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What’s Up Yuma 📻 What’s Up Yuma Radio Mon-Fri at 10am on 94.7 FM & 1320 AM
📢 New businesses, events & local buzz
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📢 New businesses, events & local buzz
🎁 Giveaways & exclusive deals
📻 What’s Up Yuma Radio Mon-Fri at 10am on 94.7 FM & 1320 AM

🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — today’s show was a good one with Carmen Márquez and Nolan Hare.Carmen Márquez is a Yuma native...
01/14/2026

🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — today’s show was a good one with Carmen Márquez and Nolan Hare.

Carmen Márquez is a Yuma native who’s built an incredible career in journalism as an anchor and reporter for NBC/Telemundo Los Angeles, covering major stories and giving a voice to migrant and Latino communities across the U.S. We followed her journey from Yuma to Mexico to Phoenix to LA and back home again, talking about what she’s learned along the way, the documentary work she’s doing now focused on Latino health, and the impact of telling stories that actually matter. She’s also the voice behind commercials for Verizon, Cricket Wireless, and more — so chances are you’ve heard her even if you didn’t know it.

Nolan Hare joined us too and brought the behind-the-scenes world of live music and event production to life. Nolan has spent over two decades as a musician, live sound engineer, and producer, founding Nolan Hare Productions and touring with Brewer’s Grade Band while helping build festivals and community events that turned his hometown in Oregon into a true live music destination. Now he’s here in Arizona helping lead operations and entertainment at Naked Dates / High Tanks Brewing in Wellton, and we talked about what it takes to build great live shows, strong venues, and a real music culture people want to be part of.

📻 Mon–Fri | 10–11am | 94.7 Border Radio
📺 Live on Border Radio Facebook, Jonny’s Facebook & YouTube
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🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — on today’s show, we got real about growth, healing and taking care of yourself from the inside...
01/13/2026

🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — on today’s show, we got real about growth, healing and taking care of yourself from the inside out.

💪🏼 We were joined first by Nichole Roedder, Yuma local and personal trainer at Healthy Her Fitness Club. Nichole shared her powerful story of transformation after leaving an abusive relationship, what rebuilding truly looked like, and how faith helped her step into a new chapter rooted in strength, self-worth and purpose. Her message was simple but big: no matter your past, you can start over and become stronger than you ever thought possible.

☕️ We were also joined by Martha Huizar, M.S., RDN, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, college instructor and community advocate who believes healthy living should be practical, joyful and shared. Martha talked about real-life nutrition that actually works, how food can bring people together and the story behind her local coffee business, Colorado River Valley Roasters, built around connection, community and that perfect cafecito moment.

📻 Mon–Fri | 10–11am | 94.7 Border Radio
📺 Live on Border Radio Facebook, Jonny’s Facebook & YouTube
🎧 Replay on Apple • Spotify • Pandora • Amazon Music
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🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — on today’s show, things really lit up. 💡💡 We were joined first by Gloria DeAnda, co-owner of A...
01/12/2026

🎙️ What’s Up Yuma Radio — on today’s show, things really lit up. 💡

💡 We were joined first by Gloria DeAnda, co-owner of Arizona Lighting Company of Yuma, along with her daughter Jovani Ford. Gloria talked about opening the business in 1985, stepping into ownership in the early 2000s and how personalized service and real expertise have kept the showroom a trusted part of Yuma for decades.

🐾 We were also joined by Nicole Millis, owner and creator of Kiwi’s Distinguished Pet Goods. Nicole shared her journey from New York to Yuma, how mentorship from Serena, owner of Rebel & Rove, helped her find her path, and how that support led her to open Kiwi’s, a holistic pet shop focused on health, nutrition, enrichment and pet clothing with her own unique style.

📻 Mon–Fri | 10–11am | 94.7 Border Radio
📺 Live on Border Radio Facebook, Jonny’s Facebook & YouTube
🎧 Replay on Apple • Spotify • Pandora • Amazon Music
📧 Want to be a guest? [email protected]

Chapel Goes Missing: A Beloved Yuma Landmark Quietly DisappearsYUMA — If you’ve driven Highway 95 over the years, chance...
01/11/2026

Chapel Goes Missing: A Beloved Yuma Landmark Quietly Disappears

YUMA — If you’ve driven Highway 95 over the years, chances are you noticed the small white chapel inviting travelers to “Pause • Rest • Worship.” Now, it’s gone.

Loren Pratt’s Little Chapel, built in 1995 by Loren Pratt as a memorial to his late wife Lois, was recently removed after the lease on the land where it stood expired. Though small in size, the chapel became a big part of Yuma’s roadside identity and community memory.

For three decades, locals and visitors stopped to pray, reflect, or simply take a moment of peace. Many families took photos there, and several couples even used the chapel as a backdrop for engagement and wedding pictures. Despite not being centuries old, the chapel became a staple of Yuma life, a symbol of love, loss, and quiet connection.

Its removal has sparked an outpouring of nostalgia online, with residents sharing memories of pulling over just to sit inside, honor loved ones, or explain to out-of-town guests why that tiny chapel mattered so much.

Now the big question remains: is this the end of the story?

There’s a growing rumor that the chapel could reappear at Grove 95, though nothing has been confirmed. Will it find a new home? Will it rise again? Or will it live on only through photos and memories?

If you have stories, photos, or information about the chapel’s future, What’s Up Yuma wants to hear from you.

01/04/2026

‼️ Time for the final clues and something went terribly wrong 🗺️🪙

Time to go mining for that silver! it’s in play and things are moving fast. If you’re hunting, now’s the time to lock in. Don’t be slow!

👉🏼 The final clue and exact hiding spot will be posted on stories, so make sure you’re following him.

Good luck 🧭🪙

01/04/2026

‼️The first clue drops NOW and someone is going mining today and someone is winning a $50 gift card! 🗺️🪙🌷

We’re hiding a real 1899 silver dollar valued at over $60 💰 and we’re also giving someone a $50 Bodega 23 gift card 🍽️🎁

How to get entered for the $50 Bodega 23 gift card 👇🏼

1️⃣ Like this post 👍🏼
2️⃣ Comment 💬
3️⃣ Tag your friends 👥
4️⃣ Share this post 🔁

You must complete all four steps on this clue AND the next clue to be entered. ‼️

👉🏼 The final clue and exact hiding spot will be posted on Justice Joe’s stories afternoon, so make sure you’re following him 👀📲

Good luck 🙌🏼

(Coin is not out there yet. Wait for final clue)

Happy New Year from all of us at What’s Up Yuma! 🎉Thank you to each and every one of you who made 2025 such an incredibl...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at What’s Up Yuma! 🎉

Thank you to each and every one of you who made 2025 such an incredible year. The support, the shares, the messages, the giveaway winners and of course the memories, we truly appreciate all of it.

2026 is shaping up to be something special. More giveaways, bigger events and of course… more What’s Up Treasure Hunts 🗺️🧭🪙

We’re just getting started — don’t be slow!

Cheers to a new year and an even stronger Yuma community ❤️

🎉 We Have a Winner! Look who’s just won $1,000: Arin Noel Lawson! 🎉Big congrats to Arin, who’s ringing in the New Year a...
12/31/2025

🎉 We Have a Winner! Look who’s just won $1,000: Arin Noel Lawson! 🎉

Big congrats to Arin, who’s ringing in the New Year a thousand bucks richer thanks to Ashley Furniture! If you want a shot at sweet giveaways like this, make sure you’re following us and have those notifications on. Here’s to starting the year off right with a little cash in your pocket. Happy New Year, everyone!

We had an fun night at the final What’s Up Yuma Monday Night Football Party of 2025 at Wheezy’s 🏈🍻Big congratulations to...
12/30/2025

We had an fun night at the final What’s Up Yuma Monday Night Football Party of 2025 at Wheezy’s 🏈🍻

Big congratulations to our perfect attendance winners (look at that TV 👀), thank you for showing up every single week 🙌🏼! And congrats to all of our raffle winners as well. So many well deserved wins to close out the season 🎉

None of this happens without our incredible sponsors and everyone who came out Monday after Monday. You all turned these nights into something special and truly became like family to us ❤️

A huge thank you to the owners, managers, and staff at Wheezy’s. I honestly couldn’t imagine a better place to host these parties. You made every night feel welcoming and took great care of everyone.

We can’t wait to do it all again for the 2026 NFL season 🏈🔥

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