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
Thank you to the Yuma Chamber of Commerce for recognizing Hoch Lumber Company as 2024 Business of the Year. Big thanks go to our tremendous crew for making this possible, and to our community for your continued support. Dan and Mary Kay Robertson.Continue Reading
On February 27 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Adam Gates, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the prior month.Continue Reading
The City of Yuma is moving ahead with playground and skate park upgrades at City Park, but is holding off for now in regards to installing a splash pad. The Yuma City Council held a special meeting last Wednesday, February 26, to discuss the park-related projects. Mayor Tim McClung, andContinue Reading
The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors heard good and challenging news during its regular monthly meeting, last week held in the Pearse Board Room inside Yuma District Hospital and Clinics. Four of the five members were in attendance — President Monica King, Mitch Korf, Mark Werts and Elizabeth Hickman.Continue Reading
It has come down to the simple time of the season for the Yuma High School boys basketball team. “It’s time to win or go home,” coach Dave Sheffield said. “Time to do your job and move forward.” The Outlaws are 18-5 and the fourth seed in the 32-team 3AContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team will be hitting the long, winding road for a chance to qualify for the 3A Great 8. The Outlaws are the 13th seed in the 32-team regional field. They will be making the 402-mile trip to fourth-seed Cedaredge for a four-team regional, Friday andContinue Reading
Ralph Allen Foor passed away on March 1, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on June 10, 1933 in Wichita KS, the oldest son of Percy and Amelia Foor. Ralph graduated from Quinton, Ok in 1951. Following graduation, Ralph served his country in the U.S. Army during the KoreanContinue Reading
Donald Kent Smith was born in Colorado on November 27, 1946, and died at his home in Cope on January 19, 2025 at the age of 76. Kent’s family moved to Southern California in his early youth. Kent graduated from Garey High School in Pomona, and was a member ofContinue Reading
Otis High School’s boys basketball team is the second seed in the 1A 32-team regional field. The Bulldogs, 19-2, will host a four-team regional Friday and Saturday. They will play 31st-seed Hanover at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by 15th-seed Denver Waldorf taking on 18th-seed Arickaree, which likely has the shortestContinue Reading