The City of Yuma’s water-line replacement project for 2023 has now moved to N. Main St. The Concrete Specialties crew wrapped up the first phase on W. Second Ave. last week. The final touch came Tuesday morning as the impacted stretch was repaved. Now it is on to N. MainContinue Reading
Erik Tribelhorn continues to make his mark in the disc golf world. The Yuma-area resident won the Mixed Amateur 50+ division at the Colorado State Disc Golf Championships, September 22-24. Tribelhorn shot 14-under par over 54 holes. The first and third rounds were played at Adams Hollow, located near theContinue Reading
The end is near for Yuma School District-1’s Mascot Madness. Outlaws and Raptors were announced earlier this week as the finalists, and voting closes at 12 noon on Friday, September 22. The new mascot will be announced next Friday, September 29. One can vote by Friday’s deadline by accessing theContinue Reading
On August 31, 2023 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Commissioner 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
Early numbers are showing Yuma School District-1’s enrollment is down about 40 students from last year. The preliminary numbers show 847 students in Pre-K through 12th grade, compared to 886 last year. The 2021-22 early count was 874, and the early count for the 2020-21 school year was 899. EarlyContinue Reading
Yuma Community Foundation trustees have set a deadline of Friday, October 13, 2023 to receive 2023 applications for the annual grants. Applicants must submit five copies. Applications are available at Main Street Insurance, 317 S. Main St., in Yuma or if you want it emailed please call Linda Frank, president,Continue Reading
Yuma School District-1’s Mascot Madness is down to the final two. It will be announced Tuesday morning who survived this week’s Final 4 between Outlaws, Pioneers, Raptors and Aggies. Outlaws went up against Pioneers this week, while Raptors took on Aggies. The winners of those showdowns will face off inContinue Reading
Yuma Children’s Academy Is 10 Years Old! Yuma Children’s Academy (YCA), Community Childcare and Preschool, is celebrating its 10th birthday with a Family & Friends Fall Festival and Open House on Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Yuma community is invited to join in the fun.Continue Reading
The clock tower at the south end of Main St. might take on a different look after it is finally restored. The marble structure was part of the Main Street Project in 2016, serving as welcome to Yuma as motorists turned off Highway 34. It was knocked over last yearContinue Reading
There’s a new event in town that promises to be very entertaining and fun. Dancing with Yuma Stars will take place Wednesday, October 4, at Red Willow Event Center. Six couples have been selected to learn a dance and will perform live at Red Willow in front of an audience.Continue Reading