1A track and field, and baseball
Arickaree’s track and field teams got their season started last Saturday at the University Bulldog Invitational in Greeley. The boys came through with a solid effort, scoring 18 points to place 14th in the 28-school field. Jacob Jefferson led the way, placing second in the 300-meter hurdles with a timeContinue Reading
Wayne M. Gleason 1926 – 2023
Wayne M. Gleason was born on September 16, 1926 to Frank and Anna (Lantis) Gleason in Wray, Colorado. He passed away at his home on March 17, 2023 at the age of 96. Wayne attended the Yuma schools graduating with the class of 1944. Following high school Wayne served inContinue Reading
Jonathan Luna 1975-2023
On March 14, 2023, Jonathan Luna passed away peacefully with his parents Oscar and Janie Luna, brother Matthew Luna, his wife Jennifer Reed Luna, Aunt Grace Wells, Cousin Kinsley Wells and God daughter Raelynn by his side when our lord took Jonathan home. Jonathan was born on June 21, 1975,Continue Reading
YHS track and field doing all it can to prepare for 2023 season
The numbers are looking good for the Yuma High School track and field teams. Head coach Lucas Lubbers reported earlier this week that about 50 boys and girls are out for the sport this spring season, but will have a better grip on the numbers after spring break this week.Continue Reading
Boys of Spring getting outside finally
Whether the weather cooperates or not, the Yuma High School baseball team is about to open the 2023 season. The team has been practicing for a couple of weeks, but finally was able to get outside this past Monday, followed by outdoor practices Tuesday and Wednesday. An expected winter stormContinue Reading
Yuma County Ag Appreciation Week coming up
Yuma County is a major player in the agricultural industry, which is one of the biggest industries in Colorado. Recognizing that fact, Yuma County Ag Week is March 20-24. Yuma County and several businesses and organizations have teamed up to have a variety of events, recognizing the country’s contribution toContinue Reading
Council hears from citizens
The Yuma City Council heard from several residents regarding two situations during its regular meeting, last week in Yuma City Hall in downtown Yuma. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, and fellow council members Tim McClung, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Dan Baucke, Terri Frame and Jerome Benish were all in attendance.Continue Reading
COMET trains how to approach mental health
By Ashley Espinoza & High Plains Research Network staff It’s not often that The New York Times visits eastern Colorado. However, a few months ago, it happened. Journalists were interested in learning what communities around the country are doing to address mental and emotional health. They stumbled upon the COMETContinue Reading
St. Patrick’s Auction is Friday
The Yuma Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the St. Patrick’s Day Auction. A long-standing tradition that benefitted a myriad of causes over decades, the auction stopped several years ago, but was brought back last year, and continues in 2023. It will be held Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day,Continue Reading
Great season ended in Great 8 for Yuma boys
A great run came to an ending too soon for the Yuma High School boys basketball team. Yuma made it to the Great 8 in the program’s first season back in Class 3A in more than a decade. However, the local boys ran into top-seed Faith Christian in the quarterfinals,Continue Reading