Carmen Christine Witte, age 60, of Wray Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 23rd surrounded by her family. She was born on April 2, 1965, in Wray Colorado, to Clifford and Opal Miller (Roberts). Carmen grew up in Wray and attended Wray Schools. She spent 13 years working at theContinue Reading
Born on March 20, 1950 to parents Opal and Oakley Anderson. Shirley was born and raised in Saratoga, Wyoming and like any true Wyoming native, she went to the University of Wyoming for college. She was a cheerleader, in a sorority, and a downhill ski racer in her youth. ShirleyContinue Reading
Jackie Casillas and Julie Weaver, daughters of Delores “Dee” Pixler, would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who reached out following their mother’s sudden passing last month. We are especially thankful to the Yuma ambulance response team and the police officers for their swift and compassionate action, andContinue Reading
The fate of a new swimming pool in Yuma rests in the hands of the voters. Ballot Question 2A submitted by the City of Yuma seeks permission to raise funds for constructing, equipping and operating a new swimming pool. The ballot question asks if the city’s debt can be increasedContinue Reading
The ballots are going out in the mail on Friday. That means voters will begin receiving them early next week, and have until November 4 to return them to the Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. This is the first time the City of Yuma is conducting a November municipal election.Continue Reading
Homecoming Week festivities continue in Yuma through Saturday. A community bonfire will be held today, October 9, at 7 p.m. in the sports complex parking lot. The dress up theme today is Rhyme Without a Reason. Friday is Red & White Day, so wear all your Outlaws gear. The HomecomingContinue Reading
It is Homecoming Week for the Yuma High School football team, and the Outlaws sure could use a home win. They host Wiggins on Friday at 7 p.m., sitting at 3-2 overall after a 32-14 home loss to Burlington last Friday. They are 0-1 in the North Central Conference, butContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s volleyball team seems to be figuring it out just in time for the stretch run of the regular season. The Outlaws were 6-10 overall and had moved up to No. 29 in the CHSAA 2A Selection & Seeding Index after an impressive home win over then-No. 10Continue Reading
Yuma County Softball concludes the regular season today, October 9, with an eye on qualifying the for the 3A postseason. YCS is 11-10 overall and 4-0 in the Lower Platte heading into the doubleheader at Burlington. The tam currently is No. 26 in the CHSAA 3A Selection & Seeding Index.Continue Reading
The Yuma High School cross country runners conclude the regular season Saturday at the Wiggins Invitational. The meet also serves as the Lower Platte League meet. The runners then get some time off before regional on October 25. The Outlaws were at the Longs Peak Invitational in Estes Park lastContinue Reading