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Isolated thunderstorms possible across south-central Arizona for today, with blowing dust an additional threat for lower desert areas across the I-10 corridor.
Thunderstorm chances will become focused over the Arizona high terrain through the middle of the week.
Temperatures will remain a few degrees above normal through middle of this week, before a warming trend through the end of the week.
The REVISED Agenda for the Special Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm is:
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Excessive Heat Warning through Friday for SE California and the city of Yuma
Widespread Moderate HeatRisk the remainder of the week
Thunderstorms with strong, gusty winds and areas of dense blowing dust in parts of far NW Maricopa, La Paz, and NE Riverside counties today
Scattered mountain storms through week occasionally descending into lower deserts
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judge Kelly Smith, a devoted servant and distinguished ally who contributed so much to the Quechan community. Judge Smith passed away on July 17, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.
The REVISED Special Meeting Agenda for Friday, July 19, 2024 in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Agenda for the Work Session held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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July 17, 2024-Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, CA-The Quechan Indian Tribe is pleased to
announce that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has ruled in favor of the Tribe, granting approximately $8.2 million in damages. This decision comes after a prolonged legal battle concerning the destruction of culturally significant and archaeological sites on our
reservation due to a federal government construction project.
The court's ruling acknowledges the profound importance of preserving our cultural heritage and
the irreversible harm caused by the government's actions. The damages awarded will be directed towards restoration efforts, preservation of remaining sites, and the continuation of our cultural
practices and traditions.
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
Health Committee (4) Vacant
Enrollment Committee (2) Vacant
Events Committee (4) Vacant
Cultural Committee (3) Vacant
Higher Education (2) Vacant
Legislative Committee (1) Vacant
Housing Board (2) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Maria S. Barley, 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.
To report an outage contact the IID Customer Service by phone at (760) 335-3640 or toll free at 1-800-303-7756.
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Updated 0717/2024
The Quechan Administration will continue to accept donations for the San Carlos Apache Tribe one more day, July 18, 2024.
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President Jordan Joaquin and the Quechan Tribal Council has issued the following Notice regarding the San Carlos Apache Tribe affected by the Watch fire.
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Thunderstorm chances through midweek will be confined mainly across the Arizona high terrain before better chances return to the desert floor for the latter half of the week.
Above normal temperatures will continue with widespread Moderate HeatRisk.
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Update: 07/15/2024
Click on the link to access the 2024/2025 SCAP Application:
2024/2025 SCAP
Open to Parents/Legal Guardians of Enrolled Tribal Members only. (3-18 year olds)
Beginning July 15, 2024@ 8:00 a.m.
Ending August 30, 2024@ 5:00 p.m.
There will be a water outage due to emergency pipe repair affecting Arnold Road, Araz Road and surrounding areas.
Estimated repair time is 4 hours (2:30pm).
The Revised Agenda for the July 9, 2024 Special Meeting at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through 8 PM MST/PDT on Thursday, July 11th for the AZ lower deserts and southeastern CA.
Widespread Major and localized Extreme HeatRisk continue through Friday.
Overall mostly clear skies and dry conditions will prevail through the middle of this week.
Increase in thunderstorm activity for the latter half of this week in AZ high terrain, with slight chance (20%) in Gila County by Thursday.
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Tonawanda Lateral Structure Replacement project that is now under construction.
Arnold Road is now scheduled to close between the work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, through Friday, July 12, 2024.
The road will reopen after 4:00 pm each day and remain open during non-work hours.
Please use caution, pay attention to the warning signs, and drive safely when in this area.
The Agenda for the July 4, 2024 Work Session scheduled for 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Agenda for the July 2, 2024 Regular Council Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
Updated: 07/02/2024
The fields that were supposed to burn of Friday, June 28, 2024 are being burned today, July 2, 2024.
Update: 06/27/2024
The farmers did not burn the fields today, June 27, 2024. They will be burned tomorrow, June 28, 2024 at approximately 9:00 am.
Original post:
Gila Valley Farms will be burning some fields South of the Schools and East of the Mesquite Housing Subdivision.
