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San Luis teacher named Arizona Teacher of the Year, advances to national competition
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (305+ words) Arilene Gaxiola, an 8th grade math teacher at San Luis Middle School, is this year's Arizona Teacher of the Year for Teachers of Tomorrow. Teachers of Tomorrow is an alternative teacher certification provider, and each year they name a national teacher…...
GYEDC hosts presentation in Yuma on data centers as some protest
2+ week, 15+ min ago (498+ words) Elected officials and community residents from across Yuma County heard presentations on data centers Friday morning at a meeting organized by the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. , or GYEDC. The meeting was initially not open to the general public but…...
Yuma city officials discuss data centers and more at San Luis retreat
2+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) Yuma's mayor and city councilmembers and city staff met in San Luis on Monday and Tuesday to discuss city matters at a retreat. Mayor Doug Nicholls and councilmembers toured the San Luis Port of Entry and discussed topics including Yuma's…...
Yuma, San Luis join Arizona Tech Week with local events
2+ week, 4+ day ago (636+ words) This week, cities across the state are holding events to participate in the very first Arizona Tech Week. Powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the week's a decentralized conference meant to elevate Arizona as a leading state in technology. The…...
Arizona must fix school facilities funding system, judge rules; Crane weighs in
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (493+ words) An Arizona judge has ordered the state to fix its school facilities funding system, a decision that Crane School District says reinforces the state's responsibility to adequately fund schools. The ruling, issued March 4, gives lawmakers eight months to create a…...
Arizona lawmakers vote to end Chavez holiday but not to honor workers
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (77+ words) kawc. org - On Air Now Playing KAWC NPR/BBC News and Information Arizona lawmakers vote to end Chavez holiday but not to honor workers PHOENIX -- State senators voted Thursday to abolish the unpaid holiday honoring now-dishonored labor leader Cesar Chavez…...
Arizona lawmakers look to end law declaring March 31 Cesar Chavez Day
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (55+ words) House Speaker Steve Montenegro noted that Gov. Katie Hobbs has decided not to issue her annual proclamation separate from the holiday that is on the statute books. - On Air Now Playing KAWC NPR/BBC News and Information Arizona lawmakers look…...
Cocopah Tribe launches habitat restoration project along Colorado River
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (304+ words) kawc. org - On Air Now Playing KAWC NPR/BBC News and Information Cocopah Tribe launches habitat restoration project along Colorado River The Cocopah Indian Tribe's Environmental Protection Office successfully completed its first ecological restoration project, restoring 40 acres at the Cocopah…...
What's Up Yuma? Radio-Araceli Aquino helps rural Arizonans take action
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) Aquino is a communications manager for Rural Arizona Engagement (RAZE) and Rural Arizona Action in Yuma County. They offer'advocacy and leadership training throughout AZ. - On Air Now Playing KAWC NPR/BBC News and Information What's Up Yuma? Radio-Araceli Aquino helps…...
Top Arizona lawmaker says he's complied with a subpoena for 2020 election records
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Updated March 9, 2026 at 12: 58 PM MST Arizona's state Senate president says he has complied with a subpoena he received last week seeking records from a flawed review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. "Late last week I received and complied with…...