Marlene Serl 1939-2025
Marvin and Esther (Mekelburg) Brockmeier and their daughter, Shirley, welcomed Marlene Ruth into the family on December 12, 1939. Marlene passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Wray, CO on September 10, 2025. Marlene attended school in Yuma, graduating high school in 1957. She then attended Colorado State Teacher’s CollegeContinue Reading
Dennis Christianson 1949-2025
A Tribute to Dennis (DC) Lee Christianson (aka Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend) This is but a small portion of Dennis’ story, written with love and memories shared by many. Dennis’ story began on Feb. 12, 1949, the firstborn child to Don and Leona Christianson; nephew of Art Donald; andContinue Reading
Tommy “Tom” Lee Thurston 1945-2025
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on October 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedar Hill, NM, with a reception to follow at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Community Building, located at 2 Road 2343, Aztec, NM. Tommy “Tom” Lee Thurston, 80, of Yuma, Colorado, passedContinue Reading
Kent Haruf inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame
Beloved author Kent Haruf, who taught for many years in Yuma and whose novels captured the spirit of the eastern plains, was honored posthumously this past Saturday with induction into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held before a sold-out audience at the DoubleTree Hilton in Denver’s TechContinue Reading
Yuma Community Foundation grant deadline
Yuma Community Foundation trustees have set a deadline of Friday, October 10, 2025 to receive 2025 applications for the annual grants. Applicants must submit five copies. Applications are available at Main Street Insurance, 317 S. Main St., Yuma, or by email, call Linda Frank, president, at (970) 848-5382. Mail completedContinue Reading
Pool on ballot, park now Cool Acres, Lett Hotel porch to come down
A new swimming pool in Yuma will hinge on the outcome of November’s election. The City of Yuma is putting a ballot question before the voters seeking permission to issue bonds and impose a temporary sales and use tax to construct, equip and operate a city pool. The resolution wasContinue Reading
Hospital board held regular meeting
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
Beecher Island Reunion this weekend
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
Outlaws football gets a bye after 2-0 start
Yuma High School’s football team is enjoying a bye week while sporting a 2-0 record. The Outlaws get a short break from games after likely the most impressive performance by a YHS team in recent seasons, dismantling the North Fork Miners 31-15 last Friday at Clear Creek High School westContinue Reading
Outlaws volleyball looking to put it all together
Yuma High School’s volleyball team continues to work toward putting it all together. The Outlaws were 1-4 heading into this past Tuesday’s match at Chase County in Imperial, Nebraska. They are at Akron for their Lower Platte opener on Friday. “We are hoping that we will be able to startContinue Reading