heading eastbound towards the I-8 on-ramp.
A weather system moving across the Desert Southwest Tuesday through Wednesday will deliver gusty winds across the region. The strongest will be across southeast CA on Tuesday and across the higher terrain of south-central AZ on Wednesday. Wind gusts across the areas expected to see the strongest speeds are forecast to exceed 35-40 mph.
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Fort Yuma Boxing Classes. Free for all ages.
Training begins Wednesday, May 10, 2023 through Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Wednesdays 10 and under will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 11 and over will be from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturdays 10 and under will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 11 and over will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
For more information call the Fort Yuma Wellness Center at (760) 572-4057.
The Tribal Social Services Assistance Program will be closed on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. through Friday, June 2, 2023.
No new applications will be accepted during this time, if you have any questions, please contact Social Services at (760) 572-0201
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Monday, May 1st and Tuesday, May 2nd from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to eastbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Wednesday, April 19th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to eastbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
A Moderate HeatRisk notice for today Monday, April 10th through Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 issued by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office).
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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
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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Jordan D. Joaquin, President of the Quechan Indian Tribe, has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to fill a public member seat on the Colorado River Board of California.
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close the left lane of westbound Interstate 8 (I-8) of the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ Wednesday Through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bridge work, according to Caltrans.
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A Wind Advisory notice for Wednesday, March 29th through Thursday, March 30th, 2023 issued by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office).
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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.
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.
