Akron’s Holtorf running for state GOP chair
AKRON, Colo. — “Hello sir,” the barista says as she greets Richard Holtorf here at Latte Da’ Coffee. He claims the table in the corner is his “campaign headquarters”. The barista seems to know his order, but confirms it anyway. In this small Eastern Colorado town, he seems to knowContinue Reading
YC Commissioners met last week
On March 12, 2025 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Chairman Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading
Superintendent finalists event
Members of the Yuma School District-1 community will get an opportunity to meet the four superintendent finalists Monday evening. Superintendent Dianna Chrisman is retiring after 10 years leading the district. The Yuma-1 Board of Education has selected four finalists as her replacement — Kyle Bules and Jim Fraley. (There wereContinue Reading
Yuma boys stay at state ends abruptly
Nail-biters finally nailed the Yuma High School boys basketball team. The Outlaws’ stay in the Class 3A State Tournament came to an abrupt end on a long-range 3-pointer at the buzzer, losing to Centauri 41-40 in the quarterfinals last Thursday in Hamilton Gym on the University of Denver campus. TheyContinue Reading
Otis hoops found tough going in 1A tourney
It was mostly rough sledding for the Otis High School boys basketball team in the Class 1A State Tournament, last week in the Bank of Colorado Events Center on the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley. The Bulldogs entered the Great 8 as the second overall seed, but endedContinue Reading
Donald Eugene Zwirn 1934-2025
Born at the family home on July 13, 1934, Donald Eugene Zwirn became the oldest son of Walter and Anna Korf Zwirn. After an extended illness, he passed from this life on March 11, 2025 in Yuma, Colorado at Harmony Home. After graduating from the Lone Star School. Don wentContinue Reading
Outlaws baseball split opening DH
Yuma High School’s baseball team opened its season with a split at Merino, Monday afternoon. The Outlaws won the opener 7-4, which counts in the Lower Platte standings, before dropping the nightcap 13-3. Many of their key players had just joined the team after the boys basketball season ended lastContinue Reading
YHS track got early start
Yuma High School’s track and field teams should be at full strength by the time they host the Yuma Early Qualifier on Monday. The Outlaws opened the season last Saturday in the Murray Kula Invitational at Windsor High School. They are at the Runners Roost of Fort Collins, Saturday atContinue Reading
Free furniture!
Furniture and other miscellaneous items available for free. Come take a look at 212 W. Hoag Ave.Continue Reading
Job opening
The Yuma Conservation District is hiring a 20 hr/wk part-time Technical Director. Starting wage $18.00/hr. Based in Yuma. The primary duties are the implementation of conservation efforts, sales, and educational programs. Agricultural background preferred but will train. We are looking for an energetic, resourceful and adaptable person to be aContinue Reading