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UPDATE:
As of 11:00 am on 03/03/2025, the Picacho Road Bridge is closed until further notice. Updates regarding any repairs and possible reopening date will be shared as more information is obtained.
On Monday, 03/03/2025, Imperial County Public Works staff will close to all traffic the Picacho Road (S-24) Bridge over the Yuma Main Canal. The County’s staff determined that this safety measure is needed after a vehicle collided with the bridge guard rail last week. The County retained an engineering consultant which will perform an assessment and recommend repairs, if any, that when completed would allow for the safe reopening of the bridge.
During the closure, residents and visitors may access homes and community facilities including the Tribal Administration Building, Fort Yuma Health Care Center, Paradise Casino, Quechan Community Center, and San Pasqual Schools using the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge or by following the detour signs through Winterhaven to Arnold Road and to Picacho Road.
Please use caution, pay attention to the warning signs, and avoid this closure zone. Updates regarding the repairs and possible bridge reopening will be shared as more information is obtained.
The Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Special Meeting Agenda for Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Widespread breezy conditions (locally windy in SW Imperial County) this afternoon and evening.
Light showers will be possible this afternoon and evening across the high terrain of southcentral AZ.
High temperatures around 8 to 10 degrees below normal today.
Brief warm up Tuesday-Wednesday before yet another weather system brings windy conditions and rain chances late this week.
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Unseasonably warm temperatures and widespread Minor HeatRisk this week with highs 10-15 degrees above normal. Highs in the mid-80s to 90°F across the lower deserts.
Dry conditions persist through Friday with mostly sunny skies.
Increased breeziness and potential elevated fire weather conditions Thursday-Friday.
A couple weather systems will impact the region with cooler temperatures and low rain chances by this weekend into early next week.
Removal of signage for upgrades will require a closure of the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge Feb. 24-28 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Special Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMPS EXECUTIVE ORDERS REGARDING IMMIGRATION THE FORT YUMA QUECHAN TRIBE ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING.
Effective February 11, 2025, per Quechan Tribal Council, Tribal membership will be allowed one Tribal Identification card free of charge until August 11,2025. If you have a current ID card that is not expired, you do not have to obtain a new card.
The Work Session Agenda for Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Above normal temperatures today before cooling to around normal starting Tuesday.
- Breezy to locally windy on Tuesday with temperatures dropping to below normal Wednesday. A few showers possible mainly over the eastern AZ higher terrain on Wednesday.
- A more organized weather system with decent moisture is expected for late Thursday through at least Friday night. We are likely to see some minor wind impacts, a few thunderstorms Friday, and fairly widespread light to moderate precipitation.
- While a few showers may linger into Saturday for higher terrain areas of south-central Arizona, drying and warming conditions anticipated going through this weekend.
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Dear Quechan Tribal Members,
Due to President Trump’s recent executive order regarding immigration enforcement, we want to ensure all tribal members are informed and prepared in the event of an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Above normal temperatures throughout the week. Highs in the 80-85°F range for the lower deserts today and Tuesday, resulting in a Minor HeatRisk. Wednesday will mark a slight cooling trend, but highs will stay 5-10° above normal into the weekend.
Dry conditions will persist all week.
The construction of the Water Treatment Plant continues progressing smoothly, with key milestones being met on schedule. The groundwork and site preparation have been completed, and the drying beds concrete curing is processing.
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
January 14, 2025
Councilmen Jonathan Koteen and Zion White of the Quechan Tribal Council proudly represented the Quechan Indian Tribe at the White House on Tuesday, January 14, to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration's historic conservation achievements. The event highlighted the administration's unwavering commitment to environmental protection, climate resilience, and the preservation of lands and waters of cultural, ecological, and historical significance.
