James Arthur Hinkle 1942-2022
James Arthur Hinkle was born August 14, 1942, and went home to be with Jesus July 30, 2022, just 15 days shy of his 80th birthday. He was the youngest son of Loren William Hinkle and Emily Josephine Ramsey. The second to youngest of 9 children. He was born inContinue Reading
Leora Jane Deschamps
We are sad to announce the passing of Leora Jane Deschamps on July 29, at the age of 70. She passed peacefully in her home in Wray, Colorado, after her battle with cancer. Leora was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Sam and Betty Carter. She attended Eagle Valley HighContinue Reading
Anthrax found in beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 23, 2022 after the producer had seven acute deaths in the herd. A second positive caseContinue Reading
Sawfly is cutting into wheat harvest
It might just be best to get the 2022 winter wheat harvest wrapped up and put it in the past. Yields have been low, though the quality has been surprisingly strong, following a very dry growing season. Plus, the market price has fallen during the harvest season. And now harvestContinue Reading
Polly Ann Penton 1940– 2022
Polly Ann Penton was born in Colorado Springs May 18, 1940 to Joe and Elna (Daniels) Larreau. She passed away July 9, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was the seventh child. Five more came after her. She grew up in Eastern Colorado starting school at Hilltop near Thurman.Continue Reading
Lewis Gerald Boe Jr. 1942-2022
Lifelong Otis rancher, Jerry Boe, lost his battle with cancer on July 4th, 2022. Jerry spent the last three months in-and-out of the hospital and the final month in hospice. He was in great pain from the tumors on his spine. Lewis Gerald Boe Jr. was born March 12, 1942,Continue Reading
Ronald Scott Aydelott 1945-2022
Ronald Scott Aydelott was born on February 14, 1945 to Andrew Lester and Nona Pearl (Curtis) Aydelott at Sterling Good Samaritan Hospital. He departed this world on June 24, 2022 at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 10 days old. Ronnie’s life started in Fleming with his mom,Continue Reading
Weinrich makes ballot as commissioner candidate
There will be a contested race for Yuma County Commissioner District 1 in the November election. Adam Gates had already made the ballot by beating Jamie Unger in the Republican Primary Election, late last month. Now came word late last week that Dwain Weinrich has successfully petitioned his way ontoContinue Reading
Yuma football faces another challenging schedule
Yuma High School’s football team will play at home for five of its nine games in the 2022 season, but the home dates definitely are front loaded. The football players are home for four of their first five contests, then close out the regular season with a four-game stretch includingContinue Reading
Change is in the air for the YC Fair
The Yuma County Fair & Rodeos’ new schedule definitely will take some getting used to for fair-goers. Reportedly, many people have remained unaware the schedule has been significantly altered, though the Yuma County Fair Board approved the new schedule last fall, and it was widely reported at that time. AnyoneContinue Reading