Yuma Edition

On this episode of Yuma Edition, KAWC Content Director Alexandra Rangel and reporters Victor Calderon and Carmen Marquez discuss current events, local happenings, and an excerpt of an interview with Nativisions Keith Moses.

It's Day Two of the NatiVisions Film Festival in Parker. We speak to Raven Garza, the emcee for the film festival, and Laine Miller, a manager at the Blue Water Cinemas.

On this episode of Yuma Edition On the Road, we’re in Parker joined by Keith Moses with the NatiVisions Film Festival. It runs through Saturday at the Blue Water Cinemas.

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we’re joined by Giovanni Delgado Ferreira, the new Theatre Professor and Director at Arizona Western College. We’ll learn about his journey into theatre and what brought him to Yuma.

Emma Torres from Campesinos Sin Fronteras on serving farmworkers and low-income families in South Yuma County with health education, a radio station and youth programs.

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we step inside 4th Avenue Junior High to meet the cocineras who help feed more than 300 students each day. We hear from the women behind the meals about their backgrounds, their cultures, and the pride they take in caring for Yuma’s students.We also hear from the school’s principal, Jose Cazarez, who tells us about the importance of the food preparation team at his school and the role they play in supporting students daily.

On this episode of Yuma Edition, Yuma City FC owner and club president Blas Gasca introduces Yuma’s new semi-pro men’s soccer team.Gasca shares his soccer background and the story behind launching Yuma City FC, which will compete in the United Premier Soccer League. He also discusses building the team’s roster and identity, his philosophy for the club and the local support helping get the new organization off the ground.Yuma City FC will play its first regular-season home match Saturday at 6 p.m. against Next Level Academy.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zP0aFeTTu9Q?si=2ai_JspuSzvPe2V-

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we sit down with Maria Chavoya, a longtime community leader and member of the Arizona Western College District Governing Board. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maria reflects on her journey growing up in Yuma, her Hispanic heritage, and the experiences that shaped her passion for education and service.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/go_T2zw99SA?si=Tt8VyNzvh_NWsJlj

On today’s episode of Yuma Edition, we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community across our country and in Yuma.Our special guest, Vicente Guerrero, an agriculture student at Arizona Western College, joins us to share his story of resilience and what his Hispanic heritage means to him.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/v2ED07oEMQ4?si=hUlmXqyxjFEhl9bA

In today’s episode, we speak with Faith Rodriguez, Media Operations Director for Nativisions, and Melani Rodriguez, the festival’s Social Media Director. They share what audiences can expect from this year’s Nativisions Film Festival, how the festival has grown over the years, and its role in showcasing Indigenous stories and filmmakers.