🌱 2022 Tribute of the Muses + 120 Pounds Of Meth Seized At Border

Hello, Yuma! An important announcement for you: Patch has made the decision to temporarily pause the Yuma Daily, so after today, you may not see this newsletter in your inbox for a little while. But don't worry — we won't be away for too long! Until then, we sincerely thank you for your support and patience. Writing your daily newsletter has been truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better! — Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 110 Low: 81.

Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. The City of Yuma is currently accepting nominations for its 2022 Tribute of the Muses arts awards. The program is meant to recognize the community's artists that make significant contributions to Yuma. Nominations are due by Sept. 9 for consideration. Click the following link to submit a nomination. (City of Yuma)
2. A Yuma-based prep boys soccer club will be competing in nationals. The tournament gathers the best clubs from across the country and lets them compete in North Carolina. The RSL-AZ Yuma 03 Boys Quintana soccer club has raised about $10,000 to transport the team to North Carolina but they still need to raise another $20,000. The team will leave for the competition on Jul. 5. (KYMA)
3. Border Patrol agents have discovered more than 120 pounds of methamphetamine in a corridor known to transport drugs from Yuma up to Phoenix. The patrol agents arrested a woman transporting the drugs worth $181,000 in a minivan last Thursday. The Gila Bend area is known for smuggling drugs across the border for national distribution. (Tucson Sentinel)

Today in Yuma:

• NAU Virtual BSN (Nursing) Session At Arizona Western College (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of Yuma is currently at full capacity. If you are missing a pet, please check the shelter's lost animals page by clicking here. (Humane Society of Yuma via Facebook)
• The Yuma Police Department reminds the community to NEVER leave children unattended - especially around a pool. Children are at a SIGNIFICANTLY higher risk of drowning. (Yuma Police Department via Facebook)
• The Yuma Regional Medical Center is currently hiring for Surgical Technologist Interns. Click to learn more about the program and apply. (Yuma Regional Medical Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.