Yuma County will have two elected positions determined in June’s primary election. Two candidates emerged for both Commissioner, District 1, and Sheriff, during the Yuma County Republican County Assembly, held Sunday in Wray. Adam Gates and Jamie Unger both received enough delegates to make the ballot for commissioner. Incumbent TrentContinue Reading
The snow keeps falling heavier to the south of here. The Yuma area received a soaking snow Monday, measuring a couple of inches. It was heavy at times, coupled with a strong wind, but for the most part was a manageable storm for the first day of spring. However, theContinue Reading
Progress is being made with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs in regards to Yuma School District-1 getting off the American Indians mascot “non-compliant” list. Superintendent Dianna Chrisman provided an update during the Yuma-1 Board of Education’s regular meeting, this past Monday night at the district office in downtown Yuma.Continue Reading
A Yuma City Council candidate forum will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red Willow on Main. Eric Metcalfe will serve as the moderator. There will be an introduction and background by each of the candidates. A series of preset questions will be asked byContinue Reading
Open communication between the Colorado Department of Agriculture and producers was the theme of a town hall meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the Eckley Community Center. About 40 people, mostly local ranchers and farmers, attended the meeting that featured Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg and Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, the newly-appointed BureauContinue Reading
By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent Farmers and ranchers would be required to notify their local fire departments when they do controlled burns, under a bill that won approval from the House Energy and Environment Committee last week. House Bill 1132 would apply to anyone attempting a controlled burn onContinue Reading
Yuma County has teamed up with local associations and entities to present Yuma County Ag Appreciation Week, March 20-27. The Yuma County Board of Commissioners have passed a proclamation declaring it, and the Yuma City Council was to vote on a similar proclamation during its meeting this past Tuesday night.Continue Reading
There was a series of vehicle thefts this past week in the Yuma area, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has reported. The first was last Friday, March 11, at about 10 p.m. when a 1997 Ford Ranger was stolen one-half mile west of Yuma from a farm residence. The ownersContinue Reading
My name is Adam Gates and I am excited to announce that I am running for Yuma County Commissioner District 1. I was born and raised in Yuma County. I have experienced the friendly rivalry from both sides of the county wearing purple as a member of the Wray EaglesContinue Reading
Cindy Taylor would like to announce she is running for Yuma County Assessor. She is seeking her fourth term. One of the accomplishments that Taylor has brought to this office has been the popular Yuma County property records search. With this website available, customers can research the property within theContinue Reading