The Bank of Colorado has recognized Kristina (Tina) Lebsock as the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year. The Yuma High School ag education teacher and FFA advisor was nominated by Principal Brady Nighswonger. Also nominated were Kiera Hess from Morris Elementary Schoo, and Jeanne Yenter, the Yuma School District-1 Transportation SupervisorContinue Reading

There will be twice the fun at the 2025 Yuma County Fair and Rodeos Night Show. The concert will be on Friday, August 1, in front of the Yuma County Fairgrounds grandstand. B.J. Jamison will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by the Eric Golden Band from 9 toContinue Reading

Raquel Eduardo Núñez is a 2021 graduate of Yuma High School and a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. She is preparing to begin a new chapter in international relief and development. Later this summer, Raquel will join Engineering Ministries International (EMI)— a Christian nonprofit that partners withContinue Reading

Three Yuma High School baseball players have been honored by the Lower Platte Activities Association coaches. Silas Baucke and Jesus Rodriguez were named to the 2025 All-LPAA Team, and Reyli Trejo earned honorable mention. The Outlaws went 17-7 and reached the 2A regional final. However, they are in the sameContinue Reading

Larry Dean Gardner, born on April 3, 1950, in Yuma, Colorado, “invaded” heaven on May 13, 2025, in Wray, Colorado, at the age of 75. Larry was born to Merle and Hazel Gardner of Eckley, Colorado. He was the oldest of three children, with a younger sister, Delaina, and aContinue Reading

Pauline Frenzl passed away peacefully in her sleep at Harmony House in Yuma, Colorado. She was born July 14, 1935, in Brush, Colorado, to Paul and Clara Walczyk. Pauline attended school in the Washington County School system. On December 27, 1955, she married Frank A. Frenzl. Shortly after their marriage,Continue Reading

The Early Childhood Council for Yuma, Washington, and Kit Carson Counties (ECCYWK) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Quality Farm and Ranch/ACE Hardware in Yuma for selecting our organization as the recipient of their “Round-Up” donations for the month of April. We are grateful to the ACE HardwareContinue Reading

The City of Yuma is moving ahead with a temporary moratorium on accessory dwelling units. The first reading of the ordinance enacting the six-month moratorium was passed by the Yuma City Council during its regular meeting last week. In attendance were Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem Jerome Benish, Dan Baucke,Continue Reading

On May 14, 2025 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Chairman Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading