Eldon Eugene Rogers 1941-2020
Eldon Eugene Rogers was born October 12, 1941 in Yuma, Colorado. His parents were L G and Esther Rogers. His family made several moves before settling in the Kirk community. Eldon attended school there and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. He participated in sports, and had many interests.Continue Reading
Marian Louise Funston Janssen 1924 – 2020
Marian Louise Funston Janssen was born on January 11, 1924 to Charles Weir and Lillian Edith Davis Funston. She went home to Heavenly Rest on April 27, 2020 at the age of 96. Marian was born at home on the farm near Enterprise, KS, between two sisters, Arlene and Bernice,Continue Reading
Yuma County Plan still in limbo
Yuma County’s own plan for “Safer-at-Home” orders still was awaiting approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment as of Tuesday, May 5. Representatives of the Yuma County government, as well as Yuma, Wray, Eckley and the county’s two hospitals had finalized a plan specific for the countyContinue Reading
More drive-thru tests available in the YC
Free drive-thru testing has been available for Yuma County residents, and others who have been patients at the Yuma or Wray hospitals. The drive-thru tests are available in the Wray Community District Hospital parking lot, Monday through Friday, from 8 to 9 a.m. A physician’s order is not required, butContinue Reading
School year coming to an end remotely
The 2019-20 school year is coming to an end for Yuma students, though in a very peculiar manner. Yuma students went on spring break in the middle of March just as the COVID-19 pandemic began to hit Colorado. It quickly became clear that in-school learning likely would not resume. SpringContinue Reading
Rains finally came last weekend
Moisture finally arrived in the region over the weekend. Yuma and the surrounding region had not received any significant precipitation for months. The county had been under a Red Flag Warning several times recently as temperatures rose. However, much of the area finally got some relief, thanks to a seriesContinue Reading
Man arrested after shooting gun during fight
From the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office On May 2, 2020 just prior to noon, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a “stand-off” involving guns at a residence on the Yuma/Kit Carson County line near Highway 385. The caller reported at least one shot was fired. Upon arrival,Continue Reading
Former mayor picketed City Hall
A former Yuma mayor briefly picketed in front of City Hall, early last week. Gene Seward was seen the Monday morning before last, April 27, carrying a sign while walking back and forth in front of City Hall. Someone took a picture and sent it to the Pioneer, but theContinue Reading
Newton takes over top spot for YHS wrestling
Yuma High School wrestling soon will be under new management. Sort of. Kyle Newton has been a key coach in the program for the past four years. The only difference is everything stops with him now. “I’m really excited, I can’t stop thinking about it,” he said earlier this week.Continue Reading
Robinson looks to keep it rolling with YHS girls hoops
It anything motivates Jeremy Robinson, it’s to keep the ball rolling for the Yuma High School girls basketball program. “Yuma basketball is Yuma basketball,” he said earlier this week, “everyone is accustomed to a certain standard, and it’s super fun to be a part of. And it’s a great environment.Continue Reading