James R. Collette III, known to most as Jim, was born January 23, 1951, to James and Nadine (Klassen) Collette of Joes, Colorado. He died April 23, 2025, in Renton, WA at age 74. His first 18 years were spent on the family farm. Many hours were spent on hisContinue Reading

The Jeff Armstrong Ball Park complex will be hot in terms of game action and weather this weekend. A total of 18 teams will be in town for the annual Jeff Armstrong Memorial Tournament, playing in the 10U and 12U divisions. There will be plenty of live action on theContinue Reading

The Bank of Colorado has recognized Kristina (Tina) Lebsock as the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year. The Yuma High School ag education teacher and FFA advisor was nominated by Principal Brady Nighswonger. Also nominated were Kiera Hess from Morris Elementary Schoo, and Jeanne Yenter, the Yuma School District-1 Transportation SupervisorContinue Reading

There will be twice the fun at the 2025 Yuma County Fair and Rodeos Night Show. The concert will be on Friday, August 1, in front of the Yuma County Fairgrounds grandstand. B.J. Jamison will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by the Eric Golden Band from 9 toContinue Reading

Raquel Eduardo Núñez is a 2021 graduate of Yuma High School and a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. She is preparing to begin a new chapter in international relief and development. Later this summer, Raquel will join Engineering Ministries International (EMI)— a Christian nonprofit that partners withContinue Reading

Three Yuma High School baseball players have been honored by the Lower Platte Activities Association coaches. Silas Baucke and Jesus Rodriguez were named to the 2025 All-LPAA Team, and Reyli Trejo earned honorable mention. The Outlaws went 17-7 and reached the 2A regional final. However, they are in the sameContinue Reading

Larry Dean Gardner, born on April 3, 1950, in Yuma, Colorado, “invaded” heaven on May 13, 2025, in Wray, Colorado, at the age of 75. Larry was born to Merle and Hazel Gardner of Eckley, Colorado. He was the oldest of three children, with a younger sister, Delaina, and aContinue Reading

Pauline Frenzl passed away peacefully in her sleep at Harmony House in Yuma, Colorado. She was born July 14, 1935, in Brush, Colorado, to Paul and Clara Walczyk. Pauline attended school in the Washington County School system. On December 27, 1955, she married Frank A. Frenzl. Shortly after their marriage,Continue Reading