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YUMA COUNTY— The Yuma County Public Health Services District continues to warn the public of the dangers of fentanyl, but this time it looks a little different. While many are aware of the illicit “M30 pills” that contain Fentanyl, there is a new “rainbow fentanyl” circulating in our community. The Yuma County Health District has purchased several billboards across Yuma County to bring awareness to this new trend, and to educate the public on this dangerous drug.
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Getting a COVID-19 booster this season? Strongly consider adding a flu shot as well. Chances are, you can get both done at the same appointment. Hassle-free protection? That's a win.
More info ?? https://publichealth.jhu.edu/Bivalent-Covid-19-Booster-Updates
Depending on your circumstances, you can probably double up on vaccines this fall. Combining vaccines is not unusual. Kids get multiple vaccines all the time. There's no medical benefit or downside to doing this. It's about convenience - why make multiple appointments?
Consider your Covid immunity profile. You should wait at least 2 months since your last Covid shot (whether that was your second in the primary series, booster #1 or #2), and 3 months after a Covid infection.
But if you are still in the window of Covid-19 protection, don't wait to get your flu shot. You should aim to get the flu shot before the end of October or by early November.
If you have side effects, you can knock them out all at once. Both the Covid bivalent and flu shots can cause short lived tenderness at the injection site, headache, fatigue and, more rarely, fever. Getting both shots at once means you will only have to experience side effects once too.
It takes two weeks for either vaccine to take full effect. You will be fully immunized in time for the holidays.
Keep Halloween fun AND fire safe this year!
- Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns & decorations.
- Keep decorations away from open flames, light bulbs & heaters.
- Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes.
If your residence is experiencing problems with mosquitos, please contact Antonio Emerson, Mosquito Abatement, at (928) 919-2490.
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Everyone can play a role in preventing infection and keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from infection.
Here are some tips for keeping yourself healthy:
- Wash your hands
- Cover your cough
- Stay home when feeling sick
- Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine and stay up to date on vaccines
For more information about infection prevention visit: www.cdph.ca.gov/HAI
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The official NOAA Winter Outlook is out! Here is the local summary for AZ and the southwest U.S. Much of the same trends as previous years.
"Triple-Dip" La Niña: 2022-2023 is slated to be the 3rd consecutive winter of La Nina conditions. La Nina is defined as cooler than normal waters in the equatorial Pacific.
La Niña AZ Impacts: La Niña typically brings warmer and drier conditions to Arizona during the winter months. These dry conditions can lead to increased drought prevalence, reduced water supply and an earlier start to the Spring wildfire season.
La Niña Precipitation versus Normal: Most La Niña years result in below normal precipitation across Arizona. However, it only takes one significant winter storm to have major impacts across the state.
Precipitation Outlook: Odds tilt towards below normal precipitation across Arizona including below normal snow in the higher terrain.
Temperature Outlook: Odds tilt towards above normal temperatures across Arizona.
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A new type of brightly colored "rainbow” fentanyl had been found in the U.S., including in California. This is a potentially fatal drug found in pills and powders in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes. Any pill, regardless of its color, shape, or size, that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can potentially contain fentanyl and be deadly.
California has education and prevention resources, including a program that offers free Naloxone, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdose, for qualified organizations. For more information, go to: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR22
The updated COVID-19 booster is now available for everyone ages 5+! get boosted to keep yourself and your family safer with the most protective doses yet. Find updated boosters for ages 5+ at your local pharmacy or healthcare provider.
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ATTENTION TRIBAL VENDORS BOOTH RESERVATION APPLICATION FOR QUECHAN INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE
EDA will be accepting Booth Reservation Applications on September 19, 2022 beginning at 8:00 A.M.
The Booth Reservation Application will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. All vendors must be present to complete a Booth Reservation Application, which includes the opportunity to pick his/her booth. All Tribal Vendors must possess a Business Permit valid through the last day of this event. All food vendors must possess a valid Food Handler Certificate. Please visit the free online IHS Food Handler training at https://www.ihs.gov/foodhandler to obtain one.
Vendor Fees:
Food and Arts & Crafts: $50 total ($20 fee + $30 deposit)
Fireworks: $200 total ($100 fee + $100 deposit)
Payable by check or money order.
All vendors must practice the COVID guidelines such as wearing masks & gloves, keeping distance, and if ill or may have symptoms they are not to be selling, etc. All rules appear on the Booth Reservation Application. EDA appreciates your cooperation in this regard. Should you have any questions, please contact us at EDA Office (760) 572-5270
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A Tribal Distribution of 6.25 Million for all adult enrolled members has been approved. Checks will be distributed at the Paradise Events Center October 14, 2022. Elders (60 and over) will be allowed to pick up their checks from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Those 18 and over can pick up from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The amount of distribution will be $2,134.56.
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The 2022 Quechan Indian Days are scheduled for Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Come join us for some family fun, food, games, bird singing, peon, entertainment and much more.
Vendors please contact the EDA office at (760) 572-5270 for permit information.
For more information contact Thai Townsend (928) 919-6731.
Due to the lowering local temperatures, we will be closing the Cooling Center for the season after Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Updated vaccine boosters authorized for use as a single dose
The virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Keep your protection against COVID-19 up to date by getting a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.
The bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. These are called bivalent COVID-19 vaccines because they contain these two components. A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine may also be referred to as “updated” COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.
COVID-19 vaccines can help protect against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. As the virus changes and your immunity naturally decreases over time, you may lose some of that protection.
Search in your zip code to find a location where a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is available near you.
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The 2022 Quechan Indian Days will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 through Sunday, October 16, 2022.
The itinerary for the four day event is listed below.
The registration deadline is one hour prior to contests and tournaments.
