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The Revised Special Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
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Widespread Minor Heat Risk throughout the week with many local desert communities having highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and near 100 degrees.
Local Moderate Heat Risk on Friday and Sunday with widespread Moderate Heat Risk across the lower deserts on Saturday with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s.
Frequent afternoon breezes around 25 mph combined with very dry conditions resulting in a locally elevated fire danger.
The Work Session Agenda for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is:
The Agenda for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers is as follows:
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Breezy conditions Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dry with highs mainly in the upper 80s to the lower 90s across the lower deserts through Friday.
Temperatures warming to above normal next weekend into early next week. Highs could top 100 degrees by Sunday or next Monday with localized moderate Heatrisk possible.
Updated 05/01/2024: Revised Work Session Agenda.
The Work Session agenda for May 2, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers:
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Highs in the low to mid 90s across the lower deserts and mid to upper 80s in the higher terrain resulting in a minor HeatRisk.
A weather system will cool temperatures down to normal on Sunday and Monday.
Widespread gusty winds Sunday afternoon and evening.
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The Tribal Social Services Assistance Program will be closed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. through Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
No new applications will be accepted during this time, if you have any questions, please contact Savannah Miller or Sophia Perez at (760)919-3600 Ext: 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 - (2) Vacant
Health Committee - (2) Vacant
Election Board (Alternate I & II) - (2) Vacant
Events Committee - (2) Vacant
Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
Higher Education - (1) Vacant
Legislative Committee - (1) Vacant
Housing Board - (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office, Monday – Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quechan Housing Authority is seeking volunteers to assist Self-Help grant recipients by providing labor on their home project to meet program requirements.
Volunteer activities include but are not limited to:
Demoing and demo cleaning
Interior/Exterior Painting
Yard cleanup and more
Any skill trades are welcome
If you're interested in volunteering with us, please contact Patti Jauregui (760) 572-0243.
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Yuma Desert Contractors will be performing approved control burns in the Ranch 5 area to prepare the land for new construction of a subdivision. Burning will attempt to begin on Monday, April 29th with approval from Air Quality Control. Burning is planned to continue throughout the month of May until area is cleared.
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The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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Today: Highs in the mid to upper 90s across the lower deserts resulting in localized Moderate HeatRisk from Phoenix through southeast CA.
Highs in the low to mid 90s Tuesday and lower 90s Wednesday. Near normal temperatures return by Thursday, lasting through next weekend.
Breezy conditions will be common over much of the area each day starting Tuesday with afternoon gusts of 20-25 mph. There is also potential for locally windy conditions and gusts to around 30 mph which may bring elevated fire weather conditions midweek.
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Daily highs in the 90s across the lower deserts will put the area into the upper part of the minor HeatRisk category through at least Monday. Localized Moderate HeatRisk in SE CA Sunday.
Locally windy this evening in Imperial Co. Potential for breezy to locally windy conditions later next week.
Dry conditions to persist.
Cooling trend starting next Tuesday with near normal temperature returning later next week.
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The Revised Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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- Widespread Minor HeatRisk Today and Saturday with high temperatures peaking between 90-95°F Today.
- Breezy to locally windy conditions Friday through Sunday, with widespread 20-30 mph gusts and locally 35-40 mph.
- Passing system this weekend will keep conditions breezy into early next week and cool temperatures down.
Temperatures warm back to near normal by Tuesday and near 90°F by Wednesday.
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A Tribal Distribution of 3.5 million has been approved by the Quechan Tribal Council. The amount for Adults and Minors will be $874.78. The Minors payment will be placed in their trust account with Providence First Trust Company. Distribution will be held at the Quechan Community Center from 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on May 10, 2024. After 6:00 p.m. all remaining checks will be mailed out to the current mailing address on file with the Revenue Distribution Department.
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
