Yuma man claims Mexican soldiers took his belongings during a border crossing halt
Yuma, Arizona Incident Involving Mexican National Guard Jose Sanchez, a resident of Yuma, is raising concerns after an encounter with the Mexican National Guard at a border crossing between Mexico and Arizona. He reported being stopped and asked to exit his vehicle. During the 15 minutes his truck was searched, Sanchez claimed that $20 in […]
Scottsdale Woman Charged with PTA Fraud Now Indicted for School Theft in Yuma County
Former Superintendent Charged in Fraud Scheme Nubia Gonzalez, the former superintendent of the Haider Elementary School District in Yuma County, faces several serious charges including theft, misuse of public funds, and forgery. These accusations come in connection with a significant fraud scheme targeting the Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) at Cocopa Middle School. This […]
The Yuma Post Office is organizing a passport fair on location.
Yuma, Arizona Passport Fair Yuma, Arizona – The US Post Office is organizing a passport fair at the Yuma Post Office on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, to assist US citizens planning international travel. No appointments are necessary, but applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. So, it’s a good idea to arrive early […]
Attorneys general from various states hold a press conference at the southern border in Yuma County
Yuma, Arizona – Visit by Attorneys General A group of lawyers recently visited the borders in Yuma to assess the impacts of the immigration policy put in place by former President Donald Trump. The 11 attorneys general involved are affiliated with the Republican General Association of Prosecutors. Chris Kobach, the Attorney General of Kansas, commented […]
Why Yuma may soon become the new center for satellite launches
Yuma, Arizona Eyes Spaceport Development Arizona is positioning itself to become a leading hub for rocket launches. The city of Yuma is actively working to establish spaceports within its jurisdiction. The proposed Yuma Space Plant is set on city-owned land situated east of San Luis, Arizona. According to Jay Simonton, Yuma’s interim city manager, the […]
Yuma’s USDA office at risk of closing due to DOGE reductions
Yuma’s USDA Office Faces Uncertainty Yuma, Arizona, often referred to as the “Winter Lettuce Capital of the World,” may soon see its local USDA office shut down. This potential closure is part of broader budget cuts proposed by Elon Musk and Doge. The Ministry of Government Efficiency has indicated that closing the USDA office in […]
Yuma May Be Home to Arizona’s Future Spaceport
Yuma Plans for New Spaceport Residents of Arizona could soon witness satellite launches from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base and potentially from a new site near Yuma. City manager Jay Simonton has shared that Arizona is exploring options for a spaceport, driven by interest from commercial launch companies looking for alternative launch locations. Simonton mentioned, […]
Yuma Border Patrol warns of deadly risks for migrants crossing Arizona desert
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Immigration anxiety at the southern border is historic low. In Yuma County, Border Patrol agents average just five arrests per day. Despite its decline, Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agents are now increasing warnings about the dangers of illegally crossing borders through Arizona’s deadly desert terrain. “It is physically impossible to carry […]
New solar project coming to Yuma County
Yuma, Ariz. (Kyma, Kecy) – The Elizabeth Solar Project is set to shape on public land near Dataland and is designed to generate and store hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy. The Elizabeth Solar Project will soon be located in the heart of the Agua Caliente Solar Energy Zone. Facilities approved by the Bureau of […]
County Supervisor Darren Simmons hosts meet and greet this weekend
Yuma, Ariz. (Kyma, Kecy) – Local county supervisors held a monthly Q&A meeting at the Foothills Library on Saturday. Darren Simmons, supervisor for Yuma County District 3, gave the people of Fortuna Foothills the opportunity to express their concerns. Many of them discussed the issue of traffic and congestion, which they say are confused by […]
