It wasn’t officially “Water Day” at the state capitol Wednesday, Feb. 24, but it certainly had the feel of it.
The day included discussions of several reports on water issues, a debate in the Senate over funding for the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and a well-attended legislative luncheon hosted by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education.
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The Yuma Police Department's newest member has moved to the high plains from high in the hills.
Matt Ross has joined the YPD after spending the four and one-half years working in Eagle County. He was with the Eagle County Sheriff's Office for the past 3-1/2 years, and before that spent one year with the Town of Eagle police department. He also had two years of working for the Lakeside Police Department in the metro Denver area.
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A 1983 Yuma High School class ring has been found in a Denver park by a man who searches for buried items with a metal detector.
Colin O'Hanlon contacted the Pioneer with his story, and pictures showing the class ring. As mentioned above, it is from the Class of 1983, and inside were the initials “L.R.H.” The ring was found in Highlands Park, located just west of downtown Denver.
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Assessor Cindy Taylor would like to announce her candidacy for the Republican nomination for her second term as Yuma County Assessor. She was first elected in 2006.
Since her election in 2006, Taylor has opened the popular Yuma County records search website to the public. Businesses, residents, and non-residents alike find this as a valuable tool to find public information on different parcels in the county.
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There are enough candidates to hold an election for the Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors, May 4.
Four candidates successfully submitted their nominations by last Friday's deadline. Two seats, each carrying four-year terms, are up for election.
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The State of Colorado's budget crunch has school districts planning for potentially major cuts in funding for the upcoming 2010-11 fiscal year.
Yuma-1 Superintendent Dennis Veal reports that the latest estimates are reductions in state funding between 6.12 to 10 percent, due to a declining tax revenue base and the struggling economy.
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Bowling is coming back to Yuma.
The Yuma bowling alley has been purchased by Salem Garni. The Denver-area resident owned Thresher's Conoco for several years before selling it recently. He now has purchased the old bowling alley, which has been sitting unused for the past several years.
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The carnival is returning to the Yuma County Fair and Rodeo.
Fair Manager Tracy Lungwitz has reached an agreement with Airnastics Amusement of Denver to bring its carnival to the fair in August. There has not been carnival rides for the last two years, due to a variety of factors.
However, the rides and attractions will be back in 2010.
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With the 2010 census season upon us, it is time for residents to recognize proper census procedure and possibly fraudulent practices.
Local law enforcement agencies are passing along tips gleaned from the Better Business Bureau.
People are encouraged to be cooperative, as the census is an important undertaking each decade. However, be cautious in order to avoid being a victim of fraud or identity theft.
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Order your 20-by-30 posters of the 2009 Yuma Indians Class 1A State Championship football team today! Great for a Christmas present!
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