Storm did its work on crops
The May 20, 2024 hail storm obviously devastated all fields in its path. One does not have to travel far from Yuma to witness winter wheat fields knocked down to the barest of cover, with no evidence it even was a wheat field except for the rows. One can goContinue Reading
Wildlife took a beating from May 20 storm
Wildlife caught in the path of the May 20 devastating hail storm definitely took a beating. An obvious one in Yuma were the turkey vultures and other birds. The vultures were caught on camera the morning after the storm seeking refuge on the front porch of a Yuma home. ColoradoContinue Reading
Be patient with trees
Many trees in Yuma lost 50 percent of their foliage, and numerous were close to or at 100 percent. The trees in many neighborhoods look like it is winter, and the trees at Indian Hills Golf Course also lost nearly everything. Horticulturist Linda Langelo, provided the following information. What toContinue Reading
Yuma-1 seeking feedback on proposed Outlaw images
Yuma School District-1 now is seeking public feedback on eight Outlaws graphic submissions. The school district revealed Outlaws as the new mascot last September, after it emerged as the winner in the “Mascot Madness” contest. The district already was working with a company on potential graphics. The hope at thatContinue Reading
Destruction visited Yuma and area
Long-time Yuma residents are saying the May 20, 2024 destructive hail storm is the worst they ever remember. It likely is one of the worst in Yuma’s 138-year history — most likely No. 1 in terms monetary damage. The hurtling hail played no favorites, impacting nearly every building and homeContinue Reading
Celebration of Life
Dixie Louise (Robertson) Montgomery 1934– 2024 Dixie Louise (Robertson) Montgomery was born January 26, 1934 and passed away on April 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Methodist Church in Yuma, Colorado. Inurnment at the Yuma Cemetery.Continue Reading
Max Meidinger 1938-2024
Max Meidinger of Yuma, Colorado, was born September 21, 1938 in Zeeland, North Dakota to Gottfried and Helen (Perman) Meidinger. Max was the 5th of the 12 Meidinger siblings born. He passed away May 19, 2024 at the age of 85. Max lived in Zeeland from 1938 – 1968 atContinue Reading
Mary Ella Hickman 1944-2024
Mary Ella Hickman of Yuma, Colorado was born to William and Beaulah (Wells) Chapman, on February 22, 1944, in Yuma, Colorado and passed away at Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colorado on May 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Mary spent her early years on the family farm southwestContinue Reading
Joan Bertha Marshall 1939-2024
Joan Bertha Marshall was born on September 12, 1939 in Proctor, Colorado. Her parents were Henry Lawrence Christensen and Meta Elizabeth Japp. She passed away on May 20, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 84. Henry was a ranch foreman, so the family moved frequently living in Proctor,Continue Reading
Garage Sale
King/Richardson Garage Sale! 3210 County Road 38.4 & 3237 County Road 38.25 in Yuma. Saturday, June 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Sunday June 2, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. LOTS of women’s and kids clothes, home décor including Christmas and Halloween, girls twin bed, houseware, mini fridge, cabinets,Continue Reading