The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on August 27. All five members were in attendance, President Mitch Korf, Delaina Klein, Mark Werts, Monica King and Elizabeth Hickman. A video presentation was made at the start of the meeting, honoring Teri Mekelburg, RN, of theContinue Reading
With September now here there are many things for people to look forward to. For some, this may be the start of a new school year and Friday night ball games. Others might be enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables available this time of year. But for many ofContinue Reading
The case against Clifton Boggess in the death of Britani Meek will be going to trial. That was the ruling of 13th Judicial District Judge Dina M. Christiansen at the conclusion of Boggess’ preliminary hearing held last Friday in Yuma County District Court in Wray. The date for the trialContinue Reading
Early enrollment figures indicate the student population continues to drop in the Yuma-1 schools. The preliminary numbers as of this past Tuesday, August 26, shows the K-12 enrollment at 748, 15 below last year’s early enrollment report of 763. It is the lowest K-12 enrollment since 2016, which was 775.Continue Reading
Eckley’s Old Settlers Picnic, Yuma County’s oldest community celebration, will be taking place this weekend. Most of the action occurs Saturday, August 30. Breakfast burritos will be available beginning at 7 a.m. at Eckley Bar & Grill. The parade down Eckley’s Main St. will be at 10 a.m. Floats sign-upContinue Reading
A two-vehicle wreck last Saturday in southern Washington County resulted in two fatalities and multiple serious injuries. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, on Washington County Road 12 at Washington County Road RR. The two-vehicle crash involved a HondaContinue Reading
Eric and Susan Duthie have taken a liking to Yuma. The new city manager and his wife have been in town since late last month, as Duthie began his new role on July 28. “The reception we have received here has been marvelous,” he said. Duthie shared that they receivedContinue Reading
The new owners of the Lett Hotel visited at length with the Yuma City Council during its regular meeting last week. Mayor Tim McClung and council members Terri Frame, Jerome Benish, Vanessa Dischner, Marc Shay and Dan Baucke were in attendance. Zach Diaz was absent. It also was the firstContinue Reading
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday night prior to the start of the new school year on Tuesday. Though probably not noticeable to students, there is a new roof at Yuma Middle School just in time for classes to resume. That was partContinue Reading
The City of Yuma’s swimming pool project now is in a holding pattern while city leaders figure out revenue streams. The council went over the swimming pool feasibility and conceptual design package with Christa Plaza of Essenza Architecture last week during its regular meeting. Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem JeromeContinue Reading