Vendors contact EDA at (760) 572-5270. For additional information contact Christoble Emerson at (928) 919-1820.
Masks and social distancing is encouraged. Public is Welcome.
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Here's another look at our areas of focus for storms later on today.
It appears parts of Southwest Arizona and SE California, near Yuma for example, have a locally higher risk for strong storms - but not all areas will see this activity.
We will keep you updated.
Earlier this evening (Thursday, September 29, 2022), we were made aware of a school threat circulating on social media.
The image and words reported to YUHSD were shared with Yuma Police Department. After further investigation the post is found to have been the exact image and wording used to make a school threat in Highlands County Florida in 2021. As of this time, the threat is not deemed credible. YUHSD will continue to work with YPD and provide updates if additional information becomes available.
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The Quechan Tribal Council is concerned with the rise of violent crimes occurring in our community. Violence is a public health crisis that has plagued the Quechan Tribal Community for far too long. We will take an important step forward in addressing the needs of our community.
The Tribal Council is committed to reducing violent crimes on our reservation and committed to build a strong community. We are investing in the safety of the tribal membership, and will be starting with the installation of security cameras in all Subdivisions. The cameras are not there to invade privacy but to deter crimes and ensure safety among the families and visitors.
The Tribal Council contacted the Imperial County District Attorney's office with concerns of the case not going forward. We were informed the matter is not closed as additional information was needed by the submitting law enforcement agency.
A council meeting with the Sheriffs Office Lieutenant in charge of the Winterhaven Station will be scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the tribes concerns.
We would like to encourage our community members to report any information on any crimes they may be witnessed to. For your safety you may remain anonymous to report crimes. The telephone numbers to report information regarding crimes are as follows.
Quechan Housing Authority tip line 760-572-9999
Imperial County Sheriffs Office Dispatch Main Line 442-265-2021 & 1-800-452-2051
Quechan Tribal Police Department 760-572-2933 or 928-941-7539
For tribal members who are seeking individual grief counseling can call the numbers below.
Fort Yuma Health Center 760-572-4217 (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Amberly's Place 928-373-0849 (24/7)
We cannot stop crime from occurring but together we can all do our part in making sure our community is safe.
Quechan Tribal Council
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CALL FOR TRIBAL ELECTION
- Announcement to Tribal Members on General Election on December 5, 2022 we will be voting for President (1) – Vice President (1) - five (5) Council Member seats.
- Letters will be sent out September 22, 2022
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
- October 3, 2022 – Petition for Nominations can be picked up from the Tribal Secretary at the Administration Office
- All nominations must be submitted to Council and certified as a legal candidate within “10 days of [receiving] nominations” per QTC Article V-Section-2
- November 25, 2022 – 5:00 P.M LAST DAY for NOMINATIONS to be accepted by Council for Official Ballot. Certified Candidates pick up Candidate packets at the Election office open until 7:00 P.M - ?
CALL FOR ‘CANDIDATES QUALIFICATION’ PACKETS
- October 17, 2022 – Application for “Candidate Qualification” can be picked up at the Election Board Office from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday at the Quechan Library Building – Quechan Election Office.
CALL FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS
- October 3, 2022 – All requests must be filed with the Secretary of the Council and will be picked up by the Board when recorded and received.
- November 26, 2022 – All Absentee Ballot requests will be FEDEX
POST TRIBAL ELECTION NOTICES
- November 4, 2022 – Public notice of polling place to be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous areas on the Quechan Reservation: Tribal Office, Quechan Community Center and Pipa Market.
POST ELIGIBLE VOTER LIST
- November 28, 2022 – Posting of Eligible Voter List required to be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous areas on the Quechan Reservation: Tribal Office, Quechan Community Center and Pipa Market.
TRIBAL ELECTION DAY
- Monday December 5, 2022 – Quechan Community Center – 7:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M
Address: 604 Picacho Rd, Winterhaven, CA 92283
TALLY OF VOTES
- Monday December 5, 2022 or Tuesday December 6, 2022 tally of the votes are completed.
CONTEST OF ELECTION
- Thursday December 8, 2022 or December 9, 2022 – Last day to Contest the Election. Statements must be turned in to the Election Office by 5:00 P.M (The date depends on the time Tribal Council accepts the canvass). If there is a contest, Certification by the Tribal Council will be at a later date.
NO CONTEST OF ELECTION
- If there is no contest, the newly voted Council will be certified by the Tribal Council. (The date depends on the time Tribal Council accepts the canvass)
County of Imperial - On Saturday, September 24, 2022, at approximately 1718 hours, Imperial County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Winterhaven Station responded to the 1800 block of Sapphire Lane, in Winterhaven, to investigate a report of shots fired. When deputies arrived, they located two male subjects suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies along with Officer’s from the Quechan Police Department began life saving measures until Paramedics arrived on scene. One victim was transported by family members and the other was transported by Paramedics to the Yuma Regional Medical Center. One male subject succumbed from his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Investigators identified the victim as Jesus Galindo, Sr. 41 years of age from Winterhaven. The second shooting victim was later discharged from the hospital.
While on scene, a possible suspect, who matched the description provided by witnesses, was located two blocks away. The male subject was identified as Bishap Laurenzana 22 years of age out of Yuma, Arizona. After talking to several witnesses and interviewing Laurenzana he was later placed under arrest for Murder and several other charges and later booked into the Imperial County Jail.
The Investigators are still seeking the public’s help in this active investigation and anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at (442) 265-2105.
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Update 09/22/2022:
The phone line at the election board is up.
Original Post:
The phone lines at the Quechan Election Board office are down until further notice.
TDS is scheduled to work on the phones on Monday, September 19, 2022.
