Out & About Archives

If knowledge is power, this class will give you a power boost

January 14, 2022 7:34 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Politics is a hot-button issue and is at the top of conversations at most gatherings. And, that’s exactly why more and more people are taking…

Park Manager Tammy Snook is inviting everyone to a Chalk’ing good time

January 14, 2022 3:53 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

For many of us chalk was part of our daily life, at one time or another our names made their way to a corner of a teacher’s chalkboard.…

Yuma County’s 4H is serving a mouth-watering dish with a side of appreciation

January 13, 2022 2:32 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

For those that enjoy a good barbecue, the annual 4H Pit Barbecue Fundraiser is marked on their calendars. For more than a half-century, 4H has held…

Caballeros De Yuma present the 2022 Yuma Territorial Marathon

January 11, 2022 6:30 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Pre-Pandemic avid runners had a wide variety of qualifiers for the big races like the Boston Marathon. But, the pandemic has kept their running shoes…

Annual Medjool Date Festival returns to Yuma

January 8, 2022 3:03 PM Luis Lopez

One of Yuma’s favorite events made it’s return Saturday. The annual Medjool Date Festival made it’s return.…

It’s a centuries-old art form that is still leaving people in stitches

January 6, 2022 8:01 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

Quilting dates back centuries, and is considered to be more than just a trade. The act brings together imagination and talent and creates art.…

Taking ‘Girl Power’ to new heights

January 6, 2022 6:24 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

So, what do Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, and even Queen Elizabeth II have in common? They all once wore a Girl Scout uniform.…

The public is invited to catch an event with a picturesque backdrop

January 5, 2022 3:16 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

It symbolizes everything that is the Desert Southwest and on January 15, the Colorado River will play backdrop to the 2022 Hot Rides on the River Car…

Car Show Promoter Jerry Bunte says his show is more than just a car show, it is an experience

January 3, 2022 3:03 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

It all started in a parking lot on 4th Avenue, just over a decade ago. Just a group of local hot rodders looking to show off their passion for…

Who wants to be a millionaire?

December 30, 2021 2:49 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

No doubt about it an extra million dollars sounds pretty good. That’s exactly what’s at stake at the annual Alexander Ford Million Dollar Shootout.…

HSOY offers free microchipping in time for Christmas

December 22, 2021 4:26 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) says it saw a huge increase in the number of stray animals that came into its shelter in 2021. Now it’s taking…

35th Annual Foothills Christmas Parade Of Lights holds grand finale on Sunday night

December 19, 2021 7:26 PM Luis Lopez

A timeless Christmas tradition in the Foothills held it’s grand finale on Sunday night. The Foothills Christmas Parade of lights made its return on…

Somerton Tamale Festival returns for first time in over two years

December 18, 2021 5:05 PM Luis Lopez

One of Yuma County’s biggest events made its return today. The Somerton Tamale Festival kicked off at 11:00 a.m Saturday.…

It’s the origin story of the world’s most favorite holiday

December 16, 2021 1:28 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

For many families in the Desert Southwest witnessing the Champion Church’s production of ‘Jesus is Born’ has become a holiday tradition.…

The Snyder Family instills the spirit of giving this Christmas

December 16, 2021 1:19 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

For one South County family the meaning of Christmas is togetherness. But, the Snyder family takes it one step further and adopts everyone during…

Yuma man goes for third straight tamale eating championship

December 15, 2021 5:19 PM Luis Lopez

For most people one or two tamales is more than enough to eat. However, for Francisco Osuna, that’s light…

Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade held for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

December 11, 2021 9:47 PM Luis Lopez

The Yuma community came together Saturday night for one of its main Christmas celebrations. The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade was held…