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This article contains a copy of the Kwatsan National Monument Fact Sheet.
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Widespread rainfall with isolated thunderstorms are expected today and into Tuesday.
Rainfall totals will range between 0.25-0.50 in SE CA, 0.5-1.0" over the low elevations of south-central AZ, and 1-1.5" over the AZ high terrain.
Snow levels are anticipated to remain above 6000 ft.
Isolated rain chances exist for Wednesday and Thursday over the AZ high terrain.
We dry out fully by Friday with warming temperatures into the weekend.
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A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM QUECHAN TRIBAL COUNCIL AND THE CULTURAL COMMITTEE LET'S PRESERVE CULTURE AND CONNECTION, TOGETHER.
Join us for a community event and conversation around the protection of sacred places.The Quechan Tribal Council and the Cultural Committee will host an open Tribal community and descendants presentation and discussion around the proposed Kw'tsan National Monument designation efforts.
Featuring Quechan Tribal Dancers and Singers
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 AT THE QUECHAN COMMUNITY CENTER
12:00 PM AZ TIME.
Effective January 24, 2024, the area located on Sapphire Lane (HIP Homes) East of Spirit Mountain Coffee will be off limits to all unauthorized personnel until further notice.
Building demolition and construction will be occurring in that area and hazards will exist. Please notify your family members to stay clear with a special infuses on keeping children out of the area. A completion date has not been determined but more information will follow as it’s received.
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Dry conditions will persist through Saturday. Light rain potential for Sunday through Tuesday. Snow levels above7000 feet.
Above normal temperatures through Saturday. Near normal temperatures starting Sunday.
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 (3) Vacant
Health Committee (2) Vacant
Election Board (3) Vacant
Events Committee (2) Vacant
Cultural Committee (2) Vacant
Higher Education (1) Vacant
Legislative Committee (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Gabriella L. Emerson, 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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Widespread freezing temperatures for much of Arizona this morning.
Below normal temperatures over the weekend with localized freezing temperatures for the typically coldest areas Saturday morning.
Dry conditions persisting through next week with temperatures warming into the normal range by the middle of next week and to above normal late next week.
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Widespread freezing temperatures for much of south-central and SW Arizona this morning and Tuesday morning.
Hard freeze with morning lows below 28 degrees likely this morning and Tuesday morning in the coldest locations of south-central Arizona.
Localized areas of freezing temperatures in SE CA Tuesday morning.
More morning freezing temperatures Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
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All social service applications will be accepted at the Tribal Administration Office beginning Monday, January 8, 2024, until further notice.
Mrs. Sophia Perez, Executive Secretary, and Rene Brown will be the point of contact: (760) 919-3600, ext. 221.
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Freezing temperatures expected for portions of NW Pinal County, SE Maricopa County, Tonopah area, Superior area, and Tonto Basin Saturday morning.
An unseasonably cold weathersystem for Sunday is likely to lead to snow over the higher elevations of Arizona (see details section for amounts) and windy conditions in SE CA and SW AZ.
Widespread freezing temperatures expected for Maricopa County, N Pinal County on Monday and Tuesday morning.
A hard freeze is expected in the AZ high terrain on Monday and Tuesday morning.
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The Quechan Tribal Council would like to inform the membership on the concern with SMP Gold Corp. who submitted an Exploration Plan of Operation to the Bureau of Land Management, (BLM) on September 28, 2020. In the Oro Cruz Exploration Project Environmental Assessment/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“EA/MND”), DOI-BLM-CA-D070-2022-0012-EA, Finding of No Significant Impact (“FONSI”), Decision Record and Plan of Operations, Jennifer Whyte, Field Manager for the El Centro Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) issued the Decision of Record on September `1, 2023. The Tribe received the notice of the final decision on August 31, 2023. When a project is introduced, BLM’s process is to notify the Quechan Cultural Committee to inform them of the of the proposed project and they will conduct their due diligence and correspond with BLM on any concerns and also meet with the Tribal Council on the concerns of any cultural significance with the project and a meeting is set-up with the Tribal Council and BLM to go over those concerns. The Quechan Tribal Council is following the process outlining BLM’s disregard of their own process when approving a project.
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A cold front will move through this afternoon and evening with a brief period of light rain showers expected. Very light snow will be possible above 5500 feet north and east of Phoenix tonight.
A colder weather system for Sunday may lead to a few inches of snow above 4500-5000 feet, windy conditions in SE CA and SW AZ, and light rainfall mainly for Arizona lower deserts.
Freezing temperatures likely for portions of the area Monday and more widespread freezing temperatures Tuesday morning.
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On Friday, December 22, 2023 representatives from the Visit Yuma and Crossroads Mission met with the Quechan Tribal Council.
There is a power outage west of Picacho Road affecting Arnold, Foster, Indian Rock Roads and adjacent areas.
This outage is due to a power pole being struck by lightning. IID is aware of the issue and is working to reestablish power to effected homes.
There is currently no time for completion.
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Minor to moderate flood impacts possible today. Rain with accumulations averaging around 1.00" today across SE CA and SW AZ and 1.00-1.50" across SC AZ. Highest totals of 1.5-2.0" likely across higher terrain north and east of Phoenix.
Greatest chances for thunderstorms are expected across SW AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley area today. A few strong thunderstorms are possible with strong winds, hail, and locally enhanced rainfall/flooding the main concerns.
Scattered showers on Saturday mainly from Phoenix and areas to the north and east of Phoenix.
Near to slightly below normal temperatures through the first half of next week.
The QHA office will be closed starting Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM and will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024. Our closure is in response to the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 and its variants.
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Warm weather is expected through Thursday.
Low end rain chances mainly in south-central AZ Wednesday morning. Rain chances increase across SE CA and SWAZ late Thursday.
Minor to moderate flood impacts possible Friday. Rain with accumulations averaging around 1.00" on Friday. Some uncertainty remains with potential higher rain amounts.
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The closure for Social Services Assistance will be from December 15th, 2023, at 5:00 pm and reopen on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 am.
Applications for Medical Assistance or Funeral Assistance are available only.
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The phone lines at the EDA office will be down for the next three to four hours.
During this time you may contact the EDA office via email listed on the EDA Webpage.
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Notice is given that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 372, et seq., as implemented by 43 C.F.R. part 30, hearings will be held, testimony will be taken and evidence received for the purposes of administering the following estates:
Place: Telephonic Hearing only 1-866-756-2897, Access Code 9732324# (Times reflected are Mountain Standard Time)
Dates: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 through Friday, December 15, 2023.
