Howard Ernest Smith 1937-2021 Howard Ernest Smith born May 16, 1937 to Emil L. “Toolie” and Frances Lillian (Funk) Smith in Wray, Colorado. He passed away peacefully at home with his loving and caring wife next to his side on January 17, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday,Continue Reading
Yuma School District-1 is entering 2021 looking at how to continually improve instruction during a pandemic, and look forward to moving past it. “What I see for early 2021 is some review of what has worked and what hasn’t,” Superintendent Dianna Chrisman said. “We will continue to look for short-termContinue Reading
The Yuma County government has begun 2021 with a new budget. Increases in expenditures appear to be minimal, following a difficult 2020. The county’s overall budget is set at $22.45 million, compared to 2020’s $21.11 million. However, much of that can be attributed to a significant increase in the HealthContinue Reading
The Yuma City Council laid the groundwork for the Lake Yuma Project during its regular meeting held virtually last week. Mayor Ron Swehla, and council members Marylu Smith-Dischner, Dan Baucke, Marc Shay, Daniel Ebersole, and Tim McClung participated via Zoom. Councilman Steve Hoch joined late in the meeting. A constructionContinue Reading
While many activities have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, several academic centered activities are still in full swing. “It’s been a priority for the directors of the regional, state and international science fairs that the ‘Fair’s must go on!’ even if they are virtual,” says Yuma High SchoolContinue Reading
YUMA, COLO – The word Dauphine is defined as the female form of the French feudal title of Dauphin, heir apparent to the French royal crown. High aspiration for the little 1961 Renault Dauphine on loan from Denver’s Forney Museum of Transportation. A pioneer of the European economy car, thisContinue Reading
God Bless the USA I am seriously worried about the future of this country. I really do not know the direction we are headed, but as of now it does not look promising. It worries me every day, particularly since the current leader continues to encourage dangerous activities. It alsoContinue Reading
By Dr. Grayson Westfall (Yuma County native) The day I received that piece of paper declaring that I was a medical doctor was one of the proudest days of my professional life. I had worked so hard. I was finally a physician. I took my Hippocratic Oath to treat theContinue Reading
Basketball players will be required to wear masks when their pandemic-shortened season begins later this month, at least according to the latest modifications from the Colorado High School Activities Association. Wrestlers will not be required to wear masks when in one-on-one situations, either in practice or in an actual competition.Continue Reading
Joyce Ann (Perry) Larson was born in Colby, Kansas on October 28, 1955 to Dean and Betty (Bigner) Perry. On December 26, 2020, Joyce passed away on to a better place at the age of 65. She grew up with a Navy family, moving and living in several areas ofContinue Reading