Beloved author Kent Haruf, who taught for many years in Yuma and whose novels captured the spirit of the eastern plains, was honored posthumously this past Saturday with induction into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held before a sold-out audience at the DoubleTree Hilton in Denver’s TechContinue Reading
Yuma Community Foundation trustees have set a deadline of Friday, October 10, 2025 to receive 2025 applications for the annual grants. Applicants must submit five copies. Applications are available at Main Street Insurance, 317 S. Main St., Yuma, or by email, call Linda Frank, president, at (970) 848-5382. Mail completedContinue Reading
A new swimming pool in Yuma will hinge on the outcome of November’s election. The City of Yuma is putting a ballot question before the voters seeking permission to issue bonds and impose a temporary sales and use tax to construct, equip and operate a city pool. The resolution wasContinue Reading
The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on August 27. All five members were in attendance, President Mitch Korf, Delaina Klein, Mark Werts, Monica King and Elizabeth Hickman. A video presentation was made at the start of the meeting, honoring Teri Mekelburg, RN, of theContinue Reading
With September now here there are many things for people to look forward to. For some, this may be the start of a new school year and Friday night ball games. Others might be enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables available this time of year. But for many ofContinue Reading
The case against Clifton Boggess in the death of Britani Meek will be going to trial. That was the ruling of 13th Judicial District Judge Dina M. Christiansen at the conclusion of Boggess’ preliminary hearing held last Friday in Yuma County District Court in Wray. The date for the trialContinue Reading
Early enrollment figures indicate the student population continues to drop in the Yuma-1 schools. The preliminary numbers as of this past Tuesday, August 26, shows the K-12 enrollment at 748, 15 below last year’s early enrollment report of 763. It is the lowest K-12 enrollment since 2016, which was 775.Continue Reading
Eckley’s Old Settlers Picnic, Yuma County’s oldest community celebration, will be taking place this weekend. Most of the action occurs Saturday, August 30. Breakfast burritos will be available beginning at 7 a.m. at Eckley Bar & Grill. The parade down Eckley’s Main St. will be at 10 a.m. Floats sign-upContinue Reading
A two-vehicle wreck last Saturday in southern Washington County resulted in two fatalities and multiple serious injuries. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, on Washington County Road 12 at Washington County Road RR. The two-vehicle crash involved a HondaContinue Reading
Eric and Susan Duthie have taken a liking to Yuma. The new city manager and his wife have been in town since late last month, as Duthie began his new role on July 28. “The reception we have received here has been marvelous,” he said. Duthie shared that they receivedContinue Reading