Boggess murder trial continued
Clifton Boggess’ murder trial in relation to Britani Meek’s disappearance and death has been continued. Jury selection began Monday in Yuma County District Court in Wray. The trial was scheduled to last until June 1. However, it was announced the trial had been continued, and a new date will beContinue Reading
Projected high costs slows pool project progress
It appears moving forward with the City of Yuma’s swimming pool project is being put on hold due to high projected costs. The Yuma City Council decided at the end of a work session this past Tuesday afternoon to cancel a special meeting planned for that evening to discuss costsContinue Reading
Duthie signs waiver
Former City Manager Eric Duthie signed his waiver and release on May 1. The City of Yuma has 30 days to pay him a lump sum of $75,000, equal to 50 percent of his annual salary. The payment will be reduced by all applicable payroll taxes. The Yuma City CouncilContinue Reading
Graduation is Sunday
The high school graduation season really starts to pick up this weekend. Yuma High School will hold its commencement Sunday at 1 p.m. in The Pit. Members of the Class of 2026 should arrive at 12 noon. The doors will open at the same time. There will be wheelchair accessContinue Reading
Yuma-1 Board talks budget, enrollment
Declining enrollment was discussed during a preliminary budget presentation at the Yuma School District-1 Board of Education regular meeting, Monday night at the District Office. All five board members were in attendance, President Tyson Brown, John Deering, Ronella Noble, Jeff Ovalle and Heath Roundtree. Superintendent Jim Fraley reported the stateContinue Reading
Outlaws earn right to host 2A Region 3, Saturday
Last year’s disappointment still lingers with the Yuma High School baseball team. The Outlaws have finished the regular season with a 19-4 record, and will host a four-team regional on Saturday. The team that emerges will advance to the 2A double-elimination state tournament that begins next Friday in Pueblo. Yuma’sContinue Reading
Yuma at 2A state meet
A handful of Yuma High School student/athletes will be competing in the Class 2A Track and Field Championships, Thursday through Saturday at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. ”Our outlook is that we are going to go do our best and have fun doing it,” head coach Lucas Lubbers said. “WhereverContinue Reading
Locals in 1A state meet
Area student-athletes will be looking to bring home some state medals this week at the Class 1A Track and Field Championships, Thursday through Saturday at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. Lone Star’s Anderson Weathers in the top seed in the 300-meter hurdles, third in the 110-meter hurdles, No. 1 inContinue Reading
Malcolm Coultman 1970-2026
Malcolm Patrice Coultman born February 7, 1970 passed away January 4, 2026 while in southern Colorado. Malcolm leaves behind his wife Delores and stepson Joseph both of Yuma, Colorado. Malcolm made the wonderful decision to be baptized just a few weeks before his passing. This decision was made after manyContinue Reading