Carolyn Marie Payne was born July 24, 1941, in Yuma, Colorado to Emory Eugene Swan and Gladys Murrain of Yuma, Colorado. She passed away on July 9, 2025, at the Wray Community District Hospital at the age of 83. Carolyn grew up on the family farm south of Yuma andContinue Reading
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The first of the 2025 Yuma County Fair events is almost here. The 4-H Fashion Revue is at Wray High School on Tuesday. There will be a bit of a break after that with other “pre-fair” activities taking place Tuesday and Wednesday July 29-30 before the fair kicks into highContinue Reading
From Sara Vance Many of you throughout Yuma County have gotten to know me while I have been happily working for the Clerk and Recorders office over the course of the last eight years. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Sara Vance. I was bornContinue Reading
Sandhills Energy’s solar energy project on the City of Yuma wastewater treatment facility property continues to progress. Mechanical completion and commercial operation of the project are anticipated to occur in September, according to Raphael Martinez, director of business relations for Sandhills Energy. The solar panels are being installed on 15Continue Reading
With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Valeria Estrada Lujan, age 21, on July 7, 2025. Valeria was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her – beloved daughter, sister, friend whose kindness, humor and compassion touched countless hearts. She was known forContinue Reading
Ward Alan Clough, age 92, passed peacefully with his family by his side on June 26, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colorado, where he had been living for the past two months. Born on January 24, 1933, at the family home in Wallace, Nebraska, Ward was the youngestContinue Reading
Carol Mae Tucek, 82, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on July 7, 2025, in Colorado Springs. Carol was born on December 12, 1942, in Colorado Springs to Wilfred and Alberta Duckworth. Carol married Perry Mekelburg and had two beautiful children, Shelly and Eric. Carol loved theContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s volleyball team will be crossing state lines early in the 2025 season, and will have a long home stand later in the season. The Outlaws once again open their season at the Kit Carson Tournament on Saturday, August 23. The home opener is Tuesday, September 2, againstContinue Reading
Hungry eaters! The Lutheran Church food booth will open at 6:00 a.m. for breakfast at the fair. Also daily specials, awesome pies and of course, yummy fair burgers. See you at the fair!Continue Reading