Cheryl Lynn Mekelburg was born in Wray, Colorado on August 13, 1948 to Don and Betty Jo Seedorf. Colorado. She passed away on March 20, 2025 peacefully at her home in Yuma, Colorado. Cheryl married Gaylord Mekelburg on September 22, 1968. To this union four children were born, Amy, Jason,Continue Reading
Barbara Pearl Meritt was born on May 19, 1936, on a farm near Peru, Nebraska, just a quarter mile from the Missouri River. Shortly after, the family moved east of Peru where they lived for the next six years. Barbara and her sister, Elva, attended Honey Creek School for theContinue 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 970-302-9737.Continue Reading
Our hearts have been touched by the outpouring of love and support during the difficult time of Darlene Young’s passing. We have greatly appreciated the many prayers, phone calls, cards, texts, flowers, food, and donations made in Darlene’s memory. A special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at theContinue Reading
Ray Nieslanik and family would like to thank everyone who sent him birthday cards. He had a wonderful day and enjoyed all the well wishes.Continue Reading
Multi-family garage sale, Friday 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon. 1215 Cedar Circle.Continue Reading
AKRON, Colo. — “Hello sir,” the barista says as she greets Richard Holtorf here at Latte Da’ Coffee. He claims the table in the corner is his “campaign headquarters”. The barista seems to know his order, but confirms it anyway. In this small Eastern Colorado town, he seems to knowContinue Reading
On March 12, 2025 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Chairman Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading
Members of the Yuma School District-1 community will get an opportunity to meet the four superintendent finalists Monday evening. Superintendent Dianna Chrisman is retiring after 10 years leading the district. The Yuma-1 Board of Education has selected four finalists as her replacement — Kyle Bules and Jim Fraley. (There wereContinue Reading
Nail-biters finally nailed the Yuma High School boys basketball team. The Outlaws’ stay in the Class 3A State Tournament came to an abrupt end on a long-range 3-pointer at the buzzer, losing to Centauri 41-40 in the quarterfinals last Thursday in Hamilton Gym on the University of Denver campus. TheyContinue Reading