Haleigh Struder has announced that she is running for re-election as Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. She was appointed earlier this year by the Yuma County Commissioners, as long-time Clerk & Recorder Bev Wenger announced her retirement. Following is Struder’s announcement letter: When I was appointed to this position inContinue Reading
There was some significant medical provider related news that came out at last week’s Yuma District Hospital Board of Directors monthly meeting. Board President Mitch Korf and board members Monica King, Delaina Klein and Liz Hickman were in attendance. Mark Werts was absent. CEO Anne Kreutzer told the board thatContinue Reading
Dorothy Mae Kopine Blach was born May 24, 1932 as an only child to Louis Jr and Alice (Klikus) Kopine. Affectionately known by many as Dottie, she grew up in the town of LaVeta, right below the Spanish Peaks of the Sangre De Cristo mountain range in southern Colorado. SheContinue Reading
Shirley Faye Parrish Haruf was born on March 5, 1935, in Yuma, Colorado, the only child of Russell and Clara Parrish. She passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by her three children. As a young child, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her parents at the Parrish Cafe inContinue Reading
Gerald Donald Silvius passed away on November 29, 2025 at the Harmony Home in Yuma, Colorado, but according to Don and for the optimists in my family he would pass away in the future we will say April 1, 2039 after a short bout of boredom at his home inContinue Reading
The Otis High School basketball team is done for the holidays as its next games will be in 2026. The Bulldogs played in the Akron Tournament last weekend. The final score against Heritage Christian on Friday was not reported as of earlier this week However, the Bulldogs did beat IdaliaContinue Reading
Kitzmiller Grazing Association is seeking bids for 485+/- irrigated acres Northwest of Wray for a 3 year lease. Bids can be submitted to Kitzmiller Grazing Association, 47892 CR AA, Wray, CO 80758. Bids will be received until January 15, 2026, winning bidder will be notified by February 15, 2026. CallContinue Reading
Large 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom open floor plan apartment for rent over looking down town Yuma with great views, laundry room, full kitchen. $775/month + utilities. Call/Text 970-302-973Continue Reading
The Bob Rogers family would like to give their sincere expressions of thanks and are deeply grateful for your thoughts, prayers, food, phone calls, cards, memorials, flowers, support and presence during this time of loss. Sincerely, Joan Drullinger, Robin and Steve, and the Bob Rogers Family.Continue Reading
The family of Michael Aagesen would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. Thank you to the helicopter crew and all the Doctors and nurses at Center of the Rockies for working so hard to keep Michael with us. Their care was excellent. Chad at BauckeContinue Reading