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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.
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.
