By Mark Hillman Five Americans lost their lives in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. What makes that tragedy even worse is that it was so unnecessary. We didn’t arrive at this volatile moment, when loud voices on both sides show contempt for each other, because of the failings ofContinue Reading
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education received a construction update during its regular monthly meeting, Monday night at the district office on S. Main St. Board members Dan Ross, Kim Langley, Lyndsey Galles and Thomas Holtorf attended in person, while Duane Brown participated remotely. Chad Rayl of owner’s representativeContinue Reading
The City of Yuma is ramping up an extensive public information campaign to better educate the community about the municipal government — particularly the services provided through the General Fund. Part of the plan is to also have a revenue-enhancing ballot question before the voters in November. City leaders haveContinue Reading
From Wray Community Hospital District After 32 years of devoted service to Wray Community District Hospital, Robert Loyd, M.D., general surgeon, has announced his retirement beginning January 2021. Dr. Loyd, a WHS graduate, received his medical degree from the University of Colorado. Dr. Robert Buchanan M.D. mentored him in manyContinue Reading
Yuma County resident Jakob Holcomb has been sentenced to serve eight years, 30 months and 90 days in the Colorado Department of Corrections. He received credit for 368 served was assessed $428.50 in fines and costs. The sentencing occurred in Yuma County District Court in Wray, last month. On DecemberContinue Reading
Kyle Newton is getting closer to making his head coaching debut for the Yuma High School wrestling teams. An assistant for the past few years, Newton was promoted to head coach last spring following the retirement of Rory Lynch. His hiring came at a time when there was not aContinue Reading
Jeremy Robinson picked a heck of a year to become the head coach for Yuma High School girls basketball. “Not a good year for a new program, but it is what it is,” he said Monday prior to the first official practice for the shortened Season B. “The girls haveContinue Reading
It is finally time to have something to play for. “It’s just good to be in a spot to get to do something,” Yuma High School boys basketball head coach Dave Sheffield said Monday, prior to the first official practice. The Indians first actual high school-sanctioned game is next Thursday,Continue Reading
At this point it appears Colorado high school basketball players are going to have to wear masks during games in Season B — though there is a petition effort underway to get that changed. Practices officially started this past Monday, with games beginning next week. District and high school leadersContinue Reading
Yuma High School Boys Basketball — At Brush, Thursday, January 28, JV 4 p.m., C-team 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7 p.m.; vs. Limon, home, Saturday, January 30, JV 1 p.m., C-team 2:30 p.m., Varsity 4 p.m. Girls Basketball — At Brush, Thursday, January 28, JV 4 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m., C-teamContinue Reading