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Yuma County. The mission of the Board of Supervisors'
Office is to oversee the smooth operation of the various County
departments to ensure customer satisfaction with County services.
This is accomplished by setting strategic goals for the County,
adopting a budget, setting the property tax rate, advocating for
necessary legislative changes, and monitoring progress in satisfying
the County's customers.
Yuma County Board of Supervisors
198 S. Main St., Yuma AZ 85364
928.329.2104
http://www.co.yuma.az.us
City of Yuma. The City of Yuma, Arizona, is a full service
council-manager government with a combined capital improvement
and operating budget of $113 million. The incorporated area of
Yuma is approximately 108 square miles and houses over 92,000
full-time residents. The City of Yuma has a water allocation of
50,000 acre-feet from the Colorado River. In 1854, after control
of southern Arizona from Mexico to the U.S., a townsite was established
at the junction of the Colorado and Gila Rivers name Colorado
City, the Arizona City, and finally Yuma. Yuma was selected as
the site of the Arizona Territorial Prison in 1876, and closed
in 1909. Now known as the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic
Park, the prison is one of the city's most popular historical
attractions. A dam on the Colorado River provides water for irrigation,
and agriculture, tourism, and areas' military bases all contribute
to Yuma's economy.
City of Yuma
928.782.1271
http://www.ci.yuma.az.us
City of San Luis. Located at the border of Mexico and the
United States, San Luis is a growing community of approximately
25,000 people. An estimated 85,749 privately-owned vehicles pass
through its borders daily. San Luis is a growing U.S. Port of
Entry town established in 1930 and incorporated in 1979. Since
then, it has experienced a growth spurt, both in population and
commercial expansion. San Luis is one of the fasted growing communities
in Yuma County with its sister city, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora
across the border. Its population is estimated at 300,000.
City of San Luis
23222 1st Street
San Luis, Arizona 85349
http://www.cityvalue.org/ci_san_luis.htm
City of Somerton. Located between San Luis and the City
of Yuma on State Route 95, Somerton is a small community of approximately
10,000 residents. Town was established in 1898 and incorporated
in 1918. Somerton boasts five city parks, and recreation facilities
include an Olympic-size swimming pool, a community center with
basketball and volleyball courts, a Senior Citizen Commuity Center,
and Dove Valley, an 18-hole public golf course.
City of Somerton
110 N. State Ave.
Somerton, AZ
928.627.8866
Town of Wellton. Wellton lies 29 miles east of the City
of Yuma. It was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1970. Winter
and retired residents contributed to the local economy. The name
Wellton came from the time water wells were drilled to service
the Southern Pacific Railroad. Wellton is now home to 2,145 residents.
Town of Wellton
28634 Oakland Avenue
Wellton, Arizona 85356
928.785.3348
www.town.wellton.az.us
Cocopah Indian Reservation. The reservation is located
at the southwest corner of Arizona, about 13 miles from Yuma (180
miles from Phoenix) and physically covers three separate areas,
East Reservation, West Reservation, and North Reservation.
Cocopah Indian Tribe
County 15th & Avenue G
Somerton Arizona 85350
928-627-2102
http://www.carizona.com/nativeland/cocopah.html
State of Arizona. Official State of Arizona Web Site. http://www.state.az.us
Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation. GYEDC
is a public/private partnership responsible for the creation of
jobs by assisting companies to expand or relocate to the greater
Yuma area.
Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation
Address
377 S. Main Street, Suite 202
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Email: info@gyedc.org
Tel: 928-783-0193
http://www.gyedc.org
Yuma Chamber of Commerce. Local chamber of commerce doing
the things people think just happen.
Yuma County Chamber of Commerce
377 S. Main St. Ste. 101
Yuma Arizona 85364
Email: info@yumachamber.org
Tel: (520) 782-2567
Fax: (520) 343-0038
http://www.yumachamber.org
Yuma Main Street. Located in Yuma, Arizona, our organization
is dedicated to economically revitalizing our Historic Downtown,
through historical preservation, retail activity and community
participation. http://www.yumamainstreet.com.
Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma. http://www.yuma.usmc.mil
U.S. Army Proving Ground, Yuma. One of the few test centers
capable of doing all this simultaneously, U.S. Army Yuma Proving
Ground is a unique national defense asset. At over 1300 square
miles in size, larger than the state of Rhode Island, Yuma Proving
Ground's research and development facilities are capable of testing
nearly everything in the ground combat arsenal -- realistically,
accurately and safely. Last year, over 167,000 rounds were fired,
36,000 parachute drops took place and nearly 4000 air sorties
were flown at the installation. http://www.yuma.army.mil
Yuma Convention Bureau. We put out our welcome mat every
day. Mild winters and temperate summers make Yuma an ideal destination
for all your vacation needs. We offer a variety of recreational
activities and cultural attractions. Enjoy our soothing waters
or lush golf courses, our diverse selection of restaurants &
shopping boutiques and our natural wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
http://www.visityuma.com
Arizona Western College. Local Community College teaching
Agriculture, Business, Computer Information Systems, Health, Family
and Consumer Sciences, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Nursing, Physical
Education, Recreation, Science, and Social Studies http://www.awc.cc.az.us
Yuma Regional Medical Center. Our 237-bed, JCAHO accredited
acute care facility provides medical resources for the warm and
friendly community of Yuma, as well as surrounding communities.
YRMC offers modern facilities, including a Maternal Child Health
Center featuring comfortable, private single-room birthing; a
Level 2 neonatal ICU; a 20-bed pediatric unit; and a 20-bed Transitional
Care Unit designed to provide rehabilitation and recovery. Facilities
opening in 1999 include a Cardiopulmonary care unit, featuring
the latest in cardiac catherterization, a 8500 sq. ft. Cancer
Center and a 26,000 sq. ft. Outpatient Surgery Center. http://www.yumaregional.org
Yuma Private Industry Council. Our Mission is to be the
national leader in providing innovative workforce development
and career resources which stimulate the economic growth and success
of our communities. http://www.ypic.com
Yuma County Library. The Yuma County Library District
serves as your center for information, community enrichment, recreational
reading, and lifelong learning.http://www.yumalibrary.org
Amtrak - Texas Eagle. Complete train travel experience,
with coaches, sleepers, lounge and dining car, connecting with
Oklahoma and Missouri trains, Thruway shuttle/motorcoach connections
and service to 70+ cities between Chicago and Los Angeles. http://www.texaseagle.com/home.htm
Yuma Information Sites
YumaCity.com
Official
City Sites
CBS-13 TV
NBC-KYMA TV
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