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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.
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 - (3) Vacant
Enrollment Committee - (2) Vacant
Events Committee - (1) Vacant
Cultural Committee - (3) Vacant
Higher Education - (1) Vacant
Legislative Committee - (1) Vacant
Housing Board - (1) 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.
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Isolated to scattered showers will continue across south-central Arizona through sunrise.
Additional isolated to scattered showers and storms will be possible this afternoon and early evening across south-central and eastern AZ, with the best chances in the higher terrain locations.
Storm chances will continue Tuesday and Wednesday across south-central and eastern AZ, but will be more limited in coverage with lower overall impacts.
Above normal temperatures will continue with widespread high end Moderate HeatRisk and localized areas of Major HeatRisk across southeast CA and the Lower CO River Valley through Thursday.
Friday looks to be the hottest day this week with widespread Major HeatRisk across southeastern California and into southwestern Arizona.
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Above normal temperatures will continue with widespread high end Moderate HeatRisk and localized areas of Major HeatRisk across southeast CA and the Lower CO River Valley Sunday and Monday.
An isolated weak thunderstorm or two will be possible today mainly in Pinal Co. and in Gila County on Saturday.
Storm chances will increase by Sunday and continue through around next Wednesday across south-central and eastern AZ.
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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It is with sincere sadness and grief that we acknowledge the unexpected passing of Irwin Twist, esteemed Cocopah Council Member. Mr. Twist was more than just a fellow Tribal Leader; he was a beacon of strength and advocacy for Tribal Sovereignty, always pushing forward with a positive vision for his community and offering many great ideas that will continue to inspire us all.
Fireworks Sales begin Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:00am to Sunday July 07, 2024 11:59pm
We have following booths available for use:
• 7 Arts & Craft Booths
• 1 Food Truck Space
• 12 Food Booths
The agenda for the Work Session/Special Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Revised Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Hot and humid conditions will continue through this week. Slight warming trend anticipated through the middle of the week. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk, with isolated areas of Major HeatRisk, during this period.
Thunderstorm potential continue today, with best chances across the higher terrain areas. Small chances (10-30%) of strong outflow winds (35+ mph gusts).
Daily thunderstorm chances continue through this week, but will be mostly relegated to higher terrain areas of southcentral AZ.
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Excessive Heat Warning for south-central AZ with localized Major HeatRisk today for the Phoenix metro. Hot and humid conditions will continue through this weekend.
Thunderstorm chances this afternoon and early evening focused across eastern half of Pinal Co., far eastern Maricopa County, and into southern Gila County. Strong winds and blowing dust are the main threats today over Phoenix and areas east and southeast of Phoenix. Daily chances of isolated lower desert storms and scattered higher terrain storms increasing over the weekend.
Very hot temperatures with near Major HeatRisk are expected this weekend, with areas of Major HeatRisk developing by early next week.
