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Breezy to locally windy conditions today over much of the area with light showers late this afternoon and evening across south-central and eastern Arizona.
Well below normal temperatures through the weekend. Lows Saturday and Sunday morning in the 40s.
Breezy to locally windy focused more over the western lower deserts Sunday - Tuesday.
Turning much warmer later next week with a high probability of seeing highs at or above 90° late next week with at least a Minor HeatRisk.
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The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, April 04, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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YUMA, Ariz. — The Department of the Interior today announced a $25 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect and maintain two areas important for resilience and drought mitigation in the Southwest — the Yuma East Wetlands and Topock Marsh in Arizona.
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Dry conditions and warming temperatures continue through Thursday.
Minor HeatRisk for the lower deserts on Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon high temperatures topping out in the 80s.
Breezy to windy conditions on Thursday and Friday as the next weather system moves into the region.
Well below normal temperatures arrive on Friday and last through early next week.
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Update:
The Special Meeting Agenda has been revised.
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Monday, April 01, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Work Session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The Agenda for the Work Session/Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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Chance of showers and isolated weak thunderstorms today and Tuesday over higher terrain north and east of Phoenix.
Dry and near to slightly above normal temperatures Wednesday - Saturday
Potential strong weather system around next Sunday - Tuesday. Uncertainty remains with the timing and exact details of potential impacts.
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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Minor HeatRisk persisting across the lower deserts through Saturday.
Another weather system moving across the region beginning Saturday will bring breezy to windy conditions, cooler temperatures, and increasing rain chances across the region into early next week.
Wind Advisories are in effect for areas of Southeast California for Saturday and lasting through Sunday, with widespread 40+ mph wind gusts.
Imperial County, Calif. (March 21, 2024) - Today, the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe issued the following statements to celebrate a key win in the protection of its sacred homelands. After tireless advocacy from the Quechan Tribal government, its Tribal citizens, and ally land protection groups, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors (ICBS) voted 3-1, in favor of the Tribe, to deny the Oro Cruz exploration gold mining project in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains, an area the Tribe is looking to permanently protect.
The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Work Session on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of the planning commission's decision to approve a reclamation plan proposed by SMP Gold. This decision has significant implications for our community and the protection of our ancestral lands.
Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Board Chambers, 2nd floor, 940 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92283
It is imperative that our voices are heard during this hearing. As members of our tribal community, we have a vested interest in the preservation and sustainable management of our lands. This public hearing provides an opportunity for us to express our concerns and advocate for the protection of our cultural heritage and natural resources.
Your participation is crucial in ensuring that our tribal perspectives are considered in the decision-making process. We encourage all tribal members to attend the public hearing and stand together in solidarity to protect our ancestral lands.
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Highs in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees today through Wednesday resulting in areas of minor HeatRisk.
Locally windy Wednesday and Thursday, particularly across southeast CA.
Chance of showers and potentially a few isolated thunderstorms (low confidence) starting Thursday across south-central and eastern AZ. Chances may persist into the weekend.
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In this issue:
Kw’tsan National Monument
Ten Tribes Partnership (Colorado River)
Tribal Operations
The Agenda for the Special Meeting on Friday, March 08, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Quechan Tribal Chambers will be:
