Alexandra Rangel
Content DirectorAlexandra Rangel is the Content Director for KAWC and KOFA. She joined KAWC in October 2025 as a civic engagement reporter. Although she has since moved into a leadership role, she continues to enjoy reporting and staying connected with the community.
Before transitioning to public radio, Alexandra spent six years as a television news reporter, covering border and immigration issues as well as stories impacting the local community.
She is always looking for new stories to cover and incredible causes in the community to highlight. You can reach her at alexandra.rangel@kawc.org
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Cristtian Yllescas, owner of Mariscos La Apoma, shares how he turned a pandemic idea into one of Yuma’s growing food spots. -
In this week's Arizona Edition, Somerton changes Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers, Yuma residents discuss data centers and Yuma student entrepreneurs. -
Esparza spoke with us about supporting longtime and new small business owners and attracting national chains to the border city that is growing to the southeast. -
Lt. Botello talks about how San Luis, Ariz. has been ranked as the safest city in Arizona for 2026 by SafeWise, based on FBI crime data. -
On today's episode of What's Up Yuma? Radio we speak with Laura Torres and Erik Luzanilla who lead youth programs at Campesinos Sin Fronteras in Somerton and San Luis. -
Yuma Police Chief Thomas Garrity and Sgt. Lori Franklin from the Yuma Police Department join us on today's episode of What's Up Yuma? Radio. -
Athens is director of communications for the Cocopah Indian Tribe in Somerton and helps get their news and events out to the greater community. -
Zamudio works to strengthen businesses in Somerton as the city's economic development director. City leaders support small businesses and are planning for new housing. -
In this episode of Arizona Edition, we’re taking a look back at some of the stories we’ve covered so far this year.A student from San Luis High School visits the state capitol to raise awareness about the Colorado River. Yuma hosts its annual Agriculture Summit, bringing together leaders from across the industry.We also take a closer look at Yuma’s bus system and explore how the world of professional wrestling is making its mark in the community. -
The Cocopah Indian Tribe’s Environmental Protection Office successfully completed its first ecological restoration project, restoring 40 acres at the Cocopah North Reservation.
