The numbers are looking good for the Yuma High School track and field teams. Head coach Lucas Lubbers reported earlier this week that about 50 boys and girls are out for the sport this spring season, but will have a better grip on the numbers after spring break this week.Continue Reading
Whether the weather cooperates or not, the Yuma High School baseball team is about to open the 2023 season. The team has been practicing for a couple of weeks, but finally was able to get outside this past Monday, followed by outdoor practices Tuesday and Wednesday. An expected winter stormContinue Reading
Yuma County is a major player in the agricultural industry, which is one of the biggest industries in Colorado. Recognizing that fact, Yuma County Ag Week is March 20-24. Yuma County and several businesses and organizations have teamed up to have a variety of events, recognizing the country’s contribution toContinue Reading
The Yuma City Council heard from several residents regarding two situations during its regular meeting, last week in Yuma City Hall in downtown Yuma. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, and fellow council members Tim McClung, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Dan Baucke, Terri Frame and Jerome Benish were all in attendance.Continue Reading
By Ashley Espinoza & High Plains Research Network staff It’s not often that The New York Times visits eastern Colorado. However, a few months ago, it happened. Journalists were interested in learning what communities around the country are doing to address mental and emotional health. They stumbled upon the COMETContinue Reading
The Yuma Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the St. Patrick’s Day Auction. A long-standing tradition that benefitted a myriad of causes over decades, the auction stopped several years ago, but was brought back last year, and continues in 2023. It will be held Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day,Continue Reading
A great run came to an ending too soon for the Yuma High School boys basketball team. Yuma made it to the Great 8 in the program’s first season back in Class 3A in more than a decade. However, the local boys ran into top-seed Faith Christian in the quarterfinals,Continue Reading
The Otis High School boys basketball team concluded a memorable season at the Class 1A State Tournament, last weekend in Greeley. The Bulldogs went 1-2 in the program’s first state appearance since 2010, when they lost to Caliche in the championship game. They finished the 2022-23 season with a 21-6Continue Reading
Yuma High School girls golf team is trying to get in some outside work. The players were forced into inside work the first weeks of preseason practice thanks the snowy conditions at Indian Hills Golf Course, as well as cold temperatures. The weather finally cooperated earlier this week, but itContinue Reading
Henry Edwin Piper 1940 – 2023 Henry Edwin Piper was born January 22, 1940 and passed away on March 5, 2023. A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Shirley AnnContinue Reading