Yuma County's 160,026 residents take pride in a lifestyle rich with history and culture, blessed with a diverse and healthy economy. The county of 5,522 square miles is situated on the Colorado River in the southwestern corner of Arizona bordering Mexico and California.
Since its beginning as "the great crossing place of a very wide and treacherous river, "Yuma is now located at the crossroads of trade on the North American continent. With a population of 73,260,Yuma (the county's largest community) has joined Phoenix and Tucson as one of the three metropolitan communities in Arizona.
The scope of amenities offered to visitors and residents alike include: over 200 restaurants, shopping for citrus, dates, nuts and produce, to southwestern crafts, historical and art museums, cultural entertainment, medical facilties and an international airport. From the famous "sand dunes" to scenic and historic river tours on the Colorado River, from golf to hot air ballooning, there is no end to Yuma's recreational opportunities.
In the Yuma area, everyone can experience the scenic wonders of our beautiful desert.
Community Numbers
For information on Yuma and the surrounding areas contact the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce/Relocation Center (928)782-2567.
Driver's License/ Automobile Title/Registration 2165 E. Gila Ridge Road, on the corner of Pacific and Gila Ridge Road. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Yuma Police
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783-4421
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Yuma Fire Dept
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783.4461
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Yuma Humane Soc
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782-1621
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Poison Control
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1-800-222-1222
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Somerton Police
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627-2011
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Somerton Fire Dept
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627-9657
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Wellton Police
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785-4700
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Wellton Fire Dept
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785-3340
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Rural Metro Fire Department
(county and unincorporated areas only)
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782-4757
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Utilities |
Electricity - APS
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782-7151
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Natural Gas - Southwest Gas
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1-800-248-7324
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Telephone - Qwest
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1-800-244-1111
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Cable - Time Warner Cable
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782-9853
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Sanitation Collection - Suburban Sanitation
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782-1015
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Sanitation Collection - Mission Disposal & Recycling
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928-819-7373
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Water - Yuma
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928-373-5076
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Water - Foothills (Far West)
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342-1238
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Education and School Registration |
Yuma Elementary District #1
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928-782-6581
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Yuma County Crane School District #13
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928-782-5183
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Yuma Union High School District
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928-726-1731
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Arizona Western College
www.azwestern.edu
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928-317-6000
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Northern Arizona University in Yuma
www.nau.edu/nauyuma
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928-317-6400
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Entertainment |
Harkins Theares
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(928) 329-9055
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Main Street Cinemas
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(928) 819-0291
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