Yuma cross country ends at regional
Yuma High School’s cross country teams gave it a good run, but came up short in their bids to qualify for the state meet. “A shout out to the seniors, Kevin, Jaime, Nuvia and the team captain, Javi,” head coach Robert Zahller said. The boys and girls teams competed inContinue Reading
Otis, Arickaree get week off before playoffs
Now the Otis High School football team has some time to prepare for the postseason. The Bulldogs concluded the regular season last Friday with a 75-28 win over Walsh in a non-league game played at a neutral location. They are 7-2 overall, and went 3-2 in A-6 League 2. NextContinue Reading
Paul C. Salvador 1930-2022
Paul C. Salvador (91) of Haxtun, CO was born November 18, 1930 at Wages, CO to Lillian (Spelts) and Richard PM Salvador. He passed away October 18, 2022 in Haxtun, CO. The family moved to the Clarkville area where Paul attended the White Star School through first grade before transferringContinue Reading
YC Jail downsizing to holding facility
Full-time operations at the Yuma County Jail are being suspended. Sheriff Todd Combs made the announcement last week, stating that his office is unable to maintain a staff schedule that allows for a safe environment for the inmates or the staff at this time. It is a situation that hasContinue Reading
YC Clerk’s Corner: Election information
Make a plan to vote! Make your voice heard! Ballots for the November 8, 2022, General Election have been mailed and you should receive your ballot by the end of the week of October 17. The General Election will be conducted as an all-Mail Ballot Delivery Election. Is it possibleContinue Reading
Stallings, Wyant memorialized at national monument
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization that honors and remembers firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. On October 21, 2022, the family of Darcy Stallings traveled to Emmitsburg, Maryland to attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The National Fallen FirefightersContinue Reading
YC Commissioner candidate Adam Gates
Adam Gates will face plenty of challenges if elected Yuma County Commissioner. Gates is the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat in the November 8 mail-in election, winning the Republican primary in June. “I get a good vibe wherever I go,” Gates said. “It’s been a fun campaign. IContinue Reading
YC Commissioner candidate Dwain Weinrich
Dwain Weinrich said his extensive experience in leadership roles would serve him well as a Yuma County Commissioner. Weinrich is running for the District 1 seat in the November 8 mail-in election. He is running as an unaffiliated candidate. He retired earlier this year from Smithfield Hog Production after 29Continue Reading
Yuma looks to clinch high playoff seed vs. Holyoke
The Yuma Football Team still is in line for a great seeding in the Class 1A playoffs, despite last Friday’s Harvest Cup loss at rival Wray. However, Yuma definitely needs to get more offensive. “We have to do a better job of being patient,” head coach Kelly Seward said. “NotContinue Reading
Yuma looks to clinch high playoff seed vs. Holyoke
The Yuma Football Team still is in line for a great seeding in the Class 1A playoffs, despite last Friday’s Harvest Cup loss at rival Wray. However, Yuma definitely needs to get more offensive. “We have to do a better job of being patient,” head coach Kelly Seward said. “NotContinue Reading