Yuma Rural Development Office to stay open

Yuma Rural Development Office to stay open

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After pushback from Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), the Yuma Rural Development Office is staying open. The USDA had planned to close the office as part of a broader lease termination effort, but changed course after Senator Gallego intervened. Local leaders say the office is important for rural communities, helping secure over $600 million in grants and loans across southern Arizona. "On behalf of our entire c…