Yuma youth football teams went undefeated
Yuma’s youth football teams accomplished an impressive feat this fall. All teams in grades 1-8 went undefeated in their respective leagues, going a combined 26-0. As reported earlier, the Yuma Middle School junior high dominated the Northeast League, going 7-0 and beating Burlington 24-0 in the championship game. The OutlawsContinue Reading
Kathy Jean Petersen 1950 – 2023
Kathy Jean (Aydelott) Petersen was born on December 5, 1950 to Andrew and Nona (Curtis) Aydelott in Yuma, Colorado. She passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 73, at the Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colorado. Kathy graduated from Lone Star High School and attended Beauty School.Continue Reading
Larry Alvin Payne 1935 – 2023
Larry Alvin Payne was born July 16, 1935, in Seibert, Colorado to Alvin and Zella Payne of Cope, Colorado. He passed away on October 29, 2023, at Banner Health in Greeley, CO at the age of 88. Larry grew up on the family homestead south of Cope and attended CopeContinue Reading
Eldon Lee Moser 1944 – 2023
Eldon Lee Moser was born on March 21, 1944 to Cleo and Mildred (Newland) Moser in Yuma, Colorado. He passed away on November 2, 2023 at Shalom Park in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 79. Eldon graduated from High School and attended some college followed by some John DeereContinue Reading
Steven Dennis Salvador 1951- 2023
Steven Dennis Salvador passed away on Tuesday November 7, 2023, in Sterling, Co at the age of 72. Steve was born on May 31, 1951, to Harry and Mary (Reynolds) Salvador in Holyoke, Co. Steve attended the Haxtun Schools. Steve married Pamela Ruth Hadeen on Feb 14, 1971, from thisContinue Reading
Irish Wake
Mary Alice Lewis 1940– 2023 Mary Alice Lewis was born March 14, 1940 and passed away on October 24, 2023. An Irish Wake will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Indian Hills Restaurant in Yuma, Colorado. Baucke Funeral Home is inContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Pies, Wise Men at Margie Rose
Lutheran Ladies will have Thanksgiving pies for sale November 21, 9:00 a.m. while supplies last. Another Margie Rose Marketplace opportunity to earn a $25 gift certificate! Come find what Wise Men still seek! 218 South Main St. in YumaContinue Reading
Roundtree, Brown appear to win Yuma-1 board election
Two new members of the Yuma School District-1 Board of Education unofficially have been elected. The ballots will not be completely canvassed and official results determined until later this month. Initial results from Tuesday’s mail-in election showed Heath Roundtree with 818 votes and Tyson Brown 649 (as of the 9:50Continue Reading
Public provides feedback on proposed rec center complex
Public input was sought for the proposed Yuma Recreation Complex during a question-and-answer event last Thursday evening at Indian Hills Clubhouse. Approximately 50 people showed up during the allotted three hours, and reportedly provided plenty of valuable feedback. It was hosted by the Yuma Recreation Complex Committee, which was formedContinue Reading
Yuma woman remains missing
The Yuma Police Department and assisting agencies continue to try to determine the whereabouts of Britani Meek, 25, of Yuma. A $5,000 reward now is being offered for information leading to her being found. Law enforcement is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Meek who has been missing sinceContinue Reading