Primary election is here
It is primary election season. Ballots were to start being mailed out this week to registered voters, even those who are unaffiliated. Ballots are due back to the County Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. on June 28. Registered Republican voters will receive their party’s ballot, and the same for registeredContinue Reading
Yuma sweeps Sterling youth baseball tourney
Yuma’s youth travel baseball teams swept the Sterling Tournament titles, last weekend. The 11-12 year old team went 5-0 in the tournament, beating the team from Sidney, Nebraska, in the championship game. Pictured above right are Stevie Seward, Jaxson Wall, Christopher Wario, Bryan Montes, Jaden Ramirez, Osvaldo Pensado, David Gaytan,Continue Reading
Patricia Ann Medeles 1963-2022
Patricia Ann Medeles was born in Englewood, CO on September 11, 1963, to Michael and Lillian Kardos. Trish passed away peacefully in her home on June 4, 2022. Trish was the baby of five children, she had two brothers and two sisters. She spent most of her childhood in LittletonContinue Reading
Rahe is B of C’s Teacher of the Year
Yuma Middle School teacher Joshua Rahe recently was recognized as the Teacher of the Year from the Bank of Colorado’s Yuma branch. Following is the nomination letter written by YMS Principal Tonya Rodwell. May 5, 2022 Dear Selection Committee: It is my pleasure to nominate Mr. Joshua Rahe for theContinue Reading
Polis signs bill authorizing more well retirement funds
By Payton Liming RRWCD Administration Asst. The combined teams from the Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) and the Rio Grande Water Conservation District (RGWCD) are proud to announce the accomplishment of receiving unanimous approval of Senate Bill 22-028 (SB22-028) by the Colorado General Assembly. Governor Polis signed the billContinue Reading
Commissioners visit with wind energy company
On May 26, 2022 the Yuma County Board of County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting. Chairman Robin Wiley, Commissioner Trent Bushner, and Commissioner Scott Weaver were present. The Commissioners attended a virtual presentation held by Colorado Counties, Inc. debriefing on the State of Colorado legislative session and county governmentContinue Reading
Pole vault camp is coming back
The Pole Vault Camp is returning to the YHS track complex this month with two sessions. Camp One is June 14-15. Camp Two is June 28-29. Beginners (grades 4-6) will be 8 to 9 a.m.; intermediate (grades 6 and up, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; and advanced, which is for gradesContinue Reading
Heat in the Street 3 on 3
The Yuma Hoopsters second annual Heat in the Street 3 on 3 Tournament will be June 12 at City Park. Register by Friday, June 3, to guarantee a T-shirt, or at least by June 8 to avoid a late fee. Divisions are: Grades 3/4 girls and boys; grades 5/6 girlsContinue Reading
Ann Allison Hardwick 1935-2022
Ann Allison Hardwick was born on August 9, 1935 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Marjorie and Kelsey Hardwick. When Ann was a toddler the family moved to the Los Angeles area in California. They returned to Colorado with Ann in 1939. They bought a farm south of Vernon and thatContinue Reading
Yuma-1 off list, lawsuit dismissed
Yuma School District-1 has been taken off the “Mascot Bill” non-compliant list, and the lawsuit against the Colorado state legislation banning American Indian mascots has been dismissed in U.S. District Court. All of this has taken place this month. Yuma-1 was removed from the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs’ non-compliantContinue Reading