Latest News
The construction of the Water Treatment Plant continues progressing smoothly, with key milestones being met on schedule. Since the last update on 01/29/2025, the contractor Pacific Hydrotech has installed the water lines that will distribute the Well’s water throughout the Water Treatment Plant, creating an intricate network of distribution lines underground.
The Tribe’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently completed the administration of a project that improved the timeliness and volume of irrigation water deliveries to over 600 acres of farmland on the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation by replacing two check structures and a culvert under Arnold Road that were constricting the flow of water. In 2016, EDA worked with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and its Technical Service Center to complete a canal capacity assessment of the Indian Unit, the irrigation system serving Reservation farmland. Through the assessment, the constrictions were identified, and EDA began seeking resources to remedy them.
The REVISED Work Session Agenda for Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
There will be a controlled burn of brush on the lot adjacent to Pipa Market on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 8:00 am.
The brush has been plowed into piles for a quick and easy process.
People with respiratory issues please avoid the area during the burns.
.jpg)
• Upper-end Minor HeatRisk through Thursday (localized Moderate HeatRisk Tuesday) with lower desert highs 90s. Cooling trend Friday into Saturday with highs closer to normal.
• Record to near record highs Today-Wednesday. 20-50% probability of the warmest lower deserts reaching 100°F on Tuesday.
• Dry conditions will prevail this week.
The Special Meeting Agenda for Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Special Meeting Agenda for Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:15 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
.jpg)
Strong westerly winds this afternoon through Tuesday morning, with strongest winds and greatest blowing dust potential focused across southeast CA and parts of southwest AZ.
Minor HeatRisk Today and again Thursday through this weekend with lower desert high temperatures reaching the 80s.
Lighter winds Wednesday onward and dry conditions with no rain chances.
High confidence of lower desert high temperatures reaching into the 90s next week.
REQUESTS FOR SLABS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN 2025
• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST IN WRITING TO MR. NORMAN OSBORNE, WORK FORCE SUPERVISOR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 3:30 PM.
• PAINTING OF SLABS WILL BE DONE BY THE FAMILY MEMBERS.
PAINTING MAY BEGIN ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025. (There is a 7 day curing period before painting can begin).
• THE FINAL DAY TO REQUEST A SLAB WILL BE WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 AT 4:00 PM. THIS WILL GIVE THE STAFF A FEW DAYS TO FINALIZE THOSE REQUESTS AND FINAL POURING FOR SLABS WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Special Meeting Agenda for Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:30 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, March 13, 2025 in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
.jpg)
Weather system #1: Tuesday/Tuesday night - Widespread light to moderate rain with a few isolated thunderstorms possible but overall minor risk. Snow levels above 6000 feet.
Weather system #2: Thursday/Thursday night - More potent system with windy conditions area-wide, chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms (mainly SC AZ), and moderate snow above 4000 feet possible.
The Work Session Agenda for Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
.gif)
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:
.jpg)
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.
