Happy weekend, Yuma! In today’s edition: Blue Angels training, a total lunar eclipse, a prison barbershop exhibit, and more.

— Cait Baker

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Desert skies roar to life: Yuma’s aviation calendar is stacked. The Yuma Airshow will mark its 60th year with F-35B and more, and a Zenith kitbuilding workshop for beginners arrives February 28 and March 1 — get all the event details.

Elite aviators fine-tune routines: The Blue Angels are back in Imperial Valley, training daily at NAF El Centro and practicing precision maneuvers ahead of the Imperial Valley Air Show on March 14 — read about their winter training.

Southwest poised for celestial show: Yuma skywatchers can look forward to a dramatic total lunar eclipse this March, expected to show every phase and a deep red Blood Moon high overhead with ideal viewing — get all the viewing details.

Along the Devil’s Highway: Wellton, just 31 miles east of Yuma, is being recognized as an up-and-coming suburb with mountain views, low costs, and a relaxed pace that continue to draw winter visitors — get all the details.

A loyal friend awaits: Pancho, a 3-year-old pit bull terrier featured January 6, needs a Yuma home. He knows commands, and his adoption fee is waived at the Humane Society of Yuma — read the full story.

Faith-led service marks anniversary: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered over 40,000 pounds of food to the Yuma Community Food Bank, supporting local families facing food insecurity — see what’s behind the donation.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

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🧵 Craft Fair @ Del Pueblo RV Resort | Tuesday (1/20) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a morning stroll through an RV resort craft fair, coffee in hand, pretending you’re just looking while leaving with a quilted potholder, local jams, and yard art. Del Pueblo is open to the public, friendly vendors, no hard sell, just handmade goodness.

🌿 Family Connections Nature Class @ Back 2 Nature Learning Center | Wednesday (1/21) at 9:30 AM – Let the crew loose at this all-ages nature class where messy, free play is the whole point. Think sticks, mud, and curious minds, with zero pressure to keep shoes clean. You get fresh air and smug parenting points, they get to explore the wild.

💈 Prison Barbershop Exhibit Opening: Killer Cuts @ Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park | Wednesday (1/21) at 10:00 AM – Only in Yuma do we mark the prison’s 150th with an exhibit on inmate barber surgeons, when a trim might include a tooth yank. Hit the cell block for Killer Cuts, plus a set from the Yuma Barbershop Harmony Chorus, history, harmonies, regular admission.

🚜 Farm Tour @ Naked Dates Farm | Thursday (1/22) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve ever wondered how Medjool dates go from palm to pantry, founder Velma Limmeroth is your guide on a candid, boots-on-the-ground farm tour. Expect real talk, ripe facts, and a few corny date puns. Sun hats, curiosity, and patience encouraged.

🌙 History Dinner Under the Stars @ Yuma County Historical Society | Thursday (1/22) at 5:30 PM – Pull up a chair under the desert sky and meet the woman who made a saloon Yuma’s first classroom. Over dinner, hear how Mary Elizabeth Post schooled a frontier town, and why her legacy still grades us today. Seats limited, dinner’s included, so book now.

🎸 Britain’s Finest @ Yuma Theatre | Thursday (1/22) at 7:00 PM – Think you still know every word to Hey Jude? Britain’s Finest brings a spot-on Beatles tribute that nails the harmonies, the suits, and the cheeky charm, so you can relive the good stuff without fighting airport lines to Liverpool. Nostalgia, sing-alongs, and zero filler.

🖌 Door Mat Paint Night @ Brush It Art Studio | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – If your porch has been silently judging you, here’s your fix. A limited-seat, guided workshop where you paint a coir door mat using easy stencils, foolproof techniques, and hands-on guidance. No experience needed, just your questionable sense of humor at the front door.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.

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