Local growing natural latex and rubber
A Yuma man is growing a plant commonly known as rubber vine that naturally produces…
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BLM seeking public opinion on Yuma East, Gila River Travel Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office announced it is asking the public for their opinion to inform the Yuma East / Gila River Travel…
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HomeGrown: Labor of Love
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, local businesses and organizations came together to thank farm workers for all their hard work, especially this…
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New Mexico proposes regulations to reuse fracking wastewater
New Mexico environmental officials have proposed a new regulatory framework for reusing wastewater with a major focus on treating and repurposing the…
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RCBH and COBINAS announces winners for the 2024 Binational Clean Air Calendar
In a press release, COBINAS, sponsored by the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH), says they selected 13 drawings to be included in the…
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Pre-holiday rain showers in Yuma
The Desert Southwest, ringing in this holiday weekend with…
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Flash Flood Watch in effect for Imperial County
The Imperial County Executive Office announced the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for the…
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Pacific storm dumps heavy rains, unleashes flooding in 2 California coastal cities
A Pacific storm pounded parts of Southern California on Thursday with heavy rain and street flooding, adding to hassles as holiday travel got…
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Rep. Grijalva announces $5.2 million for Cocopah Indian Tribe restoration project
Representative Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) announced the Cocopah Indian Tribe received $5.2 million for its Limitrophe Restoration…
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Update on Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
The Yuma City Council was provided an update on two projects during Tuesday’s work…
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Farm workers labor this holiday season
In tonight’s Homegrown report, even though Christmas is less than a week away, it’s not stopping farm workers from making sure we have produce on…
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City of Yuma invites community to attend water and wastewater rate public hearings
The City of Yuma said it invites the public to attend public hearings in January on the proposed increase in water utility…
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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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