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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 (3) Vacant
(Marshal, Alternate I & II)
- Events Committee (2) Vacant
- Cultural Committee (1) Vacant
- Higher Education (1) Vacant
- Legislative 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.
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The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, March 07, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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Chance of showers this morning. Showers and isolated thunderstorms likely in the afternoon, mainly across central Arizona.
Rain amounts generally up to a tenth of an inch across the lower deserts, but with localized higher amounts. Up to a quarter of an inch possible across the higher terrain north and east of Phoenix.
Warming trend beginning Friday, with minor HeatRisk developing across the region Sunday.
The Revised Agenda for the Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The agenda for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at 9:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The agenda for the Special Meeting on Monday, March 04, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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Vice President Ina Hall has submitted a personal update in regards to her health situation.
The letter can be read below or in the link following this article.
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Highs around 80 degrees Saturday and into the lower 80s Sunday, or 10-12° above normal. Both days pose a minor heat risk for a good portion of the lower deserts, especially Sunday.
A weather system for early next week may bring mostly light rainfall Monday night and Tuesday over south-central and eastern Arizona, as well as breezy to locally windy conditions Tuesday.
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Tranquil weather conditions with temperatures 5-10 degrees above the seasonal normal much of the week.
Warmest weather will occur today, Saturday, and Sunday with many lower desert communities nearing or exceeding 80 degrees.
Chance (15-40%) of light showers (any localized rainfall less than 0.10") with occasionally breezy conditions (gusts 20-30 mph) Wednesday.
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The office of the Tribal Administration has received multiple inquiries concerning President Joaquin and Vice-President Hall and their absence.
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The Quechan Tribal Council has postponed Saturday's, February 17th, 2024 informational meeting regarding the Gas Station/Casino proposal.
The information that was initially collected as part of our feasibility review is now months old.
The Tribal Council is committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information to our membership.
We look forward to bringing you more information as it is available.
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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Fort Yuma Health Care Center has discontinued the COVID-19 Call Center phoneline (760) 572-4711. This number is no longer in service.
To contact FYHCC, please call the main phone line (760) 572-4100.
You may also contact each department directly, please see clinic phone numbers listed below:
- Behavioral Health - (760) 572-4788
- Dental - (760) 572-4800
- Pharmacy - (760) 572-4200
- Primary Care - (760) 572-4110
In this issue:
Training, Training, Training
Motherhood/Fatherhood Is Sacred Training
Kwanamii Spirit Run and Gathering
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Registration open now for 4 to 6 years old.
No fees. Limited space available.
Deadline is Monday, February 26, 2024.
Location at the Quechan Parks and Recreation ball field (604 Picacho Road, WInterhaven, California).
For more information please call (760) 572-1242.
There are any ways you can volunteer. Coaches needed.
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Periods of moderate rainfall expected across the lower deserts Tuesday-Wednesday.
Potential for excessive rainfall and localized flooding across the higher terrain of Maricopa, La Paz, and Gila Counties Tuesday and Wednesday.
Isolated/embedded thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, bringing the risk for lightning and locally heavier rainfall.
Additional light showers possible through the remainder of the week.
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All Social Service applications will be accepted at the Tribal Administration office beginning Monday, January 8, 2024, until further notice.
Mrs. Sophia Perez, Executive Secretary, and Ms. Savannah Miller will be the point of contact.
Mrs. Perez may be reached at (760) 919-3600, extension 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 (3) Vacant
Health Committee (2) Vacant
Election Board (3) Vacant
(Marshal, Alternate I & II)
Events Committee (2) Vacant
Cultural Committee (2) Vacant
Higher Education (1) Vacant
Legislative Committee (1) Vacant
Pageant 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.
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Chance for patchy, shallow ground fog this morning.
Dry conditions with temperatures warming 5-10°F above normal through the middle of next week.
A storm system with wetter weather possible as early as next Thursday
