Scene filmed in Yuma vital to plot

CHRIS MCDANIEL - SOUTHWEST LIVING

Luke Skywalker's attempt to rescue Han Solo on Tatooine has not gone well. It appears all is lost as he gazes down into the gaping maw of the sarlacc, filled with rows of retractable razor-sharp teeth.Once Skywalker is swallowed, the ancient beast wi... Full story

The Wild West ... not! Yuma was urbane and genteel in the late 19th century

BY HILLARY DAVIS @YSHillaryDavis

No doubt, Yuma's pioneers were hardy souls. But they were also genteel, fashionable, proper. Yuma may have existed during the heyday of the Old West, but the Colorado River made Yuma an urbane oasis on the vast, sun-baked frontier storied for its rug... Full story

Lettuce is king

But other vegetables and fruits also on list

BY JOYCE LOBECK

Eating your fruit and vegetables not only is good for you, it's good for the local economy, too.Agriculture is considered the area's leading economic engine, putting an estimated $3.2 billion into the Yuma economy each year.Leading the way, as it has... Full story

Not just the lettuce capital of the world

In Yuma area, many exotic crops also grow

BY MOLLY BLAKE/SPECIAL TO SOUTHWEST LIVING

The bins at Yuma's farmers markets overflow with crimson red tomatoes, plump zucchinis and row after row of all varieties of lettuce. Michelle Moll is a regular at the Tuesday morning downtown market where the blogger for the popular site YumaMom.com... Full story

Quinceaneras...a coming of age

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

One day last January, Annaa Laura Lopez put on a pair of tennis shoes, as might any child or teenager getting ready for school or the playground.But this occasion was different. Along with the sneakers, Annaa Laura wore a long, flowing formal dress a... Full story

Yuma offers lots of beautiful vistas for stunning wedding photos

Moments to remember

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

Bill Butler has collected a lot of stories over his many years as a wedding photographer and his efforts to capture the memories of that special event for the brides and grooms.One of his favorites is of a wedding on the patio at the Shilo at sunset.... Full story

Agribusinesses critical to crop production

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

Raising a crop, in particular high-value crops such as Yuma's lettuce production, could be likened to raising a child.They both involve advance preparation, careful tending in infancy that evolves as child and crop mature, and an array of goods and s... Full story

Despite challenges, sheep industry thrives in Yuma area

BY SYLVIA ALLEN/SPECIAL TO SOUTHWEST LIVING

Few men and even fewer women flock to the sheep industry nowadays.However, the Yuma vicinity — because of its winter climate — has proven to be a great place to prepare sheep for the market. The success of the industry, both here and else... Full story

Bountiful Baskets offer variety and surprise for health-conscious consumers

BY SARAH WOMER - SUN STAFF WRITER

Life is like a bountiful basket: You never know what you're going to get.Bountiful Baskets is a nonprofit co-op based in Mesa, Ariz., that offers conventional and organic produce to residents in the Yuma area and around the state.Sally Stevens, who c... Full story

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