The Yuma City Council heard from several residents regarding two situations during its regular meeting, last week in Yuma City Hall in downtown Yuma. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, and fellow council members Tim McClung, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Dan Baucke, Terri Frame and Jerome Benish were all in attendance.Continue Reading
By Ashley Espinoza & High Plains Research Network staff It’s not often that The New York Times visits eastern Colorado. However, a few months ago, it happened. Journalists were interested in learning what communities around the country are doing to address mental and emotional health. They stumbled upon the COMETContinue Reading
The Yuma Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the St. Patrick’s Day Auction. A long-standing tradition that benefitted a myriad of causes over decades, the auction stopped several years ago, but was brought back last year, and continues in 2023. It will be held Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day,Continue Reading
Char Adlesperger’s life definitely took a dramatic turn last Wednesday, February 22. “I was in Sterling for lunch. My grandma called and said my house was on fire. At first I asked her if she was joking,” she said earlier this week. Unfortunately, her grandma, Linda Dinsmore, was not. “IContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team will get to host a Class 3A regional, this weekend, while the boys have to hit the road, but at least get to take in some great scenery on their way to Leadville. Yuma’s girls are the fourth seed in the 32-team regional field,Continue Reading
The Yuma School District-1 Board of Education approved the 2023-24 calendar during its regular monthly meeting, this past Monday night in the board room at the district office on the Yuma High School campus. All five board members participated. Duane Brown, Lindsey Galles, Thomas Holtorf and John Deering attend in-person,Continue Reading
On February 14, 2023 the Yuma County Board of County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting. Chairman Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, and Commissioner Adam Gates were present. Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer met with the Commissioners to discuss departmental updates. The Commissioners heardContinue Reading
The countryside is not the only place where muddy roads currently are a menace. Parts of the Yuma Industrial Park, as well as areas in north neighborhoods with dirt roads, are an impassable muddy mess. Yuma City Manager Scott Moore addressed the situation with the Yuma City Council during itsContinue Reading
Local businesses and individuals were honored for their commitment to the Yuma community during the Yuma Chamber of Commerce Mixer, held last Thursday at The Orphanage in downtown Yuma. Nominations were held for various awards during the event, followed by voting by Chamber members, and the presentation of the awards.Continue Reading
The Yuma Public Library finally reopened, partially at least, this past Monday afternoon. “It feels really good to be back in here,” librarian Jeanne Triplett said. Patrons already were waiting when the doors were opened at 1 p.m., and the library had a steady stream of patrons throughout the afternoon.Continue Reading