Yuma News

Arizona Reports the 11th Most Annual RV Sales in the U.S.

Details: Written by Mike LaFirenza Mike LaFirenza; Published: 28 April 2021 28 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Unlike other segments of the travel and tourism economy, the market for recreational vehicles has been thriving in the face of COVID-19. Compared to other travel options like flying or staying in a hotel, traveling by RV makes it easier to maintain physical distance and lower the risk of exposure to coronavirus. Early indications are that the appeal of RVs has continued to grow during the pandemic, and industry experts are anticipating a nearly 25% surge in RV shipments in 2021.

Close encounters of the scary kind

Details: Written by AMAC AMAC; Published: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021

Castle Rock, Colorado - Five-year-old Rian Woodard had been riding her big wheel outside of her Castle Rock, home and when she came back inside she told her parents that she had been playing with a “giant cat,” reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

House for sale gives new meaning to the word, space

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Star Trek and Star Wars fans who may be in the market for a new abode may want to consider “the spaceship home” in Albuquerque, that’s up for sale, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Law Enforcement Memorial 2021

Details: Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin; Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, May 15th, 2021 the Fraternal Order of Police, Yuma Lodge #24 will host the 44th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Services at the location of the Fallen Officer Monument, (Pacific Ave Athletic Complex 1700 E 8th St. Yuma).

Celebrate with the City of Yuma’s virtual Cinco de Mayo event

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Featuring dance, music, car clubs and a salsa contest, Yuma Festivals’ virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration will premiere for viewing at 4 p.m. May 5.

Arizona Has the 18th Lowest Carbon Emissions per Capita

Details: Written by Mike LaFirenza Mike LaFirenza; Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The emission of carbon dioxide has long been recognized as the leading driver of global climate change. Since the Industrial Revolution began in the mid-1800s, the global economy has largely been powered by heavily carbon-emitting fuel sources like oil, coal, and gas.

Arizona’s deer, elk clear of Chronic Wasting Disease

Details: Written by AZGFD AZGFD; Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021

Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has announced that Arizona continues to be clear of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal wildlife disease that affects the nervous system of deer and elk.