Company taking over sewer maintenance after abandoning some Foothills customers
Foothills Utilities announced on Monday it will be taking over maintenance of a sewer system it abandoned several months…
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California is set to become 2nd state to OK rules for turning wastewater into drinking water
California regulators on Tuesday are set to vote on new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that…
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Rep. Grijalva announces funding for a local tribe’s reservation restoration project
Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Arizona) said the Cocopah Indian Tribe received $5.2 million for its Limitrophe Restoration…
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Colorado River water agreement to elevate water levels
California water users along with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation worked together on the collaborative effort to conserve over 1.6 acre-feet of water…
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New Mexico extends ban on oil and gas leasing around Chaco park, an area sacred to Native Americans
New oil and natural gas leasing will be prohibited on state land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park, an area sacred to Native…
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Cibola Wildlife Refuge 5K walk bringing awareness
A hidden gem in the Desert Southwest, the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. And now’s your chance to check out the wildlife, at the upcoming Friends…
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Planning Commission delays ‘Oro Cruz’ project
Things got heated at the Imperial County Planning Commission meeting after a Canadian Gold Corporation sought approval for a mineral exploration…
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Caltrans to hold free dumpster disposal events
The events will start at 8:00am until noon, or until capacity is reached at both sites, and Caltrans says they will have staff on-site to accept…
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City of San Luis to receive federal funds for César Chávez Boulevard improvement
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) said the City of San Luis will be receiving $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve…
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How to stop the spread of fruit flies
The Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner is asking the community to help stop the spread of fruit flies after the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine…
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New River project to help improve water quality going into the Salton Sea
50 years ago, the community of Calexico protested the amount of pollution that was coming in from the New…
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Introduction to home occupation update
The City of Yuma is talking about bringing its home occupation code up to state standards as it will be introduced but not voted on at the City…
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New walking, bike path coming to 45th Avenue
A safe walking and biking route is soon to be on the way for locals who live on the southwest side of…
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Home Grown: Between the farm and the table
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, after fields are harvested, the crops are processed in order to make it from the farm to your…
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FEMA funds for damages caused by Tropical Storm Hilary
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – On November 21, 2023, the Biden Administration granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of…
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Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona’s McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert…
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E. coli found in water supply in Cibola, Arizona
Residents in Cibola, Arizona are being asked to boil their water after E. coli was found in their water…
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Yuma County lettuce harvest in full swing
Yuma County, as well as the Imperial Valley, produce over 80 percent of North America’s leafy greens from November through…
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Dubois McGee Park celebrates completion of park improvements
The Dubois McGee Park has now completed phase three of its improvements with new field lighting and a multi-purpose sports…
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Traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision beginning December
The City of San Luis Public Works Department announced traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision to improve safety and traffic…
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