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Yuma
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peter Romero, owner of Camp Titan Fitness, is honored as Arizona Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration during Small Business Week. The veteran-owned, family-run gym in Yuma promotes strength and discipline plus benefits from guidance by the Small Business Development Center. KYMA
- ➤ A fifth-generation team at 3A Farms transformed a 30-year-old pasture into rows of sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias while expanding operations to include photography rentals, floral sales, and seed production in Yuma (continuing a long farming tradition). KYMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Contractors working on a new secondary border wall south of Ajo damaged a 1,000-year-old archaeological site, which tribal leaders say is sacred; CBP said a contractor inadvertently disturbed the site + is consulting with tribal leadership to determine next steps. AZ Family
- ➤ Arizona Western College Choirs will perform the 'Go Light Your World' choral concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Community members are invited to enjoy hope, love, and resilience while supporting a scholarship fund. Arizona Western College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arilene Gaxiola, an eighth-grade math teacher from San Luis Middle School, was named National Teacher of the Year by Teachers of Tomorrow and will receive up to $5,000 to expand hands-on math learning (an honor that recognizes her extra dedication) in Yuma County. KYMA
- ➤ The Freedom Library hosted its 30th Annual Awards Forum Tuesday night and awarded local students with academic scholarships and travel opportunities while promoting respectful dialogue; retired Army Captain Barry D. Todd stressed the importance of civic conversation during the event. KYMA
- ➤ Arizona Western College will award 3,200 degrees and certificates at its commencement on May 15 at Veterans Memorial Stadium (7150 E. 24th Street next to Gila Ridge High School) and will feature student Jeff Kleinwachter as speaker, marking a milestone for graduates in Yuma and La Paz counties. Arizona Western College
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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