Amazon hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new delivery station in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A national shipping company has officially opened its doors in Yuma Thursday.

Amazon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new delivery station, and they were joined by Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and community partners.

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the facility is to represent the company's continued investment to the Desert Southwest by "creating quality jobs and strengthening the local economy."

"Amazon boosts Yuma's economy by creating hundreds of jobs at this facility with competitive wages and a variety of roles that enhance the employment opportunities and are part of our vision to delivering a prosperous future," said Humberto Quintana,

Amazon has invested over $35 billion in the state of Arizona. They've brought 35,000 jobs statewide, including 200 in Yuma.

Moses Femino will have the full story later this evening.