City of Yuma, Arizona Channel 72 (Spanish.)
The City of Yuma operates two dedicated government access cable channels providing essential local programming and live coverage of city business.
Channel Breakdown:
- Channel 72 (Spanish): The primary outlet for Spanish-language government access television and city-produced informational programming.
- Channel 73 (English): The main English-language source for Public Service Announcements (PSAs), informational videos, and official city updates.
Programming & Access:
- Live Coverage: Both channels broadcast live City Council Meetings (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Council Work Sessions.
- Digital Streaming: Available 24/7 via the TelVue Video Player on the official City of Yuma website, including an on-demand archive of past meetings.
- Community Reach: These channels serve as the central hub for Planning & Zoning Commission updates and hyper-local civic transparency.
Yuma, Arizona holds the Guinness World Record as the "Sunniest City on Earth," enjoying sunshine for 91% of its annual daylight hours. Located at the confluence of the Gila and Colorado Rivers, it is a vital hub for agriculture and military operations.
Key Features:
- Winter Vegetable Capital: Yuma produces approximately 90% of the leafy greens consumed in North America during the winter months, making it a \$3 billion+ annual industry.
- Military Pillars: Home to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma and the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, one of the world's largest military installations.
- Strategic Location: Situated in the southwestern corner of Arizona, it serves as a critical border crossing between California and Mexico for trade and logistics.
- Heritage Tourism: Famous for the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park and its history as the primary "crossing" point during the 1849 Gold Rush.