Yuma News
Cassini Mission to Saturn
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 24 October 2017 24 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, November 8th, the Main Library will host "Cassini Mission to Saturn: a 20-year mission to the outer solar system.” Join Yuma Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Ken Conway at 10:00 a.m. for an overview of the mission, from planning, design, and international collaboration to its discoveries and dramatic ending. Attendees will also learn more about the Yuma RECON project, and how citizen scientists can become involved in outer solar system research.
Territorial Chapter of the AZ Old Time Fiddlers’ Association at Yuma County Libraries
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 24 October 2017 24 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Enjoy all your favorite tunes during a live performance of the Territorial Chapter of the AZ Old Time Fiddlers’ Association at Yuma County Libraries!
Yuma and La Paz Residents to See Property Tax Savings
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 24 October 2017 24 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College District residents in Yuma and La Paz counties will notice a savings on their property taxes this year. Residents will see a onetime cost savings of 44.24% on the secondary property tax levy, due to over $2.4 million in reserve funds being applied to tax payer bond obligations.
How does the US–Mexico border wall impact jaguars?
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 23 October 2017 23 October 2017
Tucson, Arizona - Diana Hadley of the Northern Jaguar Project (NJP) discusses the impact the US–Mexico border wall has on the migration patterns of native wildlife. Learn how the border wall disrupts valuable wildlife habitats in ecologically rich areas such as Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Yuma Spay and Neuter Grant 2
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- Written by Lori Franklin Lori Franklin
- Published: 23 October 2017 23 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On October 18, 2017, the Yuma City Council approved the use of grant funds provided by the Arizona Companion Animal Spay and Neuter Committee. The Yuma Police Department received a grant, which provides $10,000 to assist with spaying and neutering of domesticated dogs and cats and $6,000 to assist with spaying and neutering of feral cats.
"Write on the Edge" meets every Tuesday
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 October 2017 23 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - "Write on the Edge" meets every Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library. Aspiring writers are invited to share thoughts on writing and share their work. There is no charge to attend.
Community wellness workshops
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 23 October 2017 23 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - In November 2017, the Foothills Library, in collaboration with Sunset Community Health Center, will present several community wellness workshops. Information will be provided in English and Spanish.