Yuma County Board of Supervisors request abatement for zoning violations
Yuma, Ariz. (Kyma, Kecy) – The Yuma County Board of Supervisors is requesting property reduction through the intersection of Rancho Drive and Shadow Avenue. The mitigation is due to zoning violations such as junk in your residence. According to Carlos Gonzalez, the county’s assistant zoning inspector, property owners saw two cases in which hearings and […]
Yuma County Drug Court celebrates 100th graduation, marking 25 years of life-changing support
Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – The Yuma County Drug Court Program celebrates a major milestone on Tuesday night, hosting its 100th graduation ceremony and 25 years of dedication to helping individuals overcome addiction was shown. Since its founding in 1998, the program has been a lifeline for people looking to be free from substance abuse, […]
Yuma County ranks 13th nationally for total crop sales
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Researcher I found it Yuma County Agribusiness contributed $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy in 2022, based on the 2022 Agriculture Survey. Yuma-grown agricultural products produce a third of the sales of American vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and are ranked 13th nationwide for total crop sales. This study ranked […]
Yuma County agriculture adds $4.4 billion to state economy
Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – A new study published by the University of Arizona (U of A) says Yuma Agriculture and Agriculture Business added $4.4 billion to the state’s economic activity in 2022. Of the $4.4 billion, $3.9 billion was spent on the Yuma County economy. All companies linked to agriculture from the production and […]
Yuma agriculture contributes $4.4 billion to Arizona economy, study says
Recent economic impact studies highlight the important role of Yuma County in Arizona’s economy. In 2022, Yuma’s agriculture and agribusiness sector donated $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy and $3.9 billion to Yuma County alone. The study also shows that Yuma-grown produce has produced an impressive $3.2 billion retail price, positioning the third largest county in […]
AWC Launches Bridge Program to Help Yuma County Students Transition to College
Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – Arizona Western College (AWC) collaborates with Pipeline AZ to launch a new bridge program aimed at helping students in Yuma County transition from high school to college I’m doing it. The program, scheduled to be launched later this month, is designed to expand career exploration and encourage university admissions. Katherine […]
Yuma law enforcement talk impacts of border security ballot measure
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Yuma’s law enforcement spoke with Arizona families on Thursday about Proposition 314. It is modelled on Texas law, which allows local and state police to enforce immigration laws. Currently, immigration is enforced at the federal level. If voters pass Proposal 314illegally crossing a border is a national crime and is enforced […]
Yuma man arrested for drive-by shooting
Yuma, Ariz. (Kyma, Kecy) — The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says it arrested a man in a drive-by shooting over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday at around 11:50pm in the S. Avenue B and W. 1st Street areas. The aide immediately stops the vehicle. According to YCSO, deputies said they found “multiple […]
UA researchers say Yuma County agriculture adds $4.4 billion to Arizona economy
Researchers at the University of Arizona say vegetable farmers are more concentrated in Yuma County than automobile manufacturing in the Detroit area. According to their new research, Yuma Agriculture and affiliates provided Arizona with $4.4 billion in economic activity in 2022. Professor George Frisbold said the perfect climate, water and availability of labor makes Yuma […]
Study highlights Yuma County’s $4.4 billion agricultural impact and water efficiency
The latest economic impact survey highlights Yuma County, Arizona’s role in agriculture, donating $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy and $3.9 billion to Yuma County in 2022. The produce from Yuma achieved a retail price of $3.2 billion, capturing the county’s third county […]
