Linda Mae Metzler was born on September 29th, 1956 to her beloved parents Ted and Joann Graff and she passed peacefully into heaven to meet them both on January 20th, 2026, surrounded by love. Linda was our Mom, Grammy, Aunt and Sister, before anything. She grew up in Fort Morgan,Continue Reading

Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Marshall entered the world on August 5, 1958 in Yuma Colorado, and left it on January 23, 2026 in Denver Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Marshall, his brother, Bill Marshall, his in laws Roy and Cleta Hill, brother in laws Steve andContinue Reading

Jackie Lafaye Smith, 76, of Pavo, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. In keeping with her wishes, she was donated to the Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Moultrie, Georgia Campus, to help further the education of ourContinue Reading

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Lohmeyer was born on August 23,1939 in Burlington, Colorado to Henry and Celestia Lohmeyer. He passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at the age of 86. He grew up in the Kirk area until the age of 10 when the family bought a farm house NortheastContinue Reading

Sandra “Sandy” Murphy passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2025. Born on November 29th, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Duane and Louise (Smith) Orth. From Indianapolis, Sandy and Louise moved to Colorado while Duane was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. When he returned, the family moved to Wray,Continue Reading

Ronald Lee “Curly” Glanz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Ronald was born on November 3, 1938, in Sutton, Nebraska, and spent his early years living on a farm near Davenport, Nebraska, alongside his parents and siblings. AroundContinue Reading

To my friends and neighbors in Yuma County, Most of you know me as your current Undersheriff. You’ve seen me at community events, on patrol, or around town with my family. Today, I’m writing to you not just as a law enforcement officer, but as a neighbor who deeply caresContinue Reading

There will be an open race for Yuma County Commissioner District 1 in November’s election. Commissioner Adam Gates has announced he will not run for a second term. Below is his announcement. Friends, supporters and residents of Yuma County, After careful consideration, prayer, and conversations with those closest to me,Continue Reading

Long-time Yuma City Council members let out a sigh of relief as the council took steps forward with a pair of long-planned projects, last week during the first meeting in 2026. All six current members were in attendance — Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem Nathan O’Neal, Dan Baucke, Marc Shay,Continue Reading