Otis boys won one at state tourney
The Otis High School boys basketball team concluded a memorable season at the Class 1A State Tournament, last weekend in Greeley. The Bulldogs went 1-2 in the program’s first state appearance since 2010, when they lost to Caliche in the championship game. They finished the 2022-23 season with a 21-6Continue Reading
Yuma girls golf prepping for 2023 season
Yuma High School girls golf team is trying to get in some outside work. The players were forced into inside work the first weeks of preseason practice thanks the snowy conditions at Indian Hills Golf Course, as well as cold temperatures. The weather finally cooperated earlier this week, but itContinue Reading
Funeral notices
Henry Edwin Piper 1940 – 2023 Henry Edwin Piper was born January 22, 1940 and passed away on March 5, 2023. A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Shirley AnnContinue Reading
Charles “Paul” Lynch 1953-2023
Charles “Paul” Lynch of Yuma, CO, passed away February 27, 2023, in Yuma. 69 years old, Paul was born on June 10th, 1953, in Niles, Michigan to Lee Lynch and Bessie Turner Lynch. In 1971 Paul graduated from Beebe High School in Beebe, AR. After high school, he joined theContinue Reading
Louise Annette Brower 1919- 2023
The heavens gained a new angel when Louise Brower passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Washington County Nursing Home at the age of 103 years and 320 days. Louise’s life while never long enough was full. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmotherContinue Reading
Carl Eugene Goeglein 1930-2023
Carl Eugene Goeglein was born on June 19, 1930 to Carl Wilhelm and Gladys Irene (Seide) Goeglein in Yuma, Colorado. He passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 92, at his home in Yuma, Colorado. Carl served his country in the United State Army during the timeContinue Reading
Local woman loses all in home fire
Char Adlesperger’s life definitely took a dramatic turn last Wednesday, February 22. “I was in Sterling for lunch. My grandma called and said my house was on fire. At first I asked her if she was joking,” she said earlier this week. Unfortunately, her grandma, Linda Dinsmore, was not. “IContinue Reading
Yuma girls hosting regional, boys in 14ers country
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team will get to host a Class 3A regional, this weekend, while the boys have to hit the road, but at least get to take in some great scenery on their way to Leadville. Yuma’s girls are the fourth seed in the 32-team regional field,Continue Reading
Yuma-1 approves 2023-24 calendar
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education approved the 2023-24 calendar during its regular monthly meeting, this past Monday night in the board room at the district office on the Yuma High School campus. All five board members participated. Duane Brown, Lindsey Galles, Thomas Holtorf and John Deering attend in-person,Continue Reading
Commissioners talk Ag Innovation Center, renewable energy
On February 14, 2023 the Yuma County Board of County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting. Chairman Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, and Commissioner Adam Gates were present. Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer met with the Commissioners to discuss departmental updates. The Commissioners heardContinue Reading