Yuma, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva will visit Kofa High School in Yuma on Wednesday to meet with students, including two Nuestro Rio program participants, to discuss the importance and political future of the Colorado River. Nuestro Rio is an organization representing more than 21,000 Latinos across the Southwest who promote sustainable use of Colorado River resources.

Students will show Rep. Grijalva a student-produced video on the river and its role in Yuma’s future. The event, at 3100 S Avenue A, starts at 12:15 p.m. and is open to the press.  

For more information, contact Kofa High School at (928) 502-5400. You can learn more about Nuestro Rio and its mission at http://bit.ly/1sKhduH.