Seasonal fire restrictions placed in Arizona due to increased fire risk
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said it is implementing season Stage 1 fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands including Yuma…
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Yuma County gives Smucker Park update
Yuma County explained why Ray Smucker Park has recently seen most of its grass and even some of its trees beginning to dry…
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Imperial Irrigation District celebrates Zanjeros Appreciation Week
The Imperial Irrigation District is celebrating its Zanjero Appreciation…
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YCSO patrols local waters on Memorial Day weekend
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is patrolling some local waters this Memorial Day weekend to ensure everyone can have fun while staying…
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Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by…
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Imperial Irrigation District launches tree planting grant in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District has launched a grant to combat heat and beautify communities with trees in Imperial…
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Dogwood Road Bridge Project wins award
The Imperial County Public Works Department’s “Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project” was recognized for its structural engineering and impact on…
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Project to revitalize and innovate downtown Yuma
The City of Yuma held its third public workshop to gather feedback for an innovative district in downtown…
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Historic Preservation Funds going toward 10 Arizona Tribes
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced that $2,555,471 in Historic Preservation Funds will go towards the state and 10 Tribal…
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Earthquakes shake the Desert Southwest
Aftershocks continue rattling the area after a Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the Mexicali…
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New solar plant coming to Dateland
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved Balanced Rock Power to move forward with its process of bringing a solar power facility…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Where is Lithium Valley?
For years, lithium has been a popular topic in Imperial County due to the amount of lithium minerals found beneath the Salton Sea…
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Yuma Fire Department conducts water rescue training
With summer right around the corner, the Yuma Fire Department held a training Wednesday to prepare firefighters for…
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May declared as Water Safety Month by IID Board
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors designated May as Water Safety Month in Imperial…
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Lithium training program at IVC prepares local workforce
Imperial Valley College (IVC) is starting the second phase of the lithium training program which will prepare the local workforce for the projects…
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City of Yuma, APS and other local organizations participate in tree planting ceremony
According to the City of Yuma, 45 trees and 90 shrubs were being planted along the canal, with each organization taking a section of the…
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Arizona experiences stinknet problems, how to spot it in your backyward
Stinknet, or stinkweed, is an invasive species taking root across Arizona, and experts share what to do if you spot it in your…
Continue Reading Native American tribes want US appeals court to weigh in on $10B SunZia energy transmission project
Native American tribes and environmentalists want a U.S. appeals court to weigh in on their request to halt construction along part of a $10 billion…
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2024 Imperial Valley Economic and Energy Summit registration opens
The annual Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit will be happening from June 12-14 and will be discussing industry and economic growth in Imperial…
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AWC hosts Israeli Water and AG delegation
A local event was held to help gain insight and business relationships in the agricultural and water industry from across the…
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