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Area Class 1A schools competed in the University Bulldog Invitational in Greeley last Saturday. Otis The Otis boys tied for 15th with Yuma with 18 points. The girls finished in 17th with 12 points. There were more than 25 schools at the meet. Gracen Bechtle led the way by winningContinue Reading

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Cheryl Lynn Mekelburg was born in Wray, Colorado on August 13, 1948 to Don and Betty Jo Seedorf. Colorado. She passed away on March 20, 2025 peacefully at her home in Yuma, Colorado. Cheryl married Gaylord Mekelburg on September 22, 1968. To this union four children were born, Amy, Jason,Continue Reading

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Barbara Pearl Meritt was born on May 19, 1936, on a farm near Peru, Nebraska, just a quarter mile from the Missouri River. Shortly after, the family moved east of Peru where they lived for the next six years. Barbara and her sister, Elva, attended Honey Creek School for theContinue Reading

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Our hearts have been touched by the outpouring of love and support during the difficult time of Darlene Young’s passing. We have greatly appreciated the many prayers, phone calls, cards, texts, flowers, food, and donations made in Darlene’s memory. A special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at theContinue Reading

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AKRON, Colo. — “Hello sir,” the barista says as she greets Richard Holtorf here at Latte Da’ Coffee. He claims the table in the corner is his “campaign headquarters”. The barista seems to know his order, but confirms it anyway. In this small Eastern Colorado town, he seems to knowContinue Reading

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On March 12, 2025 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Chairman Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading

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Members of the Yuma School District-1 community will get an opportunity to meet the four superintendent finalists Monday evening. Superintendent Dianna Chrisman is retiring after 10 years leading the district. The Yuma-1 Board of Education has selected four finalists as her replacement — Kyle Bules and Jim Fraley. (There wereContinue Reading