Special Features

The Great Diamond Hunt continues with bridges

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

It is because of two massive granite outcroppings formed millennia ago that Yuma exists today. The granite, located on the riverfront near the Yuma Territorial Prison, marks the immensely important Yuma Crossing.The outcroppings were first found by a... Full story

Centennial events throughout Yuma

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma's upcoming celebration of Arizona's centennial boasts a calendar full of events, ranging from fireworks displays and concerts to presentations by historians and old-time re-enactors.Events kick off Friday and continue through most of the month.T... Full story

Great Diamond Hunt continues with confluence

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

The confluence of the Gila and Colorado rivers has long been a favorite recreation spot. Located just outside the Yuma city limits, it is where the two rivers merge near Avenue 4-1/2E.But the rivers and the confluence are much more than a recreation ... Full story

Early transportation options included plank road over sand dunes

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

Today the Imperial Sand Dunes west of Yuma attract thousands of people set on having “fun in the sand.” Getting there is a breeze, thanks to the four-lane Interstate 8 freeway.But a century ago, traveling across the treacherous “Lit... Full story

Great Diamond Hunt begins today

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

The Great Yuma County Diamond Hunt starts today! The Yuma Sun is publishing one story per day for seven days, highlighting the historical significance of one of the locations that represents Yuma's culture. There is one glass diamond hidden at each l... Full story

Great Diamond Rush kicks off Wednesday

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

A diamond rush can be expected in Yuma County this week. Beginning Wednesday, residents will be able to hunt for seven large glass diamonds hidden around the county that they can keep as souvenirs of the Arizona Centennial.Yuma County and the Yuma Su... Full story

Time capsule (photo)

Frank Perez (left) and Tito Contreras, from the Yuma County Public Works Department, help guide the Centennial Time Capsule into place at the Heritage Area, 2951 S. 21st Drive, Thursday morning. The time capsule will be dedicated and filled during a ... Full story

Centennial kickoff set for Feb. 10

BY DARREN DARONCO - SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma County is pairing with the Caballeros de Yuma to kick off Arizona's 100th birthday weekend by holding a Centennial Celebration at the Yuma Main Library at 6 p.m. Feb. 10.County Administrator Robert Pickels and the Yuma County Board of Supervisor... Full story

Sanguinetti Museum and Garden offers over 100 years of Yuma history

BY KAREN BOWEN - DESERT GARDENER

Feb. 14, 2012, marks 100 years of statehood for Arizona. The Sanguinetti House Museum and Garden, located at 240 and 248 Madison Avenue in downtown Yuma, is part of Arizona's historic past.The house was constructed in the 1870s and is older than Ariz... Full story

Early Beeler made mark on Yuma

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

John H. Beeler, whose descendants still live in Yuma today, was a carpenter who helped construct Laguna Dam and the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge at the beginning of the 20th Century John was suffering from poor health and traveled from his native Tennessee ... Full story

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