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🌱 Patch AM: What stalled Yuma’s employee health plan and farm lease this week?

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Hello Yuma! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What stalled Yuma's employee health plan and farm lease this week?
  • Will state regulators come to Yuma to hear water bill complaints?
  • How a $25,000 grant is reshaping Amberly's Place in Yuma.

Also on today's calendar: Desert Rhythms an evening of Middle Eastern Dance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
  • Monday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Council, staff have interesting meeting (yumapioneer.com) — Yuma's city council just deadlocked over renewing employee health insurance, sending staff back to gather more options while leaders juggle tight budgets and worker costs. Councilors also delayed a five-year farm lease on city land near Yuma Cemetery, approved a fix for the rough stretch of W. Hoag Avenue to the fairgrounds this fall, and advanced several code, airport, and personnel changes that will shape daily services.
   

2. County invites commission to Yuma amid water rate concerns (yumasun.com) — Yuma County leaders are pushing state utility regulators to come to Yuma and hear residents' complaints about steep water rate hikes and water quality problems in subdivisions like Tierra Mesa and Rancheros Bonitos. After bills reportedly jumped 200–300% for some Cactus State Utility customers, the county is urging an in-person or virtual Arizona Corporation Commission meeting so affected households can speak directly to commissioners.
   

3. Amberly's Place renovates front patio and garden thanks to grant (kyma.com) — A $25,000 Lowe's Community Impact grant is helping Amberly's Place in Yuma transform its front patio and garden into a more peaceful outdoor space for people who need a break during difficult visits. Volunteers are installing new plants, trees, shade and even a swing set, which staff say will improve how they serve local families and survivors seeking support.
   

4. Desert Gardener: Plants from Hispanic countries add beauty to our gardens (yumasun.com) — If you're looking to brighten a Yuma yard, this Desert Gardener column explains how Mexican Bird of Paradise and related plants from Hispanic countries thrive in our hot, dry climate. It walks you through where to plant, how often to water, and safety considerations for pets and kids, all while tying the plants' heritage to Hispanic Heritage Month.
   

5. AgTech challenges lease cancellations, cites due process violations (yumasun.com) — A major biosolids processor is fighting Arizona State Land Department moves to cancel five agricultural leases on state trust land in Yuma County, arguing the agency skipped required notice and cure steps. The company, which applies treated sludge from Yuma's Figueroa Avenue facility to local fields, says its practices are allowed under existing leases and is preparing administrative and legal challenges that could affect farming operations on the Yuma Mesa.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Homeward Bound Animal Rescue is hoping for a miracle!
    There's a dog that is living on one of the reservation lands (yes we have permission to do this) and he has NEVER had a real home! He will need a… (Nextdoor Avenues)
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    We have found her a place just looking for a cat carrier we can borrow to transport her…….. Good evening, is there anyone who can foster a cat… (Nextdoor College Park)
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  • Sonsray, Inc. posted a job opening for Shop Assistant in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

Ok Yuma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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