YCCA Banquet June 25
Yuma County Cattlemen’s Association invites all those interested in the organization to join them at their Annual YCCA Banquet and Awards Night in Eckley, Saturday June 25. A social hour will begin at the Eckley Community Center at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30, and the meeting will beginContinue Reading
Commissioner candidate Unger
Jamie Unger said he wants to do what he can to protect, and improve, the way of life of Yuma County. The Yuma resident is in a Republican primary election contest for the Yuma County Commissioner District 1 seat. He and Adam Gates are on the ballot, both of whomContinue Reading
Commissioner candidate Gates
Adam Gates said he wants to put action to words. The Yuma resident is in a Republican primary election contest for the Yuma County Commissioner District 1 seat. He and Jamie Unger are on the ballot, both of whom made it through the County Assembly process. Gates noted people haveContinue Reading
Yuma County primary is safe and honest, here’s why
By Bev Wenger Yuma County Clerk & Recorder We are approximately two weeks away from the Primary Election. The Clerk and the Election Staff have diligently been preparing information, ballots, and trainings to better serve the citizens of Yuma County during this election cycle. Ballots should have arrived in yourContinue Reading
Council approves site plan for Church Annexation
A comprehensive site plan for the Church Annexation at the northeast end of Yuma was approved by the Yuma City Council, last week during its regular meeting. The property in question is the plot located between N. Detroit Ave. and Indian Hills Golf Club. The city purchased the property aContinue Reading
Locals competed in all-state games
Area high schools were well represented in the Colorado High School Coaches Association’s All-State Games, held last week at CSU-Pueblo. Yuma High School graduate Clay Robinson played for the White team in the basketball tournament. His team won both of its games to claim the title. Haxtun’s Owen Knode alsoContinue Reading
Connie Mae (Scott) White 1938-2022
Connie Mae (Scott) White was born on July 17, 1938 in Yuma, CO. She passed away on May 23, 2022 at the Washington County Nursing Home. Connie received elementary education at the White School and transitioned to Lone Star High School. Connie enjoyed showing her dairy cows at the countyContinue Reading
Death notice
Richard Ray Meade 1956– 2022 Richard Ray Meade was born June 29, 1956 and passed away on june 7, 2022. A Graveside Service will take place on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Yuma Cemetery in Yuma, Colorado. Reception on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.Continue Reading
RRWCD increases well retirement payments
Written by Payton Liming Administrative Assistant Due to receiving funds through Senate Bill 22-028, the Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) Board of Directors decided to increase, by $750 per acre, the rates paid for the CREP, EQIP, and RAMP programs in the South Fork Focus Zone (SFFZ), which coversContinue Reading
School projects and security
It will be another busy summer for Yuma School District-1 in regards to capital projects. The district is utilizing several different funding sources to continue to make upgrades, even after nearing the end of the $32 million renovation/expansion project that took place over the last two years. In fact, someContinue Reading