On February 16, 2024, Ralph L. Spellman passed away at Hillcrest Care Center after battling a stroke. Ralph was born to Eldon Thomas and Lois Bee (Richards) Spellman. He was born at home in Alvin, Colorado ( 18 miles north of Laird, Colorado). Ralph was the third child in aContinue Reading

Lillian Catherine Baucke was born on February 5, 1933 to Pete and Precious (Woodward) Brophy at their home in the sandhills north of Wray, Colorado. She was number five of seven children. She passed away on February 21, 2024 at the Yuma District Hospital the age of 91. Lillian beganContinue Reading

Our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and caring following the passing of Bill Wenger, our husband, dad and grandad. Your thoughtful acts of kindness, especially hugs, calls, food, flowers and memorial gifts mean more than you will ever know.. “Thank You” seems inadequate but Thank You.Continue Reading

By Brian Porter RockyMountainVoice.com Brian Urdiales, a Realtor and former member of City Council in Fort Morgan, has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Colorado House District 63. The seat is presently held by Rep. Richard Holtorf, R-Akron, the minority whip in the Colorado House of Representatives. Holtorf,Continue Reading

The Yuma Chamber of Commerce held its Business of the Year Mixer last Thursday at Cobblestone Inn & Suites. Several award winners were announced during the event. The Large Business of the Year Award went to Smithfield Hog Production (top left). Pictured with Chamber Director Arturo Moran are Smithfield’s AlondraContinue Reading

By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent Democratic lawmakers at the state Capitol have started their efforts to allow local governments to regulate pesticides, despite testimony from farmers and their allies that pests and weeds don’t respect county boundaries. House Bill 1178, sponsored by Reps. Cathy Kipp of Fort Collins andContinue Reading