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May
26
2023

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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May
26
2023

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.

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May
26
2023

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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May
19
2023

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.

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May
18
2023

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.

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May
17
2023

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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May
13
2023

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.

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May
11
2023

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.

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May
8
2023

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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May
8
2023

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.

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May
5
2023

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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May
1
2023

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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Apr
12
2023

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.

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Apr
10
2023

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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Apr
5
2023

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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Mar
31
2023

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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Mar
31
2023

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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Mar
28
2023

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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Mar
27
2023

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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Mar
23
2023

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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