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The Enrollment Office will be closing early on Wednesday, May 22nd at 3:00 PM due to bereavement.
We will re-open on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM.
For emergency matters, please contact Vice-President, Ina Hall.
You may also email enrollmentclerk@quechantribe.com and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Breezy to locally windy this afternoon, with potential for 40+ mph peak gusts.
Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon.
Light showers in South-Central Arizona this afternoon with minimal rainfall (<0.10").
Seasonably dry conditions with afternoon breeziness Tuesday onward.
Seasonably hot each day with widespread Minor HeatRisk as lower desert highs climb into the 90s.
The Revised Special Meeting Agenda for Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is
The Cooling Center will open May 28th, 2024 inside the Paradise Event Center. The hours of operation are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.
Water and air conditioning will be provided to membership.
The Revised Work Session Agenda for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Effective November 13, 2023 the listed FYHCC Clinical departments will have new main phone numbers in order to standardize and streamline the phone system at the Fort Yuma Health Care Center.
The Tribal Social Services Assistance Program will be closed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. through Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
No new applications will be accepted during this time, if you have any questions, please contact Savannah Miller at (928) 977-2410 Ext: 366 or via email at: communityliaison@quechantribe.com.
The Revised Special Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Widespread Minor Heat Risk throughout the week with many local desert communities having highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and near 100 degrees.
Local Moderate Heat Risk on Friday and Sunday with widespread Moderate Heat Risk across the lower deserts on Saturday with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s.
Frequent afternoon breezes around 25 mph combined with very dry conditions resulting in a locally elevated fire danger.
The Work Session Agenda for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Agenda for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is as follows:
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Breezy conditions Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dry with highs mainly in the upper 80s to the lower 90s across the lower deserts through Friday.
Temperatures warming to above normal next weekend into early next week. Highs could top 100 degrees by Sunday or next Monday with localized moderate Heatrisk possible.
Updated 05/01/2024: Revised Work Session Agenda.
The Work Session agenda for May 2, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers:
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Highs in the low to mid 90s across the lower deserts and mid to upper 80s in the higher terrain resulting in a minor HeatRisk.
A weather system will cool temperatures down to normal on Sunday and Monday.
Widespread gusty winds Sunday afternoon and evening.
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The Tribal Social Services Assistance Program will be closed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. through Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
No new applications will be accepted during this time, if you have any questions, please contact Savannah Miller or Sophia Perez at (760)919-3600 Ext: 221
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 - (2) Vacant
Health Committee - (2) Vacant
Election Board (Alternate I & II) - (2) Vacant
Events Committee - (2) Vacant
Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
Higher Education - (1) Vacant
Legislative Committee - (1) 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 – Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quechan Housing Authority is seeking volunteers to assist Self-Help grant recipients by providing labor on their home project to meet program requirements.
Volunteer activities include but are not limited to:
Demoing and demo cleaning
Interior/Exterior Painting
Yard cleanup and more
Any skill trades are welcome
If you're interested in volunteering with us, please contact Patti Jauregui (760) 572-0243.
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Yuma Desert Contractors will be performing approved control burns in the Ranch 5 area to prepare the land for new construction of a subdivision. Burning will attempt to begin on Monday, April 29th with approval from Air Quality Control. Burning is planned to continue throughout the month of May until area is cleared.
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The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
