Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean (Jewell) Golgart was born on July 20, 1929 in Yuma, Colorado to Frank and Lillian (Ferguson) Jewell. She passed away on December 24, 2025 at The Yuma District Hospital she was 96 years of age. Jackie grew up south of Yuma on a small farm where sheContinue Reading
Liberty’s wrestlers competed in the Wiggins Invitational last Saturday. The girls team scored 28 points. Sky Richards placed second at 120 while going 3-1. She won her first three matches with first-period pins in 27, 33 and 44 seconds, but suffered a loss by major decision in the championship match.Continue Reading
Looking for an experienced farmhand, Good pay; housing possible. Must speak English and be English literate. Otis, (970) 554-0528 3T Looking for an experienced mechanic that wants to work on a variety of vehicles and farm equipment. Good pay; housing possible. Must speak English and be English literate. Otis, (970)Continue Reading
Nicely remodeled 1 bd/1 bath apartment in down town Yuma. All utilities included. $500 a month. Tex/Call 970-302-9737Continue Reading
Haleigh Struder has announced that she is running for re-election as Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. She was appointed earlier this year by the Yuma County Commissioners, as long-time Clerk & Recorder Bev Wenger announced her retirement. Following is Struder’s announcement letter: When I was appointed to this position inContinue Reading
There was some significant medical provider related news that came out at last week’s Yuma District Hospital Board of Directors monthly meeting. Board President Mitch Korf and board members Monica King, Delaina Klein and Liz Hickman were in attendance. Mark Werts was absent. CEO Anne Kreutzer told the board thatContinue Reading
Dorothy Mae Kopine Blach was born May 24, 1932 as an only child to Louis Jr and Alice (Klikus) Kopine. Affectionately known by many as Dottie, she grew up in the town of LaVeta, right below the Spanish Peaks of the Sangre De Cristo mountain range in southern Colorado. SheContinue Reading
Shirley Faye Parrish Haruf was born on March 5, 1935, in Yuma, Colorado, the only child of Russell and Clara Parrish. She passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by her three children. As a young child, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her parents at the Parrish Cafe inContinue Reading
Gerald Donald Silvius passed away on November 29, 2025 at the Harmony Home in Yuma, Colorado, but according to Don and for the optimists in my family he would pass away in the future we will say April 1, 2039 after a short bout of boredom at his home inContinue Reading
The Otis High School basketball team is done for the holidays as its next games will be in 2026. The Bulldogs played in the Akron Tournament last weekend. The final score against Heritage Christian on Friday was not reported as of earlier this week However, the Bulldogs did beat IdaliaContinue Reading