City of Somerton

City of Somerton City of Somerton- information on community happenings It is equidistant from the California and Mexican borders.

Somerton, in the fertile Yuma Valley in southwestern Yuma County, is about 12 miles south of Yuma and 180 miles east of San Diego, at an elevation of 103 feet. Somerton was established in 1898 and incorporated in 1918.

06/13/2026

Somerton, are you ready?! 🇺🇸🎆

Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs and join us for an evening of music, food, fun, and fireworks as we celebrate Independence Day together!

Enjoy live performances by Ravines and 72 Stingray, delicious food vendors, a water balloon fight, a drone show, and a spectacular fireworks display to end the night.

🗓️ July 3
📍 Council Avenue Park
⏰ 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

We can't wait to celebrate with you.

More housing is coming to Somerton! We joined Comite de Bien Estar to break ground on the Somerton Townhomes project. Vi...
06/12/2026

More housing is coming to Somerton! We joined Comite de Bien Estar to break ground on the Somerton Townhomes project. Vice Mayor Juan Castillo and Councilmember Martha Gonzalez were there to mark the moment.

Thank you to Comite de Bien Estar and all project partners for helping build a brighter future for Somerton residents.

🎶 Celebrate America with an unforgettable night of live entertainment at Somerton’s 4th of July Celebration!Enjoy perfor...
06/12/2026

🎶 Celebrate America with an unforgettable night of live entertainment at Somerton’s 4th of July Celebration!

Enjoy performances by '72 Stingray and Ravines, plus food vendors, a water balloon fight, family activities, a spectacular drone show, and a grand finale fireworks show.

📅 July 3, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Council Ave. Park

Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your patriotic spirit for one of Somerton’s biggest events of the year!

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 🚧The City of Somerton will begin construction on Main Street as part ...
06/11/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 🚧

The City of Somerton will begin construction on Main Street as part of the Downtown Redevelopment Project starting June 22, 2026.

Construction will occur in phases between Somerton Avenue and Union Avenue, resulting in temporary road closures, detours, and traffic pattern changes throughout the project area.

Please review the graphics for projected detour routes. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to enhance and revitalize Downtown Somerton for residents, businesses, and visitors.

🎉 Our seniors had a fantastic time at this month's La Lotería-themed party!The afternoon was filled with raffle prizes, ...
06/11/2026

🎉 Our seniors had a fantastic time at this month's La Lotería-themed party!

The afternoon was filled with raffle prizes, costumes, dancing, laughter, and great company. Mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Anaya, Vice Mayor Juan Castillo, and Councilmember Lorena Delgadillo also joined the celebration.

Thank you to everyone who made this event so special!

06/11/2026

The Somerton Mayor’s Minute is back!

Mayor Gerardo Anaya and Councilwoman Lorena Delgadillo share exciting updates on the growth happening across Somerton, including new businesses, housing developments, and what's ahead for our community.

Watch Mayor's Minute and stay informed on the momentum shaping Somerton's future.

🏭 Somerton leadership recently had the privilege of touring Palo Verde Generating Station. Getting a firsthand look at t...
06/11/2026

🏭 Somerton leadership recently had the privilege of touring Palo Verde Generating Station. Getting a firsthand look at the technology, workforce, and operations powering Arizona’s energy grid.

Mayor Gerardo Anaya, Councilmembers Luis Galindo and Jesus Roldan, and City Manager Louie Galaviz represented the City on this visit.

Thank you to APS for making it happen.

💦 Somerton families came together for an evening of swimming, music, giveaways, food, and community fun at the Somerton ...
06/11/2026

💦 Somerton families came together for an evening of swimming, music, giveaways, food, and community fun at the Somerton Heritage Pool.

It was great to see residents of all ages enjoying the pool, connecting with friends, and making lasting memories as summer gets underway. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening a success. We look forward to seeing you at future City of Somerton events!

🎉 Circle K Is Now Open in Somerton!The City of Somerton was proud to join Circle K for the soft opening of its newly ren...
06/10/2026

🎉 Circle K Is Now Open in Somerton!

The City of Somerton was proud to join Circle K for the soft opening of its newly renovated store at 121 E. Main Street!

Mayor Gerardo Anaya and the Somerton City Council were the first customers to make purchases inside the newly remodeled location, marking an exciting milestone for this investment in our community.

🎓 The City of Somerton proudly celebrated our 2026 Alumni Standouts, recognizing local middle and high school students f...
06/10/2026

🎓 The City of Somerton proudly celebrated our 2026 Alumni Standouts, recognizing local middle and high school students for outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, and clubs.

These young leaders represent the very best of our community. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence make Somerton proud and inspire the next generation of students.

A special thank you to Mayor Gerardo Anaya and the Somerton City Council for participating in this annual tradition and helping honor the accomplishments of Somerton's youth. We also thank the families, educators, coaches, and mentors who continue to support and encourage these students every step of the way.

Congratulations to all 92 students recognized this year for their outstanding accomplishments. 🎉

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Somerton, AZ
85350

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